For the Dutch, nirvana is to savour a raw herring followed by a swig of good Dutch beer. Oceanco’s latest launch, the 88.50m (290.36ft) yacht Nirvana, with the yard code of Y707, had a proper culinary Dutch send off. A few days after the formal launch party, the crew of Nirvana were treated to an intimate farewell party on April 18th. Read More
Launched in April, superyacht Ouranos has now been delivered by the Admiral Tecnomar Group. Thanks to her twin 3,650hp MTU diesel engines, she can reach a top speed of 24 knots, which makes her one of the fastest tri-deck superyachts around. Following her recent delivery, the charter team of Cape 4 Yachting. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw has delivered the J-class yacht Rainbow. Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, this spectacular 40-metre J features a high-end superyacht interior and a unique hybrid propulsion and power system inside a racing boat hull, all topped off by a grand prix racing deck and rig. Read More
When I attended the launch of the 36.40-metre explorer yacht Lars in the Dutch town of Hardinxveld Giessendam, I learned of the owner's plans to take the yacht on a maiden voyage to the Baltic, and onward from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla. Eventually, Lars will take her owners even further, on expeditions to the North Pole region. Read More
Horizon recently launched and successfully sea tried the new EP148 Horizon Polaris, which is the largest flagship built by Horizon as well as the largest BV Ice classed private yacht built in Asia. Measuring 148 feet in length, Polaris is built for any cruising destination with a steel hull, aluminum superstructure and bulbous bow. Read More
Megaway Engineering and Northrop and Johnson have announced the successful launch of Singapore's first newbuild superyacht for more than 20 years. The Megaway 128 was recently launched and completed sea trials and will be on display at the forthcoming Singapore Yacht Show held April 27-29 at Sentosa Cove. Read More
Horizon Group has announced the newest Horizon E84 Virginia has successfully completed her sea trial in March and has been shipped to her new owner in Hong Kong in early April 2012. In addition, the Virginia will make her debut at Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show during May 11th – 13th, 2012. Read More
Dutch superyacht builder Amels is defying the economic gloom with the busiest workload the company has ever known, with 12 new construction projects and two major refits underway. In just the next few weeks, for example, two Amels 180 and one Amels 212 will be delivered, in addition to two extensive refits of existing Amels yachts. Read More
Esenyacht, a young Turkish shipyard, has recently launched superyacht Glorious, a 36 metre cruising Ketch. The wooden yacht has a displacement of 162 tons, and features 1340m2 of sail surface. She offers accommodation for in two double guest cabins, 1 twin cabin and a large owner's suite, all on the lower deck. Read More
Last week the Nobiskrug shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany delivered their latest superyacht, the 73.55 metre Mogambo. Launched in October 2011, Mogambo left the shipyard for a first stop in Kristansand, Norway and yesterday she was seen in Bristol Harbourside, United Kingdom. Mogambo accommodates for up to 12 guests. Read More
Neta Marine in Turkey have recently launched superyacht Dolce Mare. The craftsmen at the Bodrum based shipyard have been working on this classic laminated ketch since 2009, which is the pride of the Salmakis charter fleet. At 36 metres and with 6 cabins Dolce Mare affords exceptional space above and below decks for 12 guests. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc. recently delivered another Majesty 121 hull, one of its most popular super yacht models. Over its two decks, the Majesty 121 offers a spacious bespoke interior and superior facilities and fittings, including a fully integrated centralised audio visual system, a fly-bridge with wide, upholstered sofa seating and a sun bed on the forward deck. Read More
At the end of last year the Agantur Shipyard completed the 31.70 metre superyacht AD5. With the unusual shape of her hull and low superstructure she is completely different than any other superyacht of her size. She features a white hull and superstructure with wooden accents around the pilothouse and decorative paintwork on her hull. Read More
Horizon Group is set to deliver a new Horizon E88 Arabella II to her Russian owner in Europeby end of February. Arabella II will be the debut of this E88 Skylounge model in the European market. With the delivery expected to Mallorca, Spain in March, the new owner has already began planning a family summer cruising trip from April through May. Read More
At SuperYachtTimes.com we endeavour to bring you the latest superyacht launchings as soon as they happen. On occasion, however, there are new yachts which manage to creep under even our radar. One of these yachts is the 35.50 metre motor yacht JBH. We have been following the construction of the yacht, previously known as project Courage, for a couple of years now. Read More
Heesen Yachts recently delivered its largest displacement vessel to date. Serenity, launched last December in Oss the Netherlands has been intensively tested in the rough waters of the North Sea. The elegant exterior lines have been drawn by the creative pencil of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Read More
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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
