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Lürssen’s presents Kismet at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2015

At this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Lürssen is proud to present Kismet, a brand new 95 metre yacht.

Kismet, delivered by Lürssen in autumn 2014, was built as a replacement 95.2-metre yacht from the Owner’s previous award-winning 68-metre Kismet. The Owner pushed Lürssen to test its own boundaries engineering-wise and to create a yacht ahead of its time, while also being the ultimate entertainment vessel afloat for welcoming friends and family.

Kismet was designed by two leading names in contemporary yacht design – Espen Oeino International for the exterior and Reymond Langton Design for the interior. Lürssen is proud that Kismet won her class, “Motor Yacht of above 75 metres LOA”, at the 2015 World Superyacht Awards – the quality of design, engineering and build being recognized by a discerning panel of judges, who voted Kismet to be the best yacht of the year in the industry’s largest category.

Lürssen comments: “Two world-leading design studios, each adding unique ingredients to the successful recipe, together with a number of Owner-commissioned artisans, have allowed us the opportunity to create a truly unique vessel that opens the eyes to new possibilities in designing spaces for living. Combined with the Lürssen engineering and expertise, the end result is a superyacht that will provide decades of seaworthy enjoyment with an authentic feel”.

Name: Kismet
Loa: 95.20 m / 312’4”
Beam: 13.80 m / 45’3’’
Builder: Lürssen Yachts
Exterior Designer: Espen Øino International
Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design
Charter: Moran Yacht & Ship

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September 29, 2015
Project Utopia

Visions of the future are often constrained by familiarity with the present or reflection on the past. Project Utopia, a collaboration between Yacht Island Design and BMT Nigel Gee, is an avant-garde vision of a future concept free from such restricted thought.

Before trying to understand the design one has to examine why the greater majority of yachts have evolved to the traditional form that has derived from millennia of engineering and naval architecture. Once the mind is free from these constraints the possible forms that a concept might take are wide ranging.

Much is made in today’s design community of starting with a blank sheet of paper. Yet many if not all yacht concepts revert back to that traditional form; the perception that a yacht should be a form of transport becomes an immediate constraint.

Utopia is not an object to travel in, it is a place to be, an island established for anyone who has the vision to create such a place. Measuring 100m in length and breadth, and spanning over 11 decks with the equivalent volume of a present-day cruise liner there is enough space to create an entire micronation.

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September 27, 2015
Pershing 70

PERSHING 70 ON THE WINGS OF THE FUTURE

Watching the world quickly slip by as you relax peacefully in a soft and hushed place, free and protected. It sounds like the introduction to a meditation course, but it is exactly what you will experience while seated comfortably in the cockpit, enveloped by silence, while your Pershing 70 plows the waves at over 47 knots and the sea whisks by in the side windows.

The merit of this phenomenal mixture of speed, comfort and performance (the Pershing 70 ‘s performance and consumption peak is at 39 knots!) is down to the design that merges good looks and function with the fundamental role of technology and the power of its engines. One just has to take a look at the latest generation Autotrim that makes driving easy even for the inexperienced, and even more fun for those who want to put their foot down.

In any case, life on board will be lit by the large glass surfaces and the luxurious and sophisticated interiors with three cabins with bathroom and an automation system worthy of larger yachts. And for those who watch you from the dock or from another boat, the two large side wings will be the sign that Pershing has once again created an enviable masterpiece.

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September 21, 2015

Azimut Magellano 53

The next step in state of the art sailing.
The next Cannes Boat Show in September 2013 will feature a world exclusive preview of the new Magellano 53. The successor to the 50’ – the extremely successful model in the Magellano Collection – the Magellano 53’ is a superb Italian interpretation of the modern long range yachts and meets the increasing demand from owners for boats that are stylish, comfortable and spacious, but that are highly self sufficient, suitable for all sea conditions and versatile in terms of use. Another state of the-art classic for sailing and experience yachting in total freedom by Azimut Yachts.

Avigliana, September 2013 The philosophy behind the Magellano collection encompasses the pleasure of sailing, a desire for the utmost comfort on board, the need for plenty of storage space and superior self sufficient performance for long hauls, combined with the unbeatable appeal of Italian design: this is a range of boats that stands head and shoulders above the others on the market. At Cannes, Azimut Yachts will present the new model in its collection, revealing its soul in the best way possible. With exteriors by Cor D. Rover Yacht Design and interiors by the Azimut Yachts Style Office, the Magellano 53 will replace the 50’, a model that was enthusiastically welcomed by boat owners and that over the course of three years was sold on all the world’s most important markets: USA, Canada, Brazil, China,
Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, as well as – of course – Europe.

The distinguishing features of the Magellano 53 are total safety and navigational stability in all sea conditions, great self sufficiency, ease of use and consumption efficiency, the utmost comfort for long stays on board and a natural flair for beauty: modernity and nautical tradition come together for the first time to create the perfect mix.

