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Forbes Highlander—Legendary Yacht for Sale

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

The Forbes Highlander is officially on the market. This famous yacht for sale has hosted everyone from Sir Paul McCartney to the Right Honorable Margaret Thatcher, Buzz Aldrin to Mick Jagger, John Stossel to the cast of the “The Sopranos”. She has sailed across the Pacific, Atlantic, through the Great Lakes and into the Amazon, but she is best known for docking at her homeport in Manhattan. The Highlander is truly an American icon.

“Countless Forbes stories of businesses and the people who run them were born aboard The Highlander,” said the Forbes Highlander website. “Major American mergers resulted from friendships formed aboard The Highlander.”

In 1986, a year after her acquisition by the Forbes family, Ronald Reagan Jr. stood upon her deck to rededicate the Statue of Liberty. Breathtaking views of the New York City skyline from The Highlander have been featured throughout history, and most recently on NBC’s “The Apprentice”. This yacht has played an integral role in Americana, but has also been influential in international events. In 1995, when Israel’s government changed hands, a conference was held aboard the ship.

The Highlander is an exquisite vessel. It has five guest staterooms, six salons and fourteen heads. Also on board is a Bell Jet Ranger III helicopter, a 23-foot Donzi and two BMW motorcycles. The rooms are decked with plush seating and famous artwork, including A. Clark’s five elaborate whaling dioramas, Andy Warhol’s Hamburger and an 1870’s stained glass door from Queen Victoria’s cabin on the royal yacht Osborne.

Now on the market, a new owner will soon take the helm of the Forbes Highlander. This vessel has served as a luxurious symbol of the yachting industry for decades. With a captain and crew of 14, The Highlander hosts an estimated 9,000 people a season, with 80 events a year, translating to 18 14-oz tins of Beluga caviar. Originally built in Holland, The Highlander is 151-feet long, 1,800 horsepower, with a cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles.

If you are in the market for a yacht, then look no further than Atlantic Yacht and Ship, Fort Lauderdale yacht brokers. Atlantic Yacht and Ship has served the South Florida community for over 50 years, offering all types of new and used boats for sale. The professionals at Atlantic Yacht and Ship will help you find the yacht you’re looking for, so check out our listings today!

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Avoid Trouble and Prepare for Yacht Inspections in the Mediterranean

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

If you are planning a trip around the Mediterranean this summer, beware of how the new Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) impacts yachts. Put into effect January 1, 2011, the Paris MoU is an agreement among 27 countries to share inspection responsibilities of ships entering their region. Though yachts have always maintained a low profile with port authorities around the world, the Paris MoU applies to all travelers, including commercial and private vessels.

The mission of the Paris MoU is “to eliminate the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control,” reports parismou.org. They do this by ensuring that foreign ships meet international safety, security and environmental standards in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.

Another reason behind the recent agreement is to activate THETIS, The Hybrid European Targeting and Inspection System, an electronic database of all entering ships.

Yachts that do not possess an inspection history are at a greater risk, flagged by the Paris MoU has “unknown ships”. For these yachts, they may expect a “Priority 1” handling, requiring a detailed inspection within 15 days of entry.

If yachts do not comply, the Paris MoU will detain vessels, leading to charter disruptions, cancellations and unplanned expenses. To avoid trouble on your Mediterranean summer vacation, make sure your yacht is compliant with Paris MoU standards. Take precautions to organize all vessel documents, previous inspections, logbooks and maintenance information.

Stuart Biesel for The Triton said if you follow the procedures, checklists and exercises required by Flag State, classification society, SOLAS, safety management systems and particularly MARPOL, you will have little to worry about.

If you are looking for a yacht charter for your summer vacation around the Med, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a yacht brokerage in Fort Lauderdale that will help you with all of the details. Or if you’re looking for yachts for sale, Atlantic Yacht and Ship has hundreds of brands to suit your personal tastes. With summer around the corner, start planning your travels today. Chart your course and find your perfect match by searching our yacht listings now.

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The Marine Industry Turns a New, Green Leaf

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

More and more industries are going green. From Whole Foods to Apple, one might typically think of companies attempting to become more eco-friendly as generally young and modern. But now, an old industry is finding new ways to lessen its impact on the environment.

