Jul 2008
Copasetic
30 Jul 2008 09:58 :Hike Metal• Expedition Yachts
Prince Abdulaziz
26 Jul 2008 20:27 :Helsingor Vaerft• Gigayachts
Yacht name: Prince Abdulaziz
Length: 482 ft • 147 m
Year: 1984
Builder: Helsingor Vaerft
Architect: Maierform
Photo monacoeye • Monaco & Cannes • August 2007 & July 2008
Photo NT • Monaco • 17 July 2008
Photo Henry Bonanno • Marsamscetto Harbour - Malta • 28 July 2007
Saudi royal yacht, Prince Abdulaziz has dropped from second to third place in the Top 100 list by length, since this entry was last updated, with the launch of Al Said.
NT took some superb photos as Prince Abdulaziz pulled in to Port Hercule …
Celebration
26 Jul 2008 20:25 :Denison
Yacht name: Celebration
Formerly: Double O Seven -> Celebration -> Cookie Monster III
Length: 110 ft • 34 m
Year: 1987 - later refits
Builder: Denison
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008
Aurora
26 Jul 2008 17:18 :Moonen
Yacht name: Aurora • Moonen 84
Length: 84 ft
Year: 2004
Builder: Moonen
Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • July 2008
Supertoy
26 Jul 2008 17:17 :Kha Shing
Yacht name: Supertoy
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Kha Shing
Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • July 2008
Salem
26 Jul 2008 17:16 :Van der Werf
Yacht name: Salem
Formerly: Cumulus
Length: 241 ft • 73 m
Year: 1963 • Refit: 1998
Builder: Van der Werf
Photo: Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Noble House
26 Jul 2008 16:38 :Sensation Yachts• François Zuretti
Yacht name: Noble House
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Sensation Yachts • # SY18
Design: John Overing
Interior: François Zuretti
Photo: Sergio Ferreira • Funchal, Madeira • July 2008
Photo: Monaco • 1 June 2006
Noble House has gone for a navy blue hull …
Insatiable
25 Jul 2008 20:25 :Broward Marine
Yacht name: Insatiable
Formerly: After Five -> Janet -> My Penny -> Summer Dream -> Lady D
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 1985 • Refit: 1995
Builder: Broward Marine • # 225
Refit: JC Espinosa
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2008
Titan
Yacht name: Titan
Formerly: HMS Beagle
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 1967 • Refit: 2004
Builder: Brooke Marine
Refit design: Bjorn Johansson
Photo: Andreu • Palma • 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006
Riva 84 Cantata
25 Jul 2008 19:19 :Riva
Yacht name: Riva 84 Cantata
Length: 84 ft • 24 m
Model year: 2000
Builder: Riva
Photo: monacoeye
Red Dragon
Yacht name: Red Dragon
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY36
Design: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Wilmotte & Associates
Monaco Yacht Show • 24th - 27th September 2008
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY36
Design: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Wilmotte & Associates
Monaco Yacht Show • 24th - 27th September 2008
Blue Belle
24 Jul 2008 19:05 :Mondomarine• Cor D Rover
Yacht name: Blue Belle
Length: 133 ft • 40 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Mondomarine
Architect: Sydac
Design: Cor D Rover
Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008
Elisa
24 Jul 2008 17:26 :Christensen
Lady Nag Nag
Yacht name: Lady Nag Nag • Limited Editions 171 # 4
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Amels • # 454
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008
Lady Nag Nag is the new sister to Deniki, La Mirage, and Were Dreams.
Calypso
17 Jul 2008 08:55 :Bolson Sons
Guilty
Yacht name: Guilty
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Rizzardi
Exterior art: Jeff Koons
Design: Ivana Porfiri
Owner: Dakis Joannou
Photos, as always, exclusive to monacoeye !!
Photos: A • Rhodes • 1 July 2008
Photo: Aeolos • Faliro marina • 13 July 2008
The guest list for the christening of recently launched Guilty reads like a Who's Who of the contemporary art world. Nicholas Serota of the Tate, Jeffrey Deitch, Larry Gagosian, Marian Goodman, Maurizio Cattelan, Ashley Bickerton … the list goes on, and on.
Of course, Sarah Morris' text painting "Guilty" hangs on the wall of one bedroom - bought after the yacht was named. Owner and major art collector Dakis Joannou simply had to have it!
The exterior design was created by international art star Jeff Koons, famous for his basketball in perspex case, three-storey high "Puppy" made of flowers, and the "Made in Heaven" erotic series of photographs with Italian ex-wife and porn-star-member-of-parliament La Cicciolina.