PLENTY OF OUTDOORS SPACE
The new boat is a full metre longer than the Magellano 50. The first benefit of this is that Azimut designers were able to create a stern crew cabin that is particularly generous in size, with light entering through a large window on the transom. The hydraulic platform can handle a water jet tender up to 3 metres long. But the space in all the outside areas is quite astounding. The cockpit is just like a real terrace looking out over the sea (with an area of no less than 13 m2) and is fitted with a U shaped bench and table that can be folded in two to assist mooring, at which six people can lunch in total comfort.
The wide teak side walkways lead to the aft area where there is a second open air lounge – another added bonus on a craft of this size. The entire flybridge can be used by passengers on board, with a large lunch area equipped with a bar and a multipurpose area astern that can be furnished as desired. The main mast, besides supporting the antennae, has a shower and stereo speakers, while the base can be used as additional storage space.

THE INTERIORS THE MAIN DECK
On the main deck the entrance consists of two sliding doors that can be fully opened. One distinguishing feature of the Magellanos, including the Magellano 53, is that all deck furniture is at half height, allowing guests to have a full unimpeded view of the sea and making all the spaces light and airy.
The open space exterior is perfect for familiar, informal gatherings: the C shaped sofa for six to eight people in the lunch area are slightly raised and located next to the skipper’s seat so that no one misses out on the pleasure of sailing. The large lunch table for eight people can be ordered in a butterfly shape which can be lowered to turn it into a coffee table. There are storage areas all around the deck and an extra 240 litres of storage space has been created in a snug locker set in the ceiling.
The galley, located on the same level, is strategically positioned towards the stern so that all the various lunch areas can be served efficiently, and to make life on board a relaxed, comfortable experience.

THE INTERIORS LOWER DECK
On the lower deck, besides the three cabins, there is room for a full size pantry. A real must for all self-respecting long range boats. The pantry offers abundant space for storing provisions and equipment, and, if necessary, can hold a spare additional bed.

The storage space available on board has been designed and measured to ensure that there is plenty of room for all equipment, from the outer coverings to safety equipment, on board linen, pantry items, shoes, and tools. And owners who like to sail their boat on their own can use the crew cabin if necessary as another storage room.

The owner’s suite is at the centre of the boat; fitted with a double wardrobe and a lift up double bed that conceals a large storage compartment, it has its own bathroom with a large, separate shower stall. The second double cabin in the bow is very comfortable and features a cosy armchair portside and an elegant chest on the starboard side that opens from the top, whose shape is reminiscent of the old style trunks usually used on cruise ships.
The third cabin has a bunk bed. The second bathroom can be accessed both from the second bedroom and from the lobby.

PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Magellano line is designed for long hauls and for all possible sea and weather conditions, especially unexpected ones. The Magellano 53 is therefore “Class A” and has the added benefit of the exclusive “Dual Mode” hull. The semi displacement Dual Mode hull, designed by Bill Dixon, guarantees smooth sailing even with head sea and side sea, reducing the pitch’s width and naturally diminishing the impact from the waves. Two Cummins 500 hp engines are installed, making it possible to reach a cruising speed of 16 knots for totally comfortable sailing and a maximum speed of more than 21 knots, and offering a good torque to propel the boat even in rough sea conditions. The 3,200 (total) litre tanks guarantee a high degree of self sufficiency at various speeds.
Furthermore, given that the boat is intended to be capable of intensive use, the Azimut designers focused their attention on making ordinary and extraordinary maintenance operations as unproblematic as possible.

AZIMUT MAGELLANO 53 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

*Length overall*	16,74 m (54’9”)
*Hull length*	14,34 m (47’)
*Beam (at main section)*	4,6 m (15’1”)
*Displacement (at full load)*	26.0 t
*Engines*	2 x 500 mHP (442 kW) Cummins QSC 8.3
*Maximum speed (at half load)*	21 nodi/Knots*
*Cruising speed (at half load)*	16 nodi/knots*
*Fuel capacity*	3200 lt (845 US gls)
*Water capacity*	700 lt (185 US gls)
*Cabins*	3+utility room+Crew (OPT)
*Berths*	6/7 + Crew (OPT)
*Head compartments*	2 + Crew (OPT)
*Building material*	VTR / GRP
*Keel*	Semidisplacement Dual Mode
*Builder*	Azimut Yachts
*Class*	A
*Exterior design and product* *concept*	Cor D’ Rover
*Interior design*	Azimut Style Department

