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Ocean Independence Mumbai!
Press Release on August 6 2010
We are delighted to welcome Aashim & Bharati Mongia at West Coast Marine Yacht Services Pvt. Ltd (WCMYS) in Mumbai, India, to our network of worldwide offices....
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OCEAN independence announces 2 yacht sales
and 2 new CAs for sale
Sales News June and July 2010
At OCI Palma Marc Haendle sold the 26.5m CECIENNE a brand new Canados 86, complete with full warranty from the shipyard. Construction was carefully overseen and supervised by OCEAN Management...
OCEAN Independence presents 1 new CA for charter
Charter News June and July 2010
Stephanie Archer present 43m sailing THIS IS US (ex SKYLGE). Built in aluminium in 2005 by Holland Jachtbouw to an Andre Hoek design, she has slim low-freeboard lines...
OCEAN Independence sells SKYLGE & ANTHEA
and presents 5 CAs for sale
Sales News May 2010
Peter Thompson and Michael White at Ocean Independence (OCI) UK sold the 43m sailing yacht SKYLGE, now renamed THIS IS US and also the 28m AB Yachts ANTHEA...
OCEAN Independence presents 5 CAs for charter
Charter News May 2010
Starting at OCI UK with James Graham-Cloete the colossal 90.6m Nouvi Cantieri Apuania SUNRISE, comfortably accommodating 100 guests in 50 cabins this boutique cruise ship...
A promising 1st quarter for Ocean Independence
With 1 CA sold and 5 CAs for sale.
Sales News April 2010
Marco Vandoni at OCI Monaco sold magnificent central agency 69m Oceanfast NOMAD. Built in Australia in 2003 and originally named Aussie Rules, NOMAD was subsequently purchased by an American yachtsman...
5 new CAs for charter
Bringing the total OCI charter fleet to 100 yachts!
Charter News April 2010
Adelheid Chirco at OCI Düsseldorf brings us the 30m Jongert FLYING MAGIC, launched in 1992 and refitted in 2008 she combines elegance with an exceptional sailing performance...
OCEAN Independence reports 4 new CAs for sale
Sales News March 2010
Costa Lourandakis at OCI Greece presents 2 new CAs for sale, first the traditionally crafted 46m motor sailor ARKTOS...
1 new CA for charter, 7 yachts confirmed at the MYBA Genoa charter show!
Charter News March 2010
Adelheid Chirco at OCI Düsseldorf adds the lovely 26m Benetti Legend SOFIA OF TORTOLA...
OCEAN Independence reports 2 sales
...and continues to grow their world class fleets with 9 new CAs for sale.
Sales News February 2010
OCI Antibes’ Eric Trupheme sells, in co-central, the 28m Sunseeker UK 90 LAMMOUCHE. Also at OCI Antibes’ and in co-central Jeroen Minnema sells 24m San Lorenzo...
OCEAN Independence world class fleet grows with 7 new CAs for charter
Charter News February 2010
Adelheid Chirco at OCI Düsseldorf welcomes 2 new CAs; firstly the 38.5m San Lorenzo Alloy 40 ONYX, built in 2009...
Ocean Independence rounds off 2009 in style!
The sale of a new build 57.5m Benetti and coming into the New Year is happy to present 6 new CAs for sale and 1 for charter.
Sales News January 2010
Peter Thompson, assisted by Mike White at OCI UK sealed the deal for a new build 57.5m BENETTI, hull FB257, to be built at Benetti’s state-of-the-art shipyard in Livorno. The delivery of this...
The OCEAN Independence fleet continues to blossom...
Sales News December 2009
...with the addition of some magnificent motor and sailing yachts, from old-time classics to first-rate new builds...
3 new CAs for charter with OCEAN Independence!
Charter News December 2009
Tim Clark at OCI UK adds the superb recently refurbished 54m motor yacht SEAGULL II. Also at OCI UK, with James Graham-Cloete is the 47.8m CRN, AZZURRA II. Finally with Paula Barber at OCI Monaco the 24m Overmarine Mangusta 80 ERASMO...
