Construction update on 44 metre Bloemsma Van Breemen

Earlier this week, I visited Bloemsma Van Breemen in the Netherlands, who are close to completing the build of an exceptional 44-metre motoryacht. The yacht, which has a striking exterior from the boards of Pieter Beeldsnijder, has been at the yard for quite some time, as her original owner had to back out of the project midway through the build. Read More

Jim Smith Boats launches sportfish superyacht Marlena

A few weeks ago Jim Smith Boats in Stuart, Florida launched the 32 metre sportfish superyachts Marlena (hull number 29). Powered by twin MTU engines, Marlena will achieve a top speed in the region of 40 knots. The luxury sportfish yacht features seven staterooms and seven heads. Superyacht Marlena is due for delivery in June. Read More

Second Amels 199 superyacht sold

Amels has just announced the sale of the Second Amels 199. Designed by Tim Heywood, the flexibility of the Amels 199 design has allowed the Owner to highly customise his yacht and have it delivered in less than two years. The Owner, originally from South America. Read More

Heesen launches superyacht Crazy Me

​YN 16250, a 50m all-aluminium, semi-displacement motor yacht was recently launched at the Heesen facility in Oss. She was christened Crazy Me during a private ceremony followed by a party thrown by the Owners to celebrate the fine craftsmanship and hard work of the team of Heesen staff and subcontractors who created this unique vessel. Read More

57 Metre Feadship contract signed by Edmiston

Edmiston has commissioned the construction of a spectacular new 57 metre Feadship. Designed by Eidsgaard Design, the keel laying has just taken place in Holland. This is the fourth project to be commissioned and project managed by Edmiston at Feadship in the last four years and the latest in a long line of significant projects over the past 10 years. Read More

The 39 metre luxury motor cruiser Rennaisance launched

The 39 metre luxury motor cruiser Rennaisance has been launched, and is available for sale with Equinoxe Yachts. The yacht will offer accommodation up to 10 guests in 5 suites. Details are still scarce, but we can tell you the yacht was built at Castagnola in Lavagna, Italy, and that she features a modern interior styled by Nauta Yachts. Read More

Sailing yacht Bougainville almost ready to be launched

SuperYachtTimes.com editor Maarten visited Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands on monday, and discovered the yard is currently very close to completing the modern 72 ft racer/cruiser Bougainville. The exterior of this impressive sailing yacht was designed by Berret Racoupeau and the interior comes from the boards of Rhoades Young. Read More

Superyacht Inoui launched by Vitters

Vitters Shipyard has recently launched a spectacular performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. Inoui, a 33.4 metre (110 ft) composite sloop, is the fourth carbon superyacht built by this Dutch yard. The yacht's hull has been constructed at Green Marine in Hythe, and the yacht was completed at the Vitters Shipyard. Read More

Heesen's revolutionary 65 metre superyacht completes sea trials

Heesen Yachts has announced that Galactica Star, the revolutionary 65m FDHF (Fast Displacement Hull Form) all-aluminium motor yacht, has successfully completed trials in the North Sea and exceeded the top speed demanded by contract by almost two knots! The vessel left the Heesen Yachts facility in Oss on Saturday, 11th May. Read More

The launch of the first Mangusta 94

The first yacht in the brand new Mangusta 94 series was launched Sunday 26th May. The event took place at a private ceremony in the presence of the Owner and his wife, the shipyard management team and all those who played a part in building this new yacht. The Mangusta 94 measures just under 30 metres in length. Read More

Benetti unveils superyacht Lady Candy

​Today the Benetti shipyard in Livorno unveiled the 55 metre superyacht Lady Candy. Benetti hull number FB260 was designed by Paul Brackley of Central Yacht, who told us in May 2011; “Lady Candy was conceived as a true superlative charter yacht, making her the perfect home away from home”. Read More

Trinity and TY Offshore announce formation of Gulf Coast Shipyard Group

Trinity Yachts and TY Offshore are pleased to announce the formation of the Gulf Coast Shipyard Group along with its new investment partner, Littlejohn & Co., a multi-billion dollar private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. Gulf Coast Shipyard Group will own and operate two major Gulf Coast based shipyards engaged in the new construction of commercial, military and luxury yachts. Read More

33.40 Metre superyacht Heliad II launched in The Netherlands

Last week, I visited superyacht Heliad II, which was launched today by Lynx Yachts in The Netherlands. The yacht measures 33.40 metres long, and is designed by Diana Yacht Design. Heliad II, built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, is perhaps the most spacious 33 metre yacht I have visited so far, and is built to very high standards. Read More

Nautor’s Swan launches pure cruising range

Nautor’s Swan is launching a new range of cruising yachts ranging from 60 to 115 feet in length. The new cruising range, designed by naval architect German Frers together with Nautor’s design team, includes the Swan 60RS, Swan 80RS and Swan 105RS which will hit the water in 2014, plus the flagship Swan 115RS. Read More

Baltic 107 Custom superyacht Inukshuk launched

In July 2011 Baltic Yachts announced the contract for a new Baltic 107 Custom and last week the Finnish shipyard launched the 32.64 metre sailing yacht. Christened Inukshuk, the yacht features exterior design by German Frers and an interior by Adam Lay. Inukshuk will offer accommodation for up to eight guests in four cabins, and will have a crew of 5. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches 46m superyacht Starling

Earlier this month Sanlorenzo announced the launch of three superyachts and they have just launched another new superyacht, the 46 metre Starling. Built by Sanlorenzo in its Massa Carrara shipyard, Starling is a five-deck superyacht with an aluminium superstructure and a displacement hull in steel. The superyacht is characterized by a blue hull and an elegant superstructure design. Read More

More information on the new Moonen 100 Explorer

Moonen Shipyards has launched the all-new Moonen 100 Explorer. This long distance, expedition-type yacht was custom-developed with Vripack for a repeat client. Combining a robust performance with stylish looks and smooth lines, the Moonen 100 Explorer has been created to allow her owners to travel the world. Read More

Superyacht Chimera delivered

Sunseeker have delivered a new superyacht in the Predator 115 series, Chimera. The yacht was photographed this week by Giovanni Romero when she arrived in Gibraltar on her maiden voyage. The Predator 115 is built to RINA classification and provides for a guest party of up to 10 in five cabins, with a crew of five. Read More

50 Metre superyacht Tiger Shark completed in China

Qingdao Huaao Marine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Huaao) has recently completed the 50 metre superyacht Tiger Shark. The yacht was seen departing the Olympic Sailing Center in Qingdao. It is believed that Tiger Shark has a steel hull with aluminium superstructure and she was built to Bureau Veritas class. Read More

Perini Navi launches 60 metre superyacht Seahawk

The Perini Navi Group has launched Seahawk, the first yacht in their new generation 60 m series, at their shipyard in Viareggio. The launch was followed by the completion of the mast stepping operations. This new series of sailing yachts has innovative hull lines and technologies that will enhance speed and performance. Read More

Horizon RP105 Agora successfully completed sea trials

On May 14th, the Horizon RP105 Agora – successfully completed her first sea trial in Kaohsiung Harbor, with the Horizon engineering team, owner’s representative and RINA surveyors present for the event. Agora is based on the Horizon RP97 model and with an almost 22-foot beam, offers a voluminous main deck. Read More

Hull of 92.5 metre Feadship superyacht launched

Dutch shipyard Slob has launched the hull and superstructure of a large superyacht today, which we believe is Feadship's hull 1005. The yacht measures 92.5 metres, and will be completed at the Feadship yard in Makkum. More information at this stage is not yet available. Read More

New build Arcadia 115 sold by Ocean Independence

Good news as Jeroen Minnema of Ocean Independence calls us to share the news that he has just sold the third hull in the Arcadia 115 series, which will be built under the supervision by Ocean Management, the technical and operational yacht management division of Ocean Independence. Read More

Contract for 45 metre Admiral Regale superyacht signed

Sergei Dobroserdov of Nakhimov Yachts Monaco has signed an order for a 45 metre superyacht at Admiral in Italy. The 45 metre aluminum yacht in the planing Regale line, designed by Luca Dini, will have an interior by Dobroserdov Design. The yacht is already under construction and will be delivered in May 2014. Read More

Richmond Yachts launches superyacht Richmond Lady

Richmond Yachts in Canada has launched the 45.72 metre superyacht Richmond Lady over the weekend. The semi-displacement yacht is Richmond's Yachts hull #7 and their 2nd 150 foot yacht. The yacht's layout is similar to her sistership Status Quo with a few changes in the galley layout and overall styling. Read More

Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht I Nova launched

Last week, the Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht I Nova was launched in Greece. The yacht has been built under the rules of ABS classification society and MCA LY2 statutory code. Earlier this month, SYT's Merijn de Waard visited the hi-end specification, five deck explorer yacht, which will have unrestricted service, and ice class notation. Read More

Richard Lambert joins board at Princess Yachts International

Princess Yachts International plc are delighted to announce that Richard Lambert has joined the Board at Princess Yachts International plc as M Class Director. This key position has been established to enhance the company's existing capability to support sales of the growing range of Princess M Class superyachts. Read More

​Pershing launches tenth 115' yacht

The tenth Pershing 115' was launched earlier this week at Marina dei Cesari, in Fano (Italy). The yacht is designed by Fulvio De Simoni, AYTD - Advanced Yacht Technology & Design - and the team of engineers and designers of the Ferretti Group. Amongst the yacht's many custom features, are an innovative entertainment system. Read More

Bloemsma Van Breemen set to launch 44 metre superyacht

Bloemsma Van Breemen in the Netherlands is close to completing the build of an exceptional 44-metre motoryacht. In addition to the yard’s well-documented expertise in construction and engineering field, the project also benefits from a striking exterior from the boards of Pieter Beeldsnijder and first-class naval architecture by Vripack. Read More

First Sunreef 80 almost ready for launching

From the beginning of 2013, Sunreef Yachts has already completed 4 new custom-made catamaran-yachts, both sail and power. The next big launch in the pipeline is the new sailing superyacht model, Sunreef 80 from the Single Deck line with full carbon structure, and the wet deck is now being painted. The teak flooring has been installed. Read More

Positive first quarter for Nautor's Swan

With a sound five year plan in place, 2013 got off to a positive start for yacht builder, Nautor's Swan. The company, led by Chairman Leonardo Ferragamo and Executive Vice President Roger Talermo, is well positoned to leverage recent restructuring and investments made for the future including the appointment of Kjell Vesto as Operations Director. Read More

55 Metre Amels superyacht Engelberg christened

The owners of the 55 metre superyacht Engelberg christened the yacht yesterday at the Dutch shipyard Amels. SuperYachtTimes.com travelled to the seaside town of Vlissingen, in South of Holland to see the ceremony, which was attended by the owner's broker Jeroen Minnema and his colleagues from Ocean Independence. Read More

Southern Wind delivers 40th yacht SY Hevea

Southern Wind Shipyard has announced the delivery of her 40th yacht SY Hevea, the new SW 102 DS. The new Southern Wind 102 DS Hevea sails under her red gennaker in Cape Town’s waters, showing at a glance her beauty and her strong personality, shaped by her owner, a businessman with a passion for comics. Read More

ISA Establishes an office in the USA

International Shipyards Ancona (ISA) announced the grand opening of its North American operations with an office at the Portside Yachting Center on at the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. It was auspicious timing for ISA as the day marked its 12th anniversary! Read More

In Pictures: The brand new Heesen superyacht Ventura

This streamlined 50 metre all aluminium yacht, with exterior lines by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, is the third in the 50 metre class and sister ship to the multi-award winning M/Y Satori and YN 15850. She was seen in Gibraltar on her maiden trip from The Netherlands, by photographer Giovanni Romero. Read More

Baltic starts construction of the Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI

Baltic announced they have started construction of the Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI the same year as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary. "We have enjoyed a long and sucessful relationship with the owner and this will be his 6th yacht from our yard, with design by judel/vrolijk & co", Baltic comments. Read More

ISA presents new company logo

On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of ISA, the Ancona based superyacht builder has officially presented its new company logo. The new logo symbolizes the company’s focus on designing, building and maintaining the best custom motor yachts in steel/aluminium or composite from 24 to 90 meters in length. Read More

Flevoship delivers superyacht Belle de Jour

Flevoship has delivered superyacht Belle de Jour to her proud owners. Belle de Jour is an outstanding, 30 metre LOA steel superyacht designed by naval architect Pieter Beeldsnijder of the Dutch PB Design, in cooperation with Flevoship. Belle de Jour is built under Lloyd's registry specification in steel and aluminum. Read More

Lazzara launches latest LSX 92

Lazzara Yachts have launched the latest LSX 92. The LSX 92 measurements only hint at her performance capabilities with an overall length at 92 feet, beam at 21 feet, a draft just under 5 feet. She is powered by four Volvo IPS engines. The layout includes Lazzara’s trademark atrium galley. Read More

Admiral Impero 40 superyacht Cacos V launched

The first Admiral superyacht after the acquisition of the yard by the current owners was launched on Sunday. The yacht, Cacos V, a 40 metre aluminum yacht in the semi-displacement Impero line, designed by the naval architect Luca Dini in cooperation with the Group Style Center. This new build project was sold by Cape4 Yachting. Read More

More information on the new PJ210 Lady M released

Designed to dismiss clichés, the Palmer Johnson 210 superyacht  Lady M features all the spaces of a traditional tri-deck yacht but gallops to a 28 knot top speed, cloaked in the elegant flowing exterior lines of the much heralded Palmer Johnson Sportyacht design created by Dan Lenard of Nuvolari-Lenard. Read More

The third Annual Horizon Owner Rendezvous held

The Horizon Yacht US dealer recently hosted their Third Annual Horizon Owner Rendezvous which took place this year in Port Lucaya, Grand Bahama – nine yachts, ranging in size from 60 to 136 feet, participated in the event from May 3rd-5th and marked the largest rendezvous gathering yet. Read More

Moonen Shipyards launches explorer Moonen 100

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the long distance explorer Moonen 100, a robust exhibition-style vessel that also benefits from exceptionality smooth lines. Combining major fuel efficiencies with comprehensive live aboard facilities, so this compact Explorer will allow her owners to truly travel the world in exceptional comfort. Read More

Palmer Johnson launches Nuvolari & Lenard designed 65 metre PJ210

On their Facebook page, superyacht designers Nuvolari & Lenard have released photos of the Palmer Johnson superyacht project PJ210, which was launched at the North American shipyard in Wisconsin. This breathtaking design from the drawing boards of Nuvolari & Lenard will surely turn heads in every port she enters. Read More

82 Metre superyacht Graceful in final stage of construction

Currently being completed at the Blohm+Voss facilities in Hamburg with the support of the best industry subcontractors, the 82 metre superyacht Graceful is in its final stages before being put in the water in October. The sleek exterior and classic interior is designed by H2 Yacht Design. Unique features include an impressive 15m pool. Read More

30.48 Metres FC3 100 yacht leaves the Maxi Dolphin shipyard

The 30.48 metre FC100 yacht, which will be named Nomade IV, left the Maxi Dolphin shipyard to be transported to Marghera, near Venice (Italy), where construction works will continue until mid-July 2013 when it will be finally handed over to its owner. Designed by the French naval architects Finot-Conq, it has sleek waterlines. Read More

Wider Yachts confirms the sale of the first Wider 150’.

Italian Shipyard Wider Yachts have confirmed the sale of the first hull of the Wider 150’. Tilli Antonelli and his team have worked closely with Camper & Nicholsons brokers to gain insight into the needs and requirements of yacht buyers in 2013, assisting in the marketing and development of the process. Read More

Perini Navi Group supports young talents

The Perini Navi Group is once again showing its support of young talents and is promoting young graduates that write their thesis on topics relevant to the success of products for the nautical sector that are Made in Italy by creating two scholarships for projects promoted by the Comitato Leonardo. Read More

Canados adds new yacht to their product range

Canados has added a new yacht to their product range. The Canados 106 will fill the gap between the successful 86 and the 120 launched last year. She features exterior and naval architecture by the Canados Design Team, while Cristiano Gatto Design was in charge of the yacht's fully custom interior. Read More

Baglietto launches 44 metre superyacht Monokini

M/Y Monokini, a 44m-long planing mega-yacht, the latest born in Baglietto’s family, was launched privately on Saturday May 4th. Monokini, the third hull in Baglietto’s FAST 44m line, was launched last Saturday. The ceremony, which was held privately as required by the Owner, was attended by the representatives of the Owner. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches three superyachts in one week

With the summer approaching in the Mediterranean Sea, Sanlorenzo has launched three new superyachts for the upcoming season in just one week. At the Ameglia shipyard Pioppi (SL82) and B2 (SL94) were launched, while the Viareggio shipyard launched the 40 metre Liliya (40Alloy). Read More

WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3 delivered

Stunning performance marked the debut of the brand new WallyCento Magic Carpet 3: only two weeks after her launch, she competed in Gaastra Palmavela regatta (Mallorca, 1-5 May) out-matching all races in real time, crossing the finish lines between five and 20 minutes ahead of the closest competitor. Read More

Oyster reporting profitable results and a good order book

Oyster has announced that group turnover in 2012 was up on 2011 and delivers a second year in a row of improving results from the recession linked low points of 2008 to 2010. Reporting profitable results and with a good order book across its range, Oyster closed 2012 in its strongest position for many years. Read More

Heesen launches 65 metre superyacht Galactica Star

On 25th March, the first all aluminium fast displacement motor yacht was launched at Heesen’s facility in Oss and christened Galactica Star. The concept was presented to the yachting community in September 2010 at the Monaco Yacht Club and the contract for the construction of the first 65 metre FDHF was signed just one month later. Read More

Introducing the Infiniti 100S from Danish Yachts

Introducing the Infiniti 100S from Danish Yachts for the first time, Danish Yachts, Infiniti Yachts and the exclusive worldwide sales partner Yachtzoo have revealed their new high performance 100 foot sailing superyacht incorporating the patented Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) technology by Hugh Welbourn. Read More

Twelfth hull of Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo delivered

Ferretti Custom Line, a brand of the Ferretti Group producing yachts between 26 and 38 metres in length, has delivered the twelfth hull of the semi-displacement line Navetta 33 Crescendo at its shipyard in Ancona. This new model marks yet another important step forward in the brand’s international development. Read More

The 30th Mangusta 108 launched

The 30th Mangusta 108 was launched this morning. Official delivery took place privately at the Group’s dock in Viareggio in the presence of an excited and proud Owner, of the Balducci family, founders and still today owners of the company, and of all those who worked so passionately to build the yacht. Read More

CRN launches Navetta 43 superyacht Lady Genyr

CRN has launched Lady Genyr, the 8th superyacht of the successful Navetta 43 line, designed by Studio Zuccon International Project. This particular yacht is equipped with an elevator, and a new sun deck layout. This is the second launching for the shipyard this year, following the launch of Chopi Chopi. Read More

Perini Navi turns hull of first 70 metre superyacht

The aluminium hull number C.2227, the first yacht in the new generation 70 mt series and the second longest sailing yacht in the Perini Navi fleet after the 88 mt clipper The Maltese Falcon, has been turned at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard in Turkey. SY C.2227 has all of the typical Perini Navi characteristics of quality, comfort and performance in safety. Read More

Superyacht Encore launched at Alloy Yachts

Alloy Yachts has launched superyacht Encore, a 43.9m Dubois designed sloop. Encore was built for experienced Alloy customers and will now spend the coming weeks in commissioning mode before being handed over to the owners in late June. The contract for this new-build superyacht was signed at the end of 2010. Read More

99 Metre Feadship delivered and named Madame Gu

Feadship has delivered the largest Feadship to date. The 99-metre masterpiece was created by the Feadship yard in Makkum and is also the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands.  More than four years in the making, project ‘Dream’, was launched in February, and has now been named Madame Gu. Read More

Baglietto launches new website

Baglietto SpA’s newly edited and restructured website is online. Its thorough restyling overhauls the historical shipyard’s presence also on the Internet. Developed in cooperation with the agency Independent Ideas, the website is characterised by an innovative horizontal architecture that is extremely convenient for users. Read More

The 23 metre Acico motor yacht AY74

This 23 metre Acico built motor yacht was designed for long distances passages for the owner and his family. Next to the full beam owner’s room, it features two guest cabins, as well as a crew cabin for two with an independent wash room. The open arrangement between lower and upper deck generates a transparent and spacious feeling. Read More

Three yachts nearing completion at Horizon

Horizon’s 2013 activity continues into the spring season, with three popular models – the largest is the Horizon RP105 raised-pilothouse, followed by a E70 motoryacht and PC60 power catamaran – nearing completion and set for delivery to their new owners in Australia, Hong Kong and Japan in May. Read More

47 Metre superyacht launched in Moscow

​The Russian shipyard has launched project Timmerman 47-2, at their yard in Moscow. The launch took place in the presence of the owner’s representatives as well as the yard's management. This is the second 47 m transatlantic super yacht built in Russia. The steel and aluminium yacht, built under the supervision of Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Read More

The first Amels 199 superyacht Event christened

The first Amels 199, Event, has been christened at the Amels yard in Vlissingen, Holland. In a few weeks this avant garde 60-metre will set out on her maiden voyage to Norway to explore the spectacular fjords. The successful, on-time delivery of Event represents another successful collaboration between Amels and Imperial. Read More

Contract for 46 metre Tripp Design performance sloop signed

Holland Jachtbouw has announce they have signed a new superyacht contract for a 46 metre Tripp Design performance sloop designed for world cruising. It will be the first time that HJB have worked with Tripp Design but the second collaboration with Jens Cornelsen, the owner's representative. Read More

Couach launches fourth hull in the 2800 Open series

Couach has launched the fourth hull in the 2800 Open series, christened Noé. Powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M93 engines, Noé can reach a top speed of 38 knots, and provides a cruising speed of 27 knots.​ The yacht can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins: an owner’s suite, a Vip and two twin cabins. Read More

The 85 Sunreef Power becomes 90 Sunreef Power

Sunreef Yachts has presented recently its new motoryacht, the 85 Sunreef Power, a true milestone in motor catamarans design. The interest for this new concept has been overwhelming from the side of the Clients and current Sunreef owners who submitted many useful feedback after first sketches have been released. Read More

Superyacht Aziza christened at ISA yard

Following a long and emotional speech by her owner, superyacht Aziza was christened at the ISA yard in Ancona. The owner expressed how proud he was to be part of the ISA family, and thanked the yard for having always treated him and his crew with respect, professionalism, accuracy and commitment. Read More

Aycer Yachts reports positive experience in Singapore

Aycer yachts are built by Sayer Yachts FZC, based in the United Arab Emirates, in the Rak Investment Authority Free Zone. The company is established by two yacht aficionados Mr. Naser Mohamed Al Sayer, and Mr. Patrick Van Der Elst, who I met up with on board superyacht Naser II at the Singapore Yacht Show. Read More

The Nordhavn 120 launched

The Nordhavn 120 completed a crucial step today after it was launched into the test tank at South Coast Marine in Xiamen, China. Dan Streech, president of Nordhavn’s parent company Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. (P.A.E.) noted that so far the future queenship of the Nordhavn fleet has functioned in the water exactly as expected.

Nautor’s Swan completes successful 80 foot range with the 80RS

Nautor’s Swan, recognised globally for prestige and elegance as a world leader in luxury sailing yachts, is proud to present the new Swan 80RS (raised saloon), the ultimate cruising yacht. The new Swan 80RS, with its sleek raised saloon, completes the already established and successful 80 foot range. Read More

ISA preparing the launch of the 41 metre superyacht Aziza

ISA is preparing the launch of the ISA 41m Classic, now named Aziza. The ISA 41m Classic, has been developed from the 39 metre platform, which the company introduced in the Summer of 2009. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, the motor yacht was ordered by a repeat client of ISA Yachts and is slated for delivery in the Summer of 2013. Read More

Photo gallery of the launch of superyacht Apostrophe

Earlier in the week, Hakvoort launched superyacht Apostrophe. The yard has now shared these new photos of her launch ceremony with us. Custom-built in every respect, Apostrophe features an elegant exterior profile from the boards of Reymond Langton Design Ltd., which was also responsible for the contemporary Art Deco interior. Read More

Feadship Heritage Fleet launched in Amsterdam

Feadship has announced the formation of the Feadship Heritage Fleet, an association for the owners of Feadships that are more than thirty years old. The inaugural meeting of the association took place on 16 April 2013 in the historic De Roode Leeuw restaurant in Amsterdam, which was also the location of the very first Feadship meeting in late 1949. Read More

Perini Navi opens office in China

The Perini Navi Group has set its sights on the Asian market and is inaugurating a sales office in China today. The office is in the St. Regis Resort in Yalong Bay, Sanya on the isle of Hainan. This area is already one of the most popular vacation spots for the new Chinese wealthy and a reference point for the organisation of large events. Read More

Hakvoort launches superyacht Apostrophe

Hakvoort has launched superyacht Apostrophe. Custom-built in every respect, Apostrophe features an elegant exterior profile from the boards of Reymond Langton Design Ltd. With naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, exceptional support from Moran Yacht and Ship, and an owner determined to build the finest Hakvoort to date. Read More

Video of 82.3 metre A&R superyacht Secret undergoing seatrials

Last month, the German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen launched the impressive 82.3 metre superyacht Secret. The yacht is now undergoing seatrials. Burgess who placed the build order, recently announced that the yacht was commissioned for experienced owners and delivery is slated for May 2013. Read More

Ferretti Yachts launches new flagship, the Feretti 960

Ferretti Yachts has launched the first unit of Ferretti’s new flagship, the Feretti 960. The new Ferretti 960 is the result of another cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT Advanced Yacht Technology, and the team of architects and designers of the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.​ Read More

Ocea unveils new 70 metre superyacht

The Ocea Shipyard has unveiled a new superyacht design in their Commuter line, the Commuter 230, designed by Joubert-Nivelt. She has several distinctive design features, such as a spacious saloon, surrounded by full height windows, a large helicopter platform, aft deck swimming pool, and a private owner's deck. Read More

Canados 120 on schedule for summer 2013 delivery

After launching superyacht Far Away last year, the next Canados 120, Far Away’s sister-yacht, is going to be launched and delivered to her owner by Summer 2013. Exterior design and naval architecture are the work of Canados Design Team, while the interior was designed by Cristiano Gatto Design Team. Read More

Superyacht Tango 5 delivered

After a successful four-day sea trial and boating around Pong Hu, the new Horizon EP115 Tango 5 was christened last Sunday afternoon at Horizon’s Premier Shipyard delivery center. Horizon CEO John Lu opened the christening ceremony with a speech thanking new owners Mr. and Mrs. Tang, as well as their families. Read More

Burgess comments on the world's largest yacht Azzam

The launch last week of Azzam by Lurssen Yachts, represents a significant milestone in the superyacht industry. Conceived for cruising in warm shallow waters, the vessel is an innovative and ground-breaking megayacht with fast speed capabilities, highly sophisticated facilities and an unprecedented degree of luxury. Read More

New photos of the 180 metre superyacht Azzam

Earlier today, photographer Martin Fischbacher send us some new photos of the 180 metre yacht Azzam - the largest yacht in the world. Launched on friday, Azzam's technical engineering was developed by Lürssen, the exterior design by Nauta Yachts and the interior design by Christophe Leoni. Read More

Hull of new 80 metre superyacht seen in Germany

A large new superyacht hull was seen at Stahlbau Nord in Bremerhaven in Germany, ready to be transported to Lemwerder. We believe the hull is of a 80m+ superyacht, to be finished at Abeking & Rasmussen. Abeking & Rasmussen currently have two 81 metre yachts on order, for delivery in 2014. Read More

World Exclusive: First photos of the launch of 180 metre superyacht Azzam

​Just minutes ago, Lürssen launched the world's largest yacht, believed to be 180 metres long. Not much is known yet about this highly secretive project, but judging by the underwaterbody, and her 4 waterjets, we expect the yacht to be very fast. Check out our Facebook fanpage later today for more photo's, and a video of the launch. Read More

Video of the launch of the 180 metre superyacht Azzam

This morning, Lürssen launched the world's largest yacht, Azzam, believed to be 180 metres long. The yacht is designed by Italian yacht designers Nauta Yachts. One year ago, the yacht briefly left her building shed, when the yacht was moved into a different part of the yard, where the yacht's bow section was attached. The yacht has since been completed in record time. Read More

