Eco-Friendly Concept Emphasizes Accommodation and Adventure SHADOWCAT , the leading developer of catamaran support yachts, announces today that it has expanded its portfolio to include a fully bespoke monohull shadow vessel. The new concept, SHADOWOLF, is SHADOWCAT's first single-hulled support yacht and is available to meet the increasing demand for guest-level comfort and services. The vessel's new hybrid hull design focuses on passenger comfort and accommodation, while still enhancing adve... More
Package Competitively Priced Under $10M, with Delivery in 14 Months (Dubai, UAE; March 7, 2022) – SHADOWCAT , the award-winning line of catamaran support yachts, announced today that it has entered a strategic collaboration with Triton Submarines , the leading designer and manufacturer of civilian submersibles, to develop an innovative new Launch and Recovery Craft (LARC), named SHADOWLARK . The concept, designed by renowned naval architects Incat Crowther , includes a 24-meter LARC de... More
(Asturias, Spain; June 2, 2021) – Following the recent successful delivery of the 68m Wayfinder , Incat Crowther and YCTS, Ltd. are pleased to announce the release of a new 48m sub-500GT catamaran shadow yacht concept, named ToyBox . A first of its kind, this innovative shadow yacht can be built at ARMON Shipyards , in Spain, in only 18 months within a very attractive price range. The new concept was designed by Incat Crowther and YCTS, Ltd. to incorporate many of the awa... More
(Asturias, Spain; April 26, 2021) – Incat Crowther and YCTS Ltd. are pleased to announce that the latest vessel in the SHADOWCAT range, Wayfinder , has been delivered. Wayfinder builds on the exceptional capability of the multi-award winner Hodor , delivered in 2019. Wayfinder has a 68-meter length and 14-metre beam, and a draft of 2.40 meters which permits close coastline navigation. Features include a fully certified helipad and helicopter hangar, with accommodation and stora... More
Fresh off its win for Baird Maritime’s 2019 Support Vessel of the Year for the innovative Hodor , the driving forces behind its conception, design and build release the next concept vessel in the SHADOWCAT family, Haven . The Haven concept vessel meets the desire of owners and charter customers to continue cruising while still maintaining as safe an environment as possible — a safe haven, so to speak. SHADOWCAT vessels are uniquely placed to provide the interface and buffer required ... More
Boat International , the leading publication and authority for yachts, has named SHADOWCAT’s 66m Hodor as a 2020 World Superyacht Award winner. Each year yachts contend for the coveted awards across nineteen categories. This year, SHADOWCAT collected the prestigious award for best support vessel, Hodor . Built in Spain by Astilleros Armon and developed by YCTS and Incat Crowther , Hodor’s stand-out features earned accolades from judges. Hodor’s bespoke de... More
Rendsburg / Kiel - Germany, 23 October 2020. NOBISKRUG is delighted to reveal that the hull of its latest Winch designed Project 795 has yesterday made the milestone journey across to the outfitting dock. This follows a successful keel laying ceremony, which took place in 2019. Both the keel laying ceremony and the transfer of the hull are significant landmark occasions within a superyacht build and true representations of NOBISKRUG’s know-how and expertise. The celebrations were shared... More
NOBISKRUG CELEBRATES MILESTONE 115th ANNIVERSARY Rendsburg, Germany, June 2, 2020 – German shipyard NOBISKRUG celebrates a landmark 115 years since its 1905 inception. Recognised today as one of the world’s foremost builders of spectacular fully custom superyachts, the shipyard is built upon a solid foundation of German naval history. Responsible for some of the most challenging and visionary superyachts ever built, its brand pedigree dates back to the beginning of the Nobiskrug s... More
Rendsburg, June 1, 2020. Nobiskrug latest 62-meter Project 794 comes into view, as the superyacht has been moved from Kiel shipyard into the superyacht hall of the Rendsburg facility on Saturday, May 30, 2020. The yacht’s journey between the two shipyards started from Kiel Fjord with a passage through the locks, into the Kiel Canal continuing to Rendsburg, reaching the shipyard in the early afternoon. Following the keel-laying in June last year, the construction of all sections up to as... More
