Check out the pictures of the beast...
Petites observations automobiles: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport : 100% carbone
Friday, January 28, 2011
Blohm + Voss shipyard sold !
Abu Dhabi MAR, a leading shipbuilding group, has signed a strategic agreement with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the acquisition of its Blohm + Voss businesses in Germany.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Gruppo Baglietto moves into liquidation
According to sources, the Baglietto Group, encompassing Cantieri Navali Baglietto Varazze, Cantieri Navali Baglietto La Spezia and Cantieri di Pisa, moved into voluntary liquidation last week.
Baglietto recently launched the new 42m Wide Body Lucky Me.
Spain to increase VAT rate
According to IBINews "Spanish trade body ANEN has expressed deep concern over government plans to increase the standard value added tax tariff to 18 per cent from the current 16 per cent. The measure, announced last September, will take effect on July 1, 2010."
Last week, an increase took effect for VAT rates in Greece that is expected to affect yacht charter vacations.
Who's next ?
Last week, an increase took effect for VAT rates in Greece that is expected to affect yacht charter vacations.
Who's next ?
Do it yourself !
Following unsuccessful tentative by brokerage companies to build (and sell) superyacht in China, China Communications and Transportation Association (CCTA) President Qian Yongchang said that "now is the time for China to develop the yachting industry, even though at the beginning, the high-end recreational boats may be accessible only to high earners."
However, industrial insiders said that during the beginning stage, it is unrealistic to expect the Chinese to purchase yachts with the same passion as they pursue cars or houses.
Yacht renting will therefore be a major way that people can enjoy the luxury.
However, industrial insiders said that during the beginning stage, it is unrealistic to expect the Chinese to purchase yachts with the same passion as they pursue cars or houses.
Yacht renting will therefore be a major way that people can enjoy the luxury.
Cantieri di Pisa Lazy Me - Akhir 135
Built in 2008, the 41m Akhir 135 was spotted near the Lerins island.
This Italian motor yacht is powered by twin 16V4000M90 - 3,650hp diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 29knots.
It's all about yacht tax....
Looking to boost marine industry sales, lawmakers plan to cap sales taxes on high-end boats sold in Florida...but the yacht tax break is hard to justify.
Read the article on the Miami Herald here
Read the article on the Miami Herald here
Sarafsa in Nice
The 82m Andrew Winch designed Sarafsa was spotted in Nice yesterday.
Shipyard: Devonport YachtsYear: 2008
Naval Architect: Burness Corlett - Three Quays Limited
Exterior Designer: Andrew Winch Designs Ltd.
Interior Designer: Andrew Winch Designs Ltd.
Sunseeker: Good and Bad News
Good news: Sunseeker 38m sold !
The Sunseeker 38 Metre Special Edition superyacht was purchased by a buyer from the GCC on the very first day of this year’s Dubai International Boat Show for Dh72 million ($19.6 million).
Bad news: John Braithwaite has resigned as a director from the board of Sunseeker International Ltd.The chief of design and development at the UK boatbuilder, and brother of former. According to IBInews, "Both Robert and John Braithwaite left the board of the parent company Sunseeker Holdings Ltd on December 23, 2009. A week prior to their departure John Darlingon, head of corporate restructuring KPMG, was appointed as the new chairman of the Sunseeker Holdings board."
Superyacht captain: It's a bit like being a 'glorified chauffeur'
According to CNN : "Superyacht captains earn up to $22,000 a month"
Not to bad for "glorified chauffeur" !
Read the interview of the Captain Cook on CNN here
Not to bad for "glorified chauffeur" !
Read the interview of the Captain Cook on CNN here
Yacht Broker Advice...
Will Purchasing an LLC Avoid Sales Tax on a Yacht?
I am considering the purchase of a fairly expensive yacht that happens to be owned by a Delaware LLC.
My yacht broker has advised that I can avoid paying sales tax on the purchase if I buy the LLC itself rather than the yacht. He also indicated that this could be done without spending the time outside of California that would otherwise be required to avoid sales tax.
Is this true?
If so, what are the issues that I should look out for when purchasing an LLC?
I am considering the purchase of a fairly expensive yacht that happens to be owned by a Delaware LLC.
My yacht broker has advised that I can avoid paying sales tax on the purchase if I buy the LLC itself rather than the yacht. He also indicated that this could be done without spending the time outside of California that would otherwise be required to avoid sales tax.