More details released on 180 metre Lürssen superyacht Azzam

Earlier today, Lürssen launched the 180 metre yacht Azzam - the largest yacht in the world. Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi assembled a world-class team which he personally directed in all areas of the development of this sophisticated project. Under his leadership the original concept of the yacht was developed starting with the overall requirements with regards to general layout, size and performance. Read More

Feadship's 57.60 metre superyacht Larisa undergoing seatrials

Feadship's recently launched 57.60-metre custom motoryacht Larisa, is now undergoing seatrials off the coast of Holland. Built for an experienced owner looking to upgrade to the world's leading superyacht brand, her interior comes from the boards of Bannenberg & Rowell Design. Read More

Gulf Craft sells two yachts at client event in Doha

The Pear Qatar marina in Doha saw a procession of yacht-lovers for three days last month as the “Majesty Yachts Exclusive Preview” by Gulf Craft Inc. a global manufacturer of luxury yachts and fiberglass boats, ran to a great reception from Qatari customers from the 28th to the 30th of March 2013. Read More

Overmarine sells two new Mangusta superyachts

The Overmarine Group has sold two superyachts. The first is a Mangusta 165 hull, number 9 in the series. The second yacht is the 30th hull in the 108 series. With 2 jet skis stored on each side of the aft deck and a large garage that can accommodate tender and toys, the Mangusta 108’ is designed for pleasure.​ Read More

Scoop: 180m superyacht Azzam ready to launch at Lürssen

SYT reporter Martin Fischbacher has just sent in these exclusive pictures of the Lürssen's Azzam. Superyacht Azzam will be the world’s largest yacht and she is believed to be 180 metres, however we are unable to confirm her exact length. Not only will she be the world’s largest yacht, but she will also be one of the faster yachts around. Read More

Heesen Yachts launches superyacht Ventura

This streamlined 50 metre all aluminium yacht, with exterior lines by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, is the third in the 50 metre class and sister ship to the multi-award winning M/Y Satori and YN 15850. However, the layout of superyacht Ventura is completely different from her sister vessels. Read More

Wim van der Valk to start construction of 30m superyacht

Following strong demand from the market, the Dutch based shipyard Wim van der Valk will soon start the construction of the first 30 metre Continental III Flybridge. The Continental III is the latest addition to their range of yachts. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche launches superyacht Stella di Mare

Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has launched the 30 metre explorer superyacht Stella di Mare. Designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec, Stella di Mare will be officially presented at the 2013 Cannes International Boat Show. After her delivery the yacht’s owner is planning to cruise around the Mediterranean. Read More

Amels superyacht Engelberg on schedule for delivery in May

At the beginning of March Dutch superyacht builder Amels  launched the 55 metre superyacht Engelberg and she is on schedule for delivery to her owner at the end of May 2013. The project, which is being managed by Ocean Management, is highly customised and intelligently designed to meet with her Owner’s needs. Read More

Benetti launches superyacht Ocean Paradise

This morning at 11:00am the Benetti shipyard in Livorno launched the 55 metre superyacht Ocean Paradise (FB 263). The Italian built Superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins. Designed by Benetti’s own Mauro Izzo, Ocean Paradise’s interior distils every aspect of contemporary yachting into an incredible 55m tri-deck vision. Read More

Final outfitting of superyacht Red Square underway

Dunya Yachts launched the 73 metre superyacht Red Square at the Ursa Shipyard in Turkey on 2 February. SYT Editor Maarten Janssen visited the yacht earlier this month, after it had been moved back into the dry dock, to be finished. The yacht is expected to make her international debut at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Superyacht Vellmari undergoing seatrials in Italy

Earlier this month, Rossi Navi started with the seatrials of the 48 metre superyacht Vellmari, also known as Project Ketos, hull FR026. The two and half decks all aluminum Vellmari remains under 500 GT. Powered by 2600 hp twin MTU 16V2000 M94 engines, Vellmari will reach speeds up to 17,5 knots, in total comfort. Read More

Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar enters superyacht arena

Hot on the heels of last week's news from Dubai, when Dubai Maritime City (DMC), signed a yacht manufacturing workshop lease agreement with Vitmar Yachts, another Middle Eastern yard announced their superyacht plans. Qatari shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) announced that they will built Qatar's first fast luxury yacht at the Erama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan. Read More

88 Metre superyacht under construction in China for sale

Fraser Yachts continues to add to its impressive fleet of yachts for sale with the arrival of the imposing 88m Illusion, by far the largest yacht ever to be built in China. Her wide beam of 15.6m will create huge volume over the six decks and create a gross tonnage of 3,500GRT. Read More

MedTech Group buys 80% of superyacht builder Baltic Yachts

The German MedTech Group has acquired 80% of Finnish Super Yacht Builder Baltic Yachts. Baltic Yachts was founded in 1973 in Ostrobothnia on the West coast of Finland – the Yard focuses on tailor-made high quality yachts, combining safe and easy handling. Baltic employs 175 people. The 2012 turnover was around 30 Million Euro. Read More

Stella Maris' helideck now fully certified for Eurocopter EC 135 use

VSY informs us, that their latest launch, the 72 metre Stella Maris, is now certified by the world-leading HCA (Helideck Certification Agency). Despite her impressive length, Stella Maris is one of the smallest superyachts in the world to carry this certificate. The result is an approved Eurocopter EC 135 helideck. Read More

Codecasa unveils design of the Codecasa 50 superyacht

Codecasa Shipyards have unveiled the design of a new Codecasa 50, developed entirely by the in-house Style Department, headed by Domenico Gozzani. The new design is roughly based on the Codecasa 50 Vintage Series of which the first hull, hull C121, is under construction for delivery scheduled in Spring 2015. Read More

Superyacht Param Jamuna IV launched

Rossi Navi has launched superyacht Param Jamuna IV, the 49 metre superyacht, also known as project FR027. The new yacht, is a sistership to project FR028. Both yachts have light aluminium semi-planing hulls and superstructures and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines, providing a speed of 23 knots. Read More

Superyacht Twilight takes to the water in style

Newly on the water, the first Oyster 125 Flybridge by Dubois - Twilight is currently undergoing client sailing and acceptance trials this week in Turkey. This outstanding record-breaking Oyster is a powerful performance cruising yacht and the largest Oyster afloat. Due to a change of sailing plans for the current owner, the yacht is for sale. Read More

Rossi Navi set to launch superyacht Param Jamuna IV

Rossi Navi is about to launch superyacht Param Jamuna IV, the 49 metre superyacht, until yesterday known as project FR027. The new yacht, is a sistership to project FR028. Both yachts have light aluminium semi-planing hulls and superstructures and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines, providing a speed of 23 knots. Read More

Benetti launches superyacht Luna

Yesterday, Benetti launched the second model in their Crystal 140’ displacement range. The yacht was christened Luna, in the presence of her owner and his family. Luna measures 42 metres in length with a 9 metre beam, and a displacement of 375 tonnes. She is powered by twin Cat C32 Acer's, which provide a range of 4,000 miles. Read More

44 Metre superyacht nearing completion at Dutch yard

A 44-metre (144’) superyacht currently under construction at the Bloemsma & van Breemen yard in the north of Holland is nearing completion. The project, BVB44M, was put on hold for some time, after her original Dutch owners had to abandon the project, but the yard is now completing the yacht with a design by Pieter Beeldsnijder. Read More

107 Metre explorer superyacht contract signed

The commercial yard Kleven has secured a landmark new contract for a high specification, 107-metre long Expedition Support Vessel, specially designed for long expeditions in rough waters. The vessel blends a robust, hard-working character with luxurious added extras, including a swimming pool and its own 21m tender boat on the bow. Read More

Sanlorenzo delivers 40 Alloy superyacht to the ruler of Dubai

Sanlorenzo has delivered a 40 Alloy model, a 40-meter aluminum superyacht with a planning hull, to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the ruler of Dubai. The yacht was shipped from Italy to the Middle East, using a special cargo transport. Read More

A&R getting ready to launch 82.3 metre superyacht Secret

Earlier this week, the German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen started preparing for the launch of the impressive 82.3 metre superyacht Secret. Burgess who placed the build order, recently announced that the yacht was commissioned for experienced owners and delivery is slated for May 2013. The yacht features an exterior design by Sam Sorgiovanni. Read More

Dubai Maritime City signs superyacht building lease deal

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), a hitech facility providing maritime services, has signed a yacht manufacturing workshop lease agreement with Vitmar Yachts. Vitmar plans to built superyachts from 35 to 72 meters in length.Vitmar Yachts is a new brand founded by Sheikh Tariq and Antonio Amatuzzo. The yard will use the help of several Italian designers and craftsman. Read More

Hoek designed J-Class under construction at HJB

This latest addition to the J-class revival is set to rewrite the books in terms of performance according to a special software program devised by Hoek Design that compared all the J designs from the 1930s. It calculated that J8 was the best performing overall, with the smallest wetted surface and highest keel aspect ratio as well as longest LWL. Read More

SYT Live from Dubai: Ongoing projects at Gulf Craft

Yesterday I visited the Gulf Craft yard in the United Arab Emirates, where I learned more about some of the yard's current projects, such as the new Majesty 155, which has started construction. The luxury superyacht – the largest ever to be constructed in the company’s 31-year history – is expected to be completed in 2015. Read More

Dutch superyacht builder Amels launches Engelberg

Dutch superyacht builder Amels van launched superyacht Engelberg, the third Limited Editions 180, a larger version of the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177 and the Amels 171, introduced in 2005. With the Limited Editions concept, Amels has successfully bridged the gap between semi-custom and full custom superyachts. Read More

Superyacht explorer Batai launched by Inace

Inace has launched the 38.4 metre Inace Explorer Yacht, Batai, designed by Luiz de Basto. This well equipped worldwide Expedition Yacht will soon be delivered.Batai, features a large boat deck forward of her superstructure. The boat deck can carry a number of tenders and other toys. Read More

Superyacht Larisa launched at Feadship

Feadship has launched the 57.60-metre custom motoryacht Larisa. Built for an experienced owner looking to upgrade to the world's leading superyacht brand, her interior comes from the boards of Bannenberg & Rowell Design. Larisa features a contemporary classic exterior profile, with a wide range of modern features. Read More

Gulf Craft starts construction of the first Majesty 155 superyacht

Gulf Craft announced the start of construction of a brand new superyacht – the Majesty 155 – on day one of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2013, taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi until March 9th. The luxury superyacht – the largest ever to be constructed – is expected to be completed in 2015. Read More

Video of 99 metre Feadship project Dream at sea

Feadships 99-metre masterpiece Project Dream, created by the Feadship yard in Makkum and also the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands, is currently doing seatrials, and was captured on video off the coast of Holland. Sleek and quick, and with exquisite exterior detailing, she is a well-honed masterpiece. Read More

Moonen Shipyards reveals two striking new superyacht designs

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has revealed two striking new designs just under the 500 GT mark in lengths of 49 and 42 metres, with aluminium and steel hulls respectively. These impressive additions to the Moonen portfolio come from the boards of René van der Velden and significantly increase the range of sizes. Read More

Superyacht Hevea launched and christened at Southern Wind

After some days of delay due to the strong Cape Doctor wind, which was blowing in Cape Town, superyacht Hevea was launched and christened on friday, February 22nd at 8:00 a.m. She is the hull n° 2 of the brand new SW 102 model, designed by Farr and Nauta Design offices and she is the sistership of Almagores II. Read More

Superyacht Belle de Jour nearing completion at Flevoship Holland

With her exterior reminiscing the style and grace of a powerful, elegant sports car, Belle de Jour is an outstanding, 30 metre LOA steel superyacht that is currently awaiting her debut. This truly exceptional superyacht was designed by naval architect Pieter Beeldsnijder, In cooperation with Flevoship, who I visited in February. Read More

Hoek Design Windhunter delivered to Turkish clients

Hoek Design in the Netherlands has announced the delivery of the first ever Pilot Classic 85. Built by the Dutch shipyard Aluboot, Windhunter is a spectacular vessel in her own right as well as another superb example of the increasing trend for performance yachts in this style. Hoek Design’s concept is also being brought to fruition in larger sizes. Read More

Trinity Yachts signs contract for 59 metre superyacht

Trinity Yachts has announced that long-time Trinity clients have embarked on their next Trinity, a 193’ (59m) tri-deck custom built aluminum superyacht with a generous 33.5’ (10.2m) beam.The yacht will be built in Trinity’s New Orleans, Louisiana shipyard by the same experts that have built this repeat owner’s previous yachts. Read More

The latest Majesty 125 to premiere at Dubai International Boat Show

Gulf Craft has successfully launched a new Majesty 125 superyacht – already the third hull of its second largest yacht model – from its Majesty Yachts manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The Majesty 125 will make its Middle Eastern premiere at the Dubai International Boat Show early next month. Read More

Rondal signs contract for their tallest superyacht mast yet

Rondal has announced that it has been entrusted with the design and production of a complete rig package for a 70 metre performance orientated ketch now under construction at Perini in La Spezia. The order, won in stiff competition against other leading spar manufacturers, underlines the success of Rondal’s relationship with Perini. Read More

Superyacht schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov launched

Balk Shipyard has launched the schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov, in collaboration with the Turkish yard Dream Ship Victory. The 53-metre yacht had already been built in laminated wood in Turkey by Dream Ship Victory, and was transported to the Netherlands to be finished here. The yacht is Balk Shipyard’s largest new build project. Read More

The launch of superyacht quaranta

On Saturday February 23rd at 3.30am superyacht quaranta was taken out of the Tuzla shipyard shed on to the public road by a huge trailer capable of transporting goods up to three hundred tons. It was ready to commence the 3KM journey to the RMK shipyard for launching. The following day quaranta was christened by Susan Mackintosh. Read More

54 Metre new build Benetti project Lady Michelle for sale

Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts and Merle Wood & Associates are now offering a brand new project for sale, currently under construction at the Benetti yard. The yacht, project Lady Michelle, is a 54 metre steel and aluminium dispacement yacht. Due for delivery in May 2013, the yacht will accommodate up to 12 guests, in 6 cabins. Read More

Fourth Custom Line 124 superyacht launched

Custom Line has launched the 4th superyacht in the Custom Line 124 Series. With its 37.80 (124ft) metres in length and 7.35-metre (24ft 1 in) beam, this is the largest yacht ever produced by Ferretti Custom Line. The yacht will be delivered at the end of March, to her owner in Turkey. She is powered by two powerful MTU engines. Read More

The Perini Navi Group announces new management team

The Board of Directors of the Perini Navi Group has announced a new internal organization. Burak Akgül and Vanni Marchini, two of the group’s most experienced and successful managers, have been respectively appointed Managing Director Sales, Marketing & Design and Managing Director Operations. Read More

Al-Futtaim Marine is Heesen's new agent in the Middle East

Heesen Yachts Agents’ network is expanding. Partners have already been agreed for the Russian and Asia Pacific markets; now this Dutch shipyard is delighted to announce that Al-Futtaim Marine will promote the sale of Heesen superyachts in the Middle East. This region is an increasingly important hub for the superyacht industry. Read More

Danish Yachts & Infiniti Yachts form joint venture

Danish Yachts and Infiniti Yachts have partnered in an exciting joint venture to produce stylish sailing superyachts. With designs that have been tested both on the water and in the tank, along with wind tunnel data analysis, this new style of sailboat will surpass expectations in terms of speed, at the same time providing superior comfort. Read More

Superyacht developer Curvelle launches quaranta

Superyacht developer Curvelle has launched the quaranta, in close cooperation with Logos Marine as principal build contractor. Being the flagship and first vessel of the new Curvelle family, she is currently the largest carbon hybrid composite power catamaran in the world. Four years of development went into the project. Read More

Construction of 65 metre superyacht started at Palumbo

Columbus Yachts announces the construction of the new 65m Classic superyacht, the third yacht of the custom Classic Collection. The keel of was laid yesterday in the Palumbo S.p.A. yard in Naples during a very simple ceremony. Designed by Sergio Cutolo, hull number C04 is the largest currently under costruction. Read More

Horizon E88 skylounge motoryacht Mechtilda completes seatrials

A new Horizon E88 skylounge motoryacht Mechtilda was recently sea trialed in Taiwan with her Australian owner on board; she performed extremely well and to her owner's satisfaction, reaching a top speed of 23.5 knots with her twin MTU 12V2000M94 1920BHP engines. Mechtilda will be delivered to her new owner in Perth, Australia in mid-March. Read More

85 Metre superyacht Quattroelle delivered

Superyacht Quattroelle, designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, and built by the German shipyard Lürssen, has recently been delivered. Sold and supervised by Moran Yacht & Ship,  Quattroelle will also join the Moran charter fleet. Quattroelle is the first Lürssen yacht designed by Nuvolari-Lenard, who are responsible for the exterior and the interior. Read More

New 55 metre superyacht contract signed at Heesen

Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of the first ever 55m steel fast displacement motor yacht. The superyacht was first introduced at the Heesen Yachts press conference at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. YN 17255 will reach the remarkable maximum speed of 16.5 knots with a range of 4500Nm. Read More

Final outfitting of 99 metre Feadship project Dream underway

Two weeks ago, Feadship launched the largest Feadship to date. The 99-metre masterpiece was created by the Feadship yard in Makkum and is also the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands. Since her launch, the yacht was moved to Amsterdam, where her propellers were fitted. She is now back in the North of Holland. Read More

Gulf Craft launches third Majesty 125 superyacht

Gulf Craft Inc. has successfully launched another Majesty 125 hull – it's second largest superyacht model – from its yacht manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The yacht's striking exterior profile exhibits an all-white superstructure and hull and a blue fender line. The latest Majesty 125 hull has been semi-custom built for its owner. Read More

Central Yacht announces order for 56 metre Benetti FB266

Central Yacht has been appointed owner's representative for the build of 56 metre Benetti hull number FB266, a close sister ship to the Central Yacht styled and designed FB260 Lady Candy. Benetti have adopted some of the innovative features of Lady Candy but reverted to the waterline stern garage losing the beach club. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches fractional ownership program

Sanlorenzo announced at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show the launch of Sanlorenzo Shares, a new fractional ownership program for luxury yachts. With this announcement, Sanlorenzo becomes the first yacht manufacturer to offer a fractional ownership program exclusively for boats featuring its brand. Read More

Sunseeker unveils the new 101 Sport Yacht

Sunseeker has unveiled a new model in the yard's popular Predator range. The 101 Sport Yacht measures 29.80 metres, and the first yacht in the series will be ready for the summer 2013 season. This new design launches the next generation of the ‘Sunseeker’ Yacht look. The element most captivating is the remarkable extent of main deck glazing. Read More

Fire under control at Benetti yard in Livorno

Benetti has announced that at 10.30am this morning, a fire broke out inside the shipyard in Livorno. The fire has damaged the construction of a superyacht under construction. The yard has not yet released details which vessel has been damaged.The yard's own security team, and a local fire-fighting team responded quickly to the emergency, and worked together according to applicable regulations to put out the fire. Read More

Construction of 40 metre superyacht Extreme well underway

Under the management of Yacht Marine Ltd, with naval architecture and design by Ginton Naval Architects and interior design of Guido de Groot Design, the construction of the 40 metre sloop Extreme is well underway at the Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay in Tuzla. SYT talked to the yacht's owner representative and project manager, Eliad Hagiladi. Read More

New build Proteksan Turquoise superyacht project unveiled

This exciting new Proteksan project offers excellent value and volume for a client looking to fast-track a build for delivery in 2016. The package still provides for flexibility in a number of areas including an length ranging from 59.9 metre to 62 metre, allowing access to ports such as St Barth's and St Tropez. Read More

Fulvio Dodich has been appointed new CEO of Sanlorenzo

Fulvio Dodich has been appointed as new CEO of Sanlorenzo Spa. Dodich (1953), after over 18 years of business experience in multiple sales sectors, joined Ferretti in 1996 and in 2002 became CEO of the three brands Ferretti Yachts, Mochi Craft and Custom Line, directly contributing to their significant development and growth. Read More

Feadship launches all-new website

Feadship has launched an innovation of a different kind – a groundbreaking digital platform that sets a new standard for online immersion. The all-new www.feadship.nl website goes behind the scenes in a unique way to capture the essence of Feadship via a fascinating series of stories, films and photo-reports. Read More

First look on board new Benetti charter yacht Ocean Paradise

Y.CO has announced the 55 metre Benetti motor yacht Ocean Paradise as the latest luxury yacht in its growing charter fleet; just waiting to ‘wow’ the industry. She is due to be delivered end of April / early May and will be attending the MYBA charter show in Genoa. Read More

Miss Tor Yacht building 55 and 72 metre superyachts

The Turkish company Miss Tor Yacht are building several superyachts, including a 55 metre superyacht, and a 72 metre superyacht. The latter measures 72 metres in length, with a 10.5 metre beam, and has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Both yachts are in different stages of construction at the Orucoglu shipyard. Read More

Claasen's Bougainville nearing completion

Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands, renowned for building a wide variety of classic and modern yachts from 60 to 140 feet in length, is currently close to completing the modern 72 ft racer/cruiser Bougainville. The exterior of this impressive sailing yacht was designed by Berret Racoupeau and the interior comes from the boards of Rhoades Young. Read More

Andrew Winch Designs comments on launch of 99 metre Feadship

Andrew Winch Designs has commented on the launch of the 99 metre Project Dream, the largest Superyacht ever built in the Netherlands and described as a Masterpiece by Feadship. Featuring striking Exterior and Interior designs by Andrew Winch, Superyacht Dream sets new standards of Design and Engineering. Read More

Video of the roll-out operation of 48 metre superyacht Vellmari

This week, Rossi Navi will launch the 48 metre superyacht Vellmari, also known as Project Ketos, hull FR026, from their shipyard in Viareggio, where final outfitting took place. This video taken last week shows the yacht's roll-out operation. The actual launch will be on tuesday, and the yacht's delivery is scheduled for April. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar moves pieces of 47 metre superyacht hull

Last week, on February 7th, at 10pm, Admiral Tecnomar moved pieces of the second hull from their shipyard in Massa, to the new yard of Nuovi Cantieri Apuania in Marina di Carrara. The yard described it as “an important event”, as it is the beginning of a new era for the Group, driven by Giovanni Costantino. Read More

Benetti launches superyacht Dyna

On February 07th Benetti launched the Classic 121' Dyna, an event held on the grounds of the Azimut-Benetti Group’s Lusben company, located adjacent to the Benetti shipyard’s headquarters. Following the traditional breaking of the bottle on the hull, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony witnessed by owner. Read More

85.6 Metre Oceanco St. Princess Olga delivered

The 85.6 metre Oceanco Y708, which is now named St. Princess Olga, has arrived in Gibraltar, which leads us to believe she is now delivered. Superyacht St. Princess Olga’s sleek silhouette, possessing the smooth exterior lines by Igor Lobanov, compliments her projected modern interior design by Alberto Pinto. Read More

Live from Italy: the launch of superyacht Vellmari

Just minutes ago, Rossi Navi launched the 48 metre superyacht Vellmari, also known as Project Ketos, hull FR026, from their shipyard in Viareggio, where final outfitting took place. The two and half decks all aluminum Vellmari remains under 500 GT and is powered by 2600 hp twin MTU 16V2000 M94 engines. Read More

Rossi Navi pre-launches the 48 metre superyacht Vellmari

This week, Rossi Navi pre-launched the 48 metre superyacht Vellmari, also known as Project Ketos, hull FR026, from their shipyard in Viareggio, where final outfitting took place. The two and half decks all aluminum Vellmari remains under 500 GT. Powered by 2600 hp twin MTU 16V2000 M94 engines, Vellmari will reach speeds up to 17,5 knots, in total comfort. Read More

More details about 63m superyacht contract at Hakvoort

Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands has signed the contract to build a 63.30 m motoryacht. Given the project name Zeus, she will be the largest superyacht built to date by Hakvoort, which also recently started construction on a 61 m displacement motoryacht, Golden Age. Diana Yacht Design is responsible for the naval architecture. Read More

Exclusive: Feadship launches 99m superyacht

This morning, Feadship launched the 99 metre superyacht project Dream, also known as hull 1004,  at the yard in Makkum. Details are still scarce, but we do know the superyacht grew with 14 metres in length, after the order was signed. When delivered, she will be the largest Feadship to date, as well as the largest superyacht ever built in The Netherlands.  Read More

Feadship breaks records with largest superyacht ever

Feadship has launched the largest Feadship to date. The 99-metre masterpiece was created by the Feadship yard in Makkum and is also the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands. Sleek and quick, and with exquisite exterior detailing, she is a well-honed masterpiece. Read More

New 50 metre superyacht contract signed at Christensen

Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for a Custom 50M Series project. This sale, known as Project 2GES, was brokered by Steve Elario of Y.CO. With a massive beam of over 29’ and the international tonnage of approximately 499 GRT, this luxury 164’ vessel has a total interior square footage of over 5,000 square feet. Read More

Feadship launches first superyacht for mainland China

Feadship has launched the 44.65- metre Blue Sky in a ceremony that combined Chinese and Dutch maritime cultures. This is the first superyacht to be built by a Western shipyard for a client in mainland China. The owner sent his personal representative to accept delivery of a fabulous Feadship that includes her own helicopter deck. Read More

73 Metre superyacht Red Square launched

Dunya Yachts have announce that the 73 metre superyacht Red Square was launched at the Ursa Shipyard in Turkey on 2 February. Red Square accommodates 12 guests in a master and five double cabins. She features exterior design by Sterling Scott and a beach house-style interior by the legendary late designer Alberto Pinto. Read More

New 63 metre superyacht contract signed at Hakvoort

Hakvoort has signed a contract for a new order for a 63-metre luxury displacement superyacht. The yacht was sold in close cooperation with Moran Yacht & Ship, and will be the largest project built by Hakvoort to date. The design is by René van der Velden, and the naval architecture is by Diana Yacht Design. Read More

SYT yard visit: ISA Yachts in Italy

In January I visited the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts in Ancona. The yard signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2012, and I had the opportunity to tour two of these projects, the ISA 41m Classic and the 66m Granturismo. I also toured the yard's large refit facility. The largest yacht under construction is the ISA 66m Granturismo. Read More

78 Metre Feadship superyacht Venus arrives in the States

Superyacht Venus, the 78 metre Feadship that was designed by Philippe Starck for the late Steve Jobs, has arrived in the USA, and is currently docked at the Rybovich yard in West Palm Beach. Even though Feadship still does not give any information about the yacht, and her owner, they did send us this photo taken during her seatrial. Read More

Unique view of superyacht under construction

The Palumbo yard in Italy has installed a fish eye camera inside the building shed, where the build of the Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m, designed by Hydro Tec Naval Architecture, is progressing apace. The all-aluminium yacht measures 40 metres in length, and offers three decks, that offer a high internal volume. Read More

Oyster 125 superyacht Twilight successfully launched

The First Oyster 125 Flybridge by Dubois Twilight has been launched at builder’s RMK and is undergoing commissioning in preparation for sea trials. This exceptional Oyster is a powerful performance cruising yacht and the biggest Oyster on the water with world-class workmanship and the highest possible Lloyds 100A1 classification. Read More

Mondo Marine expand its presence in the US market

Having just returned from Italy, Alex G Clarke announced Denison Yacht Sales' appointment as Mondo Marine North America and will act as a direct representative for the shipyard which will look to expand its presence in the US market. Mondo Marine has recently opened offices in Milan, San Paolo- Brazil, now in Fort Lauderdale. Read More

The newly founded Far East Yachts yard in Vietnam

The original Laura Jane Boatyard, that is currently building the 72’ LOD schooner Laura Jane, progresses and expands under a different name. The newly founded company, Far East Yachts, with the build of new water front facilities, offer the skills acquired by the now very experienced national shipwrights. Read More

Closer look at the Jongert 3200P sailing yacht

Jongert are about to start construction on the first model in a new high performance line. The 32m Jongert 3200P sailing yacht has been styled both inside and out by Rhoades Young Design and can boast a number of special features. Unique features include an Owner’s Cabin with direct access to a private terrace. Read More

Superyacht builder Curvelle teams up with Lift Emotion

Superyacht builder Curvelle has teamed up with leading Dutch supplier Lift Emotion, to create an elevator solution for the yard’s superyacht power catamaran 'quaranta'. Curvelle is currently putting the final touches on this unique compact superyacht on a highly stable catamaran hull form, which is due to be delivered this spring. Read More

