Does Your Superyacht Conform to Lightship Regulations

The requirement for checking the lightship displacement and centres of gravity of commercial yachts apply to all LY2-compliant yachts registered with a Red Ensign Flag.  The Marshall Islands and Malta flags have similar requirements.

Mindful that the Isle of Man Ship Registry have highlighted these requirements recently in MSN 037, Manta Maritime have set out a four point plan to ensure superyachts stay within the law

In addition to meeting the legal requirements of the Codes, it is important for all vessels, especially passenger ships and yachts, to have their lightship displacement and centres of gravity measured on a regular basis, to monitor the effects on stability of any weight changes.

Naval Architects at Manta Maritime's have performed numerous lightship checks and inclining experiments, and prepared many superyacht stability booklets for Class and Flag approval.

For each lightship check they undertake to:

• Perform a thorough survey to establish the yacht's non-lightship items and tank contents
• Perform a freeboard survey to measure the displacement, trim and list
• Make a comparison of the results with the information in the existing stability booklet
• Prepare a report for forwarding to the applicable Flag or Class Society

In the unlikely event that their results show that the stability no longer complies with the legal requirements, they can offer a 20% discount for preparing a new stability booklet.

Superyacht Guest drowned when drunk in Fiji

In Fiji police have ended their investigation into the death of a woman who disappeared off the superyacht Alani II while at anchor in Fiji's Blue Lagoon.

A statement issued by the Fiji government said Chelsia Mary Lo, 33, from Auckland New Zealand was drunk and drowned after disappearing from the 35 metre superyacht owned by her partner

Her body was taken to Denarau and at Lautoka hospital Dr Ponnu Goundar signed a death certificate. There was no post-mortem examination and the body was cremated soon afterwards.

Source & Photograph Fiji Times

Superyacht Aviva Visits London

Photograph Charles Howorth

London is a long haul up a river for a superyacht and docking facilities are seldom suitable for the either the yacht or her guests.  This means only the dedicated few bother to make the hike to Englands Capital but one who has done so recently is Aviva the 68 metre built in Germany by Abeking Rasmussen in 2007.

Her interior design is from Reymond Langdon whose offices are also on the outskirts of London.  The same design team are responsible for her exterior styling and it was they who gave her the unmistakable knife edge bow that allows the yacht to cleanly power through the water at speeds of up to 16 knots.

25 crew look after 12 guests who have the ability to move through all six decks in a circular glass elevator the shaft of which permits natural daylight to penetrate through all six decks


See Also a Blog Posted Much Later 

Flat Pack Panic Room Becomes Latest Superyacht Accessory

With piracy on the rise, security continues to be a major concern for superyacht owners.  Until recently such areas were seldom installed except on the very largest of yachts and nearly always then during the build process.

Now however the latest accessory available to is a personalised Panic Room that not only can be retro fitted but comes as a flat pack that can be used in locations both ashore and afloat.

Steve Brook, Business Development Director of the Panic Room Company, explains, “Our superyacht clients tend to stock up on multiple Panic Rooms locating some onboard their yachts, others within the summer residence, at the entry gate, in the office or to store valuable art, antiques or arms.

When you consider the modern day backdrop of rising terrorism, cross-border migration and disparity between haves and have nots, it follows that our versatile Panic Room makes effective and economical sense for these high net worth individuals and their possessions.  Panic rooms are no longer a luxury, but a necessity.”

Produced in consultation with senior military experts and police, the Panic Room is a safe, sustainable refuge as a last point of defence and can be specified to withstand mechanical attacks, shotgun fire and more powerful weapon attacks. 

Each unit can then be connected to complementary devices such as a simple ‘panic button’ to activate the home alarm system, iPad-2 technology using ISDN or 3G to contact external help or a bespoke computer system able to drive smoke screens or security cameras.

Delivered flat-pack, the Panic Room can be installed in half a day with minimal manpower providing flexibility of use and portability between locations and various size options are available. 