Is this true?
If so, what are the issues that I should look out for when purchasing an LLC?
Your fantasy has come true!
The Examiner.com
A business group says a four-deck, 100-foot yacht is ruining the view of the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater.
The Main Street Stillwater Alliance Business Association wants the Majestic Star to dock somewhere else.
read the post here
According to the charter company "MY Majestic Star is perfect for a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or other function..."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Microburst blamed for sinking of tall ship Concordia, all 64 rescued
Bronze Leopard 34m picture
This brand new Leopard 34m was spotted today in Golfe Juan: she is one of the rare Leopard 34m to boast such custom metallic hull.
Picture of the day: Superyacht and Snow
2010 - Snow in Antibes
MY Montkaj - click to enlarge
MY Virginian and MY Montkaj
MY Montkaj - click to enlarge
MY Virginian and MY Montkaj
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
First super yacht auction...
The new Dutch firm Super Yacht Auction has started to do business and the first auction will be open for bids until 1 March next.
"Super Yacht Auction, the new auction platform for super yachts (> 24 metres), presents its first global auction: a new Schooner of 100 ft (32,80 metres).
The auction, held at www.superyachtauction.com will be open for bids until 1 March next, 14:00 h. (UTC+1). The owner of the ship has chosen Super Yacht Auction in order to conclude a fast sale."
Fractional ownership, fix brokerage fee, optimized yacht management program and now super yacht auction...2010 will be a challenging year for super yacht service companies.
"Super Yacht Auction, the new auction platform for super yachts (> 24 metres), presents its first global auction: a new Schooner of 100 ft (32,80 metres).
The auction, held at www.superyachtauction.com will be open for bids until 1 March next, 14:00 h. (UTC+1). The owner of the ship has chosen Super Yacht Auction in order to conclude a fast sale."
Fractional ownership, fix brokerage fee, optimized yacht management program and now super yacht auction...2010 will be a challenging year for super yacht service companies.
Feadship Pestifer in Cannes Port Canto
Check out the photo of the 2009 - 65m Feadship Pestifer currently lying in Cannes Port Canto near the "old" Pestifer, a 49.77 metre 1998 CRN.
Yesterday, one could see the crew working hard to move things form one yacht to another...
Crew at work...
The Feadship Pestifer features an interior by Zuretti Interior Design and Naval Architecture is by De Voogt Naval Architects.
The massive superyacht boasts a superb sun deck and an enormous volume for her length.
To cruise or not to cruise...
Photograph: Daniel Morel/APCruise ships still find a Haitian berth
Luxury liners are still docking at private beaches near Haiti's devastated earthquake zone for holidaymakers to enjoy the water...
Sunseeker undergoes restructuring
Sunseeker 52m project
Robert Braithwaite set to step aside as UK boatbuilder undergoes restructuring.Did Sunseeker bit off more than it could chew with the Zeus project ?
Feadship F45 TV in Golfe Juan Feadship F45 TV in Golfe Juan
Spotted in Camille Rayon port yesterday, the Feadship TV was launched in 2008.
This massive displacement motor yacht is the third in the series of F45 Vantage semi-custom yachts following MY Space and MY Harle.
Credit: www.charterminute.com
Price tag: around 35M€
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
This massive displacement motor yacht is the third in the series of F45 Vantage semi-custom yachts following MY Space and MY Harle.
Credit: www.charterminute.com
Price tag: around 35M€
Click to enlarge
Click to enlarge
2009: Boat repo firm breaking sales records
April 200 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – For boat repo and auction firm National Liquidators, 2008 was a record breaking year. Sales were up 86 percent, compared to 2007, to nearly $82 million and orders were taken to repossess 3,066 boats, the highest number of vessels in its 21 years of business, according to an article yesterday in the Sun Sentinel.
So far, 2009 looks even better. The company is repossessing about 380 boats a month, and the company’s president, Robert Toney, told the newspaper that number may increase to more than 400.
Advertisement
In addition, the average size of the vessels continues to climb. While Toney told the newspaper that most boats the company seizes range from 30 to 50 feet in length, an increasing number of repossession orders for 55- to 75-foot boats and larger have been taken.
The company was in the news earlier this week for repossessing jailed financier Bernard Madoff's 55-foot, $2.2-million, custom-built fishing boat for federal authorities.
