Category: Yachts
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Top Marques Monaco 2013 – First impressions
Supecars, superboats and superwatches. Monaco has focused for the 10th time on creme de la creme in terms of horsepower, jewelry and toys for grown-ups at Top Marques Monaco 2013, a high-end event coincided with 2013 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The Monegasque Principality is comprised of a state filled with adrenaline and curiosity. Paparazzi lurk at…
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Plastic Whale fighting the plastic soup
Plastic whale creates awareness about the plastic soup Plastic waste is floating around in the waters of our globe creating a dangerous soup harming the environment. Amsterdam’s Plastic Whale Foundation builds a special boat for the collection of the waste. Plastic Whale is fighting for plastic free waters around the world, but the boat starts…
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“The ocean cleanup” or how to extract plastics from the ocean
Massive quantities of plastic garbage are already contaminating our oceans. Where millions of tons of plastic kill ocean life and poison food chains, somebody sees opportunities to combat this. To extract 7 billion kg of plastic from the ocean in just 5 years? Is this feasible? Dutch tech student Boyan Slat says yes. His concept called…
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Azzam – the world’s largest private yacht revealed
The world’s largest private-owned superyacht, costing an estimated £450 million, was officially launched in Germany , announced Boat International Media. Code-named “Project Azzam”, this 590ft long superyacht is believed to have been built for a Saudi billionaire. It dwarfs Eclipse, the current holder of “the world’s biggest private yacht”, owned by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich,…
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Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa to host once-in-a-lifetime onboard vintage room menu
An ongoing trend sees major cruise lines including innovative choices for gourmandizing, certified cheese and wine sommeliers, chef-like cocktails served by certified mixologists and gourmet dining options at every meal. All-inclusive culinary experiences are a hallmark of Crystal Cruises, a cruise line that invited the ever-charming Japanese celebrity master chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa to…
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Greece auctioning off marinas. Alimos, Hydra, Poros and Nea Epidaurus – first on the list
In order to boost Greek yacht tourism, Greece state agency in charge of privatisation (TAIPED) announced the auctioning off rights to operate marinas. At a joint press conference of the agency and the Greek Tourism Ministry, the officials unveiled plans to launch six international tenders for Greek marinas by June. The first tender will include…