Sunrise Yachts, the super yacht yard founded in 2006 by German entrepreneur Herbert P. Baum and French-British yacht-builder Guillaume Roché, has announced a major new 63 metre project for a European client introduced by YMG Yacht Management Group Switzerland. The Espen Øino designed mega yacht will be delivered in 2014. Read More
Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts tells us he has sold a new build superyacht project at Benetti in Italy. Project FB 255 measures 60 metres, and is due for delivery in 2014. Her asking price was € 48,000,000. FB 255 will accommodate up to 12 guests, in a large upper deck forward owner's cabin, two cabins, and 4 lower deck guest cabins. Read More
The year started off on the right foot for the Admiral Tecnomar Group, which signed a new contract for a Nadara 38 metre superyacht. The sales occurred just prior to the delivery of latest superyacht Ouranos, a 45 metre. Powered by twin 2,580 kW MTU engines, the new Nadara 38 metre is expected to top out over 28 knots. Read More
Fitzroy Yachts has announced that they have signed an order for a new 37.5 metre fast cruising sloop. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with an interior by Design Unlimited, the yacht is being built for European owners, and she will be their first yacht. The yacht, to be known by her hull number FY17, is an all aluminium design. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., today announced the sale of its second Majesty 135 hull. The announcement comes less than four weeks after the largest ever hull construction by Gulf Craft made its international premiere at the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations, held at its Majesty Yachts manufacturing facility in the UAE on March 10. Read More
At the Hainan Rendez-Vous I spoke with Russell Morris of Palmer Johnson. It’s the third time the company is exhibiting at the event. Speaking about the Chinese market for luxury yachts, Russel comments, “We are getting to know what they need and it’s only a matter of time before they build up their knowledge of yachting". Read More
Last month, the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. Today they have announced a fourth order, this time for a 43 metre Granturismo (GT). Two of these four orders are for repeat clients. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, she is a full displacement superyacht. Read More
Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for the first Custom 43M Series project. This sale to American buyers was brokered by Tom George of Tom George Yacht Group, making him the only broker to sell two new construction yachts at Christensen, the first being M/Y Mystic. Read More
Spirit Yachts Ltd has announced an historic collaboration with Sparkman & Stephens Inc to build a new J-Class yacht. This iconic new ‘J’ will be named Cheveyo (pronounced shu-Vay-o), a native American word meaning “spirit warrior.” Registered in the United States, the yacht will carry sail number J1. Read More
In what has been quite a spectacular year for IAG Yachts and following on from some successful shows in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and Fort Lauderdale last year, the Chinese based shipyard has managed to complete sales on their first two production models in 2011, the 127 foot Primadonna and the 100 foot Electra. Read More
At the Miami Yacht Show last week, Benetti announced a new contact for a new 90 metre superyacht. Details are still unknown, but the yacht will be the largest yacht delivered by the Italian yard since the delivery in 1980 of the Bannenberg designed 86 metre superyacht Nabila (now Kingdom 5KR). Read More
Christensen Shipyard has sold a Custom 160 superyacht to Mr Donald A. Burns, who previously owned the 36.58 metre superyacht Cacique, now First Draw. Mr Burns is the 20th client who has returned to Christensen for a new yacht. The superyacht will be one of the first US flagged yachts with the capabilities of commercial charter in Europe. Read More
Dubois Naval Architects have announced that the keel laying ceremony for design 368 took place yesterday at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Holland. Malcolm McKeon of Dubois Naval Architects began the weld on the superyacht now in build at Feadship. Design 368 is a 46 metre motoryacht. Read More
Last week the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. The first two superyachts, the ISA 41m Classic and the 66m Granturismo, were signed in 2011, whilst the 54 metre project Panorama was signed in early 2012 with Fernando Nicholson of Camper & Nicholsons International introducing the buyer. Read More
Italian superyacht builder ISA Yachts has just announced that the company has signed three new-build contracts between mid-2011 and early 2012. The company mentions that they are very proud that they have not only signed three new contracts, but also that the yachts are three brand new models in the ISA Yachts range. Read More
Moran Yacht & Ship today announced the sale of 65.5 metre Palmer Johnson project Stimulus. This sale represents the largest yacht sold so far in 2012. This yacht is the fifth Palmer Johnson built yacht that has been sold by Moran Yacht & Ship in the past four years. The sale of this yacht will directly create no less than 100 jobs at Palmer Johnson. Read More