National Liquidator’s subsidiary, National Maritime Services, impounded the boat, which is expected to be sold at auction to help repay investors Madoff defrauded, the newspaper reported.
So far, 2009 looks even better. The company is repossessing about 380 boats a month, and the company’s president, Robert Toney, told the newspaper that number may increase to more than 400.
Advertisement
In addition, the average size of the vessels continues to climb. While Toney told the newspaper that most boats the company seizes range from 30 to 50 feet in length, an increasing number of repossession orders for 55- to 75-foot boats and larger have been taken.
The company was in the news earlier this week for repossessing jailed financier Bernard Madoff's 55-foot, $2.2-million, custom-built fishing boat for federal authorities.
National Liquidator’s subsidiary, National Maritime Services, impounded the boat, which is expected to be sold at auction to help repay investors Madoff defrauded, the newspaper reported.
You Think Houses Are a Slow Sell ? Try a Yacht
Interesting facts and figures: "300 new boats were sold annually worldwide from the mid-1990s until the 2008 collapse, when sales dropped to about 100 boats. "
Superyacht Charter Market: an American point of view
Obviously, the superyacht market is rather slow now.
The owners a well as the big brokerage companies are hit hard by the economic crisis but what about the charter market ?
Here is a copy of an interesting post published on Power & Motoryacht Forum:
"Hi everyone - I'm new to this wonderful Forum site, so please forgive me if I make some mistakes as to etiquette, etc.
As to the financial crises, I can share my perspective from the charter side of the yacht industry. Our US-based company, SailAway, deals primarily in megayacht rentals. [ http://www.1800sailaway.com ]
We have seen a dramatic drop in both inquires and charters. Most disturbing for us is the fact that 45% of our summer rentals come from Russian clients. In summer, 2008, this percentage dropped to 10%.
Our winter holiday business (Christmas and New Years periods) is off 70%.
You would be amazed how much "inventory" is still available for late December charters in the CAR. We are now getting calls from yacht managers at CNI, Fraser, etc, begging us for work. Sure wish we could oblige, but the calls for charters are just not there.
The interesting by-product of this situation is the availability of "deals" not normally associated with charters. In most years, the charter yacht owners set strong premiums such as 14 night minimum rentals with 10% surcharges at year end. This year, over 70% of the available charter yachts are willing to accept 7-night rentals.
The few potential customers that have called now see an opportunity to work a deal for a rental. One repeat customer asked us last week to submit an offer that was $55,000 lower than the yacht's published rate (220k down to 165k). The yacht manager said the owner will accept the offer AND throw in an extra night free of charge! Such as deal was practicaly unheard of just one year ago.
It's hard to predict a bottom to this financial mess, but no matter our business or jobs, we are globally all in this together. Let's hope we continue to look out for one another and help those in our families and circle of friends who might be struggling, especially with the holiday season upon us.
==========
If any of you have charter-related questions or want to see interior pictures of specific charter vessels, please let me know - I look forward to participating in your discussions, etc!
Jim Araiza / http://www.1800sailaway.com / jaraiza@1800sailaway.com"
The owners a well as the big brokerage companies are hit hard by the economic crisis but what about the charter market ?
Here is a copy of an interesting post published on Power & Motoryacht Forum:
"Hi everyone - I'm new to this wonderful Forum site, so please forgive me if I make some mistakes as to etiquette, etc.
As to the financial crises, I can share my perspective from the charter side of the yacht industry. Our US-based company, SailAway, deals primarily in megayacht rentals. [ http://www.1800sailaway.com ]
We have seen a dramatic drop in both inquires and charters. Most disturbing for us is the fact that 45% of our summer rentals come from Russian clients. In summer, 2008, this percentage dropped to 10%.
Our winter holiday business (Christmas and New Years periods) is off 70%.
You would be amazed how much "inventory" is still available for late December charters in the CAR. We are now getting calls from yacht managers at CNI, Fraser, etc, begging us for work. Sure wish we could oblige, but the calls for charters are just not there.
The interesting by-product of this situation is the availability of "deals" not normally associated with charters. In most years, the charter yacht owners set strong premiums such as 14 night minimum rentals with 10% surcharges at year end. This year, over 70% of the available charter yachts are willing to accept 7-night rentals.
The few potential customers that have called now see an opportunity to work a deal for a rental. One repeat customer asked us last week to submit an offer that was $55,000 lower than the yacht's published rate (220k down to 165k). The yacht manager said the owner will accept the offer AND throw in an extra night free of charge! Such as deal was practicaly unheard of just one year ago.
