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Edmiston Company Vs Boris Berezovsky: 1-0

Charterminute — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:43:00 +0000

Credit Charterminute.com

A euro 240,000,000 deal...
According to Boat International, "Edmiston & Company had won its High Court legal case against Boris Berezovsky, the Russian businessman. Edmiston had been forced to challenge Mr Berezovsky over a commission they were owed following their sale of his 110m motor yacht Darius in 2008..."

Read the article here

Greek Yacht Industry in Distress

Charterminute — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:38:00 +0000

Published by http://www.mpa.gr
Reposted on Charterminute.com

The Hellenic Yacht Owners Association on Tuesday warned that the sector was facing extinction, suffering the worst year in its history because of the economic crisis.

Speaking to ANA-MPA, Antonis Steliatos, president of the Association, said reservations for professional yachts with crew were down more than 80 pct this year, compared with 2009, with 11 vessels taken out of commission because of reduced demand.

Reservations for sail ships are also down, with revenues suffering a sharp fall this year, although no specific figures could be provided since there is no single charter policy in the sector.

The Association said that Greek lacked the necessary numbers in marinas, while existing infrastructure was not competitive. "Our country has almost 5,000 islands and islets and a coastline stretching for thousands of kilometres. It is unacceptable that Croatia with 1/10th of the Greek coastline has 108 modern marinas and Turkey has a better network of marinas than Greece," Steliatos said.

According to official figures, Greece has 19 organised marinas and another 12 under construction, with an overall capacity of 6,661 vessels.

Picture of the day: Baglietto Chato

Charterminute — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:28:00 +0000

No this is not a French customs vessel !
Built in 1988, the Baglietto Chato was one of the fastest yacht built by the Italian shipyard Baglietto.

Cutting-edge solutions were used along with aluminium in the quest for breathtaking performance, such as the hydrojet propulsion of the Chato, allowing to 25 metre motor yacht to reach speeds of 62.5 knots...

Bye bye Monaco, Hello Porto Montenegro ?

CarbonStyle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:24:00 +0000

Check out this film about the newly open Porto Montenegro superyacht marina

Foreign yachts will be able to enter Russian waters soon

CarbonStyle — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:26:00 +0000

According to Xeniosworld.com: "The yachts which fly the flags of foreign countries will possibly be able to enter the Russian waters in autumn.

Such law has been already endorsed by the Ministries and Agencies and most likely will be adopted during the autumn session, said the Head of the Department of the Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy of the Russian Federation Nadezhda Nazina in the framework of the 2nd International Conference “Maritime Tourism” in St. Petersburg.

However with the adoption of the law the problem of entering Russian waters won’t be completely solved. The major parts of the bodies of water of Russia don’t have necessary infrastructure and are not ready for receiving the yachts of foreign tourists. It’s also necessary to make a schedule of shipping locks and install signs in English."

Source: www.atorus.ru

Amels Ilona at anchor

CarbonStyle — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

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Rare picture of the Feadship Sussuro

CarbonStyle — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:57:00 +0000

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Enjoy this rare picture of the Feadship Sussuro spotted near Antibes Port Vauban...at low speed :-(
The stunning 50-meter Feadship “Sussuro” has a double TF40 center boost Verico turbines and two Paxman diesel giving her a top speed of 46 knots.

Mangusta 108 cruising in the Med

CarbonStyle — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:02:00 +0000

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Check out the pictures of the Mangusta 108 O' interior here

Superyacht Axioma Detained by Italian Authorities

CarbonStyle — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:28:00 +0000

Just weeks after Force Blue was detained by Italian authorities, another charter yacht has been boarded, with guests required to disembark and be accompanied to police headquarters.

More information on Megayacht News here

Check out the amateur video

Monaco Grand Tour on the Azimut 55 George of London

CarbonStyle — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:07:00 +0000

Monaco Grand Tour all inclusive yacht charter package
First pictures of the baby yacht available for day charter on charterminute.com very soon.

Azimut 55 George of London in Monaco Port Hercule

Azimut 55 at anchor near Villefranche

Guests relax near Paloma Beach St Jean Cap Ferrat

Satellite TV, air-con, jet ski, sun beds

Full beam Master cabin on the Azimut 55 George of London

Monaco Grand Tour on Azimut 55

CarbonStyle — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:11:00 +0000

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First pictures of the Azimut 55 George of London.