Following two superyacht launches in 2010, Sunreef Yachts continues moving forward in the field of large yacht design. In early 2011, the shipyard received an order for an 82 feet Double Decker, and the company has now announced a new sale of a similarly sized yet dramatically different concept based on light displacement. Read More
Heesen yachts has announced the sale of Project Ventura (YN 16050) the third in the new 50m all-aluminium class. YN 16050 is the fourth contract signed in 2011: in such a difficult economic climate this proves there will always be a market for superb quality and technical excellence, both qualities in which this Dutch superyacht builder excels. Read More
Southern Wind had announced that two contracts for the SW 102 DS were signed immediately after the official project presentation in July, both to European clients. These first two SW 102 DS will be delivered in the Spring and Winter of 2012. The project is once again a collaborative effort between Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has closed the year 2011 on a positive note with the signing of a sales contract on a new 69m sailing yacht. Two more contracts for 60m sailing yachts were signed last summer. The new 69m yacht, the second longest of the Perini Navi fleet after the clipper The Maltese Falcon, will be delivered in 2015. Read More
Benetti Sail Division has announced the sale of the BSD147 Logica, which is conceived as an transoceanic Yacht and will be a genuine breakthrough in the SuperYachting world. The BSD Logica line, designed by Luca Brenta, is the answer to the market that sees owners yearning for outstandingly well designed products. Read More
Dutch superyacht builders Jongert has signed three impressive new orders over recent weeks. At the Monaco Yacht Show the yard signed contracts for two motoryachts and then confirmed a third new order at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Add in a major new refit project and it is clear that Jongert is well on track. Read More
Following the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Horizon has delivered an E88 motoryacht to new owners in Florida as well as received an order for the newly-debuted PC58 power catamaran – both boats were on display at this year’s show and received much attention from visitors from around the world. Read More
Heesen Yachts announced the sale of Project Zentric in collaboration with Nakhimov Yachts. YN 15944 is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class. YN 15944 is the third contract signed in 2011 and in such an economic climate this demonstrates that there will always be a market for superb quality and technical excellence. Read More
Overmarine Group has announced the sale of Hull 07 in the Mangusta 165 superyacht series. Hull 07 will be realized in cooperation with Architect Stefano Righini, and is characterized by a beautiful interior designed by Overmarine Shipyard’s technical and décor departments. Power comes from 3 x 4609 HP MTU 16V4000 M93L engines. Read More
After over 55,000 nautical miles of offshore sailing, the owners of the 52 metre Mondango have returned to Alloy Yachts to build again. This time, bigger at 56.4 metres and with refinements that only seasoned sailors would appreciate, the new ketch will have an aft deck spa pool and a swing lift centreboard. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of another motor yacht whose naval architecture is based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) by Van Oossanen and Associates. YN 16750 is a 50 metre, below 500GT, all-aluminium explorer yacht. With her striking lines and vertical stem, she will be fully custom-built for delivery in 2015. Read More
Northern Marine has announce that it signed a new contract to build an 85-foot expedition yacht, which is slated to launch in the summer of 2013. Designated hull #8501, and named Blood Baron, the design features a bright red hull with a contemporary stylized exterior, while maintaining the aggressive and masculine look. Read More
MCM announces two new build projects underway, each at a different yard, complementing others already in progress. MCM’s team, including founding partners, Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson plus its Yacht Management Division, will be at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show following on from exhibiting at Monaco Yacht Show. Read More
A new order for the second F-class superyacht has been placed. Construction of the hull of this 115-foot Race Classic has started at the Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw yard in Makkum and the yacht will be finished by Claasen Shipyards. She will be an identical sister vessel to the prototype Firefly, which was launched in the spring of 2011. Read More
At the Monaco Yacht Show, Jongert Shipyard signed two orders for new superyachts: a 44-metre motoryacht and a 43-metre motoryacht. The 44-metre yacht has been designed by Dubois Naval Architecture, and is a project of broker Alex Krykanyuk. Information about the 43 metre yacht will not be released by the yard for now. Read More
Horizon has announced a new superyacht contract for a Horizon RP120 destined for the Chinese market – this is the second superyacht order above 100 feet for China. The first, a 110ft Raised Pilothouse motoryacht, completed her sea trails in August. The Horizon RP120 will be the first yacht for its owner. Read More
Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) has announced that their 90 metre motor yacht project Illusion has begun construction at Raffles Shipyard in China. The superyacht was designed taking inspiration from the Rolls Royce motorcar as the main styling influence, which can be seen particularly in the stem bow and flowing sheer line. Read More
Designer Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts have developed a new concept for long range semi custom catamarans. The first order was recently signed. Marc Lombard’s design team put all of their 25 years of experience with cruising and racing catamarans into this new 85’. The firm is also responsible for the interior design. Read More
Building superyachts often is about pushing boundaries and aiming beyond the horizon. Leave it to the Italians to realize such ambitious plans in an elegant way. At the brand new Privilege Yard in Civitavecchia, just northwest of Rome, some exciting new big projects are taking place. Read More
Royal Huisman has announced not one, but two important new projects in collaboration with the renowned Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek. Hoek and his design team are responsible for the exterior styling as well as the naval architecture and, together with the yard, the structural design of these projects. Read More
Vitters Shipyard has announced the new build of a spectacular performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. Inoui, a 33.4 metre (110 ft) composite sloop, will be the fourth carbon super yacht built by this Dutch yard. The hull is currently being constructed at Green Marine in Hythe, and will arrive at Vitters Shipyard in May 2012. Read More
The Benetti Livorno yard has unveiled a new custom 50 metre series, the FB 800 series. The first superyacht, FB801, features a fibreglass hull and an aluminium superstructure. Just a few weeks after introducting the new series to their clients, the first in the series was sold to an existing Benetti client. Read More
Today, Tecnomar announced that after intensive negotiations that lasted over two months, they have finalized three superyacht sales. They are contracts for a new build Impero 45-metre in steel & aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013, a new build Impero 40-metre in aluminum and a new build Regale 33-metre in aluminum. Read More
The Palumbo Shipyard has announced a new contract for a Columbus 125’ Hybrid superyacht for delivery in August 2013. The Russian owner, represented by Jimmy Broddesson of Bluewater Yachting, has also secured the option to buy the second yacht in the series. The superyacht is designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec Naval Architecture. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has launched a new series of 60 metre sailing yachts and has already signed two sales contracts for a total value of more than € 70 million. The two superyachts, a ketch – C.2193 – and a sloop - C.2218 – will be delivered in 2013 and 2014 respectively . The new line of 60 metre sailing yachts is created and designed by Perini Navi. Read More
Georges Bourgoignie at GCB Marine has sold a contract for a new-build Baltic 32 metre sloop last month. The client is an experienced owner from North America. The yacht will be built at the Baltic yard in Finland, and features naval architecture by German Frers, and exterior and interior styling by Adam Lay. Read More
Yesterday CRN presented their new line of superyachts “DO”, which stands for DislOpen (Displacement / Open) and during the press conference in London, CRN Chairman and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of the Ferretti Group Lamberto Tacoli, also announced that the company had signed a contract for a new 73 metre motor yacht a few weeks ago. Read More
Aegan Yacht has announced the construction of two 28 metre motor yachts for delivery at the end of 2011. The first hull has been ordered by a repeat client and the second hull is built on speculation and available for sale. The superyachts have steel hulls and superstructures with teak laid decks. Read More
Trinity Yachts, LLC has announced a new construction contract for a high speed, 36.60 metre raised pilothouse motoryacht for an experienced American yachtsman. The owner, a patriot at heart, is hopeful that the design and performance of this superyacht will inspire other American yachtsmen to step forward and place orders now. Read More
Captain Paul Brackley of Central Yacht informs us about a new order at the Benetti yard, project FB260, Lady Candy. Lady Candy was conceived as a true superlative charter yacht, making her the perfect home away from home. Both her master cabin and her VIP cabin are situated on the upper deck, along with the central saloon and study. Read More
Following the successful launch of two mega catamarans over 100 feet each in 2010, the Sunreef shipyard has been designated as a builder of a 24.9 metre double decker sailing catamaran with the latest design, featuring sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped with a giant 35m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts. Read More