The unit can be disguised to unobtrusively blend in with any environment and, although the time spent within is likely to be minimal, the Panic Room is comfortable and sustainable with external ventilation and air filtration, breathing equipment, lighting, back-up power supplies, fresh water and basic toilets all part of the concept.

Whilst it may not draw the same attention as the fancy helicopter or the latest submarine, that security officers consider, the Flat Pack Panic Room looks set to become the ultimate superyacht accessory.

Superyachts Batten Down as East Coast USA Prepares for Hurricane Irene

Albeit slightly weakened, Hurricane Irene now a Category 2 storm is nevertheless making its way toward the East Coast of the United States

Winds of 110 knots are promising wet and windy weekend weather for superyacht Captains in the middle of the New England summer charter season.

Irene is expected pass well off the coast of north east Florida today and approach the coast of North Carolina tonight, and could cross the Mid-Atlantic coast on Saturday night.

Many residents were expected to evaluate North Carolina in advance of the storm.  In Delaware there is a mandatory evacuation of non-residents in coastal areas and residents are being strongly urged leave beach communities to do so as soon as possible.

Up and down the entire US east coast, marina staff working overtime taking boats out of the water.

Potential damage from the storm could be in the billions, some experts say.

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Formed by 45 Founding Members

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) has been formed by 45 Founding Members.  They come from 14 countries across the world, from Fiji to Japan, from Australia to the United Kingdom.

The primary objective of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world’s “most exciting cruising destination” and as a superyacht construction, refit and services location. 

The Founding Members’ geographical split shows show that

• 22% members are Singapore based
• 13% UK
• 13% Hong Kong
• 11% Thailand
• 10% Australia
• 10% Malaysia
• 7% India
• 2% Fiji
• 2% France
• 2% Indonesia
• 2% Netherlands
• 2% Philippines
• 2% Spain
• 2% Japan

The APSA objective is to gather all of the important players from Asia as well as interested parties from the rest of the world work together to really open up and grow the superyacht industry in Asia, create commercial opportunities, share Asia-Pacific industry news and promote the region to the rest of the world.

APSA Chairman Colin Dawson said that “The whole of the yachting world is looking to Asia as the next unspoilt cruising ground and we are seeing a steady growth of both visiting yachts and privately owned yachts in the region.  One of the primary objectives of APSA is to set-up working groups around the region to identify what the region needs to do to set an effective agenda and work with Government agencies to create a sustainable superyacht industry.”

A special Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association ‘meet and greet’ week will be held from 7th – 13th November in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore.  APSA Founding Members will be encouraged to join together with other members in their region for dinner and discussions.

Mr Dawson commented “The APSA week will allow members to get together and discuss issues that affect them and give thoughts on the direction of the superyacht industry in the region. Guests of members will be welcome to join in and we hope that this will spread the word about the work we are doing and encourage new members to join.” 

The APSA Founding Committee will at the Monaco Yacht Show from 21st – 24th September and will be available to meet industry professionals to talk about APSA, the superyacht industry and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ronan Parke to Join Robert Braithwaite in Launching Sunseeker Manhatten

Sunseeker International will launch their all new Manhattan 53 at the PSP Southampton Boat Show with a performance from 12 year old child Ronan Parke who appeared recently in the TV show: Britain’s Got Talent show.

In addition to the world launch of the new boat the Sunseeker stand will be presenting three yacht interiors styled in the exclusive Armani/Casa fabric range for the first time.

A total of eleven Sunseeker motoryachts will be displayed at the show, both on and off the water.

The Predator 60 (C040) has an added option of glass sliding cockpit doors and the carbon fibre styling package. In addition, the Predator 130 hard top (displayed on the water, berth M552) will be the largest and most expensive motoryacht at the show priced from £11 million.

Displayed on the stand (C040)

• Predator 84
• Predator 64
• Predator 60
• Manhattan 73
• Manhattan 63
• Manhattan 53
• Portofino 48

Displayed on the water (Berths M551, M552, M555, M557)

• Predator 130
• 30 Metre
• 88 Yacht
• 80 Yacht

Spitbank Fort is launching as an exclusive-use venue in November

Set in the middle of the Solent a brand new luxury hotel will shortly open its doors to very exclusive guests.