It's hard to predict a bottom to this financial mess, but no matter our business or jobs, we are globally all in this together. Let's hope we continue to look out for one another and help those in our families and circle of friends who might be struggling, especially with the holiday season upon us.
==========
If any of you have charter-related questions or want to see interior pictures of specific charter vessels, please let me know - I look forward to participating in your discussions, etc!
Jim Araiza / http://www.1800sailaway.com / jaraiza@1800sailaway.com"
Monday, January 24, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Top 3 most popular yachts for summers charter
The summer is time - time for mass leave and travel. Hardly anything can be compared with the rest on the magnificent yacht, drifting majestically on the sea. This article is about the yachts, raskazhet you about Yacht Elite class.
But before the tale begins, to make an agonizing choice - to decide which of these beauties Yacht bear you through the waves. To at least partially lift the burden from you, we offer a brief overview of the troika of the best charter yachts. Not all of them are among the longest in the world - the main criterion for selection Yacht serve a sense of style, luxury and completeness of the conditions.
So the most popular boats:
In third place is honorable yacht Lady Lola, yacht for those who yearn for privacy, it is with this desire to be a ride on a yacht with a very playful name Lady Lola. Cabin mate fully occupies the upper deck. The interior is made of precious Yachts class maple wood called «avian eye» and exotic white marble, which in combination gives the yacht glamorous chic. Estimated number of passengers the ship - 12, the rental price - from 330 thousand dollars.
In the second place our Yacht-rating, is located yacht Phoenix - this embodiment of the dream in reality. This magnificent yacht, the rapid and dynamic, with its magnificent interior decoration in the style of «Art Deco», rightfully deserves the title of one of the best creations ever dissecting sea. By becoming and value - boat rental will cost 480 thousand dollars a week. Class yachts - Мегаяхта.
And finally, first place in the ranking list of our yacht, took one of the most famous yachts in the world, once owned by billionaire Aristotle Onasis - Christina O. It can comfortably accommodate about 40 guests. As for partying, then on board the yacht at the same time can be fun at least 250 people. In addition to the bar, dining room, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, gymnasium and library, on the yacht has a spa-center, beauty salon, dance floor, and the boat on water skis and equipment for diving and windsurfing. For the opportunity to feel part of the great stories of this ship, will have to fork out for the round sum of 455 thousand dollars a week, plus - the overhead costs.
But before the tale begins, to make an agonizing choice - to decide which of these beauties Yacht bear you through the waves. To at least partially lift the burden from you, we offer a brief overview of the troika of the best charter yachts. Not all of them are among the longest in the world - the main criterion for selection Yacht serve a sense of style, luxury and completeness of the conditions.
So the most popular boats:
In third place is honorable yacht Lady Lola, yacht for those who yearn for privacy, it is with this desire to be a ride on a yacht with a very playful name Lady Lola. Cabin mate fully occupies the upper deck. The interior is made of precious Yachts class maple wood called «avian eye» and exotic white marble, which in combination gives the yacht glamorous chic. Estimated number of passengers the ship - 12, the rental price - from 330 thousand dollars.
In the second place our Yacht-rating, is located yacht Phoenix - this embodiment of the dream in reality. This magnificent yacht, the rapid and dynamic, with its magnificent interior decoration in the style of «Art Deco», rightfully deserves the title of one of the best creations ever dissecting sea. By becoming and value - boat rental will cost 480 thousand dollars a week. Class yachts - Мегаяхта.And finally, first place in the ranking list of our yacht, took one of the most famous yachts in the world, once owned by billionaire Aristotle Onasis - Christina O. It can comfortably accommodate about 40 guests. As for partying, then on board the yacht at the same time can be fun at least 250 people. In addition to the bar, dining room, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, gymnasium and library, on the yacht has a spa-center, beauty salon, dance floor, and the boat on water skis and equipment for diving and windsurfing. For the opportunity to feel part of the great stories of this ship, will have to fork out for the round sum of 455 thousand dollars a week, plus - the overhead costs.
Yacht for 21st Hydrogen-Powered Century Pharaohs
Its hydrogen diesel-electric engine can, in theory, give it a range of 13,000 nautical miles at 10 knots—which is mind blowing for a yacht with these features. The axe bow gives it lower resistance. And its general design makes it look like it can kick any other yacht ass. Or a cheese knife. Or a kick yatch ass cheese knife.