This baby yacht will soon be available on exclusive day-charter package: Monaco Grand Tour on Charterminute.com

Airco, jet ski, satellite TV, 3 cabins, flybridge with wetbar...

Check out the FLICK HD picture gallery here

Chasing the Luna !

CarbonStyle — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:11:00 +0000

It takes a lot of time to get a good picture but it is possible...

Yacht commercial – Axe Boat the Love Boat

CarbonStyle — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:49:00 +0000

Roman Abramovich’s £300m super-yacht delayed

CarbonStyle — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:28:00 +0000

According to the Daily Mail online, the German shipyard Blom & Voss have been unable to meet the standards sets by Roman Abramovich and the superyacht Eclipse is still on dry six months after it was due to be delivered.The wolrd's larget private yacht Eclipse was due to be handed over to Roman Abramovich last Christmas.

But according to the Daily Mail "...a list of problems has led to disagreements between Mr Abramovich, the world’s 11th richest man with a fortune estimated at £7.6 billion, and the company, which now faces a bill of tens of millions of pounds to rectify the faults.

The problems are said to include a giant mirror on one of the nine decks being smashed during tests in the North Sea. And Austrian crystal glasses purchased for Mr Abramovich’s dinner guests are said to have ‘rattled’ when the electro-diesel engines vibrated. It is claimed the vibrations have also spread to Mr Abramovich’s personal deck."

Read the article here

115 metre explorer Luna at anchor

CarbonStyle — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:21:00 +0000

The massive super yacht was spotted at anchor near Golfe Juan.
At 115 metres, she was the second largest yacht launched in 2009.

Length: 115m
Shipyard: Lloyd werft and Stahlbau Nord
Design: Stefano Pastrovich
Owner: R. Abramovich

2010 Voiles d’Antibes, Trophee Panerai

CarbonStyle — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:28:00 +0000

Cambria and Moonbeam in Port Vauban

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Picture of the day: Oceanco Sunrays

CarbonStyle — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:40:00 +0000

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The brand new 85m Oceanco Sunray was spotted yesterday near Antibes.Built 2010Project name: Y705Naval Architect: Azure Naval Architects, Oceanco Exterior Designer: Bjorn Johansson Design Interior Designer: Terence Disdale Design Ltd.

Princess Caroline Pacha III at anchor near Antibes

CarbonStyle — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:57:00 +0000

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This gentleman motor yacht was built in 1936 by Camper & Nicholson shipyard in 1936.
Her current owner is Princess Caroline of Monaco.
Pacha III = Pierre + Andrea + Charlotte (first name of the Princess's children)

Length: 36.25m
Beam: 5.6m
Steel hull
Powered by two Caterpillar engines

Formerly: Briseis - Cardigrae - Priamar - Arlette II

High-end repo men snag planes, yachts…

CarbonStyle — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:24:00 +0000

CNN's Carol Costello reports on two men who repossess high-end items like planes for a living.
See the short video here

Freak Waves before the 2010 Cannes Film Festival

CarbonStyle — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:27:00 +0000

Freak waves caused millions of Euros of damage to waterfront cafes and restaurants in Cannes Vieux Port and La Croisette.

Captain Patrice Cerdan - MY Princess V65 Ali - sent us this short video showing Cannes Vieux Port partly flooded as sea level rose suddenly.

Credit: Patrice Cerdan
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport : 100% carbon…

CarbonStyle — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Check out the pictures of the beast...

Petites observations automobiles: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport : 100% carbone

Blohm + Voss shipyard sold !

CarbonStyle — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:58:00 +0000

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.

Gruppo Baglietto moves into liquidation

CarbonStyle — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:42:00 +0000

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

CarbonStyle — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:19:00 +0000

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 ?

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How to become a Certified Yacht Broker…for a little more than US$69

CarbonStyle — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000

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Do it yourself !

CarbonStyle — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:16:00 +0000

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.

Cantieri di Pisa Lazy Me – Akhir 135

CarbonStyle — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:10:00 +0000

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….

CarbonStyle — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000

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

Ranking Political Candidates By Their Yachts

CarbonStyle — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:03:00 +0000

Article posted on The Wealth Report by By Robert Frank

Sarafsa in Nice

CarbonStyle — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:47:00 +0000

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.