1 yacht sale and 11 new CAs for OCEAN Independence!
Sales News November 2009
OCEAN Independence (OCI) UK broker Harry Lort-Phillips sells the 30m Swan, HOPPETOSSE.
OCI is also pleased to welcome 6 new CAs for sale and 5 for Charter to their listings...
5 new CAs for charter with OCEAN Independence!
Charter News November 2009
At OCI Dusseldorf Adelheid Chirco adds MY TRUST, MY CHANTELLA and MY ANDEA, at OCI UK Stephanie Archer adds MY MATES and at OCI Monaco Paula Barber adds MY LORD’S WARRIOR...
AZZURRA II joins the fleet managed by OCEAN Management
Management News November 2009
The 47.8m CRN AZZURRA II has just joined the fleet of yachts under management with OCEAN Management...
New sales broker in Athens and promotion of a yacht broker
Company news November 2009
Joining OCI in Athens Flisvos Marina office is Yannis Mitsopoulos, with over 20 years experience in the yachting field, Greek native Yannis has acquired expertise in many aspects of the industry including yacht construction, marina management, charter management and surveying and looks forward to bringing his skills to the superyacht world.
At OCI Zürich, Axel Douqué has completed over 2 years under as understudy and assistant broker to Managing Partner Peter Hürzeler with flying colours. Axel has now been promoted to the position of Yacht Broker in his own right and will be based out of Zürich and Antibes.
HAIDA G celebrates her 80th year!
Press Release on November 2 2009
71.1m HAIDA G, originally HAIDA, was built at Krupp Germania Werft in Kiel in 1929 for millionaire yeast producer Max C. Fleischmann (1877-1952) following plans drafted by the New York naval architects Cox and Stevens and today, 80 years after her launch, she still graces the ocean with her unique style following an impeccable restoration...
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A memorable September Yacht Show season 2009 for OCEAN Independence!
Press Release on October 8 2009
Through September with 3 shows in Cannes, Monaco and Cap Ferrat, spanning a total of 10 days the OCEAN Independence (OCI) team conducted more than 400 tours across a fleet of 12 yachts exhibited and closed a sale in international waters!...
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LEO SAYER sings for guests onboard NOMAD via satellite link...
Press Release on September 30 2009
OCI was happy to welcome around 50 guests onboard the magnificent NOMAD for a cocktail party in collaboration with Christies & Raffles Canouan, on Thursday evening at the Monaco Yacht Show 2009...
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GLISS triumphs at the Horus superyacht cup
Press Release on June 30 2009
On a winning streak, the outstanding Phillippe Briand designed 32M Royal Huisman sloop GLISS follows her victory in Porto Cervo with a triumphant win at the Horus superyacht cup in Palma last weekend...
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OCEAN Management now commercial passenger ship certified!
Press Release on June 19 2009
OCEAN Management was delighted to win the mandate for the full management of this magnificent 90.6m mini-cruise vessel. Sunrise was largely re-built in 2001 and subsequently benefited from a full interior refit in 2004...
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Royal Huisman’s Gliss victorious at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2009
Press Release on June 15 2009
This outstanding CA for sale with OCEAN Independence continues to build on her excellent regatta record and after four days of racing, the 32 metre Gliss has taken victory in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2009. This beautifully located event was hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo...
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Cintra’s centenary!
Press Release on May 28 2009
The beautiful 19m William Fife & Son Cintra turns 100 this year.
In 1990, her stellar racing record saved her as naval architect Franco Giorgetti
tracked her down and took the boat to La Bussola shipyard in Fiumcino, Italy for
an extensive restoration...
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OCEAN Independence announces sale of CASINO ROYALE
Press Release on April 2 2009
Peter Thompson of OCEAN Independence (OCI) is happy to announce the sale of the Co-Central Agency yacht, 49.7m Christensen, CASINO ROYALE.
