Nautical Group Holdings Limited (NGH) of Auckland NZ, majority owned by Oriens Capital Fund 2, has acquired 100% of Fastmount Limited More
New Zealand based manufacturer of hidden panel fasteners has created a new clip for upholstery fastening, the TC-SM6S. The TC-SM6S is a sew-on male clip designed to be used with the TC-F6H from the Textile Range as a fabric-to-fabric fastener for upholstery. Sewing on with two parallel stitches, the TC-SM6S mimics the installation process of the TC-F6H, allowing for a seamless installation process onto any type of fabric. Designed as an alternative to hook-and-loop tape or visible ... More
New Zealand based manufacturer of hidden panel fasteners, Fastmount, has added two new clips to its Stratlock® Range: the SL-FC and SL-M10. The SL-FC / SL-FC-FR has been designed for solid-style substrates such as sheet metal, fibreglass, MDF or plywood, for customers who don't use framework but want the benefits of flexible panel installation that the Stratlock Range provides. The SL-M10 combines the qualities of the SL-M18 (single or triple screw install, dual detent fixing) wit... 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
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
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
Located at the southern end of South America, sharing borders with Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is known for stunning views of the Andes Mountains as well as a landscape that includes deserts, volcanoes, glaciers and grasslands. Patagonia has two coasts: western facing the Pacific Ocean and eastern facing the Atlantic Ocean and this region guarantees an unforgettable charter experience for those who wish to visit an area of outstanding natural beauty and adventure into the unknown. 90m Laur... 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
Following on from the epic Riviera Water Bike Challenge in June which saw 44 pro-athletes racing Schiller Water Bikes in Monaco, the San Fransisco based company has joined forces with the Extreme Sailing Series to host two days of water bikes races alongside the pro sailing championship. At the end of August the Extreme Sailing Series™, now in its 12th year, arrives in Cardiff Bay, UK and from 24th – 27th August an array of Olympians, world champions and America’s Cup superstars racing on ... More
As the leader in panel mounting systems, Fastmount® has found that bigger may not always be better, but stronger certainly is with the release of the new TC-F6H for upholstery. Having released the Textile Range two years ago to the marine market, Fastmount has responded to customer feedback, by designing and manufacturing their strongest upholstery fixing available. Building on the Textile Range’s goal to create a secure fastening of cushions combined with rapid remov... 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
After the success of last year’s inaugural Riviera Water Bike Race , Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene of Monaco will be hosting the second annual Riviera Water Bike Challenge this June. The Riviera Water Bike Challenge includes a mix of celebrities, athletes, Formula 1 drivers and the Prince and Princess. Competitors will race Schiller S1-C Water Bikes over a 20KM relay course between Pointe Ciappaira and the semi-floating harbour wall of the Port Hercules, Monaco. There wi... More
The highly acclaimed Hydrafoil by Gray Design has won the Millennium Yacht Design Award 2018 at the Seatec Show in Italy. MYDA Winners Announcement The designers are now looking for suitable clients and shipyards to bring this advanced creation to life. 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
Forged in the depths of innovation, from a blend of technology, style and speed, comes the Hydrafoil, a luxurious, high speed electric hydrofoil created to usher in a new era in seafaring. This instant icon has been designed to be at the peak of marine technology with a steerable front foil, allowing three degrees of freedom that can make adjustments 32 times per second for the ultimate amount of control at high speed. The design features sleek automotive styling both on the exterior and on t... More
We are currently designing this mini explorer cruise ship under construction for a Canadian firm. The vessel is ice class and sports a variety of support adventure craft for eco-cruises around the Canadian east coast, an area rich in history. More
Endurance adventurer Dave Cornthwaite pedalled an astounding 1243 miles/2090 kilometres along the Norwegian coast, following popular superyacht and famous Hurtigruten ferry route, from Kirkenes to Bergen on his Schiller Water Bike. His journey lasted for nine weeks, reaching its conclusion in October, and is a record-breaking distance travelled by water bike. Describing his favourite destinations on this preferred superyacht route, Dave says, “The entire Norwegian coast is beautiful in ... More