Accessible only by boat, Spitbank Fort is a large man-made island, sitting a mile offshore from Portsmouth Harbour and is one of the most unusual military buildings ever constructed - built to repel the French in 1878.


This truly unique venue has been beautifully furnished to a 5* standard and facilities include:

• Nine luxury double bedrooms with en-suite, all with stunning sea views, 
• Ten person rooftop hot pool 
• Rooftop fire pit for up to 20
• Two large sun decks
• Rooftop function rooms with sea views
• Lighthouse looking West, overlooking Portsmouth
• Poker Room
• Darts Room
• Boys Toys Room
• Two TV Rooms full of the latest DVDs
• Large outdoor courtyard
• Traditional Gym
• Total seclusion

It is the perfect romantic setting and is ideal to watch boats passing into the night.


The Huge rooftop hot pool has stunning sea views, and is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of champagne.


The Rooftop has a fire pit around which guests watch the sunset over the Solent with a glass of whisky.


All in all its the perfect parties and weddings or watching your favourite sporting event


General manager and boat skipper can even arrange to take guests on trips to the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth

SuperYacht World reviews The Stars of the Monaco Yacht Show

Issue 21 of SuperYacht World is available now on the bookstands and as ever is a stunning read.


We say that not just because we write in it but we genuinely do think it has a refreshingly different slant on things to say nothing of better yacht reviews and fabulous pictures.


Design and print quality really make this magazine stand out from the crowd.


This issue is jammed packed with interesting reads including those written by us:

• A review of the Monaco Boat Show
• The unmasking of Feadships latest Lady Britt 
• Charter News
• The Captains Interview
• Resort Report

Our colleagues have been out and about and among their contributions are good articles on:

• Carpe Diem
• The Very Best of Russian Art
• The Watchmakers Art
• Faberge and the rebirth of the Iconic egg
• A face to Face interview with Sir Richard Branson

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US Regulations Again Favour American SuperYacht Captains

Once again US Coastguard regulators  have chosen to keep qualifications needed by US Masters on a different footing to those issued by the MCA and recognised by Red Ensign flags.

Yet again this puts holders of US qualifications at an advantage over holders of the MCA qualifications, already considered by most as being superior.

The MCA fully recognises the US qualification and allows holders to easily obtain a certificate of equivalency so that US Masters may command Superyachts that fly the Red Ensign.

The US Coastgaurd however does not recognise the MCA qualifications in the same way nor does it allow non US citizens to command vessels flying the stars and stripes.

US crews have recently learned that proposals they feared would affect them in the 2011 amendments to the U.S. Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping document appear relatively modest.

The most important of these recent changes mean that the requirement for license holders to be recertified every ten years instead of the five required by the MCA.

Another change is that the timeworn classification able-bodied seaman has been changed to able seaman, either deck or engineering.

Other amendments allow the preservation of the ‘hawsepipe’ program, that permits the use of on-the-job training or practical experience to obtain endorsements and this the Register says, "Would foster career paths that were not previously available”

Following the Federal  Register announcement some captains have asked whether a requirement to recertify the medical person in charge every five years will  include the need to undergo the original weeklong course costing upto £2000 or whether a less expensive refresher course would be accepted

Maritime Employment Law Issues Affecting SuperYachts

John Cook of Lesia Employment Services ICC Limited in Guernsey has written to us drawing our attention to the fact that the UK has recently introduced new laws on discrimination for workers in the maritime industry.


The new law came into effect from 1st August 2011 and is called the Equality Act 2010 (Work On Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011. This new act replaces Section 9 of the Race Relations Act 1976 which ceased on 1st August 2011. 


For Captains who have not already done so, John suggests that now is the time to review crew employment contracts to make sure they comply with the new act.


The second piece of news from the UK concerns a First Tier Tax Tribunal held in Aberdeen on the 8th April 2011 in relation to a Double Taxation treaty case for a merchant seafarer.


The case looked at who the economic employer of the seafarer was to determine whether or not a double taxation treaty between the UK and Croatia could be utilised by the seafarer under UK law.