This stunning 2008 “Millennium Edition” Christensen, with her proven transocean design, featuring an elegant and stylised mahogany interior including a full beam master cabin and a further 5 guest cabins and many sought-after modifications including an extended swim platform was sold with a full builder’s new boat warranty.
Zurich portfolio launch
Press Release on March 20 2009
OCEAN Independence proudly unveiled their 2009 Charter Portfolio at Zürich’s stylish Stockeregg Gallery on Monday 2nd March. The world’s finest luxury superyachts for charter and enticing cruising itineraries, coupled with an innovatively designed hardcover in OCI’s original branding, make this year’s edition set for distinction.
OCI celebrated this latest publication with in excess of 80 guests. Clients, industry associates, members of local Swiss and yachting press (including Boote Exclusiv’s editor-in-chief Marcus Krall) and several eminent artists were greeted in the foyer of the gallery by a magnificent virtual yacht concept sculpture by the famed sculptor, Fernando-Leal Audirac. This striking ensemble is one of Audirac’s most recent creations and was transported to Zürich from the sculptor’s studio near Turin specifically for the portfolio launch event.
Delicious wines and mouth-watering canapés were served inside the fashionable gallery where guests were able to browse the exclusive new Charter Portfolio alongside the avant-garde photography exhibition “Pioneering Colour Photography Meets Contemporary”. At the end of a lively evening guests left the relaxed yet stylish event with a copy of the new Charter Portfolio and a delightful book from Gallery Stockeregg, as well as a beautiful collection of sailing photography, generously supplied by the German publishers Delius Klasing.
Second Limited Editions Amels 212 SOLD
Press Release on January 9 2009
Vlissingen, The Netherlands: AMELS, a global leader in the Art of Yacht Building, is pleased to announce the recent sale of the second 65.70-meter LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212, already under construction...
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OCI Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
Press Release on December 18 2008
OCEAN Independence is proud to announce that CA for sale, 49.7m, recently reduced in price, Christensen Casino Royale, will be on show at the Miami Boat Show from February 14th -18th 2009...
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new branding for OCEAN Independence
Press Release on October 7 2008
THRIVING worldwide superyacht company OCEAN Independence (OCI) unveiled their sophisticated new image at Monaco’s exclusive yacht show...
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Monaco Yacht Show 2008
Press Release on October 7 2008
OCEAN Independence makes their mark with sophisticated new branding and an impressive team at the Monaco Yacht Show 2008...
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OCI opens in Vienna
Press Release on October 7 2008
LEADING superyacht company OCEAN Independence (OCI) continues its fast-track expansion with the opening of a new office in Austria’s historic Vienna...
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OCI opens in Cavendish Square!
Press Release on August 21 2008
OCEAN Independence Cavendish White is delighted to announce the opening of a new office in central London this month...
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another new launch – LADY NAG NAG
Press Release on August 21 2008
OCEAN Independence Cavendish White is proud to announce the successful delivery of the impeccable new 52m displacement motor yacht from the Amels BV '171' Limited Editions Series, LADY NAG NAG...
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sold, new FM75 SOSSEGO!
Press Release on July 09 2008
OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce the sale of a custom built to order FM75 SOSSEGO to be delivered in 2009, by Peter Thompson of OCI UK...
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Third limited editions Amels 171 delivered
Press Release on July 09 2008
VLISSINGEN, The Netherlands: Amels, a global leader in the art of yacht building, is pleased to announce the on-time, on-budget delivery of the third of its Limited Editions Amels 171s, the aptly named WERE DREAMS...
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OCI yachts MARCO POLO and 4H win
ShowBoats International awards in Monaco
Press Release on July 02 2008
INTERNATIONAL superyacht company OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce that the excellent 45m MARCO POLO was awarded "Best New Series over 40 meters", while the magnificent 38.5m SanLorenzo 4H won "Best New Series under 40 metres"...
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happy birthday
OCEAN Independence Cavendish White!
Press Release on June 02 2008
Major Superyachting force OCEAN Independence Cavendish White celebrates its 3rd birthday under the OCEAN Independence banner today, Monday 2nd June 2008...