Although the blown up print and poster colours will be familiar to art fans from Roy Liechtenstein's signature Ben-Day Dots style, Jeff Koons actually based this design on the Dazzle Painting, or Razzle Dazzle as the Americans called it, WW1 camouflage pattern invented by British marine artist and naval officer Norman Wilkinson - see comments below for more on this extraordinary style.
Ivana Porfiri created the unusual angular architecture. Guilty is likely to appear in next month's Italian Vogue.
Please leave your verdict in the comments below … !
Predator
Yacht name: Predator
Length: 236 ft • 72 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • # 674
Architect: De Voogt
Design: Bannenberg
Engines: 4 x MTU 16V 595 TE90 diesel • 23,172 hp
Photo: monacoeye • Eze • July 2008
Photo: Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo: AW • June 2008 • Antibes
Photos: Arjan Schleeper • Amsterdam • 29 February 2008
July 2008: The Predator approaches Monaco …
June 2008: Predator has arrived on the Côte d'Azur - seen here from the air behind Amevi and Eos.
March 2008: Predator is in Amsterdam, captured here in this great set of photos by Arjan, against an overcast Coenhaven backdrop. As you can see the grey Awlgrip wrapping in the launch video below has now been removed - I think that's a trace of it still visible on the bow…
Jan 2008: The second reverse bow megayacht in as many weeks… The Feadship Predator was launched 5 Jan 2008 at Aalsmeer in the Netherlands.
Pelorus
Yacht name: Pelorus
Length: 377 ft • 115 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Lürssen
Design: Tim Heywood
Photo: monacoeye • July 2008 • Beaulieu
Photo: monacoeye • 11 September 2006 • Nice
Sep: 2006: Coming into Port Infernet Sep 2006.
Owner: Roman Abramovich • see Le Grand Bleu • Ecstasea • Sussurro • Chelsea FC
July 2008: Pelorus with Le Grand Bleu and Queen K in St Jean today. Link to follow.
Nuclear Leak Vaucluse
At this time of year hundreds of thousands of Brits, and other nationalities, will be heading for the popular Provence area of France for their summer holidays.
On Monday, 7th July 2008, 74 kg of untreated uranium leaked out of the Tricastin nuclear waste treatment centre, run by Socatri, in Bollene, in the Vaucluse region. It spread into the ground and surrounding water system, according to press releases by parent company Areva.
Swimming, water sports and crop irrigation have been officially banned. The uranium has been detected in the local rivers. Local residents have been instructed not to drink water or eat fish from nearby rivers.
According to reports, the spill occurred when uranium overflowed into a spill tank, but the spill tank had a leak because repair work was being carried out on it.
Abnormal levels of radiation have been detected in several rivers and lakes. The 74 kg of uranium was in the form of 6.26 cubic metres (or 30 cubic metres in an early Areva press release) of liquid containing 12 grammes of uranium per litre.
Internet coverage of the incident seems sketchy at best - although the story is getting a lot of play on local radio. Most French articles seem to stress the fact that radiation levels are dropping rapidly.
The French authorities have now ordered the temporary closure of the Tricastin facility.
The best article I have found is this Yahoo report. Here is the ASN report from the 11th of July (in French), which says very little, other than they have classed the incident as Level 1 (of 7) - the least serious level. Here's a map of the facility, the live.com map, the Vaucluse local government site, with their drinking and bathing advice (in French), and the official Areva press releases.
If you are in the area, we would be interested to hear if and how you have been affected, in the comments below.
On Monday, 7th July 2008, 74 kg of untreated uranium leaked out of the Tricastin nuclear waste treatment centre, run by Socatri, in Bollene, in the Vaucluse region. It spread into the ground and surrounding water system, according to press releases by parent company Areva.
Swimming, water sports and crop irrigation have been officially banned. The uranium has been detected in the local rivers. Local residents have been instructed not to drink water or eat fish from nearby rivers.
According to reports, the spill occurred when uranium overflowed into a spill tank, but the spill tank had a leak because repair work was being carried out on it.
Abnormal levels of radiation have been detected in several rivers and lakes. The 74 kg of uranium was in the form of 6.26 cubic metres (or 30 cubic metres in an early Areva press release) of liquid containing 12 grammes of uranium per litre.
Internet coverage of the incident seems sketchy at best - although the story is getting a lot of play on local radio. Most French articles seem to stress the fact that radiation levels are dropping rapidly.
The French authorities have now ordered the temporary closure of the Tricastin facility.
The best article I have found is this Yahoo report. Here is the ASN report from the 11th of July (in French), which says very little, other than they have classed the incident as Level 1 (of 7) - the least serious level. Here's a map of the facility, the live.com map, the Vaucluse local government site, with their drinking and bathing advice (in French), and the official Areva press releases.
If you are in the area, we would be interested to hear if and how you have been affected, in the comments below.