Whilst the case is complex due to the relationships of the various companies involved, the really interesting aspects concerning those operating in the yacht industry are connected with the wording within the contract of employment and the places of business from which the various companies operated.


As this case was only concerned with taxation no reference was made to National Insurance Contribution.  It must be remembered however that the judge's conclusions will also have relevance to UK NIC.


Captains and yacht managers who would like to know about how Lesia can help them should visit the website or contact the at enquiries@lesiagroup.com

Superyacht Style Fishing Hotel Opens Offshore in Gulf of Mexico

The problem many deep sea sports fisherman find is that the fish they want, are generally a long way off shore.


To get to prime fishing grounds many of them have to endure hours of high speed bumpy boat trips to get to where they can settle down peacefully and do what they enjoy doing most.


Go Fishing!

But now, a group of enthusiastic and wealthy sports fishermen have taken an idea from superyacht aficionados and have found what they see as an ideal way to indulge their sport in some comfort and without the need for lengthy transits out to sea and back to harbour each day.

Six years ago they purchased a transatlantic pipe-laying barge. This 117 metre catamaran was towed because it has no engines, to the Dominican Republic where it was put through a multi-million dollar refurbishment.

When it emerged from dry dock it was called Fisherman's Paradise and is now a 36-guest, 4-star floating hotel.


Anchored off the coast of Mexico some 15 miles off Clearwater Beach in Florida, the floating facility now boasts luxury facilities such as:

• a spa
• fitness centre
• cinema
• swimming pool
• and helicopter platform for quick and easy transfers.

A marina dock at her stern accommodates five large fishing and dive boats, whose role is to take guests out to prime fishing and dive sites.

Set to open on 9 September, the plan is that the barge will move to other locations in the Gulf and Caribbean where wealthy guests can sample superb fishing and diving.

Reporter Bill Bishop has more details on his Web site and TravelLists.co.uk carries this story as a news item

Shipyard Cup in Boothbay Crowns Whisper as Winner

The 2011 Shipyard Cup ended with an exciting race in light air, as Whisper is the overall winner leaving hometown favourite Scheherazade to take the second day of racing. 

The 9th Annual Regatta, staged in Boothbay Harbor, Maine hosted by Hodgdon Yachts welcomed over 250 big boat racing sailors and their guests at the opening event of Shipyard Cup IX.

In the relaxed Maine style the Shipyard Cup the final line-up included:

• Virago
• Isobel
• Christopher
• Whitehawk
• Tenacious
• Whisper
• Sumurun
• and Scheherazade.

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the Shipard Cup fleet saw day one produce a great day of sailing. After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15kts, the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes.

The next day when the Sunday breeze built to a solid 8-10kts, first gun at 1300 gave the start to the second and final day of Shipyard Cup racing.  The staggered start saw some early strategy as Isobel followed by Whisper then Virago diverted from the track of the earlier starters in the hopes of finding a lift from the southern tip of Southport Island en route to the first turning mark.

By the time the fleet was headed for home the low cloud ceiling was reducing visibility and the air became very light. The first to emerge from the fog was Scheherazade who led the fleet most of the way to top the honours on the second day.  

Hodgdon Yachts President, Tim Hodgdon added:  "This year’s Shipyard Cup was another fantastic event with an impressive fleet of world class sailing yachts.”

  

Race Organisers announced next year’s Shipyard Cup is scheduled for 10-12 August 2012. 

Boating India

India Boating is a great yachting title and one that we have been writing for now for over a year.


In this their September Issue we have made not only the front cover story but they have used a photograph taken by Frances on the front cover.


In the article we highlight our personal pick of the top ten yachts that you must see at Monaco this year

Helix the latest F45 superyacht from Feadship has been launched

Feadship have launched their fifth F45, at the Royal Van Lent shipyard at Kaarg Island

Bearing the name Helix, the twin screw motor yacht, with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, is the first of these semi custom yachts to take up Nautical interior theme.  This features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames and a offers high contrast with carefully selected materials for the soft furnishings 

Designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Yacht Design, Helix is one of the F45 semi custom series.