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Cavendish White joins OCEAN Independence
Press Release on April 08 2008
IT is with great pride and enthusiasm that the OCEAN Independence Managing Partners Peter Hürzeler and Nicholas Dean announce today the successful acquisition by OCEAN Independence of long-standing industry associate, Cavendish White...
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4 exciting new yacht options offered by OCI
Press Release on April 02 2008
CONGRATULATIONS are due this week to OCEAN Independence’s Palma office, where sales broker Marc Haendle has signed four new Central Agency agreements...
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Charter Portfolio 2008 launch
Press Release on March 13 2008
HITTING the coffee tables of exclusive private homes around the world this month is the beautiful 2008 OCEAN Independence Charter Portfolio...
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5 new CAs for OCEAN Independence!
Press Release on February 14 2008
OCEAN Independence is proud to announce the signing of 5 new Central Agency agreements for charter and sale in recent weeks...
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9 new CAs and another 2 sales for OCI!
Press Release on October 22, 2007
As seen at the Monaco Yacht Show, OCEAN Independence has added ‘MY Sarafsa’, ‘MV Alta’ and ‘MY Marco Polo’ to the OCI CA sales stable. The appearance of 55m Amels ‘MY Sarafsa’ on the market is causing quite a stir...
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Spotlight on OCI at the Monaco Yacht Show
Press Release on September 17, 2007
The 17th Annual Monaco Yacht Show opens in Monaco’s Port Hercules on Wednesday the 19th of September, to a stunning display of exclusive superyachts from 10am to 6.30pm each day through until Saturday 22nd of September. OCEAN Independence will be located at stand 16 on the T-Central quay, and a desk on the Chicane quay...
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SOLD: an incredible 8 yachts in 14 days!
Press Release on August 22, 2007
OCEAN Independence completed the sales of an incredible 8 yachts in a 14 day period at the end of July/early August, five of which were to direct clients...
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Stephanie Archer joins OCI’s charter team
Press Release on July 11, 2007
OCEAN Independence is delighted to announce that Stephanie Archer has joined us in the UK as a CA Charter Broker...
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65m MY Ambrosia wins ShowBoats
‘Most Innovative Motor Yacht’ award
Press Release on July 3, 2007
International yachting company OCEAN Independence is proud to announce that the magnificent 65m MY Ambrosia won the ‘Most Innovative Motor Yacht’ award at the 17th ShowBoats International Awards on the 21st of June 2007...
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2 direct sales, 4 new CAs for sale,
1 new charter CA, a charity donation
& a race car!
Press Release on June 29, 2007
Acting on behalf of the buyer, OCEAN Independence CEO Peter Hürzeler has sold yet another impressive vessel. 50m Oceanco Altavida, designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and with a Don Starkey interior to accommodate 12 guests, was built in 1993 and substantially refitted in 2005...
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Congratulations Bjorn Vang Mathisen!
May 21, 2007
Our Geneva based sales and charter broker Bjorn has brought in an exciting new CA for Sale, 31m MY C'est La Vie...
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OCI on show in Italy and Germany
Press Release May 18, 2007 - for Immediate Release
International luxury yachting company OCEAN Independence has had a busy month for events, with May seeing participation once again in the annual MYBA Charter Show in Genoa, followed by a gala charity event in Düsseldorf...
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A spectacular combination of technology, luxury and innovation
Press Release May 18, 2007 - for Immediate Release
International luxury yachting company OCEAN Independence has added three new interesting yachts to their ranks...
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March impressive sales
Press Release April 12, 2007
Following in the wake of the sale of 85m Megayacht Annaliesse in February, March has seen further impressive sales for international yachting company OCEAN Independence...
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New Charter Portfolio a hit with clients!
April 11, 2007
International luxury yachting company OCEAN Independence is very pleased to report the extremely positive reception of our exclusive new 2007 Charter Portfolio, launched in March of this year...
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Two new charter CAs'
April 11, 2007
Even more congratulations go out to Marco Vandoni this week, on his signing of 60m MV Titan, the yacht he recently sold, for charter....