A winner at the 2019 World Superyacht Awards in the category Semi-Displacement or Planning Motor Yachts from 30 to 32.9m as well as at the 2018 World Yacht Trophies as the Most Innovative Yacht, RJ needs no introduction. She was delivered in 2018 as Hull No 1 of the new series and officially unveiled at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival. With only 400 engine hours and immaculately maintained and upgraded during 2019, she clearly presents better than new. RJ implements innovative solar panel... More
Baird Maritime, one of the world's premier maritime publishing houses, has honored SHADOWCAT Hodor with its “2019 Best Super Yacht Support Vessel” award. Bespoke support yacht Hodor is an exceptional shadow yacht, designed and delivered by Incat Crowther, YCTS Ltd. and Astilleros Armon Shipyards . Built on the stable and fuel-efficient catamaran hull, Hodor measures 66 meters, and is a custom designed support vessel that will travel with the mothership, while offering top speeds... More
Rendsburg, Germany – 13 December 2019. Progress on NOBISKRUG’s highly-anticipated 77-metre Project Black Shark has taken an exciting step, with the arrival of the custom new build’s hull at the shipyard’s Rendsburg facility. The towing of a hull from Kiel to Rendsburg always marks a significant milestone in a new build project, and for Black Shark, whose construction has been meticulously charted by a few key media, the landmark event did not disappoint. It took the po... More
Camper Nicholsons announce their appointment as the Central Agents for the sale of 41.14m Royal Falcon-One . We are delighted to announce you that the brand new Royal Falcon-One is presented for sale. Royal Falcon One is a 41.14m power catamaran developed by the Singapore-based Royal Falcon Fleet, she features an exterior and interior design by Porsche Design Studio. Royal Falcon One’s revolutionary design offers all the efficient economic cruising attributes of a multihull, along ... More
The company is delighted to welcome Sebastian Bernard to the Camper Nicholsons team. Where he joins the company as a Sales Broker. Originally from Saint Malo in Brittany, France, Sebastien began his sailing ‘career’ at the young age of six, and became a Sailing Instructor at just 17 years old. Sebastien’s academic studies lead him to graduate in Business Management, and he quickly applied these skills to the yachting industry. Sebastien has already amassed over 20 years of professio... More
Rendsburg / Germany, September 23, 2019 - German shipbuilder Nobiskrug is delighted to announce the order receipt for a 100m plus superyacht. Renowned for taking on innovative projects within the yachting industry, like “Sailing Yacht A” and M/Y ARTEFACT, Nobiskrug continues to push the boundaries of engineering and innovation with the newly signed 100m plus superyacht project. The announcement reinforces Nobiskrug’s position as the shipyard of choice for 22nd century builds... More
Cockwells Modern Classic Boatbuilding will, once again, showcase its flair for flexibility and innovation with the unveiling of Air-Sport 7.0 at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. As you would expect from the award-winning British boatbuilder, this design is like no other. Offering all the usual advantages of inflatable tubes to fender off against both mother ship and quayside, Air-Sport 7.0 combines the practical attributes of a RIB with all the style and luxury of an open limousine. ... More
ARTEFACT MOVES CLOSER TO DELIVERY July 8, 2019 – Rendsburg, Germany – With the completion of extensive outfitting works, NOBISKRUG’s high-tech and environmentally-conscious 80-metre superyacht ARTEFACT (Project 790) has left the superyacht hall and is now entering the final stage before her delivery this summer season. Following 18 months in NOBISKRUG’S climate-controlled superyacht hall in Rendsburg, the visually striking M/Y ARTEFACT will be publicly visible for the ... More
Project 794 is cruising to the finish line Rendsburg/Kiel, Germany – 26 June 2019. Following a successful keel laying ceremony on 26 June 2019, NOBISKRUG is pleased to announce that five-decked 62-metre Project 794 is on course to meet its much-anticipated completion date in spring 2021. The ceremony, which took place in Nobiskrug’s renowned keel-laying premises in Kiel, marked a milestone stage within the build. Attended by a raft of well-wishers who enjoyed a wave of maritime tr... More
