Phuket-based Kingfisher Marine, the exclusive sole distributor for Horizon Yachts in South East Asia, has closed several major deals for 62ft and 73ft motor yachts in the past two months. One Horizon 62 is destined for a customer in Phuket, whilst another 62ft and also a 73ft will be for customers b
Following the successful launch of its new 37 Metre Yacht earlier this year at the London International Boat Show, Sunseeker International proudly presents its second 37 Metre Yacht M4 at Southampton International Boat Show (14-23 September 2007) on the Sunseeker pontoon.
For nearly a decade, Arnie Gemino has been thrilling tourists from Alaska to Barbados with superfast motor boat rides. Not the traditional slowpoke tour boats, Gemino’s sleek, brightly colored vessels dart across the open seas carrying dozens of white-knuckled passengers at speeds up to 55 miles per
First used in one-off yacht and powerboat designs, where cost is no obstacle in the search for a performance edge in local regattas or around-the-world races, carbon fiber has since carved a niche in categories that were once the exclusive reserve of glass-reinforced composites, metals or wood. In a
The American cruise line Celebrity Cruises is to equip the fourth ship in its luxurious Solstice class with engines from MAN Diesel. The order value is in the region of 15 million euros. The ship is to be built at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg.
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has delivered the third KFELS B Class design jackup drilling rig to Seadrill Limited (Seadrill), within budget and ahead of time.
Hundreds of sailors have embarked on a round-the-world boat race which set sail from Liverpool docks. Ten 68ft-long (21m) yachts hoisted their sails at 1500 BST for the start of the 35,000 mile global Clipper race.
Historic photographs of one of the world’s most famous ocean liners have been unveiled for the first time. The University of Glasgow has launched an exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of the QE2.
One of the world’s best known luxury liners entered the Tyne on her fourth attempt on Sunday. The QE2 visited North Shields overnight during an eight-day tour of Britain to mark her 40th birthday.
The world’s largest private yacht, owned by an American millionaire, is in a south Devon harbour. The Eos is more than 90m (about 300 ft) long and is owned by a recluse in the film business.
With entries currently standing at 50 from 13 nations for this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, the Royal Malta Yacht Club is looking forward to writing another chapter in the history of this classic offshore race, which in recent years has seen levels of interest rise way beyond those of the previous
The most direct shipping route from Europe to Asia is fully clear of ice for the first time since records began, the European Space Agency (Esa) says. Historically, the Northwest Passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has been ice-bound through the year.
The scrapping of so-called ‘ghost ships’ on Teesside is likely to move a step closer when a public inquiry is held into the controversial plans. Able UK won a contract to dismantle former US naval vessels at its facility in Graythorp, Hartlepool.
The final day of the Rolex Veteran Boat Rally started in a less than promising manner, just as yesterday. No wind. By the end of the race, and day, the crews were in a celebratory mood having enjoyed a short, but highly competitive race.
