08/2008 – The latest hull to arrive at Oceanco’s finishing facility in Alblasserdam is the 85.47m (280.53ft) Y705, which was transported on Friday 18 July from Oceanco’s nearby hull building facility, Zwijnenburg BV. The impressive 85.47m, 800 ton hull assembly made the short trip down the river to Oceanco whereafter her stunning Bjorn Johansson designed […]
Continue Reading ...06/2008 – Following the announcement of the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2009, plans have been approved for a marina that will be home to the show’s on-water exhibits. Dredging has commenced in preparation for the creation of the megayacht pontoon area, which will be completed swiftly in line with so many other projects in the […]
Continue Reading ...The story of this yacht goes back to its construction in 1991 at the WDB Werft shipyard in Berlin, which produced two sistership tugs designed to help manoeuvre large cargo ships.
Continue Reading ...10/2007 – Burger has just announced, on October 16, 2007 the departure of the 127′ (38.7m) Tri-Deck, Areti I on her delivery voyage from Burger Boat Company to her eagerly awaiting owner. Areti I is the first of two identical 127′ (38.7m) tri-deck yachts to be delivered this year, with Areti II set to launch […]
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 ...06/2008 – Burger Boat Company has just announced that it has been commissioned to build a new 43 meter (140′) custom motor yacht. This vessel has been designed over the past 18 months by Burger’s team in conjunction with an experienced yachting family who currently own their third Burger-built boat. This project also accomplishes Burger’s […]
Continue Reading ...02/2008 – Burger Boat has just announced the shipping of Areti II, sister ship of Areti I to their Russian owner… See history in our 2007, October article. – PR –
Continue Reading ...08/2007 – Burger Boat Company announces a second award for the 144′ (44m) Tri-deck Mirgab V, the Showboats International – Best Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht over 40 Meters. The first award was given by Yachts International for the World’s Yachts Trophies in the 130′ – 150′ Custom Category presented in Cannes, France last September 2006. Mirgab […]
Continue Reading ...07/2007 – Monaco – After the sale of the Wally 101 last April and the Wally 100.3 two weeks ago, the largest Wally so far is signed: the Wally 50m, a blue-water sloop combining all the comforts and amenities of a mega yacht with the Wally performance and ease of handling. The Wally 50m is […]
Continue Reading ...Monday 31st May 2021, the launch ceremony of the new RSY 38m EXP took place in the presence of the owners and their family, in full compliance with the COVID measures, which did not hinder the important operations of launching a new boat.