Mylor-based Cockwells Modern Classic Boatbuilding has achieved yet another coveted industry award – this time, for the ultra-luxurious Titian Tender that the company launched to critical acclaim at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Choosing a new boat from the hundreds of craft on the market can be a bewildering process so every year, Motor Boat Yachting magazine endeavours to make that task easier by refining the market into nine categories and picking one winner in each fro... More
Sunshine yellow and pewter grey. SMARTGLASS® control and joystick manoeuvring. The warmth of teak combined with cool grey caulking. This latest creation from Cockwells Modern Classic Boatbuilding transports superyacht tender design to another level. T/T Scout is like no other. She doesn’t just reflect the bold stature of her mothership – the 63m motor yacht that was custom built in 2018 by Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands – her vibrant hull and ingenious technology imbue her with a p... More
Rendsburg/Kiel, Germany – 20 February 2019. Following a successful keel laying ceremony on 20 February 2019, NOBISKRUG is pleased to announce that 77-metre M/Y Black Shark is taking shape and remains on track to meet its scheduled delivery in spring 2021. Taking place at NOBISKRUG’s keel laying premises in Kiel, the ceremony also served as the yard’s first event of the year. Holger Kahl, Managing Director of NOBISKRUG, delivered a warm welcome speech to the guests, followed ... More
Spanish and Italian sailors are set to experience the quality of Cockwells Modern Classic Boatbuilding’s beautiful bespoke boats having placed a raft of orders for Duchy Motor Launches at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. Built in low maintenance composites, Duchy Motor Launches are defined by the seemingly infinite number of optional extras that can be incorporated – from teak decks and leather seating to custom glassware in tailor-made stowage. This year, Cockwells presented an eve... More
Rendsburg, Germany (September 10, 2018) – Less than a year away from completion, Nobiskrug’s Project 790 will be one of the first yachts built under the new IMO Tier III low emissions regulations with an array of first-of-their-kind technology features and engineering advances that reflect the Owner’s desire to create an experience as breath-taking as the seas it explores. “From the beginning of the project, a primary focus of the owner was to minimize the environmenta... More
Gulf Craft has appointed Gregory Yeakle to be their new Chief Executive Officer. One of the world’s largest luxury ship builders, Gulf Craft is based in the United Arab Emirates. The group has grown into a leading global business over the course of the past 37 years. He succeeds Erwin Bamps who held the position for the past 4 years and has now moved on to a new role as advisor to the board for international matters. Gregory Yeakle joins Gulf Craft as CEO with a solid record of leadersh... More
Rendsburg - Germany, May 9th, 2018. NOBISKRUG is delighted to announce the signing of the new 62-meter superyacht project. For the second time in a row, Imperial acted as Broker for the sale and will continue as Owner’s Representative and Construction Supervisor throughout the build. With a vertical bow and modern exterior lines, the superyacht has five decks and boasts generous open areas, which are meticulously planned. Her exterior design reveals a mixture of classic and contemporary... More
Rendsburg - Germany, April 4th, 2018. NOBISKRUG proudly announces the signing of the new 77-meter superyacht project. Imperial acted as Broker for the sale and will continue as Owner’s Representative and Construction Supervisor throughout the build. The superyacht has a distinctive reverse bow, it boasts five decks of imposing interior and a grand beach club spa area. The renowned Winch Design studio is responsible for the dynamic exterior and unique appearance of the yacht, while the c... More
Burger to share updates on several projects currently in progress. MANITOWOC, Wis., (March 20, 2018) – Burger’s team will be available at the Palm Beach International Boat Show to discuss her construction, plans for the future and opportunities for new yacht owners to explore a relationship with one of America’s oldest yacht builders. Currently, construction is underway on two Burger 48 Cruisers, the newest yacht in Burger Boat Company’s offering. The first has been so... More
Majesty 100 sets sail made a stunning debut in Germany at one of the world's premier boat yacht yacht and boat shows Dubai, January 31, 2018 – After a series of highly successful launches at some of the major boat and yacht leisure marine shows around the globe, Gulf Craft and Drettmann Yachts jointly showcased the new superyacht - Majesty 100 to a highly highly specialized audience, discern ing clientele featuring high-net worth individuals, boating and yachting a... More