November 8th, 2017 - EYOS Expeditions is proud to have supported the filming of the BBC’s Blue Planet II in Antarctica. Filmed during the austral summer of 2016/17, the acclaimed series premiered on BBC One on October 29th and continues for the next six weeks. EYOS Expeditions’ ice pilots, Expedition Leader Martin Enckell, and additional EYOS staff were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the award-winning BBC team. Together, they provided support and assistance with per... More
FunAir have recently joined the USSA and have the premier space in the new American section of the Superyacht Pavillion of Fort Lauderdale International Boat show. American born FunAir can be found at the entrance to the new American section and opposite the USSA Lounge at booth 801. The leading superyacht inflatables manufacturers will be showcasing a new lounger design, the popular Climbing Wall and in partnership with Oceanemo, the Sports Utility Yacht, a range of 3D printed replica FunAir... More
Bluewater will offer “Introduction to Yacht Refitting for Yacht Managers, Captains and Crew” seminar series and certification January 10-11, 2018. Bluewater Crew Training and T he Triton have partnered to develop a seminar series for the 2018 Refit Show, January 10-11, 2018, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The two-day “Introduction to Yacht Refitting for Yacht Managers, Captains and Crew” certification program is part of the Refit Show’s conference at the Broward County Convention Cent... More
Porto Mirabello would like to encourage yacht owners to consider berthing their yachts in their marina during the winter. There are many benefits to choosing Porto Mirabello including protection against weather conditions, security and the beautiful area in which the only dedicated luxury marina in Italy is situated. Protection against the elements Porto Mirabello sits safely in the middle of the Gulf of Poets, one of the most protected bays in Europe, without depth problems. The n... More
Mobile service centre for superyacht inflatables Florida As the global leader in manufacturing inflatable yacht toys, FunAir continue to innovate and ahead of the winter season have announced a partnership with Sealed Air Repairs who opened a Florida based mobile service centre for all inflatable yacht toys earlier this year. SAR has a mobile service centre that will cover the Floridian coastline offering to pick up your toys and make sure they are clean, dry and ready to... More
Help Cogs4Cancer Make it a Million in 2017 – Current total raised €934,331 Today 30 keen amateur cyclists who all work in the superyacht industry have left Cancer Research UK head quarters in London to ride approximately 1400km over 10 days to Antibes, France in aid of raising funds for both CRUK and local French cancer charities. The team of superyacht Captains and industry professionals have already raised €229,000 this year with the previous three rides in 2013, 2014 and 2015 raising... More
FunAir traditionally inflate the Fun each year at Monaco Yacht Show and launch something new to the superyacht toy market. This year they will be showcasing the new FunAir Playground and Junior BigAir Blob. A redesign of a firm family favourite, the FunAir Playground has a slide, climbing frame and leaving off point for a smaller version of the very popular BigAir Blob, which like its big brother has stabilising outriggers that stop it turning in the ocean, and an inflatable stand-off t... More
YACHTNEEDS are fully tech’d up and have partnered with ION , the superyacht internet provider and Fränkentek , the yacht security systems specialists for Monaco Yacht Show 2017, and they’ve got Air Selfie flying cameras to give away, the launch of Superyacht Radio on the app and a host of parties during MYS that you absolutely should attend! Parties – You are invited! To get you ready for cocktails at the yacht club and yacht hops around the show, YACHTNEEDS will be ho... More
FunAir have a reputation for building great partnerships. The American based Yacht Toys manufacturers has announced that they are expanding their partnership with Versilia Supply Services who have been a European distributor for FunAir since 2014. Versilia Supply Services will open an official FunAir service centre providing cleaning, drying and maintenance servicing for all FunAir products. The Global Yacht Supply company will offer to pick up your toys and will make sure they are... More
Schiller Water Bikes are a revolutionary concept in water travel and will be on display for the first time at the 50th Sydney International Boat Show. Imagine the simple pleasure of a leisurely bike ride with friends and family, combined with a glorious trip out on the water. Schiller is a water bike above the rest. Safe and stable in open water, the bike can be assembled in less than 10 minutes and has a compact footprint that will easily fit in most boat holds and cars. Yach... More
