03/2008 – By opening of a sales base on the Côte d’Azur, the Drettmann Group continues to expand its sales network. With a total of 14 bases around the world, customer proximity and exclusive service are key components of the German yacht manufacturer’s market strategy. The new location in the marina of Port Camille Rayon […]
Continue Reading ...An Azimut yacht on the mountains of Courchevel 1850: the luxury of yachting at 2,000 m Azimut Yachts, together with Philippe Blattes Yachting and Ultramarine, Azimut Yachts Dealers for France and Russia, respectively, exhibited from 23 December to 7 January a magnificent yacht, the Azimut 43S, in the arrival area of France’s acclaimed Courchevel 1850 […]
Continue Reading ...08/2007 – On 28 June 2007, Babcock International Group PLC completed the purchase of DML (Devonport Management Limited), the parent company of Devonport, the specialist superyacht builder (between 70 and 120 metres). A new division, Babcock Marine, is being created which will cover DML Group activities, including Devonport. In the immediate future this development […]
Continue Reading ...04/2007 – Poncin, yachting inspiration. Poncin Yachts builds and markets three different but complementary ranges of sailing yachts: the Catana catamaran range and the Diva and Harmony single hull ranges. The latter have been so successful that the shipyard, based in La Rochelle, is investing in new and innovative production techniques. Founded in 2001, Poncin […]
Continue Reading ...03/2006 – The Rizzardi Group changes logo and becomes: INRIZZARDI. More modern, distinctive and dynamic, it conveys and represents the involvement of sea experience. INRIZZARDI primarily symbolizes togetherness' as of a family'. The colors were chosen to represent passionate yacht builders (Red), and the expanse of the sea (Blue). The prefix IN is for sharing-in […]
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Revealed at the last London Boat Show (January 2005), the IPS (Inboard Performance System) shows enthusiastic features: higher top speed, faster acceleration, reduced fuel consumption (improved cruising range), better handling, more room onboard… What is the IPS ? It is a combined engine and propulsion system, developped by Volvo Penta since 1998. It consists in […]
Continue Reading ...10/2007 – The inaugural China Cup is a race for IRC and One Design yachts to be held from 19 and 21 October between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Organised by the China Yachting and Sailboarding Association and the Government of Shenzhen, this event promises to be very international, with over 100 boats and crews from […]
Continue Reading ...06/2007 – Cantieri di Sarnico just reached an agreement for the buyout of the Shipyard Giacomo Colombo. The renowned shipyard of the Como lake, founded by Giacomo Colombo himself in 1956, has marked the Italian nautical pleasure boat history, first with the hand-crafted production of wooden motorboats and then with the semi-industrial expansion with the […]
Continue Reading ...10/2006 – The Van der Velden® EPS thruster has been chosen as one of the three final nominees for the 2006 Dutch Maritime Innovation Award. The overall winner will be announced by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade at the Maritime Awards Gala on Thursday November 9, 2006 in Groenekan (near Utrecht). The revolutionary EPS […]
Continue Reading ...French shipyard Couach now has its own technical facilities in the Mediterranean after its buyout of IMS (International Marine Service) in Saint Mandrier in the bay of Toulon. With a team of some thirty employees specialised in yacht maintenance, refits and engine replacement, this shipyard is the ideal technical solution for Couach, whose headquarters are […]
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