Feadship puts 45 metre Helix seriously up for sale

Having impressed VIPs across the Far East during her pioneering tour of the region in 2012, Feadship has now put the 45-metre Helix seriously up for sale. As this superb motoryacht heads for the coming season in the Med, Feadship has reduced the asking price to 29.8 million Euro. This is an impressive offer. Read More

The Horizon 81-foot yacht Wild Duck completes seatrials

The new Horizon 81-foot E series yacht Wild Duck, which has been under construction since May 2012 for a U.S. owner, has successfully completed her initial sea trial at the Horizon shipyard. Horizon Yacht USA Service Manager Jim Castengera was on board during the sea trial on January 15th and reported she performed extremely well. Read More

Projects underway at Ukrainian based Fifth Ocean Yachts

The Ukrainian based Fifth Ocean Yachts company specializes in building steel hull and aluminium superstructure custom and semi-custom expedition yachts. With the clear intention to bring the production toward more European standards, Fifth Ocean Yachts recently appointed Andrea Armas as Chief Operating Officer. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches superyacht Alchemist Too for Mexican owners

Sanlorenzo has launched superyacht Alchemist Too, a 38-meter motoryacht in composite material with semi-displacement hull and three decks. Alchemist Too was launched in the presence of her Mexican owner and his family. Superyacht Alchemist Too can accommodate 10 guests and 6 crew members. Read More

Rodriguez Group sells Cerri 102’ Flying Sport to Russian clients

The year 2012 ended in the best possible way for Rodriguez Group, with the sale to a Russian owner of hull number 3 in the Cerri 102’ Flyingsport line. The Cerri 102’#3 Flyingsport represents a true revolution in the open yacht sector, where innovation and modernity have always been core values and guiding principles. Read More

Gulf Craft launches second Majesty 135 superyacht

Gulf Craft has launched the second Majesty 135 superyacht. The Majesty 135 is the yard's largest superyacht model, built at it's yacht manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The latest Majesty 135, powered by MTU 12V 4000 M94 engines, has a bespoke elegant interior featuring a main interior theme. Read More

Italyachts 34/01 Phoenician launched

The Rodriguez Group is pleased to announce the delivery of the Italyachts 34/01 Phoenician which joined its owner in Cannes. With its sporty design and generous amenities, this exceptional yacht expresses once again the qualities of Italian design, thanks to the work of naval architects Cristiano Gatto and Andrea Bacigalupo. Read More

Exclusive: Feadship launches superyacht Blue Sky

In June of 2012, Feadship announced the order of their first superyacht to an owner from the People’s Republic of China. Following a 2012 tour of the Far East by the award-winning Feadship Helix, a Chinese client requested a similar-sized vessel that would also include a helicopter deck. The yacht, Blue Sky, has now been launched. Read More

Yachting Developments forced to consolidate its operation

In the 4th quarter of 2012 Yachting Developments, a New Zealand based superyacht builder, secured contracts to build two large state of the art sailing yachts for export. The first was a 120ft (36m) Superyacht to be built by Yachting Developments in New Zealand for an international business consortium. With construction due to start, the clients funding fell through and this project has been subsequently cancelled. Read More

Oyster prepares for launch of superyacht Twilight

Oyster reports on another significant landmark in its Superyacht build programme. The first Oyster 125, by Dubois, has moved out of the build shed in preparation for her forthcoming launch and sailing trials in February. This magnificent yacht has been named Twilight by her owner and will be handed over early in the Spring. Read More

Video of the launch of the 80 metre CRN superyacht Chopi Chopi

On Saturday, I attended the launch of the CRN’s new flagship, the 80 metre Chopi Chopi, the largest yacht ever built by CRN. The superyacht features exterior design by Zuccon International Project, who worked in close collaboration with the CRN Technical Office. Chopi Chopi features an interior by Laura Sessa Romboli. Read More

SYT Shipyard Report: Cantiere delle Marche

Last week I visited the Cantiere delle Marche shipyard in Ancona, and met with Vasco Buonpensiere, who was recently appointed as new Shareholder and Board Member, responsible for Sales and Marketing. The yard has two Darwin Class yachts under construction, and two signed contracts for the new Nauta Air line. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar buys Nuovi Cantieri Apuania shipyard

Superyacht builder Admiral Tecnomar has announced the acquisition of Nuovi Cantieri Apuania from Invitalia, the Italian National Agency for attraction of investments and enterprise development of Ministry of Economy and Finance. The actual occupational levels will be preserved, maintaining all 150 workers within the next two years. Read More

Perini Navi launches superyacht State of Grace

The Perini Navi Group has recently celebrated the launching of State of Grace, the first yacht in their 40 M Fast Cruising series, at the Perini Navi Istanbul/Yildiz shipyard. Following the 88 M clipper The Maltese Falcon, this is the second Perini Navi yacht to have been constructed entirely at the Group’s Istanbul shipyard. Read More

Fourth Benneti Classic Supreme 132’ sold

Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts has sold a new Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ superyacht. The yacht had a contract asking price of € 17,900,000. Designed by Stefano Righini, this is the fourth in Benetti's Classic Supreme series. The Classic Supreme 132’ is a recently introduced model, to complete the Benetti Class range. Read More

The launch of the 80 metre CRN superyacht Chopi Chopi

Yesterday I attended the launch of the CRN’s new flagship, the 80 metre Chopi Chopi. Over 3,000 people attended the launch of the largest yacht ever built by CRN. Valued by the yard at over € 80,000,000, Chopi Chopi is CRN’s 129th yacht, and she represents approximately 660 thousand working hours. Read More

Construction of wooden superyacht Castagnola 38 WJ started

Costruzioni Navali Tigullio - Castagnola has begon construction of the yard's new flagship, the Castagnola 38 WJ. The new yacht measures 38 metres and has an 8.10 metre beam. She will be completely built in wood. Triple planking will be used the yacht's hull, but Lavagna is also looking into the use of carbon fibre sheets. Read More

Construction of new Mulder yard nearing completion

Work on Mulder shipyard facilities in Zoeterwoude Rijndijk is nearing completion. The large overhead doors were installed a few weeks ago and the first dry dock is now in use. The outer façades and rest of the exterior of the new yard are completely finished and work is in process on the interior. Read More

Horizon unveils new P136 superyacht

Horizon has announced that they are elevating the successful Horizon P130 model to a new P136 model that features a 28’ beam, six guest stateroom layout with additional crew and bulbous bow. The new P136 is currently the largest FRP hull that Horizon builds and offers enhanced performance with her bulbous bow. Read More

The Admiral Tecnomar Group signs contract for 35m superyacht

The Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 35 metre displacement motor yacht of the Classique Custom Series, due for delivery in the Summer of 2014. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the Classique 35 features 5 staterooms to accommodate 10 guests. Read More

Video of the launch of the 42 metre Moonen superyacht Sofia

Late September, Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands launched the 42-metre luxury motoryacht Sofia. As well as being the largest superyacht launched to date by the Moonen yard, Sofia will also make waves with her unique three-seater submarine. This is the third major motoryacht that the owner has built at Moonen. Read More

In pictures: The 62 metre superyacht Maidelle delivered

Superyacht Maidelle arrived in Gibraltar this week, which leads us to believe the yacht has now been delivered to her owners. The 62 metre Maidelle, previously known as project Midlandia, is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Read More

Heesen unveils new 58 metre Francesco Paszkowski superyacht

Heesen Yachts has announced that the collaboration with the Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski is strengthening and recently led to the creation of a new design: A 58 metre with a sleek and aggressive look. The relationship between Heesen Yachts and this Italian designer dates back to the Nineties to the splendid 35 metre motor yacht Opus II. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche announces a new order for Nauta Air 88

Just a few days ago CdM sold the second Nauta Air, an explorer Yacht in aluminium that combines durable substance, seaworthy performance and low fuel consumption with airy, contemporary design. CdM Nauta Air is the result of the collaboration between Architect Mario Pedol, founder, along with Massimo Gino, of Nauta Yacht Design, and CdM. Read More

78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus delivered and on her way

Superyacht Venus, the 78 metre Feadship that was designed by Philippe Starck for the late Steve Jobs, has been delivered to her owners, and was photographed our friend Giovanni Romero in Gibraltar this weekend. After taking on fuel in Gibraltar, the yacht made her way to the Canary Islands, before crossing the Atlantic. Read More

Trinity Yachts delivers superyacht Lady Sura

Trinity Yachts has announced that following successful sea trials in December 2012, Lady Sura, its newest 164’ (49.9m) tri-deck custom built superyacht with aluminum hull and superstructure, is delivered. Features of this beautiful yacht include a full beam two-level master suite, and four guest staterooms are located below. Read More

Brunswick Corporation seek buyer for Hatteras and CABO brand

The Brunswick Corp is seeking buyers for yacht brands Hatteras and CABO. The company said it expects to record related charges of between $ 70 million and $ 80 million. "This action reflects our decision to exit the sportfishing convertible category and to concentrate our resources in the yacht segment on our remaining brands.." Read More

Expedition superyacht Tango 5 launched

Last weekend Horizon launched the new Horizon EP series 115-foot expedition yacht Tango 5, which holds status as the largest luxury yacht Horizon sold in the Singapore yacht market. Tango 5 is built with the ocean adventurer in mind, featuring a steel hull, bulbous bow, four stateroom layout and cockpit for fishing and diving. Read More

First 26 metre Continental III motoryacht under construction

Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts have announced that they have secured an order for the First Continental III, a 26.00 metre Flybridge yacht. This ship has been designed in close cooperation with Guido de Groot Design. This stunning ship will be equipped with many special features such as a Triple Volvo Penta IPS-1200 drive system. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells 50 metre fully custom superyacht

Heesen Yachts has announced that a contract for a 50 metre fully custom motor yacht has been signed. YN 17350 is the fourth vessel sold in and the order book now runs into 2015 with 13 yachts under construction. For the third year in a row, Heesen will celebrate the winter break in style with yet another contract under the Christmas tree. Read More

Time to play Lürssen's new game

Just in time for Christmas, Lürssen presents a new App for the iPad which is now available for free download at the Apple Store. Standing on the deck of his fishing boat and scanning the horizon with his spyglass, Ping the penguin discovers a glamorous lady penguin aboard a large and elegant Lürssen yacht. Read More

Superyacht Green Voyager floats for the first time

On 13 December 2012, superyacht Green Voyager's hull was tested in the water for the first time. Tests were conducted on buoyancy, trimming and afloat condition. The depth of her draft was also checked, confirming that she matches all aspects of the design. After the tests in water, she had returned to a dry dock for weight monitoring. Read More

SYT Top 5: The best read superyacht launch articles in 2012

Size matters.... I am of course talking about superyachts. When I had a look at our best-read articles in 2012, most of them involved some of the world's largest yachts. Time for a short summary of those article. When the 180 metre superyacht Azzam left her building shed for a brief moment in June, we were there to bring you the very first photos. Read More

Trinity Yachts delivers superyacht Tsumat

Trinity Yachts have announced the delivery of Tsumat to her owner, a repeat Trinity customer whose family has enjoyed yachting for many years. She features a Trinity design and naval architecture, and exterior styling and a breathtaking interior design developed by Ramon Alonso of Loguer Design and J.C. Espinosa of Espinosa, Inc. Read More

Two new superyacht design contracts at Dubois

It's been a busy couple of months at the Dubois Naval Architects design office. The designers have signed design orders for two new sailing yachts. The first is a 49 metre sloop for an existing Dubois owner. The second design order is for a 51 metre sloop for new clients. Amongst other design projects underway, is a 101 metre sloop. Read More

Oyster 125 Flybridge Twilight set for early 2013 launch

The Oyster 125 flybridge designed by Dubois Naval Architects, currently under construction at RMK, is due for launch early 2013. The 125 flybridge is a powerful perfomance cruising yacht with a stunning open plan, split level living area. The upper saloon offers an unlimited panoramic view. The yacht features an exceptional Rhoades Young interior. Read More

Construction starts of first Wider 150’ superyacht

Wider announces new developments for Wider 150’, commencing production of the very first unit. This is an important step for the shipyard, just over a year after the project was presented at the 2011 Monaco Boat Show. A thrilling but complex process then began, leading to establishment of a new production pole based in Marche. Read More

Hull of 101 metre Vega Yachts superyacht launched

The hull of the 101 metre Vega Yachts superyacht project, project V853, currently under construction at the German shipyard Kusch Yacht Bau, was launched yesterday, and was transfered to the dry dock, where the yacht will be completed. Read More

First look on board superyacht Music

Superyacht Music is a modern cutter rig performance cruiser that was delivered to her owner in August of 2012. Built by Aydos Yat, to a design by Soyaslan Design, Music is well suited for both long-range cruising and day sailing in total comfort thanks to her very large and protected cockpit, full beam raised salon and generous guest accommodations. Read More

Hull and superstructure Heesen project Azuro joined together

The construction of YN 16650, Project Azuro, is progressing on schedule and is due for delivery in Spring 2014. Hull and superstructure were joined together on Saturday, 1st December at the Heesen facility in Oss, the Netherlands. Superyacht project Azuro is the fourth in the 50-metre all-aluminium class. Read More

CRN prepares for launch of 80 metre superyacht Chopi Chopi

In exactly one month, on 12th January 2013, the CRN shipyard in Ancona will launch their largest superyacht to date, hull number 129 M/Y Chopi Chopi. The superyacht features exterior design by Zuccon International Project, who worked in close collaboration with the CRN Technical Office. Chopi Chopi features an interior by Laura Sessa Romboli. Read More

Burgess unveils 82.30m Abeking & Rasmussen project Secret

Little information is known about the impressive 82.3 metre superyacht currently under construction at Abeking & Rasmussen. However, Burgess who placed the build order, has now announced that this closely guarded ‘secret’ was commissioned for experienced owners and delivery is slated for May 2013. Read More

Permare Group unveils Amer 136 superyacht series

The Permare Group have unveiled the first images of the new Amer 136 superyacht series. The general arrangement of this luxury yacht is especially noteworthy as it is entirely based on Feng Shui. The project will be realized in collaboration with Elisabetta Pianta, the only Feng Shui Yacht Designer in the yachting industry worldwide. Read More

Ferretti Yachts unveils the Feretti 960

Ferretti Yachts has announced that they started construction of Ferretti’s new flagship, the Feretti 960. The first hull is currently being built at the Group’s Cattolica shipyard. The boat will be launched next spring. The new Ferretti 960 is the result of the cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT, and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. Read More

Chantier Naval Couach starts construction of 26 metre yacht

Chantier Naval Couach recently introduced a complete and spectacular new collection of seven different yachts between 13 and 50 metres, including a new 26.50 metres motor yacht, now under construction at Gujan-Mestras. Hull n°1 of the Couach 2600 FLY series is set for a delivery in 2013. The new Couach 2600 Fly is built in Glass Kevlar/Carbon. Read More

Horizon 94 Black Legion completes first sea trial

The new Horizon 94 feet Black Legion completed her first successful sea trial on November 17th in Kaohsiung – although the sea conditions were rough, she reached a maximum speed of 23 knots and cruise speed of 18 knots carrying full fuel and water, which gave Horizon the chance to truly test Black Legion and her equipment on board. Read More

85 Metre Oceanco on seatrials in Holland

Oceanco's latest custom superyacht, the still unnamed 85.6 metre Y708, is undergoing seatrials in Holland, prior to her delivery, which we expect will be soon. The yard still remains tight lipped about this new yacht, but we hope to bring you more news soon. Read More

New photos of Feadship Venus on seatrials

Superyacht Venus, the 78 metre Feadship that was designed by Philippe Starck for the late Steve Jobs, is undergoing seatrials in the North Sea. Although this is a top secret superyacht, her designer, Philippe Starck took time to explain a bit more about her in a recent interview we had with him. Read More

Sanlorenzo enters Chinese market

Sanlorenzo appointed Ms. Yang Xu as its representative for China market. Ms. Yang has insofar achieved eight years of experience in the yachting industry, now becoming Sanlorenzo China representative, responsible for brand promotion and to widen the sales network in China, a country with a running economy. Read More

Second 67 metre Sea Axe fast yacht support vessel sold

Following closely in the wake of Fast Yacht Support (FYS) vessel Garçon’s successful appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show, Amels announces the sale of another 67-metre Sea Axe, with some interesting custom features. The Damen-built Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel, is due for delivery in spring 2014. Read More

Kha Shing completes first Monte Fino 85 ecHo superyacht

The first Monte Fino 85 ecHo has successfully completed its sea trail and she is now on her way to Europe to make her debut at the upcoming Boot Düsseldorf in January 2013. Built in composite with a length of 25.9 metres, the Monte Fino ecHo 85 is designed by Humphreys Yacht Design. Read More

Baltic Yachts signs contract for Baltic 116 superyacht

Baltic Yachts has signed a contract for 116 footer last summer. The owner wants a high-performance cruiser for taking his family sailing in the Medi terranean. With naval architecture by judel/vrolijk, the Baltic 116 will have a deckhouse with a carbonfibre bimini hard for plenty of protection from the sun. Delivery is scheduled for October 2014. Read More

Pendennis wins approval for expansion

Local yacht builder Pendennis Shipyard announced this week that it had received approval from Cornwall Council for its marine based development plans. The plans focused on improvements to the shoreline at their facility within Falmouth docks and included the creation of two wet docks and a wet basin. Read More

106 Metre sailing yacht Solar by Nuvolari & Lenard under construction

The news of a new 106 metre superyacht contract signed this summer reached us several months ago. Today Nuvolari & Lenard announced on their Facebook page, that they are responsible for the design of the yacht, project Solar. The designers unveiled to SYT today that the yacht is 106 metres long, 15 metre wide and is in the 3000 GRT range. Read More

Explorer superyacht Batai ready to be launched

Inace is ready to launch the 38.4 metre Inace Explorer Yacht, Batai, designed by Luiz de Basto. The yacht (hull 591) is now nearing completion. This well equipped worldwide Expedition Yacht will be ready to go in a few months. Batai features a large boat deck forward of her superstructure. The boat deck can carry a number of tenders. Read More

Palmer Johnson 170 under construction in USA

Following the publication of new photos and renderings on their Facebook page of the 65 metre Palmer Johnson superyacht that is under construction, superyacht designers Nuvolari & Lenard have unveiled a new photo of the Palmer Johnson 170, also currently in build at the North American shipyard in Wisconsin. Read More

More information on the SW 94 sailing yacht Windfall

The Southern Wind shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa has recently launched the second SW 94 sailing yacht, christened Windfall. The yard has now released more information on this 28 metre yacht. Windfall is a performance cruiser designed by Reichel Pugh and Nauta Design. Light displacement, aggressive lines. Read More

The 65 metre Palmer Johnson Stimulus under construction

On their Facebook page, Nuvolari & Lenard have unveiled news rendering and new photos of the Palmer Johnson superyacht project Stimulus, currently in build at the North American shipyard in Wisconsin. With a breathtaking design from the drawing boards of Nuvolari & Lenard, Stimulus will surely turn heads in every port she enters. Read More

101 Metre Vega Yachts under construction at Kusch Yachts

This 101 metre Vega Yachts superyacht project, project V853, is currently under construction at the German shipyard Kusch Yacht Bau. The yacht's launch and transfer to the dry dock is scheduled for the beginning of 2013. We hope to bring you more details about this exciting new superyacht project very soon. Read More

40 Metre superyacht schooner under construction in Turkey

The Orucoglu Shipyard in Turkey is currently working on a 40 metre superyacht schooner, ready for delivery in June 2013. The yacht, the Miss Tor 130 Schooner, has been priced to sell, and is listed for sale at just € 1,900,000. The yacht has an interior living area of 520 m2, and will have a full beam master stateroom, and 4 double guest cabins. Read More

Sunreef unveils new catamaran superyacht 90 Ultimate

In 2010 Sunreef Yachts’ design bureau has presented a new range of performing fast cruisers from 70 to 170 feet. After having introduced the Sunreef 80 in 2010 and the Sunreef 75 in 2011, Sunreef Yachts is now delighted to unveil the new model from the line, the Sunreef 90 Ultimate, a truly accomplished masterpiece. Read More

Moonen achieves exceptional noise and vibration results

After three days of extensive trials, the largest custom Moonen motoryacht to date has achieved some quite remarkable results in terms of noise and vibration levels. The 42-metre Sofia achieved Class 1 status within the Passenger and Crew Accommodation Comfort notation from the Lloyd's Register rules. Read More

In-Build: 41m Superyacht project by VBG Super Yachts

The Turkish shipyard VBG Super Yachts (part of VBG Holding) is probably a new name to most of you, however the company has already built and delivered two superyachts in their line of Catodon Yachts, with a 41 metre project in progress. The first two superyachts completed by VBG Super Yachts are the Catodon 109 JR and the Catodon 132 Baraka. Read More

The Benetti Tradition Supreme 108 under construction

Benetti has unveiled more information about the new Benetti Supreme 108 model. The 32.98 meters Tradition Supreme 108, designed by Stefano Righini, has a composite structure, and for the first time in the history of the Benetti Class range, the sun deck, radar arch and hard top are constructed using fiberglass-carbon composites. Read More

Southern Wind launches SW 94 sailing yacht Windfall

The Southern Wind shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa has recently launched the second SW 94 sailing yacht, christened Windfall. After completing the sea trials in the windy waters of Table Bay, Windfall will soon leave South Africa, for her maiden voyage of 7.300 nm to the Med. Windfall measures 28.64 metres. Read More

New shed at Columbus Yachts for new 65 metre superyacht

Columbus Yachts, the young and successful brand owned by the Palumbo Group, has finished building a third shed on Pier 37 in the Port of Naples, Italy, to house the construction of its new 65m Custom Classic yacht. The keel of the 65m, Hull # C04, is due to be laid before Christmas and the construction is scheduled to be completed in 2015. Read More

CRN launches 58.2 metre superyacht J’Ade

On saturday, in a private ceremony in Ancona, CRN launched superyacht J’Ade, a 58.2 metre steel and aluminium superyacht. The launch, held in a private marina, was attended by the owner, the yard's management, and CRN and Ferretti Group staff. J’Ade is the yard's seventh yacht in the yard's 60 metre series. Read More

78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus on seatrials

Superyacht Venus, the 78 metre Feadship that was designed by Philippe Starck for the late Steve Jobs, has started her series of seatrials in the North Sea this weekend. Several of our readers reported seeing the yacht off the Dutch coast yesterday, and the yacht is currently docked in the commercial port of Amsterdam. Read More

Rossi Navi turns the hull of 49 metre superyacht Prince Shark

Rossi Navi has turned the hull of a 49 metre superyacht, project FR028 Prince Shark. The new yacht, project FR028, is a sistership to project FR027. Both yachts have light aluminium semi-planing hulls and superstructures and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines, providing a speed of 23 knots. Prince Shark is due to be delivered in May 2014. Read More

CEO of Oceanco awarded Excellence in Innovation Award

Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of Oceanco, was awarded the ‘International Superyacht Society’s Excellence in Innovation Award’ at their annual Gala held on the 25th of October, 2012, during the Fort International Lauderdale Boat Show. The award, is given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation. Read More

The Rodriguez Group sells 50 metre superyacht project

The Rodriguez Group ended the fourth quarter of its financial year 2011/2012 on 30 September 2012, marked by the sale of its new 50-metre megayacht, the 165’ Azul. Barely two months after delivery of the 40 Alloy Sanlorenzo and the 43-metre Italyachts. The project was conceived and developed by the Rodriguez Group and Andrea Bacigalupo. Read More

In Pictures: the 75 metre Tim Heywood designed superyacht M25

The 75 metre superyacht M25, untill recently under construction at the Cantieri San Marco in La Spezia, has left the shipyard unfinished, and is currently located in Gibraltar. We do not have any details about the reasons for moving the hull, but we believe it is the plan to finish her in Holland. The steel and aluminium M25 is designed by Tim Heywood. Read More

Sanlorenzo delivers SD122 and sells superyacht in Hong Kong

Sanlorenzo just delivered to her owner in Hong Kong its first SD122, a 38-meter in composite material with semi-displacement hull that crossed the ocean on board of a special cargo ship. Lady Cecilia sailed off the Port of Genoa on board of a huge cargo ship, although the motor yacht is obviously capable of crossing the ocean autonomously. Read More

Kha Shing launches 85 foot motor yacht ecHo

The Kha Shing shipyard has launched the 85-foot motor yacht ecHo. Echo is an eco-friendly yacht project, created in collaboration with Humphreys Yacht Design. The concept of the Monte Fino ecHo is based on the principals of energy efficiency and minimal emissions. She is being built from GRP to keep the price competitive. Read More

Princess Yachts unveils the Princess 82 motoryacht

2012 was a significant year in the history of Princess Yachts International with the launch of five new models including both the smallest vessel it has produced for over a decade and the largest the company has ever built. 2013 promises to be as busy for the Plymouth boat builder and the London boat show marks the start of this. Read More

Superyacht Bronko I launched by Vicem

Yesterday, the first Vicem Vulcan 32 metre RPH was launched. The yacht, Bronko I, is designed by Frank Mulder. His idea was to create a sleek and sinuous yacht line without compromising interior spaces, which on unit n°1 is designed by Wetzels Brown Partners. Bronko I is powered by twin 1,900hp Caterpillar engines. Read More

Two new superyacht projects at Tansu Yachts

Tansu Yachts recently signed a new build contract, and has also started work on a new speculation project. Tansu is doing all of the concept design, styling, interior design and construction for both projects, and appointed Diana Yacht Design as the naval architects and engineers after the successful collaboration on the last launch. Read More

Superyacht launch preview: The Vicem Vulcan 32 metre RPH Bronko I

Vicem is currently launching superyacht Bronko I, the first Vicem Vulcan 32 metre RPH. The yacht, Bronko I, is designed by Frank Mulder. More details about this new superyacht on SuperYachtTimes.com tomorrow! Read More

The 81.4 metre Palmer Johnson superyacht PJ World

In 2009, Palmer Johnson Introduced a new superyacht design concept, the Palmer Johnson World, a unique Ice Class series of luxury oceangoing superyachts defined by a distinctive style and powerful presence. The hull and superstructure of the yacht seem to be completed, as seen on this photo recently taken. Read More

More information on 87 metre Lürssen superyacht Global

On friday the hull of superyacht Global was launched at the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany. Espen Oeino has given Global very harmonious proportions and with a length of 87 metre and a beam of 13.80 metre she boasts extraordinary volumes, accommodating all of the owner’s requirements. Read More

78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus on the move

One the the most interesting superyachts to be launched in 2012, is without doubt the 78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus, which was launched at the Feadship shipyard in Aalsmeer. Today the yacht left the shipyard in Aalsmeer, and she is currently enroute to Rotterdam, attracting a lot of attention on the way. Read More

Hull of Lürssen superyacht Global launched

Today the hull of superyacht Global was launched at the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany. Little is known about this project at this moment, but we believe her length is between 87 and 90 metres. Judging by the American flag which was visible on the yacht's bow, we assume she is being built for an American client. Read More

Shipyard comments on future of fire damaged StarFish project

Three months after the midnight fire at McMullen & Wing’s Auckland New Zealand shipyard that damaged the 50m steel/aluminium motor yacht Star Fish, the future of the project is now known. The remaining undamaged hull, machinery and equipment assets of the project are available for immediate sale for completion by McMullen & Wing. Read More

On board the Tansu superyacht Only Now

Just before the summer, Tansu Yachts launched superyacht project Only Now, a 33.9 metre semi-displacement superyacht, with styling by Tansu Yachts, and naval architecture and engineering by Diana Yacht Design. With her wooden hull and superstructure Only Now is able to comfortably carve through the water at 22 knots. Read More

Curvelle teams up with Dutch submarine builder

The ground-breaking Curvelle 'quaranta' has teamed up with leading mini submarine builder, U-Boat Worx to promote just one of the unique features of the power catamaran series, the six meter hydraulic powered aluminium stern platform. This submarine application is the perfect illustration of one of the key features of the Curvelle 'quaranta'. Read More

Riva introduces new flagship, the 122' Mythos

Riva has introduced it's new flagship, the 122' Mythos. the Riva 122’ Mythos, the largest aluminium planing yacht ever produced by the historic shipyard, perfectly transfers the elegance, flair and clean lines featured by all Riva models to a new line built entirely in light aluminium alloy. The new flagship of Riva is more than 37 metre long and 7.60 metre wide. Read More

