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International classification society RINA has responded to increasing demand for superyachts in the UK and Northern Europe by opening a new plan approval and technical office in the UK specifically to support superyacht designers, naval architects and shipyards. Paolo Moretti, Yachting Business Manager, RINA, says, “Even during the crisis we have seen strong UK-based yacht… Continue reading Classification Society RINA Strengthens UK Superyacht Expertise

Fire suppression technology, experts Sea-Fire provide FM-200 engineered and pre-engineered marine fire suppression systems and accessories.  The system has recently been fitted to DB9 one of the largest aluminium sport yachts ever launched.  Built in the UK at the now dormant PJ plant at Hythe near Southampton, the new PJ 170 from Palmer Johnson Yachts… Continue reading New UK built Superyacht Features Sea-Fire Systems

The Palmer Johnson shipyard in Hythe near Southampton has launched the first 170 Sportsyachts for a repeat client who currently owns the Palmer Jonson 120 called DB9.   “This significant launch certainly cements Palmer Johnson’s Sportyacht concept by passing the 50 meter benchmark and further confirms the appeal of the genre,” said company President Mike Kelsey.… Continue reading Palmer Johnson Launches First UK Built Super yacht

Just as a brand new 52 metre Palmer Jonson 170 to be named DB9 as she runs down the slipway from the builders UK shipyard near Southampton so her predecessor the Palmer Johnson 120’, also known as DB9 becomes available for charter through Edmiston The main deck on this fast 36 metre yacht consists of… Continue reading Palmer Johnson Motors Yachts called DB9

Collaboration between a leading Spanish shipyard and a top British superyacht designer has resulted in the creation of a 24 metre hybrid superyacht concept. Atollvic shipyard, the superyacht construction and refit division of the 36-year-old Spanish Vicalsa Group of companies, is to partner with the yacht design studios, Dixon Yacht Design. They both share a… Continue reading Expedition Superyacht with Green Credentials.

PSP create new global boat transportation alliance Seeking to strengthen its position as a yacht transportation company within an already crowded market, PSP (Premier Shipping & Packing) chose this year’s London Boat Show to announce the formation of a new global boat transportation alliance. In a bid to give customers an “ever-improving, seamless global service”… Continue reading Superyacht Shippers set up Global Alliance

Superyachts Seeking Tenders are Favouring the Goldfish The Goldfish 36 designed and built by Goldfish Boat AS in Norway as a super fast, leisure RIB is attracting great interest among those seeking to buy a tender for use on a superyacht with the UK distributor announcing a sharp upturn in interest in the boats following… Continue reading Superfast RIB Attracts Super Yacht Buyers

Southampton and Portsmouth could see more superyachts With superyachts the likes of Pelorus, Ecstasea, Maltese Falcon, Mirabella V, Samar, Leander, T6 and Le Gran Bleu using harbour facilities you would think I was describing Monaco rather than Southampton or Portsmouth but if port authorities and local ships agents have their way, the number of superyachts… Continue reading Solent Set to Attract Super Yachts

Long live the King In late August the King of Redonda, died peacefully with his family in Canada. In the words of his daughter, Tamara, King Bob “set sail on his final voyage and into uncharted waters. He did so with heart in hand and a true explorers determination.”
 The Kingdom of Redonda lies however… Continue reading The King of Redonda is dead.