Derecktor Shipyards Re-Files for Chapter 11

The Connecticut-based yard of Derecktor Shipyards has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again, citing the weak economy. The yard’s management team is further pursuing investors or buyers. Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut, as the facility is called, has faced difficulties in recent years. Derecktor previously filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008, related to a dispute over… [Continue Reading]

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Superyacht Serenity Handed Over by Heesen Yachts

Following what can only be characterized as a spirited sea trial last month, the 180-foot (55-meter) Heesen Serenity is now in the hands of her owner. A superyacht specifically engineered to handle transatlantic crossings, Serenity encountered winds of force 6 to 7 during her sea trial and swells of nearly 10 feet (3 meters). To… [Continue Reading]

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Rybovich Superyacht Marina Opens New Facilities

Rybovich Superyacht Marina regularly finds favor with megayacht owners and their crews alike for its service—and by “service,” we mean more than just refit and dockage. Rybovich has been upgrading and expanding its crew-oriented facilities, to make short and long stays alike more enjoyable. The newest among these are an expanded fitness center and a… [Continue Reading]

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Drizzle Launches at Feadship, in the Drizzle

Not even rain could dampen the spirits of repeat Feadship owners as their new Drizzle launched this weekend at Royal De Vries’ shipyard. Having purchased the Feadship Twizzle on the brokerage market in early 2008, the owners liked her styling and general layout. As much as they liked the megayacht, which they re-christened Drizzle, they… [Continue Reading]

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