Sanlorenzo opens new office and sells new SL82 motoryacht

Sanlorenzo has opened the new direct office Atelier Sanlorenzo, an authentic yacht boutique, located in the prestigious port Carlo Riva in Rapallo and it represents a new reference point for Northeast Italian ship owners. And there’s no better start than a sale, right today, of a new Sanlorenzo SL82 (24 meters) to an Italian owner. Read More

Christensen signs multiple new superyacht contracts

Working up to this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Christensen closed three contracts during Sandy's wrath. On Thursday at FLIBS, with Christian Bakewell of Merle Wood and Associates, Christensen closed new customers on Project "C-2014" which was previously sold to another Christensen customer. Read More

Two superyacht contracts signed at Bilgin Yachts

Just before the summer, Turkish superyacht builder Bilgin Yachts launched their first Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht M&M, which was very well received at the Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows. SuperYacht Times visited the shipyard in Istanbul where we discovered that the yard has recently also sold two new construction projects. Read More

VSY sign Wood Forever Pact with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

Viareggio Superyachts (VSY)’s commitment to sustainability is becoming more and more tangible – even beyond the quality of care and systems developed on their Eco-yachts and the CO2 compensation for the brand-new 72 metre, Stella Maris, at her debut during the Monaco Yacht Show 2012 and in Genoa as the flagship of this year’s Show. Read More

CMB Yachts delivers 47 metre superyacht Orient Star

CMB Yachts have delivered one of the largest GRP yachts in Europe, the 47 metre Orient Star. Orient Star accommodates up to 12 guests, in one large owner's stateroom on the main deck, and 4 lower deck guest cabins. She is powered by 1450hp MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines and has a top speed of 16 knots. Read More

Lürssen's Quattroelle completes sea trial

On the 23rd August 2012 Lürssen launched Quattroelle (project Bellissimo) and she went on sea trials from 23rd to 25th October. Sold and supervised by the technical team of Moran Yacht & Ship her delivery is scheduled for this month - November 2012. Quattroelle is the first Lürssen yacht designed by Nuvolari-Lenard. Read More

Sanlorenzo sells the first Sanlorenzo 42EXP

Sanlorenzo has sold the first Sanlorenzo 42EXP at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The yacht offers more volume compared to its size, less consumption for extended use, and a viable option for those who are downsizing. It provides self-sufficiency, the ability to carry extra equipment and a wide variety of toys. Read More

Dutch ShipYard Group and Dwight Tracy & Friends join forces

The Dutch ShipYard Group and Dwight Tracy & Friends Yacht Sales announced their formation of a strategic partnership intended to expand and strengthen The Netherlands firm’s presence in the U.S. market. In addition to building the Puffin range of sailing yachts, the yard provides motor yacht construction and refit. Read More

New management positions at the Admiral Tecnomar Group

The Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced several changes in their management team, to better serve the company's different product ranges. Giovanni Costantino was the former Chairman and CEO, leaves the position of CEO, and will stay on as the Chairman of the Group. Read More 

Fitzroy's latest superyacht Ohana in Auckland

Superyacht Ohana was launched last week in New Zealand by Fitzroy Yachts, and has been undergoing seatrials since. One of our readers took this picture of her, in the port of Auckland. Built in aluminium, with a fixed bulb keel, Ohana has a cool grey exterior with distinctive touches of yellow. The yacht was built for a European client. Read More

Karlene Pack joins Feadship America as Director

Karlene Pack has joined Feadship where she will team up with Feadship America director Tim Hamilton to strengthen the leadership position of Feadship in the Americas, where Feadship has plans for substantial growth in the coming years. In her role as Director, she will focus on charter management, sales and business development for the Americas. Read More

Philippe Starck comments on Feadship superyacht Venus

Last week's highlight was without doubt the launch of the 78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus. The yacht has been designed by Philippe Starck, who has now released more information about this exciting design. "In April 2007, Steve Jobs asked Philippe Starck to design a boat, of approx 80 meters with roughly 6 rooms". Read More

VSY's 72 metre flagship Stella Maris wows the crowds

After her resounding success at the Monaco Yacht Show, Stella Maris, VSY’s flagship, designed by Espen Oeino in cooperation with Laurent Giles Naval Architects, weighed anchor and headed down coast to take part in the opening weekend of the Genoa Boat Show where she was crowned undisputed flag ship of the show. Read More

Three superyacht models unveiled by Baglietto and Paszkowski Design

The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show provided the venue for the comeback in the US of the historical La Spezia-based shipyard Baglietto on the international pleasure yachting market. Baglietto had chosen Fort Lauderdale to present to the American market 3 new projects signed by Francesco Paszkowski Design. Read More

46 Metre superyacht under construction at Sarp Yacht

Sarp Yacht in Antalya are currently working on their first superyacht project, a 46-meter full displacement motor yacht. A team of international designers, naval architects, project managers, engineers and craftsmen work together with an enthusiastic workforce on this first 46 m is currently in build, with a delivery scheduled in the summer of 2014. Read More

Dauntless 75 and 85 under construction in Turkey

Pelikan has recently been appointed as the exclusive brokers for Dauntless yachts international sales. The first D75 is presently under construction in Istanbul expected to have her seatrials in December 2012 with a delivery in Janaury 2013. The vessel's efficient hull design allows for a 5,000 miles range at 10 knots. Read More

Chinese shipyard Sunbird Yacht launches superyacht Lie Hu Zuo Hao

The Chinese shipyard Sunbird Yacht, has launched the 30.85 metre catamaran superyacht Lie Hu Zuo Hao. The yacht made her public debut at the sixth China Boat Show in Shenzhen on October 18th. The yacht is powered by twin 750 hp Cummins Engines, and can reach speeds up to 20 knots. Read More

Dubois Naval Architects comments on recently launched Ohana

Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, Ohana is the eighth Dubois design to be built at the Fitzroy yard. Complementing her modern lines and timeless design is an equally beautiful interior, styled by her owner who drew on a fresh and clean palette, with joinery work in whitewashed oak, to create a modern interior with natural colours. Read More

85 Metre Oceanco on seatrials today

One of our readers has send us this picture, of the 85.6 metre Oceanco Y708, which according to her AIS signal, was on seatrials off the Dutch coast today. Oceanco can’t provide us with any additional information on the vessel and therefore we will not disclose any further details on the superyacht at present. Read More

Azimut Benetti directors concentrate on Italian heritage

Major new developments are on the horizon for the future of production of Atlantis and Azimut Yachts in Italy. The international yacht market has changed radically in recent years. The Azimut Benetti Group has been conducting a due diligence investigation aimed at optimising productivity to maintain its leadership in the field. Read More

First look at 63 metre superyacht under construction at Benetti

A 63 metre superyacht under construction in Livorno, at the Benetti yard, made a brief appearance last week, when the shipyard moved the completed hull and superstructure to the outfitting shed. Few details have been released about this new project, but we do know project FB265 has a steel hull, and aluminium superstructure. Read More

110 metre Oceanco superyacht sold by Burgess

Burgess has announced the signing of a 110 metre new build motor yacht project at Oceanco, which will be the largest yacht ever to be constructed to date in Holland. At approximately 4,200 gross tons and Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) compliant, exterior styling is by Igor Lobanov, while Sam Sorgiovanni has been appointed to design the interior. Read More

The Ferretti Group announces new operating structure

Throughout the last 12 months, The Ferretti Group has undergone a series of notable accomplishments, including a new shareholding structure, a new organizational structure and another record sales year for the American markets. The Group also announced that Founder, Norberto Ferretti, will remain strongly vested in the Ferretti Group. Read More

Benetti launches 5th Delfino 93

Earlier this month, the 5th hull of the new Benetti Delfino 93’ was launched at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s Lusben yard. The launch followed a spectacular night time transport through the streets of Viareggio. The technical launch marks the beginning of a series of seatrials before delivery to her owners. Read More

Oyster 100–02 Penelope takes to the water

The second Oyster Superyacht, the 100-02 Penelope, has successfully completed her sailing trials ahead of handover to her owners in November 2012. Penelope's launch marks the second significant step in the long-term project, which has brought together the strong, award-winning trio of Dubois Naval Architects, Oyster Group and RMK Marine. Read More

New photos of 78 metre Feadship superyacht Venus

Yesterday the 78 metre Feadship superyacht project 684 Venus was launched at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer. Feadship hull number 684 is one of Feadship's most secret projects to date. Today we received more photos of what will undoubtedly become one of the most iconic superyachts in the world. Read More

Fitzroy Yachts launches 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana

Fitzroy Yachts has launched their latest project: the spectacular 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana. Ohana entered the water on 28 October, a beautiful spring day in New Plymouth, New Zealand, and was christened in the presence of yard management and her proud build team. She is built for a European client. Read More

Exclusive: Feadship launches 78 metre superyacht Venus

Today the 78 metre Feadship superyacht project 684 Venus was launched at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer. Feadship hull number 684 is one of Feadship's most secret projects to date, and the Dutch shipyard remains tight-lipped about their latest superyacht launch. Read More

The Overmarine Groups sells three superyachts

Despite the anything but easy period for the world economy, over the past two years the Overmarine Group has done a considerable amount in terms of investments. As a result, the group has recently sold a Mangusta 165, and two 94's. “The results of these investments were not slow in coming either,” declares Francesco Frediani. Read More

Heesen sells 51 metre superyacht project Paloma

Commercial success at Heesen Yachts: Project Paloma (YN 16551), a 51 metre displacement yacht, has been sold and is due for delivery in 2014. This yacht is a 51-metre full-displacement, long-range vessel with a steel round-bilge hull form and aluminium superstructure. This 51 metre yacht can accommodate 12 guests in five cabins. Read More

Horizon sells E73 to repeat client from Hong Kong

Horizon Group has announced that Mr. Lee Kum Kee, the current owner of a 2001 Horizon E70, will become a second-time Horizon owner with a new Horizon E73. Mr. Kee signed a contract for a new E73 that will be delivered in mid-2013 and showcase at the 2013 Hong Kong Boat Show. The new E70 will be an open flybridge design. Read More

Lürssen's 85 metre superyacht Quattroelle on seatrials

In August, Lürssen launched superyacht Quattroelle, previously known as project Bellissimo. The yacht is currently undergoing seatrials, prior to delivery. Nuvolari & Lenard, the yacht's designers, have given Quattroelle very harmonious proportions and with a length of 85 metres she boasts extraordinary volumes. Read More

Logos Marine signs contract for 27 metre yacht

Logos Marine, working in collaboration with Setzer Yacht Architects, is proud to announce a new 27 m “Fast Passage” yacht designed for an experienced owner with an appreciation for modern, seagoing vessels offerring comfort. The yacht’s verstatile, semi-displacement hull will provide both extended range and fast cruise options. Read More

Three projects underway at Codecasa

The Italian Shipyards Codecasa are currently working on three new Build projects. Currently under construction are the second model of the Codecasa 42 Vintage, a steel and aluminium displacement vessel, a sistership to Hull F 73. Codecasa also started the construction of the 50 metre Vintage series flagship. Read More

Three Cheoy Lee models to debut in Fort Lauderdale

Cheoy Lee will debut three new models at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from 25 to 29 October. Visitors to the show can have an exclusive first look at the Alpha 76 Express Flybridge, the Bravo 88 and the 46 metre Mazu, three very different types of yacht aimed atdiscerning owners who value luxury, comfort, style and quality. Read More

Two superyachts launched and delivered on the Amazon river

Two aluminium superyachts were recently launched and delivered by Bertolini construção naval da Amazônia, located on the Amazon river in Brazil. The two sisterships, Eugenio and Gadean, measure 35 metres. The two yachts were build for two business men from Manaus, and that the superyachts were built to navigate the Amazon river. Read More

Sneak preview of the new Benetti Supreme 108

Benetti gave us a sneak preview of the new Benetti Supreme 108 model, when the first hull was transported to one of the outfitting sheds of the Italian yard. The composite Supreme 108 is a new model, designed by Stefano Righini. The first hull is powered by twin 985 hp N.2 MAN V8 1000 Turbo Charged diesels, and will be delivered in one year. Read More

More details about superyacht AY44 released

Today Alloy Yachts shares with us some more details about this new superyacht. At 10h10 exactly, on the 18th of October 2012 Alloy Yachts slid AY44 into the Henderson Creek. "The day was one of the most blustery and wet we have seen in a while but the owners and the team from Alloy Yachts were all smiles as she was christened". Read More

Hoek Design comments on contract for Truly Classic 126

Hoek Design in the Netherlands has signed a contract for an exhilarating new model in the Truly Classic range. At 38.40 metres, the TC126 will be the largest Truly Classic to date and synthesise all the developments of recent years in terms of versatility, layout, performance, keel configuration and sail plan. Read More

Alloy Yachts launches superyacht project AY44 Cary Ali

Alloy Yachts have launched superyacht project AY44, a 39-metre Explorer Yacht designed by Rene Van der Velden. It appears this twin screw, steel hull and aluminium superstructure motor yacht is now called Cary Ali. Once delivered, AY44 will venture to the far reaches of our oceans without compromise to comfort and safety. Read More

Einstein takes the power of Relativity to Fort Lauderdale

Following the tremendous buzz created at the Monaco show by having ‘Albert Einstein’ unveil its latest Future Concept Feadship is taking the entire Relativity package to the Fort Lauderdale boat show (25-29 October). This will include the detailed model of the boat as well as the actor-turned-Feadship-expert. Read More

K&M Yachtbuilders delivers German Frers designed Tulip

K&M Yachtbuilders have delivered their largest yacht to date, the 88 foot aluminium Tulip, designed by the renowned German Frers. The name, Tulip, is fitting for a yacht with a Dutch owner. Together with German Frers Jr., the owner has designed an one-off yacht with a classic hull shape combined with modern features. Read More

Canados unveils the Oceanic SUV superyacht series

Canados has unveiled a new line of superyachts, the Oceanic SUV series. This new line of planning hull yachts merge the characteristics of a support vessel, to those of a luxury superyacht. Performance, reliability, attention to detail, and high level of customisation were some of the key ingredients for the development of this new line. Read More

Tyneside Yachts launches 39 metre superyacht Safira

Tyneside Yachts Ltd. in Palatka, Florida, has launched the 39.30 metre superyacht Safira. The yacht is very close to completion and sea trials. Safira is a steel and aluminium yacht, designed by Sparkman & Stephens. Twin Caterpillar 3516 engines power her Schottel Pod Drive system up to approximately 13 knots. Read More

Alu Marine launches exploration sailing yacht Cosmoledo

Alu Marine has launched a 33 metre ketch, Cosmoledo. This sailboat measures 33 metres, and is 26 feet wide. However, when her bowsprit will be added, her total length will be 40.47 meters. She is designed in collaboration with the Geronimo Naval Design architect office, and is intented for oceanographic exploration. Read More

Ferretti signs Memorandum of Understanding with ICBC

The Ferretti Group has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the first Chinese credit institute and the major bank worldwide as for market capitalization. This agreement, beside guaranteeing to Ferretti Group a financial support to the medium-long term growth projects. Read More

Oortgiese renamed Heesen Yachts Interiors

Entirely owned by Heesen Yachts since 2000, the interior building company Oortgiese was re-christened Heesen Yachts Interiors on August 31st 2012 to bring it in line with the simplification of the Heesen Group’s companies’ names. The company was founded in 1940 in Winterswijk, in the most eastern part of the province of Gelderland. Read More

Contract for Amer Cento superyacht signed at boat show

Gruppo Permare, builders of Amer superyachts, has announced that during the Genoa Boat show, the first Amer 100 superyacht has been sold. The Amer Cento measures 100 ft, and is based on the yard's award winning 92' and 116' series. The new 100 ft yacht will be delivered in the summer of 2013. Read More

75 Metre unfinished superyacht M25 on the move

The 75 metre superyacht M25, untill recently under construction at the Cantieri San Marco in La Spezia, has left the shipyard unfinished, and seems to be on her way to Northern Europe, or even the USA. We have received reports by SYT readers that the hull of the yacht is currently located in Gibraltar. Read More

FC100 superyacht under construction at Maxi Dolphin

The Maxi Dolphin shipyard is currently working on a new 100-foot superyacht, the FC100. The yacht’s hull and waterline were designed by the French naval architects Finot-Conq, and the minimalist interior concept was designed by Pierre Frutschi, in close collaboration with the owner. The shipyard plans the launch of FC100 for May 20. Read More

The Maltese Falcon and Amerigo Vespucci inaugurate the Salone Nautico di Genova

Perini Navi's flagship, Maltese Falcon, and the historical tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci, sailed together for the opening of the Salone Nautico di Genova. Together, representatives of these vessels cut the ribbon of the 52nd edition of the Salone Nautico di Genova during the opening ceremony that was held earlier this week. Read More

Horizon sells new expedition superyacht to Singapore

The Horizon Group has announced that a new Horizon EP series 115-foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, was recently sold to an owner in Singapore. The yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market. Read More

Moonen appoints Holland Yachts as agent in Russia

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has a new agent in Russia. Holland Yachts is dedicated to bringing premium Dutch quality to the fast-growing Russian market, making it the ideal choice for a partnership with a yard that has already successfully delivered several superyachts to Russian clients. Read More

Interview with Acico Yachts’ managing director Christian Bolinger

The 49 metre superyacht Nassima made her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show and the up and coming Dutch shipyard Acico Yachts can be proud of its achievements so far. I recently caught up with Acico Yachts’ managing director Christian Bolinger to find out more about the story behind the yard and its recent developments. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group signs contract for 37 metre superyacht

The Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 37-metre superyacht in the Impero 37 RPH line. This sale represents the fourth superyacht sold by the shipyard over the last six months. Designed by Luca Dini and built to RINA classification, the superyacht “Impero 37 RPH” will be delivered in summer 2014. Read More

Exciting 75 foot expedition catamaran launched

Du Toit Yacht Design has launched the exciting 75 foot expedition catamaran, the Open Ocean 750 Luxury Expedition Yacht, built by Two Oceans Marine in Cape Town, South Africa. Aptly named Quo Vadis, Open Ocean 750 Expedition Yacht is an impressive 75 foot catamaran, powered by two Cummins 305 HP engines. Read More

Sanlorenzo fills the size gap with the SD110

The semi-displacement range of yachts by Sanlorenzo started with SD 92, the entry model launched in 2007, introducing an elegant and balanced style that could concentrate in a relatively small size a high quantity of fascination and composition elements. Five years after the first SD 92, the experiences built up with more than 30 SD units. Read More

Mondo Marine moves forward

The Italian shipyard Mondo Marine is moving forward; not only by appointing new management and by changing its marketing strategy, but also by launching new superyacht lines. Merijn de Waard caught up with newly appointed managing director Roberto Zambrini to find out more about the company’s direction. Read More

Andrea Carlevaris comments on build of Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid

Andrea Carlevaris, Owner’s Representative and Surveyor, has commented on the construction of the Columbus Sport Hybrid 130 at the recent Palumbo event. The Columbus reception at the Hotel de Paris during MYS gave the chance to Mr. Carlevaris, to congratulate CEO Mr. Palumbo and yard PM Mr. La Penna for the results so far. Read More

46 Metre Dubois superyacht commences build at Feadship

Dubois has announced that the second Dubois designed superyacht is about to commence build at Feadship. Apart from its excellent fabrication and fit-out, this new yacht will be notable for its unusual accommodation layout; the entire upper deck is given over to an owner’s apartment complete with a six-seat dining table on the aft deck. Read More

Palumbo launches Sport Hybrid series in style in Monaco

At the 22nd Monaco Yacht Show, the Palumbo shipyard unveiled a whole new line of superyachts. The Italian yard chose the perfect setting for their event, the stunning Salle Empire at the Hotel de Paris. Sophisticated, Unique, Friend of Nature, these are the characteristics of the new Sport Hybrid line of superyachts. Read More

Amels and Heywood unveil 83 metre Amels 272 superyacht

Last week in Monaco, on board Garcon, Amels and Tim Heywood unveiled the Limited Editions Amels 272, the largest model in the successful Limited Editions family. In fact she is the largest yacht ever conceived by Amels. Her sleek curves and elongated deck spaces are classic Tim heywood, taking full advantage of the 83-metre hull form. Read More

Superyacht Viudes launched by Mondo Marine

The Savona shipyard Mondo Marine has launched superyacht Viudes, which has been completed by Mondo Marine's Repair & Refit division. I visited the earlier this month, and discovered a stunning classic interior, that can accommodate 12 guests. Powered by twin 1,320 hp Caterpillar engines, Viudes has a top speed of 15 knots. Read More

Sunreef unveils new power catamaran concept

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012, Sunreef Yachts continues growing in the catamaran design sector. Its in-house design office, is located within the shipyard to make the design process smoother and more efficient. The company has just unveiled in Cannes a brand new concept of a power catamaran with the 85 Sunreef Power. Read More

Sanlorenzo's new superyacht explorer line

On most yachts, adventure means hopping among the Mediterranean’s most glamorous ports of call for happy hour, or motoring from one idyllic Caribbean cove to another. But a new breed of yachts is bringing the same level of comfort and service one might find in Monte Carlo to the extreme ends of the Earth. From Greenland to Patagonia. Read More

Scoop: Moonen launches 42 metre superyacht Sofia

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands have launched the 42-metre luxury motoryacht Sofia. As is the case with any genuinely custom project, changes and additions were still being made right up to the launch, meeting the owner’s requirements in every respect. She is the largest Moonen to date. Read More

New Palmer Johnson SuperSport Series unveiled in Monaco

At the Monaco Yacht Show, US superyacht builder Palmer Johnson announced an entirely new design for the Palmer Johnson Super Sport series. The first hull of the Palmer Johnson 48 SuperSport series has already been sold and is currently under construction to be delivered in 2013. Read More

Dutch yard signs contract for Mulder 95 Voyager

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands recently announced a new order from a Russian client, who has commissioned the construction of the first Mulder 95 Voyager. The exterior of this groundbreaking model is the brainchild of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, while Vripack Naval Architects is responsible for construction and naval architecture. Read More

The brand new 54 metre displacement superyacht Rahil

On the first day of the Monaco Yacht Show, I visited the brand new 54 metre custom built displacement superyacht Rahil, built by Mariotti Yachts. Rahil was introduced by Mr. Marco Bisagno, Chairman of Mariotti Yachts, and designer Mr. Luca Dini, who also worked with Mariotti Yachts on the award winning 54 metre Sea Force One, delivered in 2008. Read More

Superyacht Deep Story delivered by Turkish yard Orkun Yachting

A brand new superyacht, that was recently launched by the experienced Turkish yard Orkun Yachting, could be seen out a anchor during this year's Monaco Yacht Show. The yacht, Deep Story has been built according to the International standards of Italian RINA Class Lloyd and British MCA Charter Class Lloyd. Read More

MYS Video Preview: Latest projects at Icon Yachts

Last week I visited the Dutch superyacht builder and refit yard Icon Yachts, who at that point were in the final stages of outfitting superyacht Maidelle. We stepped on board, and together with Jen Wartena, the yard's Director, and Stephan Vitus, Head Project Development, we discussed the yard's plans for the future. Read More

MYS Video Preview: A closer look at Perini Navi

SYT's Merijn de Waard flew to Viareggio just before the Monaco Yacht Show, to have a closer look at the current projects underway at the Perini Navi Group. The Italian yard is working on the 73 metre Picchiotti Vitruvius project in their La Spezia facility, as well as some exciting new sailing yacht projects. Read More

MYS Video Preview: SYT visits Fincantieri Yachts

Last year, Fincantieri Yachts delivered the 134 metre superyacht Serene. Our team travelled to La Spezia to see the latest projects underway, and to fimd oput what the team is going to present at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. We also talked about what the future has in store for this Italian superyacht builder. Read More

MYS Preview Video: Mondo Marine looks to the future

Last week I visited Mondo Marine in Savona Italy. The yard covers a seafront area of 35,500 square metres, with 9,500 square metres under cover. The facilities include 100 metres of jetty space for motoryacht mooring, an 820-ton travel lift, one of the largest on the Med, and a 300 ton trolley. Read More

MYS Preview Video: New build and refit projects at Lürssen

The German shipyard Lürssen has built some of the world's largest yachts. I went to see Michael Breman, the yard's Sales Director, to hear about the yard's latest deleveries, such as the 87 metre Ace and the 62 metre Lady Kathryn V, and to discuss the Lürssen's booming refit business. Read More

Heesen presents new superyacht models in Monaco

On September 19 in the Principality of Monaco, Heesen directors Fabio Ermetto and Hans Boerakker, together with Piet and Perry van Oossanen from Van Oossanen Naval Architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco to present the new Heesen range to the yachting community. Read More

MYS Video Preview: Turkish superyacht builder CMB Yachts

The Turkish superyacht builder CMB Yachts is close to completion of their second motor yacht, the 47 metre Orient Star. In addition the company signed two contracts for 47 metre motor yachts and they are close to sign contracts for another 47 metre motor yacht and a 70 metre superyacht. Read More

Alloy Yachts signs 44 metre superyacht contract

Alloy Yachts have announced that in the last week of August they signed a contract for a 44 metre Sorgiovanni Design displacement motoryacht. The project, known as AY54, will be the first time this customer and his experienced team have built with Alloy Yachts. Read More

Dirk Johnson joins the Perini Navi Group

The Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that Dirk Johnson has joined the team at Perini Navi USA. Johnson will promote Picchiotti brand motor yachts and will be based in the new Perini Navi USA offices, which have recently moved to 2 Marina Plaza, Goat Island, Newport, RI- the capital city of US sailing. Read More

Mondo Marine joins SYBAss

Mondo Marine has announced its appointment as a new member of SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association) founded in 2007 to represent the world’s leading builders of large yachts who, over the last 10 years, have successfully delivered a minimum of 3 custom or semi-custom motor or sailing yachts measuring over 40 metres in length. Read More

First look on-board superyacht Nassima

The 49.18 metre Nassima is right now on her way to Monaco to make her debut at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show and SuperYacht Times just received the first interior of this brand new superyacht. Nassima was built by the Dutch shipyard Acico Yachts and she is listed for sale with Jimmy Broddesson of Bluewater Yachting. Read More

MYS Preview Video: Superyacht builder Bilgin Yachts

Turkish superyacht builder recently launched their first Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht M&M. SuperYacht Times visited the shipyard in Istanbul to see the second hull under construction and in Cannes we interviewed Yildirim Bilgen and had a look on-board superyacht M&M. Read More

Claasen Shipyards signs new superyacht contract

Claasen Shipyards is not only well known for building and promoting top quality J’s like Lionheart, two big J-Class hulls Atlantis & Rainbow and in the not too distant future SVEA, but also has a remarkable reputation for building high quality classic yachts. In this regard Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract. Read More

Mondo Marine preparing to launch superyacht Viudes

The Savona shipyard Mondo Marine is getting ready to launch superyacht Viudes, which has been completed by Mondo Marine's Repair & Refit division. I visited the yacht yesterday, and discovered a stunning classic interior, that can accommodate 12 guests in a full-beam master suite on the main deck and 5 guest cabins down below. Read More

Perini Navi C.2218 launched by Perini Istanbul

Hull number C.2218, the second hull in the new generation 60 M sailing yacht series sold by Perini Navi, has arrived in Viareggio. With a hull and superstructure built in aluminium at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard in Turkey, this yacht has a displacement of approximately 570 tons and gross tonnage of under 500 GRT. Read More

MYS Preview Video: The secrets behind the success of Sunrise Yachts

Sunrise Yachts has been doing very well; earlier this year the company signed contracts for a 63 metre and a 56 metre superyacht. In addition to these two projects Sunrise are also building another 63 metre and a 45 metre motor yacht. President Guillaume Roché unveiled that they have recently acquired a second facility in Antalya. Read More

M/Y Aliyoni launched by Alia Yachts

Turkish shipbuilder Alia Yachts have launched superyacht Aliyoni. Not much is known yet about the yacht, but we do know she measures 35.8 metres, and she is designed by Warwick Yacht Design. The yacht is powered by twin 2,600 hp MTU engines, and is scheduled to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show next week. Read More

Live from Cannes: First look onboard the 46.60m Project 12

Today we had a first look on-board the brand new superyacht Project 12. Built to ABS classification and MCA compliancy, Project 12 translates the success and build quality of Cantieri di Pisa’s famed Akhir range to a larger scale, offering exhilarating performance generated by twin 4,670hp MTU engines. Read More