She offers an unusual lay-out concept for a 45-metre yacht, in that the guest cabins and the master cabin are all located on the main deck. This provides beautiful views from every cabin

Like her sisters she is an exceptionally sophisticated superyacht in terms of her layout, finish and technologies.

After completing her sea trials, Helix will cruise to the Mediterranean and will make her first public appearance at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from September 21 to 24.

Technical Specifications

Hull #                                     804

Length overall:                     44.65m

Beam overall:                        9.20m

Draught (loaded):                 2.70m

Fuel capacity:                        40,450 litres / 10,650 US Gallons

Fresh water capacity:           10,000 litres / 2,600 US Gallons

Naval Architect:                    De Voogt Naval Architects

Exterior styling:                    De Voogt Naval Architects / Sinot Design

Interior design:                     Sinot Design Associates

Builder:                                   Feadship – Royal Van Lent

Main engines:                        2x MTU 12V2000M70 – 788 kW / 1055 bhp

Generators:                            2x Caterpillar C9

Stabilisers:                             VTNaiad Marine zero-speed stabilisers

Max. speed:                            14.5 knots

Range:                                     Transatlantic 

Owner Party:                         12          

Crew:                                       10         

Water sports:                         22’ Nautica tender / snorkel and scuba gear

Superyacht Insurance Portfolio Changes Hands

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings plc (‘R&Q’) and Talbot Underwriting Holdings Ltd are in the final stages of negotiation concerning the Yacht and Marine Trades portfolio written through the Talbot owned MGA, Underwriting Risk Services Ltd. (‘URSL’).

Nicholas Hales, Managing Director of URSL, has resigned to take up the position of CEO of R&Q MGA Ltd.

He will be joined by Paul Miller who will underwrite a Yacht and Marine Trades account through a dedicated MGA, R&Q Marine Services Ltd.

It is intended that Talbot Syndicate 1183 will continue to support the Yacht and Marine Trades business by participating in the relevant binding authority contracts.

All other classes of business will remain with URSL and part of the Talbot group.

Robin McCoy, CEO of R&Q’s Underwriting Management Division said “This will be an exciting development of our live operations, and a significant extension of R&Q’s MGA business.

Increasing Popularity Boosts Emerging Thai Boating Market

The seas surrounding Thailand make for some of the most beautiful and uncluttered cruising grounds in the world. This has long been the reason for the thriving boating scene on the country’s coastline

The area has always been popular with forign cruising yachts but now there is evidence of a shift to a more locally grown boating market which is closely correlated to the luxury property market.

Wealthy Asians are now a strong buying force for superyachts. Phuket's status as a renowned yachting destination, thanks to its marinas and exotic outlying islands, could be enhanced through further development of the industry here, and boost the high end property market even more.

The voracity of the local HNW community as well as traditional Western holiday home buyers has increased the demand for luxury villas in Phuket - and for a yacht to go with it.

More boats means more marinas and there are several in planning stages on the island of Phuket.

One of them is an extension at the Royal Phuket Marina, the venue for the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) in March 2012. Nearby Krabi is about to open a 100-berth marina as an extension of their Phuket-based property.

Informa Yacht Group, the organizers of PIMEX (29th March to 1st April 2012) are also seeing this sea-change manifested in the number and quality of yachts booking to be on display next year.

The organisers saw a 47% increase in the on-water display from 2010 to 2011 and a 25% increase in overall exhibitors; 2012 looks like seeing a similar increase.

According to PIMEX Event Director, Andy Dowden in 2012, there will be a number of Asian and World debuts for many of the world’s leading brands;

• Sunseeker
• Princess
• Fairline
• Monterey
• Azimut
• and Prout International.

Turkey Romps Ahead in Superyacht Build League

Turkey now ranks third in the world of superyacht building after Holland and Italy, with a 9 percent market share, that sees them sailing well ahead of many other European countries.

The rating comes as figures are revealed for orders overall in 2010.

Italy tops with a market share of 37 percent, followed by the Netherlands with 11 percent and Turkey with 9 percent.