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September 19, 2015

AZIMUT READY TO LAUNCH THE THIRD GRANDE 120SL

This third hull of Azimut Grande Collection’s thirty‐six metre yacht is 100% Azimut‐Benetti quality. Unmatchable style, liveability, and unparalleled comfort; with a maximum speed of 39 knots and two lateral water jets, Rolls‐Royce central booster, it is owner‐customised down to the last detail. With the addition of the all‐new “Crew Network” service, the after‐sales services exclusively designed for Azimut Yachts owners expand even more.
The third unit of Azimut Grande 120SLs built over the last two years is scheduled for launch this April 2014; it is an embodiment of the Azimut‐Benetti Group’s production excellence. Made up of planing yachts over 30‐metres, the Azimut Grande is the most exclusive Azimut Yachts collection. And, it boasts the Group’s most ambitious design to date: the Grande 120SL, the product of Azimut’s high‐performance hull design prowess and the boatyard’s skill in creating custom solutions. Azimut Grande 120SL offers the boatowner a wide range of options, catering specifically to the semi‐custom boat market. Over the years, the Group’s offering has expanded to include an after‐sales service network specially designed to enhance the boat owner’s enjoyment. One example is the complimentary Expert Captain Search and Selection service, part of the ‘Crew Network’ service available to all owners of +24‐metre Azimut‐Benetti yachts.
Aside from the location of certain integral yacht components, such as the engines, bilges, and main bulkheads, the boat owner has been given total freedom in the detailing of construction and decor. The overall concept and style of this new design are the work of Stefano Righini, with interiors by Carlo Galeazzi.
As Paolo Vitelli, chairman of the Azimut Benetti Group says: “Azimut Grande represents a tangible response to the needs expressed by our boat owners: it is an appealing and distinctive line that doesn’t cut corners in terms of comfort and flawless performance. Rigorous trials and tank testing have helped develop a high performance keel that can cruise with ease, even in rough seas. Adopting water jet transmissions has significantly limited vibrations and noise, maximising on board comfort for the boat owner and guests”.

What is the aim of the new Grande 120SL ? To experience the sea and the yacht without limits, reducing the distinction between interior and outside until it practically disappears.

A goal which springs to life as soon as the gangway comes up: as soon as you climb on board, you’ll find yourself on the main deck. Here, the cockpit and the living area come together to form a unified deck, with commanding views at all times of the day.

This third example of the Azimut Grande 120SL retains all the features which the previous units were renowned for, adding three MTU 16v 2000, 2640 horsepower engines (2450 rpm), boosting the maximum speed to 39 knots.

The internal layout still includes a main saloon with its 60 square metres; 50 square metres of glazing and the additional operable skylight above – which reveals more than 15 square metres of sky and sea ‐ provide an unprecedented sensation: the distinction between inside and outside virtually disappears, there is longer any difference felt between the two.
The liveability and expanse of the interiors is emphasized by opening the glazing which separates the living area from the cockpit to create a single space in direct contact with the sea.
The living area comes standard with a ten‐person dining table and two sofas, it can of course be closed off and climate controlled.
The main deck is an area where boat owners can freely express their taste and personalise the furnishings. Drawing on the boatyard’s design experience, its technical staff are on hand to establish the boat owners’ desires and propose solutions that shape them and bring them to life.
The lower deck layout offered by Azimut is a perfect example of high liveability.
The owner’s cabin measures 43 square metres, with 11 of these dedicated to separate his‐and‐hers bathrooms. The two glassed windows offer breathtaking sea views and fill the interiors with natural light.

The crew area with its three cabins – one with a double bed – serves to separate and insulate the owner’s cabin from the engine room, further ensuring quiet and comfort.
The layout also includes three guest cabins: one VIP cabin in the bow with a double bed, and two cabins with twin beds amidships, each with a private bathroom. In addition, the lower deck is equipped with an additional day head for day guests.
All the interiors feature a play of contrasting light and dark tones in finishes and materials, with ebony and oak skilfully combined with fine leather and steel and glass elements. The lighting scheme employs recessed LED ceiling lights and spots with continuous intensity adjustment.
Even the exterior is designed and constructed to offer the best possible vacation experience.Towards the bow, a small sitting room and two large sunpads allow for total relaxation, all the while ensuring the necessary privacy. Between the openable roof section over the saloon and cockpit, a flybridge creates an additional outdoor living area equipped with a steering station, Jacuzzi, and dinette sofa. At the stern, the swimming platform above the transmissions with stairs going up to the cockpit.

The garage, among the largest in this category, can house a tender of up to 5.5 metres and two jet skis up to 2.9 metres in length.
The three MTU 2000 16V engines are coupled with three Rolls‐Royce KaMeWa water jets, two lateral water jets, and a central booster jet for true thoroughbred performance: the maximum speed is 39 knots, with unexpected acceleration and handling for a unit of this size. This is due also to high‐quality electronic assistance that uses original elements from propulsion and transmission producers, as well as an integrated Naviop system.In the bilge there is a passage of more than 21 metres going all the way to the engine room, making it possible to inspect the hidden elements of the boat.
With the new Azimut Grande range flagship, the Azimut Benetti Group reinforces its role as a leader in the mega yacht world, reasserting its capacity to anticipate the needs and requirements of the most demanding boat owners.