MYS Preview Video: The inside story on fast yacht support vessel Garcon

Recently the 67 metre fast yacht support vessel Garcon was delivered and she will soon make her public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. In August I visited the Amels shipyard in Vlissingen to interview Amels’ Managing Director Rob Luijendijk about Garcon and the line of Fast Yacht Support Vessels. Read More

SYT Video Report: A visit to catamaran superyacht developer Curvelle

At the end of August 2012 I visited Tuzla, Turkey to see the progress on the first Curvelle catamaran superyacht, the Quaranta. The founder of the company, Luuk V. van Zanten, told me more about the unique features of the yacht, while exterior designer Mauro Giamboi explained his ideas for the exterior design and project manager Mehmet Yurdakul. Read More

Construction underway on Selene 78 Ocean Explorer designed by Guido de Groot

Ordered by a client from North America, construction is under way on a new Selene 78 Ocean Explorer designed by Guido de Groot. With its impressive range and stylish interior, the yacht is ideal for long distance (ocean) trips in complete luxury and comfort. The lines of the trawler are based on the larger Selene 92 Ocean Explorer.Read More

Trinity Yachts launches superyacht Lady Sura

Superyacyhttimes.com has just received the news from Trinity Yachts that its newest 49.9 metre tri-deck custom built superyacht Lady Sura, with aluminum hull and superstructure, is launched. Her delivery is scheduled for 2012. Features of this beautiful yacht include a full beam two-level master suite on the main deck. Read More

Marina Barcelona 92 and Austal Announce Strategic Partnership

MB’92 and Austal announce a strategic partnership to offer leading support services to the superyacht and high speed vessel markets. As part of this agreement, Austal will commence operations in MB’92’s Barcelona facility. Austal, global shipbuilder and defence prime contractor, and Marina Barcelona 92.Read More

Yachting Developments launches superyacht Satu

SuperYachtTimes.com has just received the news from Auckland boatyard Yachting Developments that the 27.43 metre Sports Fisher Satu was successfully launched this week in Auckland New Zealand. From the design board of Ullberg Yacht Design, Satu is finished to a Superyacht standard and powered by twin 2,400hp MTU diesels.Read More

Mulder Shipyard delivers Convertible 72

Mulder Shipyard has successfully delivered a new Mulder Convertible 72 to her owner. Based on the successful Mulder 68 Convertible but at 22 metres considerably larger, the yacht is the largest convertible built by the yard to date. With her unique colours, deluxe appearance and superb finish, the yacht has an exceptionally elegant character. Read More

Successful high speed sea trials for superyacht Nassima

Acico Yachts has announced the results of the first high speed sea trials of the 50 metre Nassima. She performed exceptionally well without any vibration and very low noise levels. Her top speed was 17.9 knots in just 5 metres of water, promising a top speed in the region of 19 knots in deep waters. Read More

Lürssen launches 85 metre superyacht Quattroelle

Lürssen have launched superyacht Quattroelle, previously known as project Bellissimo. Nuvolari & Lenard, the yacht's designers, have given Quattoelle very harmonious proportions and with a length of 85 metres she boasts extraordinary volumes, whilst still maintaining sleek and very elegant lines. Read More

Ocean Alexander launches 37 metre Christensen built superyacht

Ocean Alexander yachts has announced the completion the 120 Tri-Level Motoryacht. This particular vessel was designed by renowned naval architect, Evan K. Marshall, and built by Christensen Shipyards. The yacht will be launched on Friday, August 24, 2012. Final commissioning and outfitting will be completed by the end of August. Read More

Vicem Yachts signs partnership with Sarasota Yacht & Ship

Vicem Yachts, the Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and superyachts, has announced that Sarasota Yacht & Ship has been named the Official Distributor for the Americas, which includes North, South & Central America as well as Canada and the Caribbean.  Gary Smith replaces Dave Mallach as new sales director. Read More

Bilgin Classic 160 now named M&M

Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts informs us that the Bilgin Classic 160 N°1, has now been named M&M. M&M is a modern day yacht, filled with state-of-the-art equipment, that captures the look as well as the feel of a golden era in luxurious yachting. The yacht will make her public debut at the Cannes Boat Show. Read More

Superyacht 2 Ladies delivered

Launched at the end of May, the new 46 metre Rossinavi 2 Ladies, has now been delivered. She was photographed by one of our readers in Antibes. 2 Ladies is the second launch of the year for the shipyard. Earlier this year the yard delivered Aslec 4. The yacht, designed by Mulder Design, has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Read More

Video of the 78.5 metre Feadship Hampshire II

Launched in April 2012, Hampshire II was built by Feadship to a design by RWD. From the foredeck which converts to a netted playing field for basketball, tennis, baseball and badminton, to the beach club designed to facilitate the owner’s passion for windsurfing and sailing, this latest Feadship is a yacht full of adventure. Read More

Horizon Yacht USA delivers CC105 superyacht

Horizon Yacht USA has announced the sale of the Horizon CC105 explorer yacht, which was delivered on August 16th, 2012 to her happy new owner. The new owner intends to cruise the Horizon CC105 in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The Horizon CC105 features a 26' beam that allows for immense interior volume. Read More

JFA Yachts launches new website

JFA Yachts, Superyacht shipyard based in Britanny – France, has announced it is releasing a new website www.jfa-yachts.com. This website will give visitors a good overview of new builds and refits. A dedicated section exhibits the new projects. Frederic Jaouen explains: “We will celebrate our 20th birthday next year". Read More

Nautor's Swan launches 2,000th yacht Freya

Tuesday 14 August 2012 under clear skies and warm sunshine, marked a very special milestone for Nautor’s Swan. When the new Swan 90S, Freya was launched at the Nautor’s Swan facility in Pietarsaari, Finland, she was the 2,000th new Swan built by the team of uniquely talented craftsmen since the conception of the company. Read More

World debut for Pearl 75 in Southampton

In a special collaboration with award-winning designers Kelly Hoppen MBE and renowned yacht designer, Bill Dixon, the Pearl 75 brings new levels of style, sophistication and features to this sector of the motor yacht market. Laden with a host of unique features, the vessel is the largest of the Pearl fleet. Read More

Gulf Craft’s new majesty 125 gets Gulf premiere

Gulf Craft hosted an exclusive preview of its most recently completed Majesty 125 hull in the United Arab Emirates last week. The showing served as the Middle East premiere of the Majesty 125, offering VIP clients from the UAE and the GCC a chance to view the superyacht before it makes its journey to the French Riviera. Read More

Curvelle enhances superyacht layout for wheelchair access

Since Curvelle announced their ground-breaking superyacht power catamaran 'quaranta' the news has been buzzing about this 'smart' superyacht with it’s re-configurable interior. The Curvelle team also took a detailed view on how to create the ideal custom yacht solution for owners or guests with reduced mobility. Read More

Sunreef Yachts launches 3rd yacht this month

Sunreef Yachts have launched their 3rd yacht this month, the 70 Sunreef Power Skylark. Skylark is hull nr 8 of the very successful yacht model, the 70 Sunreef Power, introduced in 2008. This yacht model attracts many motoryacht enthusiasts thanks to its stability and subsequently the comfort in cruising. Read More

Designer comments on 127 metre Privilege One superyacht project

In September 2011 SuperYachtTimes.com was the first to report about a 127 metre superyacht under construction in Italy, at the Privilege Yacht Company, the Privilege Yard s.p.a today. Recently, SYT spoke to the Privilege One's designer, Abdeslam Laraki, designer and founder of Laraki Yacht Design. Read More

Ital Yachts delivers superyacht Graziadiu

Ital Yachts have recently delivered the third hull in the Ital 43 metre series, named Graziadiu. The yacht is built to a Studio Bacigalupo design and has been given golden accents in her exterior. She offers speed, space and the finest in luxury and comfort. With three 2400hp MTU engines, Graziadiu reaches top speeds in excess of 35 knots. Read More

Superyacht Horizon Polaris completes seatrials

Designed for worldwide exploration, the Horizon EP148 Horizon Polaris superyacht features long-range cruising capabilities and exceptional performance and reliability ensconced in all the comforts and styling of a luxury yacht. Since Horizon Polaris’ launch earlier this summer, Horizon has successfully completed five sea trials. Read More

147 Metre superyacht Topaz delivered

Today the 147 metre superyacht Topaz is on her way to the UK, which leads us to believe the yacht has either just been delivered, or will be delivered within the next couple of days. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht, however we do know she has a length of 147 metres, beam of 21.50 metres and a gross tonnage of 11,589 tons. Read More

50 Metre superyacht Nassima starts seatrials

Yesterday Acico Yachts held the first of a series of seatrials with the 50 metre luxury superyacht Nassima. The much anticipated Nassima was launched only weeks ago, to an exterior design by Olivier F van Meer. The yard reported to SuperYachtTimes.com today that the seatrials went very well, with exceptionally low noise levels. Read More

Ocean Alexander sells new 78 Motor Yacht

Ocean Alexander of Florida have announced the sale of a new order 2013 78' Motor Yacht by Louis Dvorak. This new 78' will have a number of custom features including a new style flybridge configuration with a glass windshield and open sides & back. This will allow the owner to enjoy the ability to have an open bridge when the weather is nice. Read More

The Rodriguez Group closes 3rd quarter of the year 2011/2012

The Rodriguez Group ended the third quarter of the financial year 2011/2012 on 30 June 2012, culminating with the success of the new range of large new builds. Boat sales (new and secondhand) are up 158% as of the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter 2011 (€ 15.6M at Q3 2012 compared to € 6M at Q3 2011). Read More

Fire at McMullen & Wing causes significant damage to 50 metre Star Fish.

In the early hours of Sunday morning 12 August 2012, fire fighters were called to McMullen & Wing’s premises in Auckland New Zealand to find the 50 metre steel/aluminium motor yacht Star Fish ablaze in the shipyard’s largest construction hall. Star Fish, under construction for Aquos Yachts, is the successor to Big Fish. Read More

Maiora launches aptly named Efficient Propulsion

Maiora have just launched the latest Maiora 29, named Efficient Propulsion, at their Viareggio shipyard. The Maiora 29 is an elegant yacht, with sporty yet simple and refined lines. Designed to maximize interior volume, she offers a large owner's cabin midships, a double VIP in the bow, and twin guest staterooms. Read More

Lazzara sells first LSX95 yacht

Lazzara have sold a new LSX95, which in 2013 replaces the current LSX92 model. Peter Lenton, Director of Sales, said “We are very pleased to have sold this newly designed LSX95, which will replace the LSX92 model. Furthermore this is the third Lazzara Yacht for this owner and it will be the best so far.” Read More

Owners of M/Y My Way comment on their new yacht

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has completed the Moonen 82 Alu fast displacement superyacht My Way for Russian clients who have been very involved in the entire process. Delivered exactly as planned, the yacht easily surpassed her specified speed of 25 knots in sea trials. The owner had previously owned a GRP motoryacht. Read More

Top designers work together on Ocean Alexander 112

Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, has announce the collaboration of top marine design talents for the design of the Ocean Alexander 112. The Ocean Alexander 112 Tri-Level Motoryacht is designed by a tremendous global partnership of some of the most well known names in the yachting industry. Read More

CMB Yachts launches 47 metre superyacht Orient Star

CMB Yachts have launched one of the largest GRP yachts in Europe, the 47 metre Orient Star. CMB Yachts is part of The Basaran Group. Literally translated as Success, they have been expanding through smart business ventures for over 25 years. Superyacht Orient Star accommodates up to 12 guests. Read More

New Oyster 725 and Oyster 885 Launched

Not content with launching just one new model at the autumn boat shows, Oyster has gone a step further and will be launching two new models, the Oyster 725 and Oyster 885. Both yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton and are now being rigged and fully commissioned ahead of their boat show debuts. Read More

Increased comfort onboard 32 metre sportfisherman under construction

Delivering its largest gyro to date, Seakeeper's M26000 will be installed on Jim Smith Boats' hull #29. This 32 metre custom, tournament sportfish yacht will debut in 2013. As a builder of high-performance yachts, many reaching speeds of 40 knots or more, directional stability was very important to Jim Smith Boats. Read More

40 Metre superyacht hull for sale on Ebay

A 40 metre superyacht hull is currently being offered for sale on Ebay. The hull is built to LLoyds 100A1 class, and is completed up to, and including the main deck. The hull includes engine beds, bulkheads, and fuel, freshwater and ballast tanks. The hull is afloat in Lowestoft, where it is being offered at just £ 60,000. Read More

Superyacht Leopard 34/18 launched in Italy

The technical launch of the Leopard 34/18 took place on the first of August at the Leopard yard in Italy, in the presence of the yard PM Nicola Pollacchi and Owner’s representative Team Andrea Carlevaris & Partners. This latest hull in the highly popular 34 metre superyacht series features an interior design by Luxury Projects. Read More 

Cantieri Navali Chioggia delivers the Ocean King 88

Cantieri Navali Chioggia has delivered the Ocean King 88. With 20 years experience in the shipbuilding and refit business, the Ocean King expedition yachts are built like commercial tugs, featuring an azimuth stern drive system. Much like commercial tugs, the length/beam ratio of the Ocean King 88 is 3:1. Read More

Changes at the top of the Ferretti Group

The Board of directors chaired by Ferretti Group Chairman Tan Xuguang has unanimously appointed Ferruccio Rossi as the new Managing Director. Ferruccio Rossi, who has been working for the Group as Riva Managing Director and Ferretti Group Country Manager since 2005, will replace Giancarlo Galeone. Read More

Cantiere Delle Marche delivers 82 feet Furst 60

Cantiere Delle Marche have delivered the 82 feet steel explorer yacht Furst 60. Furst 60 is a one-off project for an owner who wanted a yacht that was the essence of the Explorer Yachts. Her blue hull, high bow, and every detail reminds of a typical safe, tough and reliable Nordic Tug. The yacht has several customized features. Read More

The recently delivered 54 metre superyacht Rahil

Delivered earlier this year, Rahil is a sistership to the Admiral 54 Sea Force One, which received great appreciation worldwide. Designed by Luca Dini and built by Mariotti Yachts, Rahil has a sleek and imposing silhouette. Three hydraulic doors, one on the main deck and two on the owner’s cabin, open up to create balconies. Read More

Sunreef launches Sunreef 82 Houbara

Last week a brand new superyacht, the Sunreef 82 Houbara was launched at the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. The yacht will be exhibited as a World Premiere at the Cannes International Boat Show in September 2012. The Sunreef 82 Houbara is the first composite superyacht from the Modern Double Deck line. Read More

NISI launches 5th hull of the NISI 2400 in China

NISI have launched the fifth hull of their innovative 2400 series. NISI was the first true innovative yacht to emerge from China. Based in Zhuhai, a vibrant city on the borders of Macau and a short ferry ride from Hong Kong, she was unveiled last year in Hong Kong and made her debut in Miami. She is praised for her stunning design. Read More

Bilgin Classic 160 superyacht launched in Turkey

Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts informs us that the Bilgin Classic 160 N°1, has now been officially launched. The Classic 160' is a modern day yacht, filled with state-of-the-art equipment, that captures the look as well as the feel of a golden era in luxurious yachting. The yacht will make her public debut at the Cannes Boat Show. Read More

Front Street Shipyard expands with purchase of Belfast Boatyard

Front Street Shipyard on the Belfast, Maine, waterfront has purchased its neighbor, Belfast Boatyard. With the sale finalized this week, the owners of Front Street Shipyard are immediately welcoming the employees and customers of Belfast Boatyard while maintaining existing operations. Read More

Ocean Alexander switches to Alexseal paint

After careful examination of the market and the various products available, starting with 2013 model year, Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, has decided to paint all 2013 models exclusively with Alexseal products. Alexander Marine made investments to build dedicated paint booth facilities at their factories. Read More 

77 Metre superyacht Smeralda arrives in the Mediterranean

Following her recent launch by Hanseatic Marine in Australia, the spectacular brand new 77 metre (252.6ft) superyacht Smeralda has now arrived in the Mediterranean. With her distinctive hull lines and super-sleek profile, Smeralda is the third and most advanced vessel in the Silver Series designed by Espen Øino. Read More

Live from Italy: Launch of 72 metre superyacht Stella Maris

A couple of weeks ago we reported the pre-launch of Viareggio Superyachts' (VSY) 72 metre flagship Stella Maris, designed by Espen Oeino. Today the yacht is being lowered into the water, and we are proud to bring you the first pictures. The yacht is VSY's largest yacht to date, following the deliveries of Roma and Candyscape. Read More

ISA delivers 50 metre superyacht Belle Anna

International Shipyards Ancona (ISA) has delivered superyacht Belle Anna, the third in a series of 50 metre yachts. The yacht was delivered ahead of schedule, and her owners have taken her straight from the yard for a holiday cruise. Andrea Vallicelli designed the yacht, together with ISA's inhouse design team. Belle Anna has a huge volume. Read More

Superyacht Hampshire II in Hampshire waters

Redman Whiteley Dixon’s (RWD) latest launch, Hampshire II, a 78.5 metre Feadship superyacht, cruised into Hampshire waters recently marking her first voyage into the very location she was named after. Launched in April 2012, Hampshire II was masterfully built by Feadship with interior and exterior design by RWD. Read More

Fincantieri celebrates 20th anniversary of Destriero record

Earlier this week, a celebration took place at the Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, to celebrate of the twentieth anniversary of Destriero, the fastest yacht in the world which crossed the Atlantic in 1992, setting a record which still remains unbeaten. The monohull, built in 1991, sailed 3,106 nautical miles without refueling. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche signs contract for Nauta Air 86’

After only a couple of weeks from the presentation of its new Nauta Air range, Cantiere delle Marche has announced the sale of the first Nauta Air 86’, the seventh CdM Explorer Yacht sold in less than 24 months. This aluminium Explorer Yacht has been  sold to an Australian client living in Thailand. Read More

46 Metre Rossinavi 2 Ladies undergoing seatrials

Launched at the end of May, the new 46 metre Rossinavi 2 Ladies, has been undergoing seatrials, and will be delivered soon. 2 Ladies is the second launch of the year for the shipyard. The yacht, designed by Mulder Design, has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and is powered by twin 1300 hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines. Read More

Gulf Craft completes second Majesty 125 superyacht Marina Wonder

Gulf Craft Inc. has successfully completed another Majesty 125 hull – it's second largest superyacht model – from its yacht manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. Destined for the French Riviera, the superyacht’s striking exterior profile exhibits a snowwhite superstructure, prairie beige hull and a sky-blue fender line. Read More

58 Metre superyacht Egeria launched in Turkey

Last week saw the launch of the 58 metre superyacht Egeria at the Egeria Yachts shipyard in Turkey. The naval architecture and exterior design of the superyacht are by Alfa Marine Design, while her interior is designed by Altunbas Ltd. Read More

Mondo Marine and Hot Lab unveil new superyacht project

Last week SuperYachtTimes.com visited the Mondo Marine yard, where we were given a sneak preview of the yard's latest project. M50. Today we can share this project with you, which is a collaboration between the Savona yard, and the Milan based Hot Lab Yacht & Design studio. The M50 will feature three decks and a spacious sundeck. Read More

Tansu Yachts launches superyacht Only Now

Tansu Yachts have launched superyacht project Only Now, a 33.9 metre semi-displacement superyacht, with styling by Tansu Yachts, and naval architecture and engineering by Diana Yacht Design. With her wooden hull and superstructure Only Now is able to comfortably carve through the water at 22 knots. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches superyacht Achilles

Sanlorenzo have launched superyacht Achilles, following an impressive late night transport from the city of Massa-Carrara, one of three Sanlorenzo shipyard locations, in addition to Ameglia and Viareggio. A specialist team drove Achilles to the Carrara Marina, across a road that rarely sees yachts of this size. Read More

Bilgin Yachts pre-launch Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht

Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts has send us this photo of the Bilgin Classic 160 N°1, which will be launched any day now. The Classic 160' is a modern day yacht, filled with state-of-the-art equipment, that captures the look as well as the feel of a golden era in luxurious yachting. She offers accommodation up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Read More

33.4 Metre superyacht Loop I to be unveiled in Monaco

The 33 metre luxury motor cruiser Loop I is due for an August launch, and will make her public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show as a joint central agency listing between Fraser Yachts Italy and Equinoxe yacht. Details are still scarce, but we can tell you the yacht is under construction at Castagnola in Lavagna. Read More

In Pictures: Acico Yachts launch 50m superyacht Nassima

Today the Acico Yachts shipyard in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands launched the 50 metre motor yacht Nassima. The launch operation started yesterday with moving the yacht from the construction shed, of which the front and parts of the roof had to be removed, to the pontoon from where she was launched today. The large cranes lifted the yacht. Read More

More details released about 61 metre Hakvoort contract

Hakvoort Shipyard has confirmed the new order for a 61-metre luxury displacement superyacht. Sold in close cooperation with Moran Yacht & Ship, this will be the largest project built by Hakvoort to date. The yacht will feature a private owner’s deck plus guest suites on the main deck with superlative views. Read More

Heesen delivers superyachts Galactica Plus and My Secret

Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of the all-aluminium 35 metre Galactica Plus, a fully custom semi-displacement motor yacht. Her elegant exterior lines as well as her minimal yet welcoming interiors have been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects. Also delivered is the 47 metre My Secret. Read More

New 61 metre superyacht contract signed at Hakvoort

Moran Yacht & Ship have announced a new contract signed at Hakvoort in the Netherlands. The yacht measures 61 meters, and will offer accommodation up to 12 guests in six cabins. We are still waiting for more details to emerge, but we can tell you that the yacht is scheduled for a delivery in 2015. Read More

Exclusive: First images of the new 85.5m Oceanco superyacht

By pure coincidence SuperYacht Times editor Maarten Janssen happened to be in Rotterdam this evening and moments ago the latest 85.50 metre Oceanco superyacht passed the famous Erasmusbrug. The steel/aluminium superyacht features exterior design by Igor Lobanov. Oceanco can’t provide us with any additional information on the vessel. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche launches second Darwin Class 86’

Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has announced the launch of the second Darwin Class 86’, a 26-metre Explorer vessel in steel and alluminium built by Cantiere delle Marche and designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec. Percheron will be presented in september at Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes. Read More

Trinity Yachts announces delivery of superyacht Lady Linda

Earlier this month we already published some photos of Trinity Yachts' latest superyacht, Lady Linda, as she arrived in Europe, and now the builder has officially announced the delivery of this 57 metre tri-deck semi-displacement custom built aluminum superyacht. This is the third Trinity for a Florida couple. Read More

Four orders signed at Horizon Yachts open day

The Horizon Group hosted a 2012 Open House at the Horizon Premier shipyard in Kaohsiung from June 27th to June 29th to celebrate Horizon’s 25th anniversary as a luxury yacht manufacturer – the Open House also debuted new Horizon models as well as mark the official launch of the brand-new EP148 Horizon Polaris. Read More

Perini Navi delivers 50 metre project C.2173

The Perini Navi Group has announced the delivery of project C.2173, the 52nd sailing yacht in the Perini Navi fleet. This yacht is the second vessel in the new 50 metre aluminium series and was launched on April 2nd, 2012. Hull C.2173 is designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. Read More

Solid financial performance at Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts International plc has posted yet another strong set of financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011, reinforcing its position as one of the strongest company’s operating in the luxury yacht market. In recently released accounts, the Company reported Profit before Tax of £15.1 million (2010: £21.2 million). Read More

Sea trial record set by Ocean Alexander 82 motoryacht

Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, has announced the recent sea trial record set by the Ocean Alexander 82 Cockpit Motoryacht. The updated Ocean Alexander 82 Cockpit Motoryacht with twin MTU 1920HP engines, reached 28 knots during sea trials performed at the factory. Read More

More details released about 72 meter Stella Maris prior to MYS

Later this summer the Italian shipyard Viareggio Superyachts (VSY) will take to the stage in Monaco with a brand-new stand in Parvis Piscine. Of course, their new look will be in line with the yard’s values. Leading up to the show, the yard has released details about their new flagship, Stella Maris, which will be launched this month. Read More

Canados launches superyacht Far Away for Russian clients

Canados have launched a new Canados 120 for a Russian client. The yacht was christened Far Away last week. The Canados 120 is 36-metre planing yacht and is the flagship of the yard’s flybridge range. The yacht was blessed by a Russian Orthodox priest, and over 60 guests took part into the ceremony. Read More

Nobiskrug expands customer service

Nobiskrug has announced the appointment of two new executives to their expanding workforce. Bernd Wittorf has enjoyed several successful years in shipbuilding industry and has joined the refit and repair department stating that he aims for a “all-in-one solution” for yacht owners covering all technical aspects of yacht operation. Read More

Rossi Navi signs contract for 49 metre superyacht

Rossi Navi has signed a new contract to built a 49 metre superyacht. The new yacht, project FR028, is a sistership to project FR027. Both yachts have light aluminium semi-planing hulls and superstructures and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines, providing a speed of 23 knots. She is due to be delivered in May 2014. Read More

Opening of new Mangusta office in Ibiza

This weekend, the Overmarine Group, builders of Mangusta yachts, celebrated the opening of the new officed at Marina Ibiza, run by Michl Marine. The event, held at the new office which is strategically located in the luxurious marina of Ibiza, was well attended All guests had the opportunity to admire the several Mangusta Yachts. Read More

Superyacht Imperial Princess delivered

The largest production yacht ever launched in Britain, with the largest resin-infused hull ever moulded, the new Princess 40M Imperial Princess has been making headlines ever since the Plymouth yacht builder announced plans for her some three years ago. Imperial Princess is now on her maiden voyage to warmer climes. Read More

Superyacht projects underway at Feadship

Last month I visited the offices of Feadship in The Netherlands, as part of the Yacht Valley Press trip, where journalists from around the world are whizzed around the Dutch countryside, to visit leading shipyards, designers and suppliers. Most projects are being kept under wraps, yet I still uncovered a few surprises. Read More

78.5 Metre superyacht Hampshire II delivered

Superyacht Hampshire II was delivered to her owner on Friday. The culmination of a five year project for Edmiston's Chris Cecil-Wright and her owner. A passionate yachtsman, the Owner had a clear vision of what he and his family were looking for – a nautical playground of unquestionable quality.  Read More

67 Metre Fast Yacht Support vessel to debut in Monaco

Dutch superyacht builder Amels will be displaying the Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel. The sleek, axe-bowed vessel was constructed at Damen Shipyards in Holland, and the project was coordinated and supervised by Moran Yachts & Ship. The Sea Axe has space for toys such as tenders, jet skis and sailing dinghies. Read More

Viareggio Superyachts pre-launch 72 metre superyacht Stella Maris

Viareggio Superyachts (VSY) have launched their 72 metre flagship Stella Maris. Managing Director of VSY, Luciano Scaramuccia stated that the impressiveness of this 72 metre, conceived in line with the yard’s values and reflecting the fusion of avant-garde technology and the excellence of genuine Italian craftsmanship. Read More

Cerri launches Cerri 86 Pachamama

Cantieri Navali Cerri have launched superyacht Pachamama, the twelfth yacht in the successful Cerri 86 Flyingsport series. The Cerri 86 combined the comfort and space of flybridge yachts with the high speed and sporty character of large open yachts. The Cerri 86 Flyingsport has a cruising speed of over 30 knots. Read More

Hull of Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid completed

The Palumbo yard in Italy has finished construction of the hull of the Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid, designed by Hydro Tec Naval Architecture. Today we can show you the first image of the completed aluminium hull. The all-aluminium Columbus 130’ Hybrid measures 40 metres in length, and offers three decks, that offer a high internal volume. Read More

Ocean Alexander sells 2013 Ocean Alexander 90 yacht

Ocean Alexander has announced a sale by Niel Steenkamp, of their latest 90 sky lounge motor yacht. This new 90 is hull #8 in this popular series and features a newly designed 4 stateroom layout with open floor plan on the main deck. The yacht was just delivered to the US and sold at its debut in Roche Harbor Washington. Read More

Baltic Yachts signs contract for spectacular 108-footer

Late this Spring Baltic Yachts signed a contract for a spectacular 108-footer designed by Javier Jaudenes. This hi-tech racer/cruiser will have a displacement of only 82 tonnes, and the emphasis on minimal weight will follow the boat throughout the project. In the Autumn, construction will start at Baltic Yachts’ facilities in Jakobstad. Read More