To celebrate our 30th anniversary we have gone back to the 80s with a retro-styled game to kick off the Christmas spirit. How far can you sail your Falmouth Working Boat? Play the Pendennis Christmas Game by clicking on this link: http://christmas.pendennis.com More
Come see us at the Newport Brokerage Boat Show, September 14 - 17. We'd love to catch up and discuss our latest projects, including Hull 510, a 103'-6" Explorer Yacht, and the new Burger 48 Cruiser. Let's discuss a life without limits and how Burger Boat Company can help craft your journey. email us rcleveringa@burgerboat.com or call +1 920.860.9985 to schedule a private meeting to discuss new yacht construction and more. More
The ceremonial keel laying of a next Nobiskrug superyacht-new build project took place at the shipyard’s premises in Kiel. After gathering of the guests and the yard’s team and following a short address of the management, an 80-ton block-section was lifted by crane into the building shed, marking another important milestone of the construction of the 80-meter superyacht. Traditionally, the Owner brought a special coin that was placed under the keel and once the yacht will be near to ... More
The Rafnar team were pleased to meet American and international industry players at the Miami Boatshow and present the Leiftur 1100 super-yacht Cabin Explorer RIB, 'Embla'. After a successful launch into European markets in 2015 and 2016, Rafnar now expand to the U.S continent with both sales and production targets for the coming years. The 36 foot Cabin Explorer RIB 'Embla' is touring U.S and Caribbean centres over the coming months, demonstrating the unique and stable ÖK Hull tech... More
NOBISKRUG is proud to announce the delivery of the most advanced sail-assisted superyacht ever built: “Sailing Yacht A”. Measuring almost 143 meters (468ft) and a gross tonnage of about 12,600 GT; she will become one of the greatest PYC superyachts in the world in terms of design and technology. Working with the Owner's Project Director, Dirk Kloosterman and his dedicated team, NOBISKRUG engineered and constructed a masterpiece. “Sailing Yacht A” leads the way with her revolutionary engineeri... More
Kaohsiung, Taiwan - As a new model design evolves and clients become involved in the process, changes to the original drawings are inevitable. Such is the case of the FD87 Skyline motoryacht, a brand new addition to Horizon’s Fast Displacement series, whose design was inspired by one client’s lifestyle request. The FD87 now joins the FD74, FD85 and FD102 models that comprise the builder’s latest series which may well extend to a new FD122 in the not too distant future. Cor D... More
Hot on the heels of an intensive marketing presentation at the Gothenburg HSBO High Speed Boat Operators Forum, the Oslo Boat Show, and the recent Monaco Yacht Show, the team at this dynamic Nordic shipyard are closing the year with the launch of two new products in their range, based upon the unique new Rafnar OK Hull Keel technology. These launches and developments follow the epic 1300 mile ‘Extreme Voyage’ of Rafnar's 11 metre ‘Leiftur 1100 Cabin Explorer RIB ’ Embla, across the No... More
Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Horizon Yachts continues to expand its luxury yacht offerings with the unveiling of the new Horizon E98 motoryacht. The E98 is the newest addition to the builder’s collection, which currently includes eight series and 2 1 models. The first of this model is currently in build and is scheduled to deliver to her U.S. owner in early 2017. The E98 features sleek exterior lines reminiscent of her popular smaller sister, the Horizon E88 motoryacht. Both models were d... More
Building on their growing global presence and reputation as the world’s leading Chinese superyacht builder, Pride Mega Yachts is delighted to confirm their presence at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The company will be exhibiting on a new stand, QH2 5 , on the Quai d’Hirondelle in close proximity to the Monaco Yacht Club. A strong yard team will attend MYS and will be able to answer any queries from clients, brokers, crew members or visitors may have about their company . S... More
Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Horizon Yachts has yet again proved its ranking as Taiwan’s leading luxury yacht builder, and one of the top builders in the world, with the recent conclusion of the company’s two largest events of the year: the Horizon Yachts Open House and 2016 Taiwan International Boat Show, both of which took place March 10-13 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. During these events, Horizon debuted the RP120 superyacht – the largest yacht on display at the Taiwan show – as well as the FD85 fast dis... More
Pendennis Shipyard is once more preparing for the Pendennis Cup superyacht sailing regatta, with the dates now confirmed as the 27th June – 2nd July, 2016. This biennial event has become known as one of the most competitive and fun regattas on the superyacht racing circuit, with the four days of racing supported by a lively social scene to promote the very best of Cornish cuisine and entertainment. The event attracts a fleet of 10-15 yachts and over 600 guests to Falmouth during the four d... More
Pendennis Shipyard’s Apprenticeship Schemes have long enjoyed recognition in the superyacht industry, and now has enhanced its reputation after being named as ‘Best Apprenticeship’ in the South West in two separate regional awards. This week Pendennis was presented with the ‘Apprenticeship’ trophy in the Western Morning News Business Awards at a glamorous ceremony in Exeter, after previously being named winners in the Apprenticeship Training Category in ‘Made in the South West’ annual Busin... More
It's been over two years since Pendennis Shipyard began the major development of its Falmouth-based yard. During this time Pendennis has seen the previous shore side facility almost completely rebuilt, replaced by larger modernised construction halls, workshops and office space. This includes two 90m and one 45m double bay halls, rated to Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) “Excellence” standards. Despite major infrastructure disruption, through caref... More
Visit Oceanco's State-Of-The-Art 150m Facilities.Make the most of your stay in The Netherlands and visit Oceanco. 17 – 18 – 19 NOVEMBER every day between 16.00 20.00 hrs. Transport will be arranged from the METS to Oceanco and back. You will find more than just a new dry dock. Yachts in build are progressing, the scope of new projects and designs is growing, and Oceanco is expanding in several directions. Please register by email and we look forward to showing you around whil... More
110 meter superyacht project with a shiny future The superyacht builder Nobiskrug announces their cooperation with Claydon Reeves and the launch of the 110 meter project “Radiance” Monaco - September 23, 2015 The German superyacht builderNobiskrug announces today the launch of the 110 meter project Radiance, a singular design combining generous living spaces with a graceful enduring aesthetic. “We are thrilled to partner with Claydon Reeves, a genuine yacht specialist when it com... More
During this year’s Monaco Yacht Show Pendennis will for the first time be joined by two iconic yachts from the Pendennis fleet, the recently launched restoration project Malahne and the bespoke new build explorer yacht STEEL. The 55m STEEL will be presented for sale by Ocean Independence at Berth C05 on QUAI CHICANE. This is the first time since her launch from Pendennis in 2009 that this unique vessel has been available for viewing, having been enjoyed privately for the past six years. ... More
Adela was welcomed to Pendennis in August as she returned for a refit 20 years after she was rebuilt at the yard. This will be the fourth time that this beautiful steel schooner has visited Pendennis having undergone a detailed rebuild to her original W.C.Storey design during her initial visit in 1996. A highly competitive racing yacht, Adela has twice graced the Pendennis Cup fleet, winning the event overall in 2010. Since then she has become a contender for the major superyacht racing ti... More
Falmouth has become renowned for having some of the most challenging and exciting sailing conditions in the UK, making it an increasingly popular hub for superyacht sailing events. This year’s J-Class regatta from the 23rd-27th June was no exception with a dramatic week of racing played out between the three competing yachts: Lionheart, Ranger and Velsheda. Following Ranger’s win of the first race on the final morning all three yachts were separated by a single point – everything was still... More
Expanding its footprint in the worldwide yacht market, Oceanco names Bas Swanink as Sales Manager at Oceanco Oceanco is expanding its sales department. Bas Swanink has recently been named Sales Manager at Oceanco and will be working in tandem with Robert Tan. Swanink is no stranger to Oceanco; he has been with the company as a Project Manager for eight years, during which time he was a key figure in developing and engineering the industry’s first PYC-compliant yacht ever built, the 91.... More