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Züurich Portfolio Launch
April 6, 2007
OCEAN Independence Zurich recently hosted a wonderfully successful event in their home city to launch our brand new charter portfolio to a large group of potential and existing clients...
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Two more yachts sale
March 30, 2007
We can hardly keep up with our brokerage sector at the moment, it seems our sales are going through the roof...
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Titan Sold!
March 29, 2007
Congratulations go out today to Marco Vandoni of our Monaco office, who has completed the sale of 60m MY Titan this week...
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The Annaliesse Story!
February 26, 2007
It is with great pride that our CEO Peter Hurzeler acknowledges all the hard work and team effort that has gone into the successful completion of the sale of MV Annaliesse...
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Three new Charter Central Agencies
February 15, 2007
We're only in February and already OCI have secured three great new CAs for charter...
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MY LOUISE Sold
February 9, 2007
Congratulations go out to Antibes sales broker Eric Trupheme this week, for having completed the sale of MY Louise...
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SY ION Sold
February 1st 2007
Despite being kept rather busy as the CEO of our rapidly expanding company, Peter Hürzeler has managed to find time to sell a 30m Jongert to one of his longstanding clients...
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New OCI office in St. Tropez
February 1st 2007
We are very pleased to announce the opening of an OCEAN Independence representative office in St Tropez -- another important step bringing us even closer to our clients! ...
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2007 Great start
February 1st 2007
Continuing their great start to 2007, OCEAN Independence are experiencing a busy first quarter, having completed the sale of a 61m berth in the new Marina Genova Aeroporto complex, along with 22m sailing yacht ‘Diamond for Two’ and 22m Feretti ‘Colleen’...
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MY ASFAR launch
Press Release 27 November 2006
For immediate release
OCEAN Independence is very pleased to announce the recent launch of MY ASFAR in Antalya, Turkey. This 30m planing motor yacht was built by Dragos Yachts for the Chairman of the Bin Moosa Group and is set to be based in Abu Dhabi UAE...
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Amels Limited Edition 171 Semi-Custom Series
Press Release 14 November 2006
For immediate release
OCEAN Independence is proud to announce their appointment as Project Managers for hull number 454 in the Amels Limited Edition 171 Semi-Custom Series...
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SEDATION II - New Worldwide Central Agency for Charter
Press Release 8 November 2006
For immediate release
OCEAN Independence is very pleased to announce its appointment as Worldwide Central Agent for Charter for the brand new 44m Heesen SEDATION II...
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OCEAN Management receives official ISM verification
Press Release 17 October 2006
For immediate release
OCEAN Management AG, a new division of International yachting company OCEAN Independence, has been officially certified according to the International Maritime Organisation’s International Safety Management (ISM) standards...
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New Management division opens
Press Release 12 October 2006
For immediate release
International yachting company OCEAN Independence is proud to announce the opening of a dedicated Management Division to be located in their Swiss-based Uster office...
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3 yachts sold in 2 months
Press Release 16 August 2006
For immediate release
OCEAN Independence has had another very busy two months with three yachts sold, including the sale of immaculate Benetti 35m Classic DIANE, completed by Peter Hürzeler in close collaboration with Eric Althaus, and 24.6m Falcon LADY KISS being sold by Marco Vandoni of our Monaco office...
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Open letter on the Sardinian Tax Situation regarding chartering
by Peter Hürzeler, CEO
A number of question marks have been attached to this year's cruising and chartering in Italian waters...
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Happy Birthday OCI!
by Peter Hürzeler, CEO
Dear All, there is reason for a modest but very happy celebration today!
Exactly one year ago today, a “Memorandum of Understanding” was signed that sealed the merger of Ocean Cruise and Sea Independence... and a lot has happened since...
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OCEAN Independence appointed as worldwide central sales agent for 35m MY Findings
Press release February 07 2006
OCEAN Independence is delighted to announce its appointment as worldwide central sales
agent for the 1991 35m Euroship/Oceanco motor yacht, “FINDINGS”...
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