Interior of Codecasa 50s superyacht unveiled

Italian superyacht builder Codecasa is currently building its first 50 metres Open motoryacht, the Codecasa 50s (hull C 120), for a repeat client. The first images of the yacht’s interior, designed by Anna Maria and Franco Della Role, working closely with the owner’s personal designer, have been released today. Read More

73 Metre superyacht Plan B completed

One of our readers has send us this photo of the 73 metre superyacht Plan B seen here in Douglas Harbour on the Isle of Man, which leads us to believe she has now been delivered, or is in the process of being delivered. The yacht was ordered before the crisis as part of an order for six yachts of all around the same size. Read More

101.5 Metre superyacht transported to Feadship yard

This weekend, the largest Feadship to date was transported through Holland's waterways, to the Royal Van Lent shipyard in Kaag, where she will be finished. The 101.5 metre superyacht (hull 808) will be the largest yacht ever to be built in The Netherlands. In fact, the yacht is so big, it did not fit through the locks at Gouda. Read More

40 Metre superyacht catamaran Zenith launched

Incat Crowther has announced the launch of Zenith, a 40 metre Catamaran Motor Yacht constructed by Sabre Catamarans in Western Australia. The vessel is a result of a collaborative process whereby all partners brought their best ideas to the table. Incat Crowther performed naval architecture and engineering work on the vessel. Read More

Superyacht 4You delivered

The 54.3 metre Amels Project AAA, which has been named 4You, has been delivered. 4You is the second hull delivered in the yard's 55 metre series, designed by Tim Heywood. One of our photographers took this picture of the yacht, when she arrived in Gilbraltar this week. Read More

Pershing 82 progressing rapidly in Italy

The new Pershing 82’ is taking shape at the yard in Mondolfo. She will be presented at the Autumn boat shows with a first preview at the Cannes Boat Show. The technical launch is expected to take place at the end of July. The yacht measures 24.97 metres in length, 5.50 metres in width and is designed once again by Fulvio De Simoni. Read More

Yachting Developments delivers superyacht Quintessential

Auckland boatyard Yachting Developments has successfully completed sea trials and delivered Quintessential to her owner less than three weeks after launching. Also known as yard build number YD66, Quintessential is one of the largest composite sailing Superyacht catamarans on the planet, measuring 100ft (30.48m) in length. Read More

Wally launches Kanga, the first WallyAce

The first unit of the innovative displacement line WallyAce, the 26 metre Kanga, was successfully launched in Marina di Ravenna, Italy. WallyAce 26m is a semi-custom line built using the sandwich GRP construction technology. Kanga is undergoing extensive sea-trials before the delivery to her Owners for their summer cruise. Read More

Largest yacht in the world Azzam designed by Nauta Yachts

Last month, Lürssen moved the hull and superstructure of the world's largest yacht, Azzam, believed to be around 180 metres long. Since that day, we have received confirmation, that the yacht is designed by Italian yacht designers Nauta Yachts. They remain tight lipped about any details concerning this huge project. Read More

41 Metre superyacht Azra delivered by Mengi-Yay

Turkish superyacht builder Mengi-Yay has delivered superyacht Azra, a 41 metre yacht, constructed out of wooden lamination epoxy. The yacht, designed inhouse, features a modern interior designed by BTA Design, and offers accommodation in 4 guest cabins. She is powered by twin 1925 hp C32 Caterpillars. Read More

Mengi-Yay delivers superyacht My Steel

Following the news of the delivery of the 41 metre superyacht Azra by the turkish superyacht builder Mengi-Yay, we can announce the delivery of her sistership My Steel. My Steel is constructed out of wooden lamination epoxy. The yacht, designed inhouse, features a contemporary interior designed by BTA Design. Read More

Vicem launches Vulcan 46 superyacht

The first Vicem Vulcan 46 has been launched by Vicem. The 46 metre semi-displacement will be powered by twin MTU engines and achieve a top speed of 25 knots, while still maintaining high-efficiency and long range capability of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. The Vulcan 46 was designed by Dutch designers Mulder Design. Read More

AB Yachts delivers AB116 Diamond with Guido de Groot interior

The Italian based Shipyard AB Yachts, part of the Fipa Group has recently delivered Diamond. Guido de Groot has collaborated with the Italian Yard for a number of fast Motor Yachts, including the interior styling of the new AB 116 Diamond. The AB 116 models features a generous flybridge with a unique floating command helm. Read More

Ocean Alexander announces new superyacht

Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, has announced the completion of all engineering and tooling for the new Ocean Alexander 112’ Tri-Level Motoryacht.  The new 112’ is designed by Evan K. Marshall and engineered by Gregory C. Marshall.  The new 112’ Tri-Level features five staterooms. Read More

45 Metres high doors lifted into place at Nakilat yard in Qatar

Jewers Doors has recently lifted into place doors that are 45 metres high at the new Nakilat super yacht facility in Qatar. The UK-based company is a world-leader in designing, manufacturing and installing exceptionally large doors for buildings such as aircraft hangars but these are the tallest doors it has built in its 29-year history. Read More

Sanlorenzo opens Sanlorenzo Istanbul

Sanlorenzo opened a new Brand Representative office in Turkey: Sanlorenzo Istanbul. The shipyard expands to South East Europe its sales network, based on a controlled number of Brand Representatives, directly participated and controlled companies by the shipyard located in strategic hubs of the international yachting. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group sells new 45 metre superyacht

More great news from the Admiral Tecnomar Group, as the announce the second sale of a new build project in one week. Following the sale of a new 30-metre superyacht in the Nadara series, the yard has now sold a new 45-metre Superyacht in the Maxima series. The Maxima 45 will be delivered in Summer 2014. Read More

Proteksan superyacht Vicky on seatrials

The 72.6 metre Proteksan project NB54, Vicky, launched on May 7th will be ready for delivery at the end of June 2012. Just over a year has passed since Proteksan Turquoise made superyacht news with three launches in as many months. Now the largest motoryacht to be launched in Turkey is on final sea trials before. Read More

Musical christening for 65 metre Amels Sea Rhapsody

The new 65-metre superyacht Sea Rhapsody was christened at the Amels shipyard in Vlissingen, Holland, on Friday 20 April 2012. The Dutch superyacht builder delivered Sea Rhapsody on time and the owners are looking forward to starting their yachting season in the Mediterranean as planned. Read More

Wally launches groundbreaking WallyCento Hamilton

Hamilton, the first unit of the groundbreaking WallyCento design, was successfully launched in Hythe on the South Coast of England. Developed by Judel Vrolijk naval architects with the interiors by Design Unlimited, Hamilton fully exploits the WallyCento box-rule to create a fast seaworthy sound cruiser-racer. Read More

Peer Gynt Yachts launches superyacht Lola

Yigit Mustecaplioglu of Peer Gynt Yachts has send us the very first photos of the 36 metre motor yacht Lola. Yigit reports that the company had launched the yacht yesterday from their shipyard in Antalya. The naval architecture of superyacht Lola was done by Van Oossanen Naval Architect and Lunik Ltd designed the interior of Lola. Read More

Sunseeker delivers fourth Predator 115 Arabella

Sunseeker have delivered the fourth superyacht in the Predator 115 series, Arabella, to a client of Eric-Louis Lepeingle of Sunseeker Cannes and James Lloyd Jones of Viare Yachts. The Predator 115 is built to RINA classification and provides for a guest party of up to 10 in five cabins, with a crew of five. Read More

66 Metre superyacht Invader progressing rapidly at Delta

Delta recently celebrated two significant milestones in the construction of its latest megayacht, Project Invader. Invader, a 66-meter steel and composite motoryacht, is scheduled for delivery spring of 2013. Invader’s steel hull was recently transported from Delta’s metal hull facility to its main assembly yard for final fit out and construction. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group sells new Nadara 30 superyacht

Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 30-metre superyacht in the Nadara series. The contract has been signed just a few weeks after the sale of another superyacht of 38-metre. "This is exactly the momentum we were looking for with two yachts sold..” says Francesco Carbone, Sales Director. Read More

New 56 metre superyacht order at Sunrise Yachts

Shortly after confirming a contract for a second 63 metre project in May 2012, Sunrise Yachts signed this week a new-build contract for one of the most innovative projects of the year: a 56 metre long-range motor yacht designed for circumnavigation and equipped with pod-driven diesel-electric propulsion. Read More

Bluewater sells 55.70 metre Palumbo superyacht project

Bluewater has announces the sale of 55.70 metre superyacht project, currently under construction at the Palumbo Shipyard located in Italy. Palumbo, are a recent award winning shipyard, delivering innovative and remarkable yachts. Read More

Next generation yachts developed at Intec Marine Shipyard

Intec Marine Shipyard has created a team of professionals to develop and market two models of next generation yachts. The Intec Marine 90 and 140 are extremely energy efficient with hybrid propulsion and designed by Guido de Groot Design from the Netherlands. As well as energy efficiency the yachts have dramatically reduced sound levels. Read More

63 Metre superyacht progressing rapidly at Sunrise Yachts

The construction of the first Sunrise 63 metre superyacht is progressing rapidly at Sunrise Yachts in Turkey. Project 601 is the first of two 63 metre superyachts currently under construction. The second 63 metre project was announced only weeks ago. The 63 metre Espen Øino designed project 601 was sold by CNI. Read More

Sunreef fuses hull and superstructure of Sunreef 82 Double Deck

There’s just one month left before the new 2012 superyacht model, the Sunreef 82 Double Deck, hits the water. The flybridge was added to the superstructure last week, and the yacht now looks very imposing with its double deck deckhouse dominating two massive hulls. The cockpit is currently being fitted out. Read More

New images of recently launched M

One of the most distinctive yachts ever to leave the facilities of Turkish family yacht builders, Bilgin, M appears for the first time in public as seen in these superb new photos courtesy of her brokers for sale, YPI Brokerage. With exterior and interior design by H2, M is one of the most distinctive builds ever to come from the family yard. Read More

Oyster Group takes over Landamores Yard

After nearly 40 years working with key partner, E C Landamore & Co, on the fit-out of Oyster yachts, Oyster has taken over the Oyster yacht division of the Landamore's business. In a deal which transfers the Oyster production facilities in Norfolk to the Oyster Group, along with the dedicated team of around 70 employees. Read More

Benetti launches superyacht Checkmate for US owner

Benetti have launched the latest Benetti Vision 145', Checkmate, on Saturday, June 9th in the Darsena Italia Basin, the historic home of the Benetti yard. Unit BV018 is the 15th yacht built in the Vision line. Present at the ceremony were the owner (a well known surgeon from Washington, D.C.) and his family, together with all the Benetti staff. Read More

Feadship signs first superyacht order from mainland China

Feadship has become the first Western shipyard to sell a new-built 45m superyacht to an owner from the People’s Republic of China. Following a recent tour of the Far East by the award-winning Feadship Helix, a Chinese client requested a similar-sized vessel that would also include a helicopter deck. Read More

Heesen Yachts delivers superyachts Lady L and Lady Petra

Heesen Yachts have announced the delivery of the 44m Lady L and the 47m Lady Petra to their Owners. M/Y Lady L (YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric) is the eighth in the successful 44m semi-displacement class. M/Y Lady L reaches the remarkable speed of 25 knots, making her the fastest 44 metre yacht of her style on the market. Read More

41m Superyacht Okko launched by Mondo Marine

Last week the Mondo Marine shipyard in Savona, Italy launched their 61st superyacht, the 40.80 metre Okko (hull number C18/7). Although she shares the same technical platform as the other six superyachts in the 41m tri-deck series, Okko has a different superstructure and design. Her exterior lines and interior decor are by architect Giorgio Vafiadis. Read More

Piriou signs contract to build 76.6m superyacht explorer

The French commercial shipyard Piriou has signed a contract to build a 76.60 metre superyacht explorer. The exterior lines of the motor yacht are designed by Pierre Jacques Kubis Designs in co-operation with the engineering team of Piriou. The explorer motor yacht will have an ice-classed steel hull and is built for world-cruising in the most extreme conditions. Read More

Arzana Navi launches 48m superyacht Nativa

The Venice based shipyard Arzana Navi has launched their first superyacht, the 48.40 metre sloop Nativa. This powerful sloop has been designed by the renowned Bill Tripp for high performance world cruising. Equipped with a modern and stylish interior, the sailing yacht offers a unique and open living space. Read More

Claasen Shipyards joins Holland Yacht Experience

Cooperation is the keyword in the new economic climate and also the backbone of the Holland Yacht Experience concept. Based on Port Canto, Cannes, Holland Yacht Experience has announced that Claasen Shipyards has joined HYE. Claasen is well known for their sailing yachts such as Firely and the J-Class Lionheart. Read More

Hayati Kamhi, founding Partner of Proteksan Turquoise dies

It is with great sadness that the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard has announced the sudden death of Hayati Kamhi aged 62, who died at home. Hayati joined with Mehmet Karabeyoglu over eighteen years ago to form what has become Turkey's leading builder of luxury superyachts and is ranked in the top ten shipyards in the world. Read More

Paszkowski to design new line of superyachts for Baglietto

The Baglietto Shipyard in La Spezia has announced that they have signed a contract with Italian superyacht designer Francesco Paszkowski to create Baglietto’s new styling. The new line of planing and displacement superyachts will be presented at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. In addition the designer will also work on the three Baglietto projects that the new owners have taken over from the previous ownership. Read More

Bruce Johnson will represent Maine yacht yards

Three independent yacht yards in mid-coast Maine are appointing Bruce Johnson, formerly of Sparkman & Stephens, as their business development executive. Brooklin Boat Yard, Front Street Shipyard and Rockport Marine reached an agreement to employ Johnson to represent each yard independently in seeking new construction projects. Read More

New superyacht order for Horizon Yachts from Japan

On May 21st the Taiwanese shipyard Horizon Yachts signed an order with a Japanese owner for a 105ft superyacht. It is the second time the owner from Japan has signed a contract with Horizon, as he purchased a Horizon E78 in 2010. The exterior of the motor yacht is based on the Horizon Raised Pilothouse 97, but the new 105 will have an enclosed flybridge. Read More

Superyacht Q5 Quintessential launched by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments have announced the launch of the superyacht catamaran Q5 Quintessential, build number YD66. Measuring 30.48 metre in length and a staggering 14.63 metre in beam, Q5 Quintessential has been built in high strength weight saving composites materials to meet and exceed stringent GL class survey requirements. Read More

Rodriguez Group publishes results for the 1st Half Year 2011/2012

The half-year financial statements of Rodriguez Group and the related financial reports, as approved by the Supervisory Board on May 25 and certified by the statutory auditors, are available on Rodriguez Group’s website. Read More

Omega interior for the new Mulder 98 Flybridge

The construction of the new 30-metre Mulder 98 Flybridge is currently in full swing. In consultation with the client, Mulder Shipyard commissioned Frank Laupman of Omega Architects to design the interior of this boat. Omega has previously designed the interior of the second Bellagio, which was recently sold by Mulder Shipyard. Read More

Maiora launches latests Maiora 24s

Maiora have just launched the latest Maiora 24s. The yacht's interior features Tanganika walnut with dark Wengé accents, Portoro marble, and soft light-coloured leathers. She offers a large owner's cabin, Double VIP, and twin guest staterooms down below. The Maiora 24s is powered by twin 1950 hp MTU 12V2000 M94 diesels. Read More

40 Metre schooner ZanZiba now for sale

An outstanding new sailing superyacht entering the final stages of its build in Turkey is now being offered for sale at a remarkable price of € 7,900,000. Just a few months away from completion it offers a new owner the opportunity to specify the fit‐out of the interior but still have a brand new yacht ready for the start of the 2013 season. Read More

Two superyacht orders for Italian yard Rodriquez

Rodriquez has announced two new oders, for a 37 metre Rodriquez 37 RPH, and for a 42 metre Rodriquez 42. The Rodriquez 37 RPH is an all aluminium planning yacht, powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M93. The yacht, ordered by a European client, will offer accommodation for up to 9 guests, in a main deck master stateroom, and three lower deck cabins. Read More

Bilgin Yachts launches H2 designed superyacht M

Turkish shipyard Bilgin have launched superyacht M this weekend. Bilgin and H2 Yacht Design joined forces on this stunning and distinctive new 40 metre yacht, the yard's first superyacht to feature a reversed bow. With both exterior and interior styling from H2 Design, the yacht features a version of the vertical plumb style bow. Read More

First glimpse of superyacht catamaran Q5

Auckland based boatyard Yachting Developments are putting the finishing touches to the Super Sailing Catamaran Q5 (build number YD66) in preparation for her June launching. This monster catamaran has just rolled out of the company’s Hobsonville factory, giving a first glimpse of the vessels true size and volume. Read More

Perini Navi launches carbon fibre sloop Xnoi

The Perini Navi Group has announced that the 30.65 metre sloop Xnoi (pronounced per noi, which means for us) has been launched. This sailing yacht has a hull, superstructure, mast and boom in carbon fibre. The launching ceremony was held on Saturday May 26th at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia. Read More

Sunreef Yachts working on 120% of it's production capacity

The Sunreef Yachts shipyard is now working on 120% of its production capacity with 3 new models (Sunreef 80, Sunreef 82 and 60 Sunreef Power) under construction and 4 other units in built (2 x 70 Sunreef Power, Sunreef 70 Sailing and Sunreef 58 Sailing), which gives in total 7 units ranging from 19 to 24 meters in length. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches SL94 Silvie VI and SL108 Regine

Reason for celebration at the Sanlorenzo shipyard, where, in one single week, two new superyachts were launched. Both yachts are built at the Ameglia Division (near la Spezia) and both are customized to specific requests by the owners. Regine measures 33 metres and is the 15th SL108 model launched. Read More

ISA launches 50 metre superyacht Belle Anna

International Shipyards Ancona (ISA) has launched superyacht Belle Anna, the third in a series of 50 metre yachts. These three yachts share the same technical platform, but differ in the styling of the superstructure and stern design. The interior is designed by Francois Zuretti, a first for ISA. Belle Anna will be delivered in July. Read More

Heesen superyacht project California sold

Heesen Yachts has sold Project California (YN 16347), the ninth yacht in the award winning 47m displacement class. This contract has been signed thanks to a successful collaboration with Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts, meaning that Heesen’s order book now consists of twelve yachts under construction. Read More

Lürssen staged the seventh Lürssen Rowing Regatta

Lürssen staged the Lürssen Rowing Regatta for the seventh time on 11 May 2012. Now a traditional and highly popular event, it was first held in 2003 for the many crews who spend several months in Bremen or at another of the shipyard’s locations while a newbuild is under construction or a yacht is undergoing a refit or repairs. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells 42 metre Fast Displacement superyacht

Heesen has announced the sale of the first motor yacht to be equipped with Hull Vane even before the official presentation of this innovation to the yachting community. Created by Piet van Oossanen from van Oossanen Naval Architects, Hull Vane is a foil fitted below the hull that can reduce resistance through the water by 24%. Read More

Superyacht 2 Ladies ready to launch at Rossinavi

Scheduled to launch on Saturday, we have received the first images of the new 46 metre Rossinavi 2 Ladies. This is the second launch of the year for the shipyard. Earlier this year the yard launched Aslec 4, which is being delivered as we speak. Designer Tommaso Spadolini designed each space on board 2 Ladies to provide maximum comfort to guests. Read More

Hakvoort unveils new line of 55 metre superyachts

Hakvoort has unveiled a new range of superyachts, the 55 meter semi custom range, designed by Clifford Den. The yacht features an adjustable MTU engine package. The clever design shows an very efficient fuel consumption 15 % lower than other displacement hull designs. For speeds over 17 knots the hull needs to be build out of alumium. Read More

World Exclusive: World's largest yacht in build at Lürssen

Today, Lürssen moved the hull and superstructure of the world's largest yacht, believed to be around 180 metres long. Not much is known about this highly secretive project, but  judging by the underwaterbody, we expect the yacht to be very fast. The yacht's bow section will be attached later this week. Read More

New 63 metre superyacht order at Sunrise Yachts

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

Benetti launches Classic 121 Option B

Just a couple of days after the launch of the first Classic Supreme 132’, Benetti have launched a Classic 121’, Option B. In the early hours of the afternoon, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony attended by the owner and his family, along with the entire Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction. Read More

Seatrial video of radical superyacht Adastra

The McConaghy Boats Zhuhai Facility in China recently launched Adastra, a 42.5 metre Trimaran built for long range ocean voyaging. She is designed by John Shuttleworth Design. Adastra is the result careful design, planning and discussion with the owners, to build a yacht that meets the needs of an experienced couple. Read More

62 Metre Icon superyacht Maidelle on seatrials

Yesterday, superyacht Maidelle set off on her first seatrial, off the coast of Northern Holland. The 62 metre Maidelle, is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Managing Director of Icon Yachts, Jen Wartena was onboard during the sea trials. Read More

Fraser Yachts sells new 60 metre Benetti superyacht

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

Construction of 44 metre superyacht well underway in China

Construction is proceeding apace at Kingship Marine Limited on the world's first hybrid green boat under 50 metre, Green Voyager. On 19 April 2011, her keel laying ceremony was held on Kingship’s yard in Zhongshan. and the yard has just send us some images of the finished hull and superstructure. Read More

Omer Malaz buys back the Numarine shipyard

Abraaj Capital has sold their shares in the Turkish luxury-yacht manufacturer Numarine, to Omer Malaz, who founded the company in 2002. For Numarine, Mr Malaz’s decision to come back as sole yard owner in 2012 will enforce business development with a worldwide expansion actions in the most important emerging markets. Read More

Delta sells superyacht project Monarch

Delta Marine, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) and Rick Obey of Marine Consulting in New York have sold superyacht Project Monarch. Construction of this 151-foot motor yacht began at Northern Marine in Anacortes and was completed at Delta’s yard in Seattle. Monarch was offered at $ 31,900,000 Read More

Construction of 42 metre superyacht well underway at Moonen

Construction is proceeding apace at Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands on the 42-metre luxury motoryacht Sofia. As is the case with any genuinely custom project, changes and additions are still being made to the design and facilities as the build progresses, meeting the owner's requirements in every respect. Read More

Superyacht builder Perini Navi adds new sections to website

Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi have added two new sections to their website: 'Captains & Crew Area' and 'Career', created for those who wish to be in direct contact with the extended family formed by Perini Navi and Picchiotti. On top of this, a new version of the website in Russian has been added. Read More

Sailing catamaran Q5 nears completion in New Zealand

New Zealand based boatyard Yachting Developments are nearing completion on build number YD66, a 100ft Sailing Catamaran. YD66 also known as “Q5,” is on schedule to be launched early June 2012. Measuring 100ft in length and a staggering 48 feet in beam the vessel is being built to stringent GL class survey requirements. Read More

World Exclusive: 147m superyacht Topaz launched

Today the 144 metre superyacht Topaz was launched at the Lürssen Aumund facility.  Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht, however we do know she has a length of 147 metres, and a gross tonnage of 11,589. Judging by her design features, we are confident that she is designed by Tim Heywood. Read More

Ferretti Custom Line launches third Custom Line 124 superyacht

Ferretti Custom Line has launched the third hull of the Custom Line 124’, a 38 metre planning superyacht. The yacht was launched in the presence of the owner and his family, and the yard's top management. This is the third Custom Line launched in 2012. The Ferretti Custom Line 124’ is a 37,80 metre yacht with a 7,35 metre beam. Read More

Ferretti Custom Line launches Navetta 26 Crescendo

Ferretti Custom Line, a Ferretti Group brand, has launched a Navetta 26 Crescendo, named Immagine. The Crescendo represents further evolution in Ferretti Custom Line’s semi-displacement line; quality, sophisticated harmony, elegance and balance are fundamental values of this line of yachts. Read More

Construction underway of Cosmo Explorer superyacht

The owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. had been looking into the possibility to build an exploration yacht for a long period of time. From 2008 to 2010 several efforts were made to contract the construction of the owner’s vision of an ideal explorer yacht. However, those attempts did not lead to an actual signed contract. Read More

Dutch send off of Oceanco superyacht Nirvana

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

Permare Group launches Amer 116’ Il Gattopardo

The Permare Group have launched the second Amer 116’, Il Gattopardo. The general arrangement of this luxury yacht is especially noteworthy with three large staterooms, instead of the usual five staterooms found on yachts of this size. On the main deck is the master suite, which features an impressive bathroom with a bathtub. Read More

New photo of 147 metre superyacht Topaz at Lürssen

Last week we reported that the 144 metre superyacht Topaz is ready to launch from the Lürssen Aumund facility. Today we received the latest photo, which shows that the yacht will most likely be launched sometime this week. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht, however we do know she has a length of 147 metres. Read More

Scoop: 147m superyacht Topaz ready to launch at Lürssen

The 147 metre superyacht Topaz is ready to launch from the Lürssen Aumund facility. Just over a year ago we published the first photos of the completed hull and superstructure and it must be said that Lürssen has done an incredible job to launch her again in just over a year. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht. Read More

Superyacht Plan B (HDW 422) unveiled in Kiel

Yesterday the 73 metre superyacht Plan B (HDW hull number 422) left her building shed for the first time. Built by Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel (formerly HDW), the yacht was ordered before the crisis as part of an order for six yachts of all around the same size. Due to the economic crisis four yachts were cancelled and in addition to Plan B. Read More

Superyacht Ouranos delivered and completes first charter

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

New Feadship Hampshire II presented to public

Following the traditional launch ceremony at the shipyard on 14th April, the new Feadship superyacht Hampshire II came into public view for the first time yesterday, 9th May, as she emerged from the Feadship Kaag build shed in Holland. The 78.5m yacht will now undergo dock and sea trials, prior to delivery in July 2012. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches the 7th 40 Alloy 111

Sanlorenzo have launched the 7th hull in their 40 Alloy series. The yacht, christened 111, is 40 metres long and has a beam of 7.90 metres. Built in Viareggio, Italy the 40 Alloy series is a sensational line of fast aluminium super yachts with a planning hull. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the 40 Alloy is powered by two MTUs. Read More

Hull of 73m Vitruvius superyacht arrives at the Picchiotti shipyard

The hull of the 73 metre motor yacht C.2189, the third motor yacht sold by the Perini Navi Group and created in collaboration with Vitruvius Ltd and Philippe Briand, has arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, from Perini Istanbul Yildiz, the Turkish facility of the Group. The superyacht, the flagship of the Picchiotti-Vitruvius® family, has a state-of-the-art electric/diesel propulsion system. Read More

Southern Wind launches Almagores II, the first SW 102 superyacht

The Southern Wind shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa has recently launched the first SW 102 DS sailing yacht, christened Almagores II. The yacht was commissioned by an Italian owner, who is a keen sailor, but owned a motor yacht before. Designed by Nauta Yacht Design and Farr Yacht Design, Almagores II will complete her sea trials in the Table Bay water. Read More

Benetti launches the first Classic Supreme 132 superyacht

On Friday 4th of May the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio launched the first Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ superyacht. Designed by Stefano Righini, the first in the series features a contemporary interior to a design of Francois Zuretti. The technical launch of the motor yacht marks the beginning of a long series of tests and inspections. Read More

Wally launches Better Place, the world’s largest sloop in carbon fibre

Wally has successfully launched the stunning Bugatti blue coloured 50 metre sailing yacht Better Place, the world’s largest sloop in carbon fibre developed on the lines of Tripp Design with the interiors by Wetzels Brown Partners, and uniquely classified RINA Green Star. The Wally 50m touched the water after the owner’s wife smashed the champagne bottle on the keel bulb. Read More

Wally 50m superyacht Better Place ready to launch

A few days before the launching of the Wally 164 superyacht Better Place at ISA Yachts, in Ancona, Italy, Hall Spars’ experts successfully completed the stepping of her 67.5 metre long carbon mast, the longest ever manufactured by the US facility. The 50m sailing yacht has been equipped with a four-spreader high modulus carbon mast. Read More

Exclusive: Superyacht Vicky launched by Proteksan-Turquoise

Today the Turkish superyacht builder Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts launched their latest superyacht, the 72.60 metre Vicky (build number NB54). Vicky features exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design, while Hydro Tec was responsible for her naval architecture. With her length of 72.60 metres motor yacht Vicky is the largest yacht launched by the Turkish yacht builder. Read More