The country hosts about 300 shipyards yet only 70 produce boats and yachts.

Of these, as few as 10 shipyards in İstanbul’s Tuzla, Yalova and Antalya deal with the production of  superyachts of  50 metres or longer.

ABB Opens Azipod Plant in China to Supply Superyacht Units

ABB the company behind Azipod C, their most advanced green marine propulsion system have inaugurated a new global manufacturing base in Shanghai, China

Located in the Lingang New Development Zone, the new base covers 37,000 square meters with an annual output of 60 units.

The Azipod is an azimuthing electric podded thruster unit that is an electrically driven propeller mounted on a pod, which rotates 360° around its vertical axis and delivers thrust in any direction for unprecedented manoeuvrability.

Introduced in 2000, Azipod C is the smallest member of the Azipod family, with compact size that covers the power range up to 4.5 MW, from where the larger size Azipod starts.

It is particularly suitable for installation aboard superyachts providing remarkable fuel efficiency

• better manoeuvrability
• reduced environmental emissions
• high reliability
• and short installation and commissioning time.

Newcastle Shipyards Launch 55 metre Harbour Island

Newcastle Shipyards, located in Palm Coast and Palatka, Florida, USA, was formed in 1999 and has since then delivered several yachts through the years.

With the ability to build yachts over 61 metres in length, they currently have a 39 metre ice strengthened Expedition style yacht, a 45 metre Expedition yacht, and a 54 ice strengthened Expedition motor yacht under construction.

When the 55 metre Harbour Island is delivered, she will be the 9th largest superyacht built in the United States in the last 50 years.

The yacht is currently undergoing dock tests and sea trials before heading south to Rybovich Super Yacht Marina and Refit

Harbour Island will make her world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.

She is a six-stateroom custom yacht featuring two king master suites—main deck and sky lounge deck forward—and a VIP king guest suite below. Additional amenities include the infinity pool on the split-level sundeck, the raised verandah on the main aft deck and expansive built-in seating area aft of the alfresco dining on the sky lounge aft deck.

Tenders and toys are stowed in the stern garage leaving the spacious exterior decks uncluttered. The Newcastle 5500 is built to ABS Maltese Cross A1 YS, AMS, is MCA compliant and has trans-Pacific range.

At 910 gross tons, Harbour Island is the largest volume 55 metre yacht on the market today.

With exterior styling and engineering by Murray and Associates and interior design by Claudette Bonville Associates, she is a timeless example of elegance and style.

IYC is the worldwide Central Agent for the Harbour Island, as well as offering the yacht for select charters in the Caribbean for the winter season and the Mediterranean for summer 2012

Yacht Shows, Market Turmoil & Trickle-Down Economics

As the boat show season fast approaches and superyacht magazines are full of Show previews, Bob Saxon President of IYC in the USA tells us: "Following a stunning summer of activity, IYC has completed 12 brokerage sales—like all in the superyacht business, we greatly anticipate the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.


He adds: "Given the remarkable ride on Wall Street of late and watching with a certain kind of amazed fascination the political gamesmanship over the deficit and debt ceiling, I’m encouraging our team to suggest to prospective yacht and charter yacht owners that there is perhaps no better hedge against economic uncertainty than a yacht.


"Moreover, he says, "Pent up demand for yachts and yachting amongst our demographic has never been higher. Gone is the perceived ‘embarrassment of affluence’ of 2008, 2009. In its place is the understanding that owning a yacht puts an entire industry to work.


Saxon reports that: "Chartering yachts is a good strong business and offers those able to afford it seclusion and elegance and a private way to enjoy hard earned wealth.


"Doing business with the large yacht industry works a whole lot better than wondering what next steps governments might take to ensure fiscal prudence. 

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Forms Joint Venture to Drive Expansion in China

In a deal worth £4.2 million, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has joined with the Chinese direct investment company First Eastern Investment Group to develop the marina sector in a Joint Venture throughout China and Asia.

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has recently designed four marinas in China, and is working on several other projects, which include long term management agreements, in what has become the world’s largest growth market for marina development and operation.