New green technology is emerging in the marine industry. The boating and yachting community would not exist if it weren’t for the natural wonders of our environment, and developing more environmentally-conscious technology to preserve and protect it is essential. Fuel efficiency has been a top priority, and years of research and design have finally led to a promising new product on the market called GO2. Pronounced “go-two,” it is a diesel fuel optimizer additive, developed by Cerion Energy Inc. Nano-technology made this innovative additive possible; with an active ingredient of cerium dioxide that is 2.5 nanometers, it adheres to a petroleum-based solution for introduction into the fuel supply of the vessel. It is a highly reactive solution that renews the oxygen particles during the combustion cycle about 100 million times. This redistributes the oxygen, allowing the fuel to be absorbed more thoroughly.

The benefits of using G02 include lowering overall fuel costs and cutting down on harmful emissions such as CO and NO2. The solution also increases lubricity, which limits engine wear. Cerion Energy’s data reports that fuel efficiency will increase by 7 to 13 percent, while also decreasing soot by 30 percent. There is plenty of financial support for the research and development of new ways to cut costs and save energy in the marine industry.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, the yachting capital of the world. Atlantic’s team of experienced industry professionals are knowledgeable, and are trained to assist you in your search for the perfect new or used boat or yacht. With countless yachts and boats for sale, Atlantic Yacht and Ship has more than enough options to suit your personal preferences. Check out our listings today!

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Miami Boat Show Results & a New Option for Customs at the U.S. Virgin Islands

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is pleased to announce that the 2011 Yacht and Brokerage show in Miami Beach was a success. The weekend brought beautiful weather and a good turnout of attendees. Kim Cuadrado, Sales Support for Atlantic, said “It went well. We had a steady amount of traffic and several of our guys have deals pending that they wrote up at the show.” Overall, this year’s event was a positive sign that the economy is starting to pick up and that qualified yacht buyers are feeling more confident about investing.

In other recent news, last week there was an exciting announcement for all those island hoppers out there about online reporting to USVI port, U.S. Virgin Islands. The option for United States citizens and legal residents to report their arrival to the port by phone has been in effect since 2006, and now it is going a step further with online reporting. Those enrolled in the LBO, Local Boaters Option program, can now use the Small Vessel Reporting System online feature to check in their arrival to the U.S. Virgin Islands port. This new application will cut down on waiting time to clear customs, and surely provide more convenience for a leisurely visit to the islands.

The LBO is a great new program, and enrollment is voluntary and free. One must complete a background check and make an appointment for an in-person interview with the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection office. Those who are already in the LBO must apply online for a password to access the float plan function of the Small Vessel Reporting System. For more information, click here.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is proud to call Fort Lauderdale home, and to serve the spirited yacht community of South Florida. If you are in the market for used boats or yachts for sale, check out our listings today!

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Scotland Gets New Sustainable Floating Marina

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

A new project from Europe is underway after a $30 million contract was signed by U.K.-based firm Floating Concepts Ltd., specializing in sustainable developments. This is very exciting news for the global yachting community and water lovers alike. This project is proposed to start construction in 2012 and to be completed in three phases by 2015. The firm aims to build an eco-friendly luxury village, a pioneering concept considering luxury and sustainability aren’t often mutually associated. The location chosen is the former Canting basin at Pacific Quay, a convenient mile from Glasgow city center. The vision for the U-shaped floating community includes homes, shops, offices, restaurants, a marina and even a roof-top concert arena. Chief executive David Beard says, “The iconic nature of a floating village will turn Canting Basin into a major attraction quite unlike any other in the world, as well as being a dynamic center for local people and businesses.”

The true innovation of this project comes from the firm’s forward thinking about sustainable living, and their goal to maximize the use of water. While the idea is heavily influenced by the existing houseboat communities in Holland and Scandinavia, Floating Concepts pushed it one step further by envisioning roadways to office buildings and studio flats with private moorings. This progressive sustainable design will also house a car-free base with recycling collected by a barge. The marina will offer about 80 berths for sale or lease, incorporating the ‘DualDocker’ berthing system making mooring lines obsolete. There are also plans for a public yacht club and other luxury leisure activity functions. This new project is anticipated to be an example of the new frontier in smart sustainable waterfront living, and is expected to make Glasgow Pacific Quay a desirable tourism destination.

If you are looking for yachts for sale, new or used boats, or a yacht charter, browse our listings today. Atlantic Yacht and Ship has convenient offices in Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Boston and Key West. We have been a leader in the yacht brokerage industry for 50 years, and will continue to serve yachting communities the world over.

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