J-Class Rainbow delivered to her owners

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

Heesen Yachts launch superyacht Lady Petra for founder

Heesen Yachts has announced that on Saturday April 28th 2012 YN 15747 was christened MY Lady Petra by her Owners. Launched at the facility in Oss this new vessel is the eighth in Heesen’s award-winning 47metre class. This project, is very special for the Company as the client is Frans Heesen himself. Read More

Explorer yacht Lars making waves on her maiden voyage

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

74 Metre superyacht project 423 under construction at Nobiskrug

The 74 metre Nobiskrug project 423 is well underway in Germany. The hull of the yacht was built by HDW (now Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel), and her delivery is scheduled for 2013. Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel and Nobiskrug are members of an international group of shipyards with operational sites in Germany, England, France, Greece and Abu Dhabi. . Read More

The new Horizon superyacht Polaris ready for delivery

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

Redman Whiteley Dixon comments on recently launched Feadship Hampshire II

Saturday 14th April 2012 marked the launch of one of Redman Whiteley Dixon’s (RWD), most significant projects to date, Hampshire II, a 78.5m motor yacht. Masterfully built by Feadship, with interior and exterior design by the Hampshire-based design studio and project managed by the team at Edmiston. Read More

38 Metre superyacht contract signed at Admiral Tecnomar Group

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

Two 48.7 metre new build projects for sale with Bilgin Yachts

Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts has taken over the central agency sales listing of two superyachts, currently under construction at the Turkish yard. The Classic 160 N°1, which will launch in May 2012, and t he Classic N°2 under construction and to be delivered in the begining of 2013. The yachts are for sale with an asking price of € 9,150,000. Read More

Codecasa unveils interior of superyacht project F75

Construction is well underway for the second Codecasa 42 metre Vintage superyacht at from the Viareggio based shipyard. The latest addition to this vintage series has her naval architecture and the exterior design done by the in-house team of Codecasa and features an interior by Della Role Design. Read More

Jongert unveils new Guido de Groot designed superyacht

Jongert has unveiled the designs for the new Jongert 42MY. The yard often works together with leading designers in the industry. German Frers designed the new line of modern sailing yachts, while Guido de Groot, a well-respected designer for the motoryacht line, helped fill the gap between the 39-metre Lucia M and the 50-metre 500LE.  Read More

38 Metre superyacht catamaran Zenith launched

The 38 metre Catamaran superyacht Zenith, seen here on this archive photo, has been launched in Australia. The project was built by Sabre Catamarans in Perth, WA, at the Austal yard. The vessel’s sleek lines, the result of collaboration with Waterline Yacht Design, feature a stylish mix of modern and motor yacht styling cues. Read More

New superyacht Megaway 128 completes sea trials

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

New order for 37 metre superyacht at Fitzroy Yachts

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

A fresh approach to sharing a superyacht

There have been many attempts to launch shared ownership into the world of superyachting by everything from timeshare to fractional ownership, but Yacht Marketing Limited, who are behind the new 'Curvelle' luxury power 'Super-Catamaran', have taken a fresh approach. The vision is fast taking shape at the Curvelle shipyard. Read More

Sanlorenzo launches superyacht Souraya

The well-known Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched their fifth superyacht in the SD122 line. Christened Souraya, hull 120 measures 38 metres. She is powered by twin 1670 HP Caterpillar C32 diesels, and has a maximum speed of 17 knots. Unique features of this fifth launch include eucalyptus wood parquet floors with opaque finishing. Read More

Exclusive: Icon Yachts launch superyacht Maidelle

Icon Yachts has launched superyacht Maidelle, also known as project Midlandia. The 62 metre Maidelle is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Like her sistership Icon, Maidelle's exterior is designed by Redman Whiteley & Dixon. Read More 

Sunseeker starts construction on Sunseeker 155 Yacht

Sunseeker International today reached another landmark in its illustrious history when founder Robert Braithwaite laid the first gelcoat on the mould of the new Sunseeker 155 Yacht, due for completion in December 2013. The Sunseeker 155 Yacht is the largest build to date undertaken by the Poole Shipyard. Read More

Feadship superyacht Drizzle close to delivery

We just received this beautiful new photo of Feadship Drizzle, taken off the coast of Holland. The 67.27 metre (220’8”) yacht was launched on January 21st,has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle (now Issana), of which they were the second owners and had renamed Drizzle. Read More

Simpson Superyachts partners with Blue Coast Yachts

Asia's superyacht broker Simpson Superyachts has partnered with Cannes-based Blue Coast Yachts to promote the brand in Asia. Blue Coast Yachts is founded by leading designer Jean-Jaques Coste of Coste Design & Partners, an international award winning boutique design firm that has been at the forefront of the catamaran market. Read More

Codecasa unveils new Codecasa 50s for repeat client

Italian superyacht builder Codecasa is currently building its first 50 metres Open motoryacht, the Codecasa 50s (hull C 120), for a repeat client. The yacht will offer excellent performance. Thanks to her twin KA.ME.WA. mod.80 S III waterjets, and a KA.ME.WA. mod. 71B III central booster, the yacht will be able to reach speeds up to 28 knots. Read More

Couach 5002 Fly superyacht for sale with Fraser Yachts

Pierrik Devic and Dennis Frederiksen have been appointed as the central agents in the sale of the second hull of the 50 metre 5000 Fly Couach series. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 24 knots and Transatlantic range. Read More

Benetti today launches Benetti Delfino 93’

Today, the 4th hull of the new Benetti Delfino 93’ was launched at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s Lusben yard. Following the traditional breaking of the bottle on the hull, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony witnessed by Owner and all Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months. Read More

Radical trimaran superyacht Adastra launched

The McConaghy Boats Zhuhai Facility in China has launched Adastra, a 42.5 metre Trimaran built atfor a Hong Kong client for long range ocean voyaging. She is designed by John Shuttleworth Design. Adastra is the result careful design, planning and discussion with the owners, to build a yacht that meets the needs of a very experienced couple. Read More

Gulf Craft sells second Majesty 135 superyacht

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

Christensen Shipyards on track for debut of Ocean Alexander 120

The first 120' yacht built in the alliance between Ocean Alexander and Christensen is on track for its debut at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Currently at over 65% completion, the shipyard has recently applied the topcoat exterior paint and major interior components are being installed. Read More

Lagoon Custom unveils CNB superyacht catamaran designs

Lagoon Custom, an initiative launched by CNB in April 2011, brings together cruising catamaran specialists Lagoon and the expertise of superyacht specialist CNB. The initiative has led to some superb custom catamaran projects, with world-famous naval architects, such as VPLP, Berret-Racoupeau, Bill Dixon and Philippe Briand. Read More

Royal Huisman launches superyacht Pumula

The Royal Huisman yard has launched the 37 metre (122-ft) cutter rigged sloop Pumula (project Bugamena) at the Vollenhove yard. The yacht is currently undergoing seatrials off the coast of Holland. Pumula belongs to an exciting new genre of “Spirit of Tradition” yachts – the wolf in sheep’s clothing. Read More

Feadship launches superyacht Hampshire II

Feadship has launched the 78.50-metre yacht Hampshire II for an experienced Feadship owner with a great love of action and sports. From the foredeck ball court to the 25-metre high crow’s mast, this latest scion of the Feadship fleet is a yacht full of adventure. The yacht’s helicopter landing platform can be transformed into a playing field. Read More

50 Metre 5000 Fly Couach superyacht La Pellegrina launched

Couach Shipyard has launched their largest superyacht yet, the 50 metre 5000 Fly Couach. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 28 knots. The yacht will make a public debut later in the summer, at the Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Horizon Yachts delivers Horizon E84 Virginia

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

Delta launches superyacht Arianna

Delta has launched its latest custom superyacht, Arianna. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, Arianna is the largest all composite 50-meter, full-displacement motor yacht in the world. With more than 780 gross tons ITC, and over 7,500 square feet of living area Arianna has more interior volume than any other yacht her length. Read More

Moonen sells fourth Moonen 97

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced the sale of the fourth yacht in its award-winning range of steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Built by the yard on spec, the Moonen 97 has been snapped up by owners who recognise the yacht's distinctive blend of premium Dutch quality, the latest technologies, exceptional comfort. Read More

Live from China: Orders are picking up for Palmer Johnson

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

Superyacht Ouranos launched at Admiral Tecnomar Group

The Admiral Tecnomar Group have launched superyacht Ouranos with her 45 metre long is actually the top of the range of the Nadara Series and the longest and fastest tri-deck planning superyacht in composite ever made. 14 Guests are accommodated in a a modern elegant interior, that features a large full beam master cabin on the main deck. Read More

Icon Yachts and Erdevicki unveil superyacht project ER175

Icon Yachts and Erdevicki, Inc. of Vancouver, Canada have teamed up to complete the concept analysis and estimation to offer a complete design and build package for the ER175 to the highest level of quality and specification. The interior design and decor is left intentionally open to be influenced by the prospective client. Read More

Perini Navi launches 50 metre superyacht Enterprise

The Perini Navi Group has launched superyacht Enterprise, a 50 metre aluminium ketch and the 52nd vessel in the Perini Navi sailing yacht fleet. She is the second vessel in their new 50 m aluminium hulled series. Enterprise, designed by the naval architects at Perini Navi in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. Read More

Princess Yachts announce new distribution structure in South China

Following last week's news about the creation of ‘Princess Yachts South East Asia’, Princess Yachts have now announced the formation of a new Distributor in China, trading as 'Princess Yachts Southern China'. The new company formed by a group of long standing and respected industry names and a high level investment group. Read More

Overmarine launches 7th Mangusta 165 superyacht

Overmarine Group launched this morning the latest Mangusta 165 hull, number 7 in the series. The event has taken place at the Overmarine Dock in Viareggio in a private way and hosted by the owners, his friends, the management and the workers from the yard. The Mangusta 165 is the fastest Maxi Open Yacht in the world. Read More

Four Amels superyachts to be delivered this spring

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

Superyacht Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid unveiled

Following to the huge success of superyacht Prima at the Monaco Yacht Show, Palumbo signed a contract for the construction of a 40 metre yacht, the Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid. The Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid is an innovative concept that combines new lines and high technology with respect for the marine environment. Read More

Ferretti Group to use Thailand as South-East Asian growth hub

Ferretti Group is exhibiting two of its premiere yachts at the Phuket International Boat Show 2012, in order to further build its long established Asia Pacific presence. Ferretti Group, together with its local dealer Lee Marine, will exhibit at the Royal Phuket Marina the Ferretti 720 and the Pershing 92’ as Asia Pacific premieres. Read More

Princess Yachts goes South East Asia

British yacht builder Princess Yachts International plc have announced the creation of ‘Princess Yachts South East Asia’, incorporating a new partnership led by Princess Yachts Thailand, part of the Phuket Boat Lagoon Group of companies. Princess Yachts South East Asia will amalgamate Boat Lagoon Yachting. Read More

Gamma Yachts unveils the Gamma 24 Mediterranean in China

Italian based Gamma Yachts launches it's latest model at the Hainan Rendez Vous April 5th-8th. The Gamma 24 Mediterranean is the bigger sister of the trendsetting Gamma 20. All Gamma's are designed and engineered by Dutch Naval Architect Vripack. Guido Bonandrini of Gamma Yachts is thrilled with this new semi-custom yacht. Read More

Photos: Oceanco’s latest superyacht Nirvana (Y707) under sea trials

Last week the 88.50 metre superyacht Nirvana has been conducting sea trials on the North Sea. Motor yacht Nirvana, project Y707, comes from the hand of superyacht designer Sam Sorgiovanni, who previously worked with Oceanco on Anastasia. Powered by twin 4,830hp MTU 20V 4000 M73L engines, Nirvana has a maximum speed of 20 knots. Read More

Hull turned of 60 metre Perini Navi superyacht project C. 2218

The aluminium hull of C. 2218, the second of two yachts in the new generation of 60 metre sailing yachts sold by Perini Navi, was turned at their Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The aluminium hull and superstructure will result in a full load displacement of approximately 570 tonnes for a less than 500 gross tonnes vessel. Read More

Rossi Navi starts outfitting of superyacht Ketos

Last tuesday, Rossi Navi moved the 48 metre superyacht Ketos, Project FR026, from their shipyard in Pisa to the yard Viareggio, where final outfitting will take place. When finished, the two and half decks all aluminum Ketos will remain under 500 GT. She is powered by 2600 hp twin MTU 16V2000 M94 engines. Read More

Bilgin Yachts unveils 52 metre Tony Castro designed superyacht

Bilgin Yachts has unveiled a new Tony Castro designed superyacht project. The 52 metre Voyager is an expedition style superyacht, designed to carry 12 guests in 6 large cabins. There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, a VIP cabin on the main deck, and an owner's suite on the forward upper deck. Her aft deck will feature an infinity swimming pool. Read More

Phuket’s Lee Marine new agents for Cantiere delle Marche superyachts

Phuket’s Lee Marine has announced it has been appointed the exclusive agent in China, South-East Asia and Australia for prestigious Italian ship builder Cantiere delle Marche [CdM], maker of customized, steel hulled expedition “niche” megayachts. Lee Marine will be agents for the new concept Darwin and Nauta Air range. Read More

Kingship launches Vripack designed superyacht Star

Kingship has launched the Vripack designed 42 metre superyacht Star. The yacht will lift her anchor and sets course for Hainan where she will have her public debut at the upcoming Rendez Vouz from April 5th to 8th. The dark blue and off white yacht boost unparalleled long range and comfort features with a Dutch minimalistic white interior. Read More

Superyacht Moni now on seatrials in Turkey

Superyacht Moni, the new Vicem 107' Cruiser, and the yard's flagship Vintage model, has started seatrials in Tukey. The 107 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of Classic, Flybridge and Cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. The new 107 Cruiser bears the three hallmarks of every Vicem yacht. Read More

77m superyacht Smeralda launched by Hanseatic Marine

The spectacular 77 metre (252.6ft) superyacht Smeralda was successfully launched on schedule to great acclaim on 17 March 2012 by her builder Hanseatic Marine. With her distinctive hull lines and super-sleek profile, Smeralda is third in the multiple award-winning Silver Series designed by Espen Øino. Read More

Esenyacht delivers 36 metre superyacht Glorious

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

Feadship Drizzle on seatrials in Holland

Feadship Drizzle, launched on January 21st, at Feadship Aalsmeer, is currently undergoing seatrials off the coast of Holland. The 67.27m (220’8”) yacht has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle (now Issana), of which they were the second owners and had renamed Drizzle. Read More

Oceanco project Y707 now named Nirvana

On a cold January morning, Oceanco launched hull Y707, at the shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. SuperYachtTimes.com's editor Maarten drove to the shipyard at the crack of dawn, to see the roll out operation. Yesterday the name of project Y707 was revealed; Nirvana. Nirvana measures 88.5 metres. Read More

Ferretti Custom Line launches 112' Next for Chinese clients

Ferretti Custom Line has launched their latest Custom Line 112’ Next, a 34 metre vessel in the planing category and the twenty-eighth model in the 112 series. The private launching ceremony was held at the shipyard in Ancona with a traditional baptism during which a bottle of champagne was shattered on the keel. Read More

55 Metre superyacht Lady Candy under construction at Benetti

Captain Paul Brackley of Central Yacht has send SuperYachtTimes.com an update on the construction of the new 55 metre Benetti project FB260, Lady Candy. Lady Candy was conceived as a true superlative charter yacht, the perfect home away from home. The yacht was recently moved from the hull construction shed to the outfitting shed. Read More

Seatrial photos of 87 metre superyacht Ace

On the 9th January 2012 Lürssen launched Ace (project Rocky) and she has just gone on sea trials on 13th and 14th March. Her delivery is scheduled for late spring 2012. Andrew Winch, responsible for the exterior as well the interior design, gave the yacht a very unusual profile which will turn many heads. Read More

Burger and Seaton Yachts develop new expedition yacht

Seaton Yachts from Newport, RI, USA has announced plans to develop and market with Burger Boat Company the Seaton Expedition Eighty-Three. Seaton has chosen Burger to build the Seaton Expedition Eighty-Three to ICE CLASS 1D standards at Burger’s shipyard in Manitowoc, WI, USA. The yacht is designed for unlimited ocean serviceRead More

New 43 metre superyacht order at ISA

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 signs contract for 43m superyacht

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

26 metre Dutch/German build project for sale with OCI

Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of a 26 metre classic De Vries Lentsch design, which is currently about one third through her construction. The yacht is a sistership to Pradera Blue, and project is offered ‘As Is, Where Lies’.  Read More

Superyacht La Pellegrina ready for launching at Couach

Couach Shipyard has uncovered the new 50 metre superyacht, which is now ready for launching. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 28 knots and Transatlantic range. La Pellegrina will be launched on the 8th of April 2012 in Gujan Mestras. Read More

Gulf Craft unveils the Majesty 105 in Dubai

Gulf Craft Inc., the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts and fiberglass boats in the Middle East and Asia, unveiled a brand new superyacht concept from its Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 – at last week's Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The Majesty 105 is the latest in a series of revolutionary concepts created by Gulf Craft. Read More

Designer Tommaso Spadolini comments on new superyacht Aslec 4

The recently launched Aslec 4 is the fourth yacht that Tommaso Spadolini has designed for a good friend, who previousle owned 19, 24 and 32 metre yachts, designed by Spadolini. The 45 metre Aslec 4 is the families first steel displacement yacht. In April 2009, Spadolini made these first sketches, which evolved into Aslec 4. Read More

Chairman of Oceanco receives World of Yachts recognition award

Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco, received the World of Yachts recognition award. “It is an honor to be recognized by leaders from the Middle Eastern Maritime Industry. In only 25 years Oceanco has established its name within the superyacht industry as the premier builder of 80-90m super yachts.” said Dr. Al Barwani. Read More

Spirit Yachts to build a new J-Class yacht

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

RMK Marine unveils 56 metre superyacht design

Following on from the significant interest generated from the success of the Nazenin V, the 52 metre sailing ketch built at RMK Marine and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, further developments of the design have been announced by the yard. RMK Marine is now working on a 56 metre design based on the 52 metre. Read More

Princess 40M superyacht Imperial Princes completes sea trials

The new Princess 40M Imperial Princess is nearing completion and briefly took to the water for the first time last week for initial tests. This new superyacht quietly slipped into the water from the historic ‘number 1 slipway’ at South Yard and made a short trip into Plymouth Sound to conduct initial engine and systems tests. Read More

46m New-build superyacht listed for sale

Burgess and Opal Marine have jointly listed the new-build superyacht Project 12 for sale with an asking price of € 23,000,000. Currently in the final stages of construction at Pisa Superyachts and built to ABS classification and MCA compliancy, Project 12 translates the success and build quality of the Cantieri di Pisa Akhir range to a larger scale. Read More

The hull of Perini Navi’s first 60m sailing yacht has arrived in Viareggio

Hull C.2193, the first of the two yachts sold in the new-generation series of 60m sailing yachts built by Perini Navi, has arrived in Viareggio. The hull and superstructure in aluminium were built in the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard, the Group’s Turkish base. Finishing, launching and delivery, scheduled for summer 2013. Read More

Nobiskrug delivers superyacht Mogambo

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

Superyacht Aslec 4 launched at Rossi Navi

The 45 meter displacement superyacht Aslec 4 was launched this weekend at the Rossi Navi yard in Italy. Aslec 4, which is project FR024, is the first of two yachts that are going to be delivered by the yard in 2012. Aslec 4 is designed by Studio Spadolini, with lots of exterior deck space. She has a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Read More

Alloy Yachts launch 47 metre superyacht Loretta Anne

Alloy Yachts have launched the 47 metre flybridge superyacht Loretta Anne. The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design worked together to build the spacious motoryacht. The same team created Allogante, now known as Loretta Anne IV. AY43 is the 12th motoryacht to be built by Alloy Yachts. Read More

Baglietto under new management

The Baglietto shipyard in La Spezia, has announces a new management . As of 1st February 2012 Diego Michele Deprati has been appointed as the new Mananging Director. Angelo Giaccone is the new Production Manager. Diego Michele Deprati, has worked for the Italian Navy, and more recently as Managing Director of Mondomarine. Read More

Vicem Yachts launch first Vicem 107 superyacht

Vicem Yachts in Turkey, have launched the 107' Cruiser, a new model, and the yard's flagship Vintage model. The 107 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of Classic, Flybridge and Cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. The new 107 Cruiser bears the three hallmarks of every Vicem yacht. Read More

40 Metre superyacht underway at Mengi Yay

Under the management of Yacht Marine Ltd, with naval architecture and design by Ginton Naval Architects and interior design of Guido de Groot Design, the construction of this 40 metre sloop has commenced at the Turkish yard Mengi Yay in Tuzla. The hull is nearly completed and the aluminium superstructure is well underway. Read More

New 41 metre superyacht order at IAG Yachts

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

New launching bay and travel lift for Gulf Craft

Gulf Craft has just completed its second launching bay with the ability to launch vessels up to 50 m in overall length at its Majesty Yachts shipyard in the United Arab Emirates. The addition of the second bay alongside its existing one now enables the yard to handle larger vessels and has increased its capacity for mobility. Read More

Inace launches explorer yacht Far Far Away

Inace has recently launched the 120' Inace Explorer Yacht, designed by Luiz de Basto Designs. The yacht (hull 576) is christened Far Far Away, and is now nearing completion. This well equipped worldwide Expedition Yacht will be ready to go in a few months. She offers accommodation in 5 guest staterooms below. Read More

Robert E. Derecktor Inc. files for bankruptcy, Derecktor Florida is unaffected

Robert E. Derecktor Inc., located in Mamaroneck, NY, announced today that it is seeking protection under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization laws. A protracted legal battle with the State of Alaska regarding vendor-related issues unconnected to the yard's workmanship on a project completed in 2005, together with the depressed economy, has put a significant strain on the company's finances. Read More

Construction of 58 metre superyacht Egeria well underway in Turkey

Earlier this month we reported that the 58 metre superyacht Egeria was listed for sale. We can now show you the first photos and interior renderings of the yacht currently under construction at Egeria Yachts in Turkey. The naval architecture and exterior design of the superyacht are by Alfa Marine Design, while her interior is designed by Altunbas Ltd. Read More

Horizon will showcase two megayachts at the Hainan Rendezvous

Horizon has announced their participation in the Hainan Rendezvous, held from April 5th – 8th, 2012, where they will showcase three luxury yachts: the RP120 Muses, CC110 Lady Gaga, and a new E54. According to the rendezvous organizer, Muses and Lady Gaga are among the top five largest megayachts attending. Read More

New Benetti Tradition 105’ superyacht Miamaa launched

On saturday, Benetti launched the 25th unit of the new Benetti Tradition 105’, Miamaa. Following the christening, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony attended by the yacht's owner and the Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months. The technical launch marks the beginning of a series of seatrials. Read More

Benetti announces 90 metre contract in Miami

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

Construction starts on new Azimut Grande 140

At last week's Miami Boat Show, Azimut Grande announced the start of the construction of a new 140’ trideck planing model. The 42 metre superyacht will be the largest in the Grande series. Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M93L diesels, the yard axpects the Grande 140 to reach a top speed of 22 knots, and a cruising speed of 17 knots. Read More

Carbon Ocean Yachts join Front Street Shipyard

Front Street Shipyard welcomes Carbon Ocean Yachts to its Belfast, Maine, facility. Carbon Ocean Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island, is relocating its operations to Front Street Shipyard's extensive new facility on the waterfront of Penobscot Bay. The two builders will work together on the construction of lightweight, performance yachts. Read More

Heesen's Team Synergy wìnd third place at the RC44 Puerto Calero Cup

Heesen Yachts has announced that Team Synergy won third place in the match races at the RC44 – Puerto Calero Cup, held in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) from February 8 to 12. Fourteen teams returned to Puerto Calero to start the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour, three months after the final of the RC44 World Championships. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche signs exclusive after sales service contract

Cantiere delle Marche, builders of steel and aluminium displacement superyachts, has announced they have signed a partnership agreement with Sailornet, for the after sales services exclusively dedicated to Cantiere delle Marche yachts owners. From the companies start-up, the Ancona-based shipyard signed dealership’s agreements. Read More

Feadship superyacht Helix on Asian tour

Feadship is taking a brand-new superyacht to Asia for the first time this spring. A dedicated tour by the 45-metre Helix will take in Hong Kong in March and the Hainan Rendezvous in early April before heading off to the Singapore boat show at the end of the month. Feadship has a history that goes back to 1849. Read More

Hatteras Yachts unveils the 95 Raised Pilothouse

Hatteras Yachts has announced plans to unveil its new 95 Raised Pilothouse in the summer of 2013. This new model brings styling cues from her classic lineage into the 21st century, and is designed to set the standard for Hatteras' next generation of motor yachts. This new flagship will be offered as a heavily contented, turnkey package. Read More

Gulf Craft launches the Majesty 135 superyacht

Gulf Craft recently launched its first hull of the highly anticipated Majesty 135 design. With 3 decks and more than 41 metres in overall length, it is Gulf Craft’s largest Majesty Yacht ever built, further solidifying the company’s position as a major player in the global superyacht market. Built to order, the vessel is semi-customized. Read More

Interior renderings of the Benetti Sail Division BSD98 Logica

Last week's moving of Benetti Sail Division's BSD98 Logica to another shed, offered us the first glimpse of the first superyacht of the new Logica range. The luxury motor yacht is due for delivery in early 2013. Today, we receive the first interior renderings. The lines of the BSD 98 Logica have been designed by Luca Brenta Yacht Design. Read More

S/Y Dolce Mare, the pride of the Salmakis charter fleet

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

New owners for Oyster Group

Award winning UK yacht builder Oyster Marine Ltd has today, Tuesday 21 February 2012, been acquired by the Dutch investment company HTP Investments BV (HTP) for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes the Oyster Group companies Oyster Marine Ltd, Oyster Brokerage Ltd and Southampton Yacht Services Ltd. Read More

J-Class superyacht Rainbow launched

Holland Jachtbouw has launched the J-class yacht Rainbow at its yard in the Netherlands. 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

37 Metre catamaran superyacht Phatsara nearing completion in Thailand

Simon Turner at Northrop and Johnson Asia today announced news of a brand new 37 metre power catamaran coming to the market and to be launched in March 2012. She has been designed with large family onwership in mind with extensive accommodation for both family, guests and crew. With a displacement hull she has a very long range. Read More

The Rodriguez Group joins forces with the Cerri Gruppo Baglietto

In line with other business agreements signed since the arrival of Eric de Saintdo as chairman, the French Rodriguez Group is pursuing its development strategy and announces a partnership with the Cerri – Gruppo Baglietto shipyards, recently acquired by SIAS, Italy’s second largest highway maintenance and management group. Read More

Gulf Craft delivers Majesty 121 superyacht

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

Agantur completes 31 metre superyacht AD5

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

Vismara unveils the M90 superyacht

Vismara has unveiled a new and exciting project, that is being developed in close colaboration with a client. The M90 is designed for a combination of maximum performance to allow for fast trips, good stability for more comfort, and the range of a displacement explorer vessel. The yacht will peek at around 35 knots for quick trips. Read More

Rodriguez Group closes the 1st quarter of its 2011/2012 financial year

On December 31, 2011, the Rodriguez Group closed the 1st quarter of its 2011/2012 financial year. 1st quarter consolidated sales,concerning the period from October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, were € 13.9 million € 9.7 million from Yacht Sales and € 4.2 million generated by Sales of Services, including transactions carried out by the Camper & Nicholsons Group.