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September 18, 2015
Azimut 77S Innovation for beauty’s sake

Four boats sold in pre-launch: the Azimut 77S seems to have already taken the road to success in the wake of his younger brother Azimut 55S, the best-selling of which, two years after the launch, were produced as many as 40 units. The yacht embodies that special synthesis of stylistic innovation, technology, and functionality found in all the Italian boatyard’s latest models. The pivoting stern platform for maximum flexibility, the wave-piercing vertical bow “for the first time introduced with the Azimut 55S – the single large deckhouse window, the glazed roof, superior performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency thanks to three engine configuration coupled with Volvo Penta IPS transmission are just some of the main features.

The most striking quality of this new jewel in the Azimut Yachts S Collection is its streamlined silhouette designed by Stefano Righini. The furnishings and interiors by Carlo Galeazzi are the ultimate in style, with the polished Zebrano wood and hand-sewn leather rendering them breathtakingly precious. There is no doubt about it, Azimut 77S is beautiful.

Azimut 77S is also extremely functional, light-filled, and spacious. The salon and dining area are an explosion of natural light coming from the large lateral windows, the nearly three-metre wide glazed entry doors, the bow windshield, and most of all from the glazed roof. Azimut 77S is literally full of surprises. The crew area is below deck to the stern. It includes two cabins and a bathroom with separate shower, accommodating up to three crew members. The owner cabin is at full-beam amidships and is a real spatial tour de force. The VIP cabin to the extreme bow is also spectacular, as are the two lateral cabins, obviously each with its own bathroom. Triumph of space on the sundeck too with and a large sunpad and a pilot station.

The innovative features of the Azimut 77S just keep coming, including the engine room. Instead of the more traditional two engines set up, the Azimut 77S is equipped with three Volvo Penta 900 HP Diesel engines, each with IPS transmission. The avant-garde solution means that the engine room is better organised and takes up less space. It also provides for maximum ease of handling and steering and ensures outstanding performance coupled with greater fuel efficiency. This model also has a specially designed keel for superior performance with a maximum speed of more than 36 knots and increased fuel efficiency of approximately 350 l/h at the cruising speed of 32 knots.

The new 77S joins the other upcoming season offerings – the Azimut Grande 95RPH and the Azimut 50 Fly “debuting at the September 2014 boat show in Cannes. The yacht embodies beauty and sportiness, further incontrovertible proof of Azimut Yachts ” role as ” ambassador of Made in Italy boating worldwide”.

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September 18, 2015
Al Rafedain Marine Service

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Al Rafedain Marine Service team of experienced Deck and Engine Ship Officers, Marine Surveyors and Business Consultants are readily at hand to provide expert assistance.

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September 16, 2015
KARAM Al BAHR

The prestigious KARAM Beirut is introducing a new concept: KARAM Al Bahr. Not only will this Lebanese fish restaurant be located at Beirut’s newest all-year round destination, Zaitunay Bay, but it is also stationed in a coincidental location for KARAM’s restaurateur. In fact, KARAM Al Bahr will be taking on the legacy of previous KARAM, the family’s restaurant that was present in “Hayy el Zeitunay” over 60 years ago. By the beautiful Mediterranean, it is the perfect venue for lunch or dinner where one can enjoy a wide range of fresh fish and exquisite Lebanese dishes served to you by the creators of reputable names in the Lebanese food industry.

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September 16, 2015
InterContinental Dubai Marina Hotel

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN MEETS LAID-BACK LUXURY IN THIS 2015 INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI MARINA HOTEL
Located amidst vibrant Dubai Marina and within 10 minutes’ drive from hot spots like Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina Mall and Dubai Media City, InterContinental Dubai Marina is the place to see and be seen. Natural light fills artfully designed interiors revealing a collection of contemporary sculptures.

A Michelin-starred chef and expert sommeliers attract discerning diners to our nine restaurants and bars. Featuring its own Health Club, Spa and outdoor pool, the hotel is a destination in itself.

InterContinental Dubai Marina sets a new milestone in Dubai’s culinary environment with an inspiring collection of nine Food and Beverage venues that will treat your palate to a special feast.

Modern and spacious our 328 guestrooms, suites and residences look out toward the sea or the yachts of Dubai Marina. Blending together contemporary art and distinctive architecture, the hotel is prepared to offer you an authentic luxury experience.

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September 16, 2015
Dolphin marine – Egypt

Dolphin marine Mission is to be a Global leader in the provision of maritime services.
We are proud to present that we are authorized service station for the following lifeboat launching appliances for service, annual inspection & 5 years 1.1 load test inspection certification in Egypt.

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September 14, 2015