Japan Coast Guard
13 Jul 2008 12:18 :Other Craft
Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008
This Japan Coast Guard arrived a few days ago – an unusual visitor to Monaco.
Konnichiwa PL21 !
Apogee
13 Jul 2008 11:54 :Codecasa
Yacht name: Apogee • C108
Length: 205 ft • 62 m
Launch: 2003
Builder: Codecasa
Photo: NT • July 2008 • Monaco Read More...
Bugatti Veyron
13 Jul 2008 11:02 :Cars
Car model: Bugatti Veyron
Photo: monacoeye • July 2008
What better way to drive up to your yacht …
Hampshire
13 Jul 2008 10:59 :Feadship
Yacht name: Hampshire
Formerly: Barbara Jean
Length: 185 ft • 56 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #662
Interior: John Munford
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • November 2007
Larissa
13 Jul 2008 10:43 :Amels• Donald Starkey
Helicopter Photo Shoot
10 Jul 2008 10:56 :Helicopters
More helicopter high jinx, in what seemed to be a family photo shoot just off the Larvotto…
Photos: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Ocean Mercury • SL39 #1
Yacht name: Ocean Mercury • SL39 #1
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • # 675
Photo: Arjan Schleeper • Amsterdam • 7 July 2008
The first of the new Feadship SL39 line was launched in April. Here she is cruising around Amsterdam.
Tueq
Yacht name: Tueq
Length: 255 ft • 78 m (originally 235 ft • 72 m)
Year: 2002
Builder: GNS
Architect: De Voogt
Photo NT • July 2008 • Monaco
Photo monacoeye • Monaco • 13 July 2007
Photo monacoeye • Cannes • 8 August 2006
July 2007: Tueq, reportedly owned by Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia, has just come back from Greece where she was extended across all decks at the stern…
Never Say Never
Yacht name: Never Say Never
Formerly: Never Say Never -> Never Even Say Never -> Lady Myth -> Always -> Odyssey -> Apocalypse -> Prosper
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 1985 then refits
Builder: Oceanfast
Architect: Phil Curran
Design: Jon Bannenberg
Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
The characteristic Jon Bannenberg circular portholes …
Southern Cross III
07 Jul 2008 16:51 :Sterling Yacht• Bannenberg
Yacht name: Southern Cross III
Formerly: Southern Cross III -> Indian Princess
Length: 181 ft - 55 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Sterling Yacht & Shipbuilders
Naval architect: Jon Bannenberg
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008
Photo: NT • Côte d'Azur • July 2008
What a view of Southern Cross III !
Integrity
07 Jul 2008 16:51 :Westport
Yacht name: Integrity
Formerly: Que Sera -> Segue
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Westport • # 7704
Photo: monacoeye • July 2008
Riva 33 Sunriva
07 Jul 2008 16:51 :Riva
Yacht name: Riva 33 Sunriva
Model year: 2004
Length: 33 ft • 10 m
Builder: Riva
Photo: monacoeye
Custom Line 112 • Thalyssa
07 Jul 2008 09:09 :Custom Line
Yacht name: Thalyssa
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 10
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project
Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Custom Line 112 • Queen of Sheba
07 Jul 2008 09:09 :Custom Line
Yacht name: Queen of Sheba
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Custom Line • 112 - 12 ?
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project
Top speed: 24 knots
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008
Gladiatore
06 Jul 2008 19:21 :Benetti Classic
Yacht name: Gladiatore • Benetti Classic 120
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • # BC 115
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008
Looks like a new one …
Avangard II
06 Jul 2008 18:53 :Frank Mulder• Lazzarini Pickering
Yacht name: Avangard II
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Avangard Yachts • # 4
Architect: Frank Mulder
Interior: Lazzarini Pickering
Photo: Zadar Marascino • Brijuni National Park - Croatia • June 2008
Avangard II is a new launch for this Croatia based yard.
Ecstasea Helicopter
06 Jul 2008 18:47 :Helicopters
Ronin
Yacht name: Ronin
Formerly: Izanami
Length: 192 ft • 58 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Lürssen • # 13573
Architect: Gerhard Gilgenast
Stylist: Norman Foster
Speed: 34 knots
Photos: NT • Monaco • 30 June 2008
Some fine shots of Larry Ellison's powerful yacht Ronin, from NT. Rising Sun, Ellison's larger yacht, was also visiting Monaco yesterday …
Four Jacks • PJ 150 #3
01 Jul 2008 08:13 :Palmer Johnson• Nuvolari Lenard
Yacht name: Four Jacks
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ150 # 3
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard
Top speed: 30 knots
Photo: Poseidon • 30 June • Boston
Photo: Daniel Edstrom • 29 June 2008 • Boston
Four Jacks, the new PJ150, is turning heads in Boston, Massachusetts …