June was a busy month for TUV Consulting ’ s Titta Uoti-Väisänen. The first stop on her road trip was Dover, where she met with Viking Recruitment and spoke to them about how online video interviewing could help their clients to make the right recruitment decisions. Italy was next, Titta visited Imperia and spoke to many captains in the marina to spread the word of Online Video Interviewing. An interview was on the agenda in June too with Felix Sowerbutts from ... More
Luxury superyacht marina Porto Mirabello is the home port for legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani and his 65 metre MY Main which returned to the port this month, and is currently enjoying the hospitality provided by their 7* team. It is also a popular base for the typically transient MY Grace E who extended their stay several times in 2016, and has also returned this month to enjoy the prime location and extensive megayacht services in 2017. Motor Yacht Main was built by Codecasa in ... More
Following a successful debut in May at the world’s largest interiors and furniture production show, Interzum, Fastmount releases two new products to address trends and requirements in interior design and fitout: the PC-SM1AC for acoustic panels and the VL-03FR set for fire rated panels. Fastmount is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative panel mounting systems designed for the seamless installation of interior panels in the marine, architectural, aviation and recreational vehi... More
@import url(http://www.superyachtnews.com/isadmin/cuteeditor_files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css); At the beginning of June Titta Uoti-Väisänen, founder of TUV Consulting travelled to Finland, her home country. She used the opportunity to meet with Recright – the suppliers of TUV’s online video interviewing tool. TUV consultancy has been working with online video interviewing since 2014 and provides the most suitable platform for the yachting industry because of its winning performance in... More
Providing exceptional service for megayachts, Porto Mirabello is the only dedicated luxury port in Italy that can host yachts up to 130 meters long. The number of moorings for vessels longer than 65m is set to increase, beginning this year, which will transform the Port into one of the biggest superyacht hubs in the Mediterranean. The Poet's Lounge, a terrace with breath-taking views of The Gulf of Poets is available exclusively for those moored in the Megayacht Quay, offering a space to r... More
A fighter pilot has endorsed the superyacht charity Cogs4Cancer as the 2017 route is confirmed, with a selfie taken at over 30,000 feet above sea level. The charity has benefited from a number of celebrity endorsements including Rihanna, Sylvester Stallone and Roman Abramovitch since the first endurance cycling challenge four years ago. C4C has planned the longest route yet for the 2017 ride, starting from the London headquarters of Cancer Research UK and ending in Mediterranean yachtin... More
Leading yacht inflatables company FunAir have partnered with Singapore Yacht Show to enable guests to experience more of the yachting lifestyle at the VIP floating Lounge on board Lady QuickGlow. Introduced for SYS2016, the 25m custom built Lady QuickGlow serves as a centre-point for the show, and a welcome resting place in the busy marina. FunAir will have a Yacht Climbing Wall deployed from the large deck area into the water, alongside one of their latest products, Yacht Golf. Fun... 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
Innovative team players FunAir have announced a partnership with Sydney based superyacht supplier, Marine Riley. They will be exhibiting at the Gold Coast International Boat Show from Friday 17th March until Sunday 19th March 2017 with a large compliment of FunAir products on display. Watch out for the popular Adjustable Yacht Slide, Water Mat and the launch of the FunAir Lagoon Pool – Aussie Edition. This 3 x 4 meter pool has been designed specifically to inflate the fun for the Austral... More
Design Unlimited are working on a number of projects with Baltic Yachts and are pleased to bring you news of two very different designs, currently in build, which will benefit from our extensive experience in both the production and full-custom sectors. Baltic 67 Sailing Yacht: Well known for their high quality, blue water production sailing yachts, Baltic Yachts have decided once again to venture into this sphere with the exciting 67ft carbon fibre semi-custom cruiser, designed to be fast, e... More
This Sunday, 12th March, two veteran Cogs4Cancer riders will be tackling the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour to help raise awareness for the leading superyacht charity. This year marks the 40th birthday of the 109km South African event, so it's a special one for the riders to be a part of, proudly sporting their Cogs 4 Cancer cycling tops. Lee Mutch has ridden every Cogs4Cancer event since the start, and is one of the founding members of Cogs4Cancer. This year he is giving up his place ... More