Oceanco - world leading builder of large custom superyachts - has promoted Paris Baloumis to the position of Group Marketing Manager. Baloumis, equipped with a Masters of Science in Business Administration from the University of Erasmus in Rotterdam, began his professional career as a management trainee with Oceanco in 2006. He has since held various positions at Oceanco. Prior to being named Group Marketing Manager, he had the dual responsibility of being Relations Manager of Oceanco’... More
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (May 14th, 2015) – Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce we recently received our 10th consecutive “Best Asian Yacht Builder Award (25m and +) at the 2015 Asia Boating Awards, held May 1st at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel; CEO John Lu was also recognized as the “Personality of the Year” during the event. “It’s a great honor to receive these two awards. Horizon is dedicated to providing high-quality luxury yachts to clients around the world, and our hard work has resulte... More
The 37-metre ILONA will be berthed in London at Butler’s Wharf next to the famous Tower Bridge. More
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (May 5th, 2015) –Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of a new E78 open bridge motoryacht for the U.S. market that features a three stateroom layout and an innovative exterior design element: a hydraulic flybridge hard top that lowers the overall height of the boat from 28’11” to 20’5”. This flybridge hard top design, which was created and implemented by Horizon’s in-house naval architects and engineers, utilizes a custom hydraulic cylinder system to lower and r... More
The three new construction halls and the dry docks at Pendennis have been busy welcoming arrivals for winter refit projects. The magnificent 65m schooner Adix was hauled out at the beginning of August to begin a comprehensive 8-month refit programme and is now located in the second of Pendennis’ two new 90m construction halls, custom designed for world-class painting and refit projects. Adix is undergoing engineering works which include new generators and main engine, as well as a redesign ... More
Greg Clark MP, Minister for Universities, Science Cities, completed a tour of Pendennis Shipyard following his visit to the Department of Environment and Sustainable Investment at the Falmouth campus of Exeter University where he signed the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Deal. With training and apprenticeships being a key government topic the tour of Pendennis’ award winning scheme provided a valuable insight into one of the UK’s most respected schemes. The Pendennis course trains y... More
Extensive development of the Falmouth site has seen the previous singular construction hall replaced with two 90m halls alongside a further 45m double-width hall. The three new halls were completed in stages to cater to project demand. As Halls 1 and 2 were midway through their build schedule, projects were manoeuvred into their aft ends and sealed off to allow production to continue. Once these buildings were completed two further projects were moved in, with the third hall now being used fo... More
A further 14 young people have graduated from Pendennis’ award-winning Apprenticeship Scheme. To celebrate completing four years of training the apprentices, their families and mentors enjoyed a sumptuous meal in the company’s new hospitality suite against a backdrop of spectacular views over the Fal estuary. At their graduation ceremony they were presented with certificates and blue hats which replace their red apprentice caps, signifying their progression from apprentices to full time me... More
Camper Nicholsons, with its in-house Crew Coach Alison Rentoun, has launched the second in its series of virtual online leadership courses - the ‘Dream Teams’ training package. The online crew coaching programme provides captain and crew with all-important education on people management, communication and personal performance. The resource has been designed to develop leadership skills and, with the help of Rentoul, has been designed and adapted to the realities of working in the superyach... More
Amels currently has nine superyachts at its yard under construction or refit. More
