The Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, the world’s leading and famous boat show is all set to boast Riviera’s New 53 Enclosed Flybridge for the first time. Continue reading
Miami Show to Unveil Riviera’s New 53 Enclosed Flybridge
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Shandong Heavy Industry Leap Step in Italian Luxury Yacht Market
After the acquisition of the world’s largest luxury-yacht builder Ferretti Group by the China’s biggest bulldozer-maker Shandong Heavy Industry Group, the country has ventured into manufacturing of superyachts. Continue reading
Cleaning oil spills with robotic sailboats
The oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, was a great human catastrophe which led to severe damage to the planet and human life. Some people lost their lives while others were seriously injured. By the month of July 2010, when cleaning of the oil spill was capped, almost 4.9 billion barrels of oil covered the Gulf in a layer of toxic slick. Continue reading
J/108 Ready to Knock Out in 2012
After a huge success of J/95 (The Cruising World 2010 Boat of the Year), the company, J Boat Inc. is prepared to lunch its new J/108 boat at the ‘Cruising World Sailboat Show 2012′. J/108 has a twin-rudder centreboard that helps enhance balance in the sea. Continue reading
Pershing 82’ Motoryacht Waiting to Unleash in 2012
After a stunning response by the Pershing 80’, the company is ready to unveil the astonishing and awaited project: the Pershing 82’, which is the classic reinterpretation of its highly praised predecessor. According to the company’s report, the first model of Pershing 82’ will be launched in 2012 by spring. Continue reading
Bluewater to Launch Inshore Fishing Models in 2012
With its prime focus on capturing inshore saltwater fishing boat market, the Bluewater Sportfishing Boats is all set to launch inshore fishing boats at the Fort Pierce, Fla., which is the customised centre for offshore fishing boats. The company will introduce a new line of “Flats n’ Bay” models. The production of a series of models will be multiplied by manufacturing at a number of factories. Continue reading
Whaling Still Going On
Japan’s factory ship Nisshin Maru and two more vessels set off to the whaling grounds to begin its controversial annual whale hunt in the Southern Ocean, without farewell ceremony.
Fleet’s departure this year was delayed by few weeks than usual. As a result, the hunt might get shortened. Continue reading
Riva 63 Virtus to Uncover its Latest Design in Early 2012
It’s wonderful to know that the wait will end soon for the biggest open sportscruisers Riva 63 Virtus, which will launch in early 2012. This boat will be a strong challenge to large hard top sportscruisers trend. Continue reading
Guns in turbulent seas
The Somali pirate attacks in the waters of East Africa has left merchant ships no choice but to arm themselves to protect their crew and precious cargo. However, posting armed guards on turbulent waters carries it’s own worries. In spite of the frequent international maritime patrol, these waters remain a threat to merchant vessels. The attacks by Somali pirates remain bold and undeterred. Currently there is a huge demand for armed guards on ship. Continue reading
Japan Builds PMA Approved New Vessel
Nissho Shipping Co., Ltd. will own a new vessel that is being built at Japanese shipyard Naikai Zosen Corporation. The vessel is going to be the first one to get approval from PMA – the Panama Maritime Authority.
Technical assistance from ClassNK helped to obtain the certificate which was issued for a new 27,200 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier that will be delivered to Nissho Shipping in the fall of 2012.