NOMEN offer custom built variations of their stylish deck fittings in order to perfectly match the Design Language of a Yacht. More
NOMEN Products GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, brings out a new "full-metal" line of the CLIP-cleat. More
NOMEN Products GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, brings out a stainless steel line of their stylish mooring fittings. 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
New year, new you, new online video interviewing tool TUV Consulting have just announced that online video interviewing for the superyacht industry has just had an upgrade. Following feedback from Captains, management companies and crew agents, a host of new features will be rolled out this week. New features include: Uploading pre-recorded videos as interview questions. One of the biggest requests of 2016, this allows companies to have professional videos made and added to the syste... More
Chief Engineer Chris Weirzbowski has developed the CrewMiles app during his spare time over the last 6 months. Having listened to fellow crew mates and from personal experience, he wanted to get rid of the hassle many crew face when trying to keep an accurate record of their sea time in order to gain certification. Using the latest GPS tracking technology, the CrewMiles App does just that. You can create a vessel database, select the appropriate vessel for your voyage and create a v... More
Select Yachts and Port Louis Marina invites Charter Brokers, Central Agents, Clearing Houses and Yacht Managers to spend a week in paradise at the inaugural Grenada Charter Yacht Show 2016. In addition to yacht viewing, scheduled events include nightly parties, sponsored sightseeing tours and familiarization trips. Participants benefit from an intimate view of the region’s charter yachts, making local contacts in the marine industry, and first hand knowledge about this authentic Caribbean ... More
The Monaco Yacht Show is launching dedicated social media accounts for Captains and crew in 2016. Newly created Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts are now open, and the worlds most prestigious yacht show encourages all Captains and crew to like and follow the accounts to ensure they have the latest show information about events, competitions, seminars and workshops. Johan Pizzardini, communications manager for Monaco Yacht Show commented, “We wanted to offer people a visibility ... More
Multiple superyacht captains, crew agencies and management are now using video interviewing to find the most suitable crew quickly and easily, irrelevant of where in the world they are. As the only superyacht specific supplier of video interviewing, TUV Consulting are uniquely placed to advise and provide captains, crew agents and management companies with low cost, low bandwidth solutions to make recruiting new crew hassle free. The reason TUV Consulting works for the superyacht indust... More
The curated exhibition will include Marilyn Monroe’s never seen before personal treasures and original costumes from notable films like ‘Niagara’ and ‘No Business Like Show Business’. Visitors will be taken on an epic journey through her life, transported into her world through the lens of style, photography and film. Epitomising the high glamour of 1950s Hollywood, the exhibition represents iconic fashion pieces from the David Gainsborough-Roberts collection and... More
SuperyachtDESIGN Week (28 – 30 June 2016) returns to Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour with a vibrant, new programme that brings together forward thinkers from around the globe. In today’s luxury market, superyachts need to meet and exceed the client’s brief; this event promises to explore how to achieve the extraordinary. Visitors to SuperyachtDESIGN Week can interact with titans from the industry, be inspired by the potential of materials as well as learn about complex techn... More
The hull of mega yacht Spectre is currently under construction at the Benetti shipyard, Italy. On the first photo you can see the excellent friction-stir welding of the superstructure decks for minimal distorsion. More
The safety and security of family members is not a topic to be approached lightly particularly when that family has a superyacht, prestige homes and a private jet or two. And for the world’s wealthiest individuals, placing trust in someone to protect loved ones can be a risky business in itself. Security has become a hot topic in recent months with the unfortunate rise in home invasions targeting wealthy people – not just celebrities – and threats to their personal security and that of the... More