Pharos Marine Unveils 60M Orcageno - it's not only that this yacht has been designed by an Egyptian naval architecture house, it's that it reminds me of the Egyptian ships of old, rolling up and down the Nile. Except that this 197-foot vessel runs on hydrogen.
The interior features are just as stunning, with a spa and health centre positioned within the curved glass superstructure. A sun deck with Jacuzzi is surrounded by a leather-covered lounging area. The dining room is positioned forward with a fabulous view of the dual-level swimming pool and its hydraulically-operated glass sunroof. There are accommodations for 12 guests and 14 crew in total with the owner’s quarters being of course the most luxurious. The 13,000 nautical mile range is based on a cruising speed of 10 knots, while at the maximum speed of 18 knots the figure drops to a still impressive 7,100 NM.
Top 3 most popular yachts of summers charter
The summer is time - time for mass leave and travel. Hardly anything can be compared with the rest on the magnificent yacht, drifting majestically on the sea. This article is about the yachts, raskazhet you about Yacht Elite class.
But before the tale begins, to make an agonizing choice - to decide which of these beauties Yacht bear you through the waves. To at least partially lift the burden from you, we offer a brief overview of the troika of the best charter yachts. Not all of them are among the longest in the world - the main criterion for selection Yacht serve a sense of style, luxury and completeness of the conditions.
So the most popular boats:
In third place is honorable yacht Lady Lola, yacht for those who yearn for privacy, it is with this desire to be a ride on a yacht with a very playful name Lady Lola. Cabin mate fully occupies the upper deck. The interior is made of precious Yachts class maple wood called «avian eye» and exotic white marble, which in combination gives the yacht glamorous chic. Estimated number of passengers the ship - 12, the rental price - from 330 thousand dollars.
In the second place our Yacht-rating, is located yacht Phoenix - this embodiment of the dream in reality. This magnificent yacht, the rapid and dynamic, with its magnificent interior decoration in the style of «Art Deco», rightfully deserves the title of one of the best creations ever dissecting sea. By becoming and value - boat rental will cost 480 thousand dollars a week. Class yachts - Мегаяхта.
And finally, first place in the ranking list of our yacht, took one of the most famous yachts in the world, once owned by billionaire Aristotle Onasis - Christina O. It can comfortably accommodate about 40 guests. As for partying, then on board the yacht at the same time can be fun at least 250 people. In addition to the bar, dining room, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, gymnasium and library, on the yacht has a spa-center, beauty salon, dance floor, and the boat on water skis and equipment for diving and windsurfing. For the opportunity to feel part of the great stories of this ship, will have to fork out for the round sum of 455 thousand dollars a week, plus - the overhead costs.
But before the tale begins, to make an agonizing choice - to decide which of these beauties Yacht bear you through the waves. To at least partially lift the burden from you, we offer a brief overview of the troika of the best charter yachts. Not all of them are among the longest in the world - the main criterion for selection Yacht serve a sense of style, luxury and completeness of the conditions.
So the most popular boats:
In third place is honorable yacht Lady Lola, yacht for those who yearn for privacy, it is with this desire to be a ride on a yacht with a very playful name Lady Lola. Cabin mate fully occupies the upper deck. The interior is made of precious Yachts class maple wood called «avian eye» and exotic white marble, which in combination gives the yacht glamorous chic. Estimated number of passengers the ship - 12, the rental price - from 330 thousand dollars.
In the second place our Yacht-rating, is located yacht Phoenix - this embodiment of the dream in reality. This magnificent yacht, the rapid and dynamic, with its magnificent interior decoration in the style of «Art Deco», rightfully deserves the title of one of the best creations ever dissecting sea. By becoming and value - boat rental will cost 480 thousand dollars a week. Class yachts - Мегаяхта.And finally, first place in the ranking list of our yacht, took one of the most famous yachts in the world, once owned by billionaire Aristotle Onasis - Christina O. It can comfortably accommodate about 40 guests. As for partying, then on board the yacht at the same time can be fun at least 250 people. In addition to the bar, dining room, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, gymnasium and library, on the yacht has a spa-center, beauty salon, dance floor, and the boat on water skis and equipment for diving and windsurfing. For the opportunity to feel part of the great stories of this ship, will have to fork out for the round sum of 455 thousand dollars a week, plus - the overhead costs.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)