  

The Joint Venture will be called Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern, and will open a Hong Kong office with Mandarin-speaking staff.

Representative offices will also be established in Beijing and Shanghai.

  

To facilitate this development Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has appointed James Beaver as its Chief Operating Officer.

Nick Maris, already CEO of C&N Marinas, becomes CEO of the Joint Venture, which will be chaired by Victor Chu, Chairman of First Eastern.

The Selene 128 Ocean Trawler Yacht

The Selene 128 from Jet Tern Marine is the result of a international collaboration of designers and architects working under CEO Howard Chen's leadership.


He has worked closely with  Dutch designer Guido De Groot and a group of International consultants to develop a contemporary take on the long range yacht whilst capitalising on his company's reputation for experience  in the displacement yacht sector.


Although  taking design elements from the new Selene 92, of which the first yachts are currently under construction, the new yacht is a true 3 deck displacement motor yacht with a sundeck as 4th deck.


She has a modern look with a rather sharp angled bow, giving her together with her round surfaces and stylish feature lines on the side extra elegance and sleekness.
  
Built in GRP, she will be the longest yacht in the new range.


The lower deck has 2 guest cabins and 2 VIP cabins, which are all en-suite. The crew area is located in the bow of the yacht, and has space for 10 crew.


In the stern of the lower deck there is a technical space and a special area for diving gear. This area is connected to a very large swimming platform.


The spacious main salon is located on the main deck and is directly connected to the aft deck. The round dining table provides space for 12 persons. The galley is situated in the middle of the main deck.


The full beam owners cabin is located in the front-part of the main deck and has a bath, a large shower area and potentially a fantastic view over the water through the large windows in the hull.


The bridge deck has a luxurious full beam lounge with a bar, pantry and comfortable U-shaped couch.


The captains cabin is also located on the bridge deck and has directly entrance to the bridge and the yachts office.


The Portugese bridge leads to the bow, where the foredeck lounge is situated with a large U-couch and a sunbed area. 


The concept behind building such a boat is simple - get you there safely and efficiently.


Blended both ABS and MCA requirements for yachts, the builder is creating a solid platform for 
enjoying remote destinations with family and friends.


Style, structural engineering, and performance have all been blended to create the perfect Ocean Explorer that makes cruising plans that include longer distances between ports and more varied adventures. 

E&E a New 42 Metre Superyacht to Debut at Monaco

Making her world debut at the Monaco Show where she will occupy berth No 16 on  Quai de l’Hirondelle will be E&E a brand new 42 metre yacht built in Turkey.

Built out of steel with an aluminium superstructure Cizgi Yachts of Istanbul have created a high volume yacht of 487gt to Vripak designs.

Built to class with ABS she conforms to the MCA LY2 and the Marshal Islands Yacht Code.

With accommodation for 10 to 12 guests she has an owners suite on the main deck and four or five cabins on the upper deck leaving the lower deck to house 6 of the 7 crew cabins.

Twin 12 cylinder Caterpillar C32’s drive her  at a maximum speed of 14 knots and she cruises at 11 where her range is 4,500 miles

Specifications

• LOA 42,09 metres
• LWL 37,36 metres
• Full Beam 9,15 metres
• Moulded Beam 8,70 metres
• Draught (design load) 2,80 metres
• Depth (moulded to main deck) 4,30 metres
• GRT 487 gt
• NRT 146
• Displacement (design load) 480,8 tons
• Air draft (Height above DWL) 17,20 metres
• Flag Marshall Islands
• Registered Type Commercial Yacht
• Builder Cizgi Yacht / Istanbul
• Classification ABS
• Compliant to  MCA The Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)
• Compliant to  Marshall Islands Commercial Yacht Code (MI-103)
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure Aluminium
• Decks Teak
• Design and Exterior Styling Vripack Yachting
• Naval Architect Endaze Engineering / Turkey
• Interior Design Art-Line Interiors B.V. / Holland
• Maximum Speed 14 knots
• Cruising Speed 11 knots
• Range at Cruising Speed 4,500 nautical miles