Moonen Shipyards, a leading builder of “pocket-size superyachts,” has reached a significant phase in construction of the first yacht in its new 99 Alu semi-displacement series. At the beginning of October the superstructure was placed atop the hull of the new yacht, ready for welders to begin joinin
Newest Gulf Coast gateway provides access to all possible trade routes to and from the Port of Mobile. Today, the Mobile Container Terminal LLC (MCT), a joint venture between APM Terminals, Terminal Link, a division of CMA CGM, and the Alabama State Port Authority marks the official opening of its n
EXMAR today announced the formation of an alliance to advance its efforts in the development of floating liquefaction solutions. EXMAR has specifically formalised a relationship with its long-time LNG partner, Excelerate, and with Black & Veatch, a proven provider of natural gas processing and lique
Offshore Solutions B.V., the joint venture between AMEC and GTI N.V, has been issued a Letter of Award, including associated services, by Qatar Shell for the provision of its unique innovative product, the “Offshore Access System” which allows the safe transfer of personnel from a vessel to an offsh
Feadship has delivered the second yacht in its groundbreaking SL39 modular concept. Kathleen Anne was christened at Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands, in late October. While the first SL39 Ocean Mercury has a classic Feadship look, Kathleen Anne features a modern exterior
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit is supplying a complete suite of electronic navigation systems for a new megayacht being constructed in Italy. The 142-foot (43-meter) motoryacht, which is being built for a private owner at the Baglietto Shipyard in La Spezia, w
Burger Boat Company and Sparkman & Stephens are pleased to announce a newly formed collaboration to design and build custom aluminum motorsailers. Heralding a return to traditional elegance with decidedly modern performance, these vessels will continue the proud heritage that was developed with the
Just three years after purchasing the shipyard, Massimo Perotti triples the turnover, acquires the minority holding and announces important expansions for the production area. On the occasion of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Sanlorenzo, Massimo Perotti, Chairman of Sanlorenzo Spa, anno
After the success achieved in 2007 with the launch of the first “Navetta” yacht from Sanlorenzo, the SD92, this year the shipyard presents its big sister and the flagship of the new line, the SD122, a craft in composite material with semi-displacement hull of almost 38 metres, and three decks. In ke
Oceanco’s latest stunning 75.50m megayacht Anastasia won the award for “Best Custom Yacht over 40 metres” at the 2008 World Yacht Trophies. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, September 13 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes. The prestigious ceremony, organized by LuxMedia Group, was held at the
Expressly ordered by an affectionate European Client, who already owns a Codecasa 50, this newest 65 metres yacht, to be delivered in Summer 2010, will be characterized by classic and traditional lines and will be realized following the precise wishes of the Owner, who is currently following step-by
October 30th 2008 The Organisers of The Superyacht Cup regattas in Antigua and Palma have joined forces with the Organisers of the St Barths and Newport Bucket Regattas to adopt the ‘Bucket Rating’ system. The system was developed by Jim Teeters, Associate Offshore Director at US Sailing, and has be
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit to upgrade the steering control systems for the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract has a total value of $2.1 million. The work
A Canadian navy destroyer has completed the first successful sea trials with a new-generation inertial navigation system (INS) and data distribution network supplied by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC). The Iroquois-class destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan, is the first naval ship to go to sea with