Ocean Independence and Dutch superyacht builder Amels have announced the sale by broker Jeroen Minnema of the first Amels Limited Edition 180, designed by Tim Heywood. Due for delivery in May 2013, the latest in the Amels premium semi-custom range will measure 55 metres long, with a beam of 9.4 metres and a Gross Tonnage of 650 tonnes. Read More
Trinity’s newest superyacht, the 58.23m tri-deck Carpe Diem, has been delivered to her owner, a repeat Trinity client. Featuring a 10 metre beam Carpe Diem’s striking exterior styling represents a new design for the acclaimed builder, one which keeps the promise Trinity delivers to all clients: to build a yacht as specified by her owner. Read More
Gulf Craft, has announced the first sale of a Majesty 88 as a result of its major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show. As part of a targeted marketing initiative, Gulf Craft is currently engaged in a 6-week ‘road tour’ of the region, showcasing two models – the Majesty 88 and the Majesty 56 which are great examples of Gulf Craft’s superyacht range. Read More
Delta has announced the construction of a 66-meter motor yacht, with an ice strengthened steel hull and composite superstructure. With remarkable beam and tonnage, the yacht will have expansive interior volume and offer more headroom, greater fuel capacity, and enhanced ability to accommodate extended worldwide cruising. Read More
In confirmation of its leadership in Asia and, specifically, on the Chinese market, Azimut Yachts, represented by its five official dealers, celebrated the sale of its fifth boat during the Boat Show – actually, the eighth boat, if one considers the three boats sold in the run-up to the Boat Show. Read More
Polish Shipyard Sunreef Yachts has announced a new, exciting project in its portfolio – the Aeroyacht 110, a high-performance, exclusive super catamaran. The yacht is designed by Gregor Tarjan founder of the international renown multihull brokerage company Aeroyacht Ltd in conjunction with Morrelli & Melvin. Read More
Good news from Tecnomar as they have just announced the sale of a new Tecnomar Nadara 30 metre yacht to a European client. The Nadara 30 has a beam of 7.20 metres, which makes her one of the widest 30m superyachts available in the world. Both the interior and exterior styling of the yacht are by the Tecnomar Style & Interior Department. Read More
Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 98 Flybridge for a client from Russia. The all-new, all-aluminium yacht has been developed by the Mulder Shipyard design team and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. The Flybridge yachts of Mulder Shipyard have been a major international success. Read More
Amels has sold the first Limited Editions Amels 199, a distinctive and beautiful design by Tim Heywood. With construction of the hull already well underway, the Amels 199 is being customised for a repeat Limited Editions client and will be delivered for spring 2013. The owner has commissioned Laura Sessa to style the interior. Read More
Having just returned from the Dubai International Boat Show, I am pleased to report that Sunseeker has enjoyed a very successful show as the company sold a new 40 metre superyacht to a buyer from the Middle East. The new 40 Metre Yacht incorporates all the best elements of the 37 Metre Yacht but also enjoys other exciting new elements. Read More
Jeroen Minnema of Ocean Independence has announced the sale of the first Amels Limited Editions 180, a larger version of the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177 and the Amels 171, introduced in 2005. Ocean Management, part of the Ocean Independence group, have been appointed to manage the build project. Read More
Sanlorenzo attended the Düsseldorf Boot 2011 and, confirming the better economic situation of Germany, sold two yachts, an SL62 and an SL82, fiberglass planning motor yachts produced in the Ameglia Division. On the other side of the Altlantic during the first United States Boat Show that took place this February in Miami. Read More
Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has signed another LSX92 on the last day of the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. Dick Lazzara, President of Lazzara Yachts, said "Honestly Im left a little speechless right now. Selling two LSX92's in two days at the boat show, I'm ecstatic! " This particular LSX92 will reside in Canada. Read More
Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has sold an LSX92 at the 2011 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show. Rich Lazzara, VP of Sales, said "Overall the boat show has been really good. Selling two LSX92's in the last two weeks just confirms that we are seeing a turn in the market".This particular LSX92 is destined to be moored near Tampa. Read More
With Vertigo soon to leave the shed and AY43 and AY44 well underway, Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. The contract for this new superyacht was signed at the end of 2010. Repeat customers, the owners have spent the last 14 years cruising the world aboard Eclipse. Read More
Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has sold an LSX92 prior to the 2011 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show. Rich Lazzara, VP of Sales, said "We couldn't be happier to have sold this yacht when we did. The timing of the deal really sets the stage for what we believe is going to be a great boat show coming up this week." Read More
Benetti Sail Division has signed a contract for the construction of a new BSD98 Logica, the first superyacht of the new Logica range, for an Italian owner. Most of the engineering has been completed and the shipyard will commence the construction soon. The luxury motor yacht is due for delivery in time for the 2012 Summer season. Read More
The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium vessel – was completed in January 2011. The contract has been signed thanks to a fruitful collaboration with Burgess. Read More
Shama Yachts – who are based in Egypt, have announced the commencement of the building of a new 41 metre Raised Pilot House scheduled for launching in 2012, with the first hull now under construction. The 135 RPH is an ultra stylish modern yacht, both the interior and exterior designed by the Shama in-house design team. Read More
Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 73 Flybridge for a client from Australia, having previously delivered a yacht to a client in New Zealand two years ago. The all-aluminium yacht is an entirely new design by Guido de Groot and Ginton Naval Architects, and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. Read More
Last month, The Ferretti Group achieved success in China. Through its brand, Ferretti Custom Line, the Group has signed an important sales contract with real estate company Xanadu South China Sea for Ferretti Custom Line 112’ Next. The 112’ Next is one of the largest yachts ever to be sold in the country. Read More
Dutch superyacht builder Amels has sold two yachts from the Limited Editions range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177. These latest sales further cement Amels’ leadership in the premium semi-custom segment. The sales of the two superyachts came off the back of a very successful Monaco Yacht Show. Read More
Due for delivery in July 2012, the new custom-made ISA 500.03 joins now the two further projects of 50 metre under construction at ISA representing a further confirmation of the success of this new series proposed by the shipyard to the market. This luxurious displacement motor yacht sold last November 2010. Read More
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced the order for a brand-new 25.15-metre high-speed aluminium motoryacht. The Moonen 82 Alu will be capable of reaching 25 knots and have an exceptional range for a fast yacht, being able to cruise much further than vessels of an equivalent size and speed. Read More
Balk Shipyard has announced a contract for a 36.40 metre explorer superyacht due for delivery in 2012. The motor yacht will be designed by Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design. Designed to have a range of 3500 nautical miles, the vessel is ice-classed and has accommodation for eight guests and a crew of five. Read More
Good news from one of the leading shipyards in Turkey, Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts, as they have signed a contract for a new 49.90 metre motor yacht. Hull number NB 56 was signed on 10th August 2010; the project has been named Thunder by the shipyard. The superyacht has a volume of 604 gross tonnage. Read More
Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence Zürich reports that he and Peter Hürzeler brokered the sale of a 46.50 metre new build superyacht from the Italian Rossi Navi Shipyard with delivery scheduled for 2012. The exterior lines of the luxury motor yacht are designed by Frank Mulder and Studio Spadolini is responsible for the interior design. Read More
Northrop & Johnson has announced that Jonathan S. Chapman, CYPB, closed negotiations on a deal with a North American client who signed a contract for a 145’ Benetti Vision new build. Scheduled delivery is January 2013. The yacht will feature a number of customizations which will significantly set her apart from her sister ships. Read More
Chantier Naval Couach confirms its position in the close-knit circle mega yacht builders by signing the sale of its 2nd Motor Yacht 5000 Fly, to a Russian industrial. The FLY 5000 is an exceptional yacht which brought together the historical mark Couach Yachts in the civil and military fields expertise. Read More
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has appointed leading global manufacturing firm, Persico S.p.A., to build its state-of-the-art racing yacht for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team to participate in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race, widely considered the ‘Everest of Sailing’. Read More
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. Following the sale of two 47-Metre full-displacement yachts, a 37-Metre semi-displacement yacht, and two all-aluminium fully customised builds – one of 50-metres and the other of 35-metres – the sale of this 65-Metre fast displacement yacht represents. Read More
On September 23rd Dream Ship Victory signed a contract with Dykstra & Partners for the Naval Architecture and Ken Freivokh Design for the design and styling of Dream Symphony. With a length of 141 metres she will be the largest Sailing Yacht ever built. The Turkish shipyard will start construction in 2011. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw has announced the order for the construction of a replica of one of the most sensational J-Class yachts ever built. The contract for the 39.5-metre Yankee was officially signed by Simon Dierdorp, the leader of the syndicate, at the Monaco show and the race is now on to have the yacht ready in time for the J-Class regatta events in England in summer 2012. Read More
Gulf Craft and Majesty Yachts continue their success during the boat show season with the sale of the Majesty 135 - the largest yacht built by Gulf Craft to date – into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Currently being built in the UAE, the Majesty 135 is a three closed deck with fly-bridge yacht, and is fully MCA compliant. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has announced the completion of the sale of C. 2114, the 4th boat to be commissioned in the 45 metre series of the Perini Navi fleet. Delivery is scheduled for late summer 2011. This yacht is a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and Ron Holland who has optimized hull lines and the sail plan. Read More
Fitzroy Yachts reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new superyacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. The European owner approached Fitzroy directly to build his latest sailing yacht. Read More
Amels has sold the first Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel. The vessel will be built by Damen Shipyards and is the largest vessel in the Sea Axe range, the Sea Axe 6711 boasts 360 square metres of exterior deck space and 140 square metres of interior deck space, and will comfortably accommodate up to 21 crew and staff. Read More
Shama Yachts – who are based in Egypt, have announced the first order for its new 115ft (35.5m) Raised Pilot House scheduled for delivery March 2011. The 115 RPH is a stylish modern yacht, both the interior and exterior designed by the Shama in-house design team. The lower deck accommodates four en-suite guest cabins. Read More
MCM is pleased to announce a new 39-metre expedition style motor yacht designed by René Van der Velden, which is immediately starting construction in New Zealand with MCM acting as the owner’s construction manager. She will have a comfortable and contemporary Redman Whiteley Dixon designed interior. Read More
Following on from last week’s announcement regarding the signing of a 50m new build project; YCO has now announced that they have also represented the Buyer in the commissioning of a 58 metre new build project at Feadship’s Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw shipyard. Read More
Following last weeks news announcement about the new contract at long-established pedigree yacht constructor Heesen Yachts in Holland, YCO can now reveal more about the project. YCO have represented the Buyer in the commissioning of the one-off 50m new build project. The yacht will undergo construction at Heesen’s new facilities. Read More
Moonen Shipyards in The Netherlands has signed the contract for its largest superyacht to date, the Moonen 133. Engineering has already started on this impressive order by a repeat client who has already owned a Moonen 84 and a Moonen 97. When launched in 2012 this will be the smallest luxury motoryacht ever to carry a submarine. Read More
Heesen Yachts proudly announce the sale of two contracts: a 50-metre fully custom semi-displacement motor yacht and a 47-metre full displacement motor yacht. These are the third and the fourth contracts to be signed at Heesen since the beginning of 2010. Heesen’s order book now consists of fourteen yachts currently in construction. Read More
Christensen Shipyard is pleased to announce the signing of 2 contracts for Custom 50m Series projects. Code-named: project “Perfect Pursuit” and project “Deputy Dog,” both yachts will feature an all composite, vacuum infused hull and superstructure. As the anonymous owners are American, the yachts will be flagged in the USA. Read More
MCP Yachts have announced the signing of a new contract for a 42.5 metre semi displacement aluminium superyacht, the Hemispere 140. The yacht, designed by MCP and Vripack, will have transatlantic capabilities, and will accommodate 10 guests. The master stateroom is located on the main deck, and features a study, large bathroom and a walk in wardrobe. Read More
K&M Yachtbuilders has announced a new contract for the construction of an 88 ft classic sloop, designed by German Frers Jr. The name – Tulip – is fitting for a yacht with a Dutch owner. Together with German Frers the owner has designed a yacht with a classic hull form above the waterline, but with modern features under the waterline. Read More
Exciting news from Camper & Nicholsons as we hear that Simon Goldsworthy has signed a 61 metre new build motor yacht with Sunrise Yachts in Turkey. To be built to a new Espen Oeino design, the new Sunrise superyacht will be launched at the end of 2013 and will be built at Sunrise's new state of the art facility in the Antalya Free Zone. Read More
Sapphire Seas LLC recently announced that Steven Elario has just signed a 54 metre new build motor yacht at the Benetti shipyard for one of his longtime clients. The superyacht with hull number FB 258 is scheduled for delivery in 2012. Sapphire Seas LLC engages in Large Yacht Sales and Charters worldwide. Read More
Peri Yachts have signed a contract for a Peri 37 to be delivered in June 2011. The Peri 37 epitomises power and style and makes navigating at sea an unforgettable experience. Its avant-garde materials and design have enabled dramatic gains in speed. Not only that, but the boat has greater inherent stability and is easy to handle. Read More
Following the recent announcement of the sale of 15 patrol boats to the Indian Navy, Chantier Naval Couach has now continued to build on their rapid development within the luxury yacht market by finalising the sale of their first 50 metre superyacht to a Ukrainian magnate. The Couach 5000 Fly is under construction and is progressing very well. Read More
ISA Yachts has just announced the sale of a new 50 metre displacement motor yacht. Developed on the 50 metre platform, the new ISA superyacht is a totally new custom project. Her modern lines have been designed according to the client’s style, with input from her designer Andrea Vallicelli. Read More
Stuart Larsen in Fraser Yachts Fort Lauderdale office advises that a contract for the construction of a new Proteksan-Turquoise 72.6m (238’) motor yacht was signed at the beginning of February. Nabil El Jammal in London and Stuart Larsen worked in close partnership to bring this exciting sale to a successful conclusion. Read More
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47-metre displacement motor-yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012. This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen. The sale of this new vessel means that four new contracts were signed in the last 12 months. Read More
Monte Fino Europe has announced that it sold a custom 30.5m semi‐displacement luxury superyacht at the 2010 London International Boat Show and in addition received a number of good quality enquiries during the course of the ten day event. A number of the larger new‐style Monte Finos in the 96 to 100ft range have now been sold. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has just informed SuperYachtTimes.com that at the end of 2009 the company closed the sale of a 40 metre fast cruising cutter. Project C. 2180 will be delivered in 2012 and was the third contract signed by Perini Navi in 2009. The superyacht is designed by the in-house design team of Perini Navi in co-operation with Ron Holland. Read More
Ocea Shipyard, located in Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic Coast and builder of the Ocea Commuter and Ocea Classic Yacht Series, has signed a build contract for the first Ocea Classic 72 to be delivered for the summer 2011. The Ocea Classic 72 is designed by the naval architect office Joubert-Nivelt. Read More
Amels has announced the sale of the second 54-metre Limited Editions Amels 177. The Amels 177 is an evolution of the Amels 171, with an optional touch-and-go helipad, plus a spacious “beach club” and a larger transom door for easier water-toy handling. As with previous Limited Editions models, the Amels 177 exterior is designed by Tim Heywood. Read More
Following last week’s news that Fincantieri secured an order through Camper & Nicholsons International for a 140 metre superyacht, more good news comes in from Ocean Indendence, as Peter Thompson has sold a new-build Benetti superyacht. The 57.50 metre yacht will have a steel hull and construction will commence soon. Read More
Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of a seven-deck motor yacht of 140 metres in length. The superyacht will be identified as “Hull # 6218”. This is the first order for a yacht longer than 80 metres signed since the beginning of the financial crisis in October 2008. Starting from a new outstanding design by Espen Oeino, project “Hull # 6218”. Read More
The dawn of a new generation at Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) has arrived with the sale of the first Nordhavn 120. With a scheduled delivery date of April 2012, the stage has been set for the emergence of a new breed of luxury expedition superyacht. Hull one is being built at PAE’s new partner factory in Xiamen, China. Read More
Following significant interest in the recently launched design of the luxury performance catamaran released by Aeroyacht, worldwide sales agent YCO is pleased to announce that Wally has been signed on as the official shipyard. Ben Bartlett, who masterminded the collaboration, hopes the first yachts will hit the water late 2011. Read More
The J-Class Rainbow, designed by Dykstra & Partners for a repeat client, has started building at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. When the hull will be ready, Rainbow will be transported to be finished at Holland Jachtbouw. The re-build of this originally William Starling Burgess Designed yacht will be under supervision of Dykstra & Partners. Read More
Perini Navi has signed two contracts in August for the construction of a 50 metre sailing yacht, and a 73.30 metre motor yacht from its Picchiotti-Vitruvius® series. The two contracts, one for the Far Eastern market and another for the American market, reinforce the leadership of the Italian shipyard, which is based in Viareggio. Read More
A contract is signed between Classic Yacht Partners, and Trumpy®Yachts, LLC, to build two new dramatic Trumpy Yachts inspired. Johan Trumpy, grandson and partner in Trumpy®Yachts, LLC, said, “When we decided to re-launch our brand and business, we believed very strongly that thoughtful yachtsmen would respond to our proven designs". Read More
An overseas relation placed an order for a new Jongert within a month after the restart of the yard run by the new management. The yacht will be completed and delivered early 2010. The present orderbook also comprising two refits and two yachts yet to be completed for shareholder VeKa signifies a flying (re)start for the yard. Read More
Under the Oassive Custom Yachts brand the Vigo based shipyard Astilleros MCies is building a 36 metre superyacht. The steel hull is currently being constructed and the superstructure is under construction. With a length of 36.6 metres and a beam of 8.20 metres, the AA-Oassive 36 provides ample interior space. Read More
With five deliveries in 2008 Lürssen has had one of it's busiest years. The 155m Al Said, 70m Martha Ann, 60m Vive la Vie, 110m Dilbar and 78m Madsummer, all left the yard for their cruising grounds. In 2009 three superyachts will be delivered, namely the 60m Arkley, the 75m Scout and the 110m Darius. Read More
Royal Falcon Fleet, based in Singapore, have released more information on their exciting project, the RFF135. The RFF135 is a motor catamaran designed by Porsche Design currently under construction. She is set for an early 2010 launch date. Exclusive to Royal Falcon Fleet, RFF's debut model, is crafted for the new generation yacht owner. Read More
The CRN shipyard takes on a brand-new, extra-large challenge: vessel number 129, built of aluminium and steel, and measuring 80 metres - making it the largest yacht ever built in Ancona. The CRN 129 represents another example of the successful working relationship between the CRN technical staff and the firm Studio Zuccon International Project. Read More
Amels, a global leader in the Art of Yacht Building, is pleased to announce the recent sale of the second 65.70-metre Limited Editions Amels 212, already under construction. The yacht has been sold to a repeat Amels client. The owner is extremely pleased with the Limited Editions concept and with his Amels 171. Read More
At the last Monaco Yacht Show, Tankoa Yachts, a new Italian shipyard based in Genoa, presented their first superyacht; the 65 metre Tankoa S65. She is a twin screw displacement motor yacht built to both RINA and Lloyd’s rules. The superyacht will have a high tensile steel hull with a light weight alloy superstructure. Read More
Perini Navi is proud to announce that they delivered saling yacht Silvana to her owner last week. Silvana is the 6th in the 56m series and number 44 of the Perini Navi Fleet. At the same time, the company announces the sale of another 56m aluminium ketch, which will be delivered in the summer of 2010. Read More
Pendennis is pleased to announce that in partnership with Ron Holland Design and Palm Beach Yachts International, work on a new 46 metre ketch will start in the spring of 2009. It is a welcome addition to the Pendennis portfolio as the yard continues to go from strength to strength despite the current economic global climate affecting the industry. Read More
The Horizon Group held a traditional Chinese ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of its latest new model – the Bandido 148 Explorer. The first steel for its hull was cut on November 17. Horizon Group used the occasion to announce it is entering a new era by expanding its current model lines to include the steel luxury superyacht market. Read More
After the launching of the 58m (190ft) Netanya 8 in February 2007, CMN has developed a new range of motor yachts, the CMN Line 60 with three units in construction: Slipstream, Cloud 9 and Project 803. The Motor Yachts have been studied in cooperation with the designer Andrew Winch. The yachts can accommodate an owner’s party of up to twelve guests. Read More
Ginton Naval Architects in Holland has received an order for the design of a 40 metre Motor Yacht. The design concept is based on the succesful M/Y Metsuyan IV and she will also be built at CBI Navi, part of Fipa Group, in Italy. She has a steel hull, aluminium superstructure, 2 Caterpillar C32 engines, 850 hp each, ZF 4:1 gearboxes and Caterpillar C4.4 generators. Read More
The 36 metre motor yacht Eendracht is the first delivery of Oceanfast’s new range of semi-custom private vessels designed for owners seeking a high quality, well engineered and functional yacht at a price level that makes sense. Their new range will be rounded out with 48 metre and 60 metre variants. Read More
2008 continues to be a busy year for Yachting Partners International and Chairman Alex Braden. Hot on the heels of selling his company to the Barry Rogliano Salles Group (BRS) - one of the world’s leading shipbrokers – the company now announces the signing of one of the largest new construction deals in its 36-year history. Read More
Moran Yacht & Ship announces contract for new 68m superyacht
Royal Huisman sees orders for Gitana and Windjammer project cancelled
Perini Navi announces the sale of a 55m Vitruvius explorer yacht
Sunreef Yachts announces first luxury, double-deck, catamaran
Cobra Yachting starts construction of a new 43m Motor Sailor
Benetti Yachts signs four contracts at the Monaco Yacht Show
The Research Vessel (RV) Pegaso just made her debut in Monaco and gave the world a glimpse into her Global Mission for Marine Conservation. Her oceanographic capabilities are impressive: 5-person Diver Lockout submarine, Ice Class notation, 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, wet/dry laboratory, and separate scientist quarters. Read More