Two semi-custom explorer Bering yachts by Sabdes Design

The latest Sabdes designs are purposeful 18 and 24 metre semi-custom Explorer Motoryachts produced for Bering Yachts of the USA. They have serious capabilities and are inherently economic with either conventional or hybrid propulsion. The designs are the third and fourth collaboration projects in the series of 15-24 metre Bering Yachts. Read More

Viareggio SuperYachts launches Chinese website

Viareggio SuperYachts' new website in Chinese marks a definite move towards the Oriental market. This will enable the yard's values and philosophy to be appreciated all over China, with its emerging market potential. Visitors can take a virtual stroll around the yard and see VSY’s latest projects in various stages of construction. Read More

Rossi Navi preparing for the launch of superyacht Aslec 4

Preparations are well under way for the launch of the 45 meter displacement superyacht Aslec 4 at the Rossi Navi yard in Italy. Aslec 4, which is project FR024 is scheduled for a launch on March 10th. Aslec 4 is the first of two yachts that are going to be delivered by the yard in 2012. She is designed by Studio Spadolini. Read More

Amels launches superyacht Step One

Dutch superyacht builder Amels have launched first Amels Limited Edition 180, Step One, designed by Tim Heywood. The yacht measures 55 metres long, and the construction of the project was overseen by Moran Yacht & Ship. Superyacht Step One features an extended main salon, full-width upper salon and an extended sundeck. Read More

Christensen Shipyards refits superyacht First Draw

Christensen Shipyards has recently completed a total refit of a member of their fleet. M/Y First Draw, first built in 1995 as M/Y Cacique, has been updated to both the technical and styling standards of 2012. Everything from two new Caterpillar engines, to the floors to overhead panels has been retouched to make First Draw a first-class yacht. Read More

Premiere of Sanlorenzo SL94 at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show

The award-winning Sanlorenzo SL94 will have an official Americas Premiere at the upcoming 2012 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), from February 16 th - 20 th. Sanlorenzo has a renowned reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization. The overall design concept for the new SL94 on display at MIBS, was one of “livable luxury”. Read More

Horizon E88 Arabella II European delivery on schedule

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

Superyacht Tsumat launched at Trinity Yachts

Trinity Yachts have announced the launch of their first superyacht of 2012, the 49.90 metre Tsumat (hull number T057). The all-aluminium motor yacht features naval architecture and exterior design by Trinity Yachts' in-house team. Her experienced owners, who previously owned a Trinity yacht and the 44.80 metre Trident Tajin. Read More

Christensen Shipyards sells 49m superyacht to repeat client

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

Replica of royal yacht Britannia arrives in Cowes

On King George V’s death in January 1936, what should happen to his massive and famous J Class Yacht Britannia? He’d left instructions that she was to ‘follow him to the grave’. Stripped of all her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out from Cowes and sunk off St Catherine’s Deep, somewhere west of Ventnor and south of the Needles. Read More

Benetti Sail Division moves hull of new BSD98 Logica superyacht

Benetti Sail Division has moved the hull of the new BSD98 Logica to another shed, offering us the first glimpse of the first superyacht of the new Logica range. The motor yacht is due for delivery in early 2013. Unusual for a yacht of this size, the owner opted to have the master suite forward on the lower deck instead of forward on the main deck. Read More

CMN unveils details about superyacht concept Project One

CMN has unveiled more details about the futuristic look of Project One, which was first presented in preview at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. Created by CMN in-house design team, the new concept boasts an interior space normally found on much larger yachts. The impressive vertical bow ending on the long foredeck creates a slender profile. Read More

Construction starts on new Dubois designed Feadship

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

Further information on ISA Yachts’ three new superyacht orders

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

Overmarine sets up dealership for India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan

After the agreements in strategic markets like United States, Brazil, Balearic Islands, France, Russia and Turkey, Overmarine Group now goes East, and signed an agreement with Scud Marine for India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Scud Marine represents some of the world's finest luxury yachts manufacturers. Read More

Lürssen introduces the Lürssen App

iPad and iPhone users can look forward to several Lürssen apps available for free download at the App Store. The first app which has just been launched is an extended version of the Lürssen website Gallery. This App gives the user an overview of the shipyard facilities as well as exclusive photographs of more than 30 recent built yachts. Read More

Oceanco shares more details on 88.5 metre Y707

We were the first to bring you the news on the latest superyacht to make the World’s Top 100 list, launched on January 29th by Oceanco in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Now the yard has revealed more details about the still unnamed project Y707. Sam Sorgiovanni Designs is credited with exterior styling and interior design of the yard-coded Y707. Read More

Horizon V74 and CC105 Explorer yachts shipped to Florida

Horizon Group recently loaded the new CC105 Explorer and V74 on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where the yachts will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat show March 22nd - 25th, 2012. Both yachts are inventory for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office. Read More

ISA Yacht signs contracts for 41m, 54m and 66m superyachts

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

Superyacht JBH completed by Lübeck Yacht

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

Launch of explorer superyacht Lars

The Dutch weather couldn't have been more appropriate, when Liana and I made our way to Hardinxveld Giessendam this afternoon for the launch of the 36.40-metre explorer yacht Lars. Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. Read More

J-Class Rainbow readies for her big launch

Holland Jachtbouw is close to completing the spectacular 40-metre J-class Rainbow, which is due to hit the water in February. This fabulous looking superyacht offers the ultimate blend of high-tech innovations in the engine room with a luxurious mahogany interior and all the hallmarks of grand prix racing on her deck. Read More

Hakvoort Shipyards opens new slipway

The Hakvoort shipyard in Holland has opened a new slipway earlier this month. The new slipway allows the yard to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. The yard already raised the roof of its main construction shed by two metres in 2009 to build four-deck vessels. The slipway allows Hakvoort to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. Read More

Videos of the construction of the Heesen 65 metre

Last month Heesen Yachts have joined together the hull and superstructure of the revolutionary 65m FDHF. Join in the excitement and buzz surrounding YN 16465 and the FDHF by watching the time lapse “making of” movie as well as the documentary showcasing the joining of hull and superstructure on the Heesen YouTube channel. Read More

Overmarine sets up Balearic headquarters at Marina Ibiza

Mangusta has chosen Marina Ibiza as the site of its Balearic headquarters, to be run by Michl Marine. The Overmarine Group, builders of Mangusta yachts, have selected Marina Ibiza as the ideal location for presenting and displaying their boats. Marina Ibiza, Overmarine and Michl Marine are currently at the Boot Dusseldorf show. Read More

The first Wally//Ace hull now in its final stages of build

Wally has revealed further details and has send us new images of Wally//Ace. With unrivalled space within its length, Wally//Ace will provide a massive 128 m2 of outside social space over two deck levels as well as a 41 m2 interior saloon area. The propulsion system is characterised by engines that run at low RPM. Read More

Hull and superstructure of Heesen 65m FDHF now joined together

Heesen Yachts announced that last December the hull and superstructure of the revolutionary 65m FDHF superyacht were joined together. The construction of the hull and superstructure of YN 16465 started in December 2011 at the facility in Oss, and marked the culmination of years of meticulous planning. Read More

Heesen Yachts delivers superyacht Serenity

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

Exclusive: Oceanco launches 88.5 metre superyacht project Y707

Early this morning, Oceanco launched hull Y707, at the shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. SuperYachtTimes.com's editor Maarten drove to the shipyard at the crack of dawn, to see the roll out operation. Y707 measures 88.5 meters, and is designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, who created a yacht that connects the inside with the outside. Read More

65.5 Metre Palmer Johnson 215 sold by Moran Yacht & Ship

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

More information on the recently launched superyacht Lady L

Last week we announced the christening of superyacht Lady L at Heesen Yachts. The yard has now released more information on YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric. This vessel is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first, YN 13644 Sedation, was launched back in 2007. Lady L is the third contracts Heesen signed in 2011. Read More 

Sunreef starts rebuilding after fire at the yard last week

After a fire in one of the production halls at the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in the evening on 19 January 2012, the company has already started rebuilding lost units. Some yachts under construction have been destroyed but the key moulds have been saved which together with the determination and increased commitment of all the workers will help minimise delays in the construction process. Read More

Seatrial video of 60 metre superyacht Excellence V

In September 2011 Abeking & Rasmussen launched the 60 metre (200’) Excellence V, the fifth in the line of successful Excellence yachts. This video shows the yacht on her way to seatrials in Germany. Her interior and exterior are the inspiration of the owner in conjunction with Reymond Langton Design of London. Read More

More information released on 67 metre Feadship Drizzle

On Saturday we were the first to report on the launch of Feadship Drizzle. Today, the yard has released more information on the 67.27m (220’8”) yacht built at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. She has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle. Read More

Lürssen launches hull of 85 metre superyacht Niki

On the 17th January 2012 Lürssen launched superyacht project Niki in the traditional fashion: down the slipway. Her delivery is scheduled for summer 2013. Espen Oeino has given Niki very harmonious proportions and with a length of 85.10 metres and a beam of 13.80 metres she boasts extraordinary volumes. Read More

Exclusive: Feadship Koninklijke De Vries launches superyacht Drizzle

Today the 67 metre Feadship superyacht Drizzle was launched at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer. Feadship hull number 683, features exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects with an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon. Expect more information about this beautiful new Feadship on SuperYachtTimes.com soon. Read More

Trinity Yachts looks back on successful 2011

In a global economic climate which might merely be described as awkwardly viable, Trinity Yachts continues to set a remarkable pace in custom superyachts launched and delivered in 2011 with great expectations for launches and deliveries in 2012. "In the first half 2012, Trinity will deliver a total of eight vessels" says John Dane. Read More

Horizon launches EP148 superyacht

Horizon Group launched their brand-new EP148 expedition superyacht into the Horizon Marina Testing field on Thursday, January 12th 2012. Under a surveyor watch, the yacht will complete a series of tests and classification sea trials that include a 6-day continuous cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan. Read More

New images of 87 metre superyacht Ace

Last week we reported on the launch of superyacht Ace,  an 87 metre superyacht built at the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg. Ace is designed by Andrew Winch Design, who created an unusual and instantly recognizable exterior. Today we received new images by Moran Yacht & Ship, the superyacht broker who was involved in the project. Read More

Hull of new Moonen explorer superyacht arrives at yard

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has started outfitting the all-new Moonen 100 Explorer, developed together with Vripack Naval Architects. This exciting project is the fourth explorer-type superyacht built by Moonen after Commercial Break, Poseidon, and the award-winning 114’ superyacht My Issue. Read More

New images of Heesen’s latest superyacht Lady L

Last Friday I had the pleasure to attend the launch superyacht Lady L at the Heesen Facility in Oss, The Netherlands. Previously known as Zentric, hull number 15944 was sold at the end of last year in co-operation Nakhimov Yachts. Lady L, like her sister-ships was designed by Omega Architects, who also designed her bright and contemporary interior. Read More

Heesen Yachts launches superyacht Lady L today

Today superyacht Lady L is being christened at Heesen Yachts in Oss, and SuperYachtTimes.com is proud to bring you the first images, live from Oss. Lady L is hull YN 15944, previously known as Project Zentric. YN 15944 is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first vessel (YN 13644 MY Sedation) was launched back in 2007. Read More

Construction of the first Nordhavn 120 superyacht progresses

Work continues on the first hull of the future queenship of the Nordhavn line: the Nordhavn 120. The latest photos released last week illustrate progress on various interior sections of the N120. Evident are the glossy build-up coats of varnish on the cherry wood which will serve to prime the satin finish that the owners have chosen. Read More

Superyacht Chuggaboom underway at New Castle Marine

With new build orders a rarity, Vripack is proud that their solid 54 metre Research Vessel Yacht is brought to life by her Owner. Project named Chuggaboom the American yard New Castle Marine is progressing smoothly with the build. Her robust and masculine appearance is accompanied by a softer Andrew Winch interior. Read More

The Moonen 100 Explorer combines robust performance with stylish looks

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is making excellent progress with the construction of a long distance explorer-type yacht. The all-new Vripack designed Moonen 100 is a robust exhibition-style vessel that also benefits from exceptionality smooth lines. She combines major fuel efficiencies with comprehensive live aboard facilities. Read More

Lürssen launches 87 metre superyacht Ace

Superyacht Ace has the honour of being the first large yacht to be launched in the new year. She measures 87 metres, and left the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg yesterday. Ace is designed by Andrew Winch Design, who created an unusual and instantly recognizable exterior. Expect to see more photos uploaded later today. Read More

Shandong Heavy Industry Group takes over Ferretti Group

Vicem Yachts appoints new USA Sales director

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega yachts, is bolstering its executive US team by naming a high-calibre professional key figure from the US yachting industry. Dave Mallach will now serve as the new Vicem Yachts USA Director of Sales. Vicem employs four hundred staff in three Turkish facilities. Read More 

New images of 96 metre superyacht Vava II

The 96 metre superyacht Vava II was christened on 10th September 2011 at the Devonport yard in the UK. Since her launch, more and more photos are appaering online of the spectacular and highly secretive superyacht. The luxury motor yacht is built to SOLAS-36 passenger ship standards and will set a new standard in the charter market. Read More

Sunreef receives order for Sunreef 80

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

Launch of superyacht Megaway 128 in Singapore

December 27th, 2011 saw the launch of Megaway 128, a tri-deck superyacht of LOA 128 feet, built to Bureau Veritas (BV) Class, supported by 2 MTU engines, running at 18 knots. A momentous milestone especially for its Managing Director of Megaway Engineering & Trading, Mr. S.L. Ho and their team. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells superyacht project Ventura

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

Gulf Craft launch 5th hull of the Majesty 121 superyacht

Gulf Craft Inc has launched the fifth hull in the Majesty 121 superyacht series from its UAE shipyard. The Majesty 121 measures 37 metres, and is powered by twin MTU engines. Built under rigorous class inspection, the yacht contains an extensive host of amenities and features the latest high-tech entertainment facilities. Read More

Chinese superyacht builder IAG launches the Electra 100'

The IAG Yachts shipyard, based in Zhuhai (China) has launched its second yacht to date. The IAG 100’, the first of the Electra series, is now performing the sea trials and will be delivered shortly to the client, nevertheless, this yacht still stays in China area and will be presented in the following boat shows locally. Read More

Recently launched 73.55 metre superyacht Graffiti under seatrials

On saturday 26th of November, the Rendsburg Shipyard Nobiskrug celebrated another launch. The 73.55 metre superyacht Graffiti, hull number 783,  is designed inside and out by Reymond Langton Design. Few details are known at the moment, as the yacht is being kept tightly under wraps. We do know she is currently undergoing seatrials. Read More

Oceanco launches new website

To mark the start of its 25th Anniversary year, Oceanco has announced the launch of their new website. The next best thing to visiting Oceanco is browsing its just released new website. The viewer can now access and search detailed information with full screen images as well as high definition videos. Read More

Mauro Moscardi becomes head of Corporate Services at Azimut-Benetti

On 1st December the Azimut-Benetti Group appointed Mauro Moscardi as Corporate Services Head with responsibility for the areas of Administration, Finance and Control, ICT, Human Resources, Legal, Research & Development and Marketing. Read More

RMK Marine completes technical launch for superyacht RMK 4500

On the 10th of December 2011 RMK Marine launched the spectacular RMK 4500, the 45 metre Ron Holland designed motor yacht that is nearing the end of its build at their yard. The beautiful yacht was launched using the yard’s special launch and recovery slipway that serves the extensive build and refit facilities at the yard. Read More

59 Metre superyacht project underway at Factoría Naval de Marín

A 59 metre superyacht project is currently well underway at Factoría Naval de Marín in Spain. The Marin 5900, project Y0102, is a steel and aluminium superyacht designed by Acubens and Factoría Naval de Marín. Special features include a glass elevator, sauna and gym on the sundeck, as well as a large forward Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads. Read More

Yacht designers visit Moonen Shipyards

The Moonen team recently welcomed the HISWA Yacht Valley Designers Tour to their yard. Eight designers enjoyed a tour of the facilities and a presentation about Moonen. The overall goal was to explain how Moonen has worked with designers over the years, including a highly successful relationship with Rene van der Velden. Read More

Horizon Yachts delivers latest Horizon RP97 Euphoria

Horizon Yachts delivered the latest Horizon RP97, Euphoria, to the owners in Australia in November 2011. The yacht offers the best of both worlds with a unique blend of interior and exterior space. A 6.55 metre beam allows the Horizon RP97 to feature 4 spacious staterooms and offers an optional country kitchen or on-deck master. Read More

Horizon announces new preferred partners for U.S. sales

Horizon Yachts has announced the Marine Group, Galati Yacht Sales and EPIC Yachting are now new Preferred Partners for Horizon's U.S. East Coast sales market. The Preferred Partnership program expands Horizon's presence in the U.S, providing extensive sales and service coverage from the Gulf Coast to the New England area. Read More

Ron Holland-designed superyacht Kestrel 106 launched in Turkey

Adrian McCourt of Watkins Superyachts Ltd has sent us the first images of the newly launched 32.4 metre Ron Holland-designed superyacht, the Kestrel 106, built at Aganlar Boatyard in Turkey. Managing Director of Watkins Superyachts, Captain Adrian McCourt, says: "The boat handles beautifully and we’re all so delighted". Read More

Southern Wind signs two contracts for SW 102 DS superyacht

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

Organisational restructuring operations at Azimut Benetti Group

The organisational restructuring of the commercial and manufacturing operations of the company takes another step forward with a special focus on the Business Line Yachts. The Azimut-Benetti Group has taken another step in the organisational restructuring of its commercial and manufacturing operations, as part of the plan launched one year ago. Read More

Pendennis Palma first quarter success

The new Pendennis facility based at STP in Palma de Mallorca has enjoyed a fantastic start following the official launch in July. Providing a more convenient base to our customers in the Mediterranean over six refits have already been completed, including 55m Adela, as well as 38m Jongert sailing yacht Gloria and Perini Navi Andromeda La Dea. Read More

Perini Navi signs contract for 69 metre superyacht

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

STAR Capital Partners buys Blohm & Voss’ civil business

STAR Capital Partners (“STAR Capital”), a leading European fund manager focused on investing in capital-intensive businesses, announces today that it has reached an agreement with ThyssenKrupp AG, the diversified industrial group based in Germany, to acquire the non-military parts of its ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems business. Read More

More information released on the 73.8 metre New Horizon

Trinity Yachts has released more information on the launch of its largest custom superyacht to date, and the largest American built yacht in 2011, the 73.8 metre six-deck, full displacement steel hull, New Horizon, launched in mid November 2011. She was sold by Bob Cury of RJC Yacht Sales for long-time repeat customers. Read More

Horizon launches superyacht Muses for Chinese client

Horizon has announced the launch of the RP 120 Muses, the second superyacht above 100ft that Horizon has sold to China this year. Featuring an exterior design by the American yacht designer JC Espinosa, the brand-new RP120 Muses is the third yacht in the 120 series. The superyacht has DNV certifications for both structural safety and stability. Read More

New Benetti Classic 121 superyacht FF1 launched

Just ten days after the launch of the 61m Diamonds Are Forver (FB253) at the Livorno facility, Benetti have launched another superyacht, the Classic 121’ FF1 from their Viareggio facility. The Benetti Classic range of superyachts has been highly popular over the last 10 years and most recently the Classic 121’ series were redesigned. Read More

Arkin Pruva Yachts delivers schooner Shindela

Shindela is the recently launched wooden epoxy cold-moulded world cruiser by Arkin Pruva Yachts. The 25.51 metre schooner was designed by Ed Burnett of Burnett Yacht Design to satisfy her owner's desire for a family cruiser that can sail all around the world with comfort, performance and ease of handling.Read More

Trinity Yachts launches 74m superyacht New Horizon

On the 10th November 2011 the Trinity Yachts shipyard in Gulfport, Mississippi launched their largest superyacht to date, the 74 metre superyacht New Horizon. The luxury motor yacht was sold by Bob Cury of RJC Yacht Sales to long-term repeat clients who he has enjoyed a personal relationship for nearly twenty years. Read More

Pendennis MoBros raise over £7,000 for Movember

Funds raised through Movember’s UK campaign benefit The Prostate Cancer Charity, the UK’s leading prostate cancer charity. The challenge is simple – start Movember clean shaven and spend the entire month growing a moustache, with money being raised from sponsorship, charity boxes placed and donations from suppliers. Read More

Jade Yachts launch superyacht Jade 90

Jade Yachts has launched a new Jade 90' on November 29th, 2011. This project was sold and managed by Peter Hurzeler of Ocean Independence, and the contract was signed at the Monaco yachts show at 2010 with a Swiss owner. This new Jade 90' features exterior design by JC Espinosa, and is engineered by the Jade shipyard. Read More

Benetti Sail Division signs contract for BSD147 Logica superyacht

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

Benetti launches superyacht Diamonds Are Forever

Benetti have launched the 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever, on Saturday 26th November 2011 at the state-of-the-art Benetti shipyard in Livorno. Hull FB253 is built for a highly experienced owner who always names his yachts after James Bond movies. The 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever features a signature Evan K Marshall interior. Read More

First Wally Cento hull completed at Green Marine

The first 30.48 metre Wally Cento hull was completed and released from its female mould at Green Marine this week. The black hull was turned upside down and moved into one of the four recently commissioned 38 metre long build ovens at Green Marine’s new facility in Hythe. This impressive looking hull was built to a very high specification. Read More

Cooperation between Kusch Yachts and Messerschmitt Yachts

Kusch Yachts and Messerschmitt Yachts GmbH are set to become partners. The scope of the cooperation encompasses engineering and construction of future MTT-Bulwark superyacht series. In realizing these projects, Kusch is exclusively responsible for the engineering and construction of this Messerschmitt superyacht series. Read More

Construction update on RMK Marine superyacht projects

A last minute visit to RMK Marine in Tuzla Istanbul last week, provided us with an opportunity to see the progress on the 45 metre Ron Holland designed superyacht BN80. The yacht is in her final stages of construction, and will be delivered early next year. The yard is also working on the second Oyster 100, and the first Oyster 125. Read More

Scoop: ADMShipyards launch 141 metre superyacht Yas

Bilgin pre-launch H2 designed superyacht M

One of Turkey's best kept secrets, the Bilgin superyacht M, was unveiled last week, when she left the yard and was moved outside. Bilgin and H2 Yacht Design joined forces on this stunning and distinctive new 40 metre yacht, the yard's first superyacht to feature a reversed bow. The the bow gives her an aggressive look. Read More

Three superyacht orders at Jongert

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

The Couach yard sold to Nepteam

The Vial family, owners of the French Couach yard since 2009, have sold the yard to the Nepteam company. Specialized in the design, manufacturing and marketing of yachts ranging from 20 to 50 metres, the Couach brand has become well known for building high quality yachts. The Nepteam company is chaired by Christian Chevalier. Read More

Trinity Yachts launch superyacht Lady Linda

Trinity Yachts has announced the launch of the exquisite Lady Linda, a 57 metre Tri-Deck Semi-Displacement custom built aluminum superyacht. She is every meter an example of Trinity’s trademark naval architecture, exterior styling and unfaltering engineering. Lady Linda’s minimal draft allows her access to shallow-water ports. Read More

SG Private Wealth Advisors arranges financing for Delta project

Delta has announced that its strategic partner, SG Private Wealth Advisors, has successfully arranged for construction financing for a 50-meter motor yacht. “SG Private Wealth Advisors provided a financing solution that is hard to achieve in the current financial markets with ensuing credit tightening. We are excited by the prospects of this new strategic partnership with them,” said Jack Jones, Vice President of Delta Marine.Read More

Horizon yacht sales at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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 and Nakhimov sell superyacht project Zentric

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

Rodriguez publishes 4th quarter 2010/2011 sales

The Rodriguez Group closed the 4th quarter of its 2010/2011 financial year ending September 30, 2011, and informed us that the sales target set out at the beginning of the financial year has been reached. 4th Quarter sales, concerning the period from July 1st, 2011 to September 30th, 2011, were € 32.3 million. Read More

Arcadia Yachts launches superyacht M' Ocean

Arcadia has launched the first Arcadia 115 on monday. The 115 is a two deck design, with some unusual features, such as the foredeck dedicated to guests, which houses a Jacuzzi, surounded by sun pads.  The yacht's main tender is stored in a garage in the stern of the yacht, leaving the upper and aft decks open for guests. Read More

Overmarine sells hull 07 of Mangusta 165 superyacht

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

Superyacht project ZanZiba now 70% completed

Archipelago Yachts in Bodrum, Turkey, tell us that their 40‐metre, modern classic schooner which is currently in build, is now about 70% complete, and will launch in the third quarter of 2012. This distinctive and unusual project is characterised by a light and exceptionally spacious interior that is unusual in traditional‐style wooden craft. Read More

New Horizon website launches in multiple languages

Horizon recently launched a brand new website with multiple language editions including English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. In addition, the new Horizon website includes a mobile edition, with a convenient user view that allows people to surf the Horizon website easily with their smart mobile devices. Read More

Construction underway on Mulder 98 Flybridge superyacht

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has started construction of the new Mulder 98 Flybridge, the contracts for which were signed earlier this year. The yacht has been designed by Guido de Groot with Jaron Ginton in charge of the naval architecture. The Mulder 98 Flybridge is being built for a client from Russia, and will be delivered in 2013. Read More

Baia delivers superyacht Katara III and Argonauts

This year the Baia Yachts shipyard has launched hull numbers 4 and 5 of their Baia One Hundred series, named Argonauts and Katara III respectively. The first Baia 100 superyacht, Fan One, was delivered in 2008 and last year number 2, Mirage, and 3, Black Legend, were delivered. The 6th hull in the popular series is currently under construction. Read More

Benetti forms boat-building business network in Livorno

With Livorno Confindustria’s support, the first network contract was signed last Friday, 28 October between Azimut-Benetti and approximately twenty supply companies spanning the entire production chain – from layout to systems to furnishings – with the aim of creating an industry-wide network. Read More

Perini Navi delivers superyacht Clan VIII

Perini Navi has announced the delivery of superyacht Clan VIII, a 45 metre sloop, the 53rd unit in the fleet. She was launched on September 6th. Clan VIII, the result of a collaboration between Perini Navi’s Design Team and Ron Holland, is the fourth of the steel-hulled 45-metre series delivered by the Perini Navi Group. Read More

Tecnomar buys the Admiral superyacht brand

Tecnomar has announced the acquisition of the Admiral superyacht brand. Admiral was established in 1966 and has become a prestigious and widely-recognized brand for aluminum & steel yachts from 32 to 54 meters. Tecnomar also announced the upcomingcquisition of a private dock with state-of-the-art facilities.  Read More

RS Global opens modernised and refurbished facility

Thursday 3rd November saw the official opening party in Palma de Mallorca of the modernised and refurbished RS Global building, which is situated in the heart of the STP superyacht refit and repair yard. The building was taken over last year by the chandlery, rigging and yacht-painting specialists Rolling Stock Group. Read More

Superyacht Elisabet delivered by Ocea

The Ocea Shipyard, located in Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic Coast and builder of the Ocea Commuter Yacht Series, has delivered the first Ocea Commuter 155, Elisabet, early October. Launched in June, the 47 metre superyacht Elisabet is designed by the naval architect office Joubert-Nivelt. Read More

Keel laying ceremony of the first Impero superyacht at Tecnomar

Last Wednesday the keel laying ceremony of the first 40-metre Impero superyacht took place at the Tecnomar Shipyard, where a good luck coin was placed into the keel to invoke good fortune during the construction and throughout its future years at sea. This new semi-displacement yacht in aluminum will be delivered in 2013. Read More

Southern Wind launch superyacht Mrs Marietta Cube

South Africa's superyacht builder Southern Wind has launched their latest SW 100 RS, Mrs Marietta Cube. She was built for an experienced owner, and this is his third SW yacht, which follows a Farr 72 and a SW 78 footer by Reichel Pugh and Nauta Design. Mrs Marietta Cube is a Raised Saloon version of the SW 100. Read More

Alloy Yachts begin construction on 56.4 metre superyacht Mondango

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 signs contract for 50 metre fast displacement superyacht

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

Superyacht builder Lürssen relaunches their website

German shipyard Lürssen have relaunched their website www.lurssen.com. The new site not only features breathtaking images and interesting background information on the company, but also includes interactive functions such as the exclusive Lürssen Forum, where yacht captains can share knowledge and ideas. Read More

Ferretti restructure capital structure

The Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., deliberated to start a consensual process with its main lenders to restructure its capital structure through a significant reduction in debt position and by raising new money. Ferretti’s order portfolio that to date comprises approximately 465 million euros. Read More

Northern Marine signs contract to build new 85

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

Trinity Yachts to incorporate Trinity Offshore’s environmental expertise

Trinity Yachts has long been able to capitalize on its history in the commercial and military maritime industry by bringing to their superyachts the fundamental and innovative design and engineering features that have proven so successful in other projects. Read More

Two new build orders in 2011 with MCM

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

Construction underway on second F-class superyacht

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

61 Metre superyacht Diamonds Are Forever hits the water at Benetti

Benetti have prelaunched the 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever, on schedule for her official launch later this year, when she will become available for charter through Ocean Independence. Sparkling in the early Autumn Italian sunshine this week, as she took to the water, the 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever features an Evan K Marshall interior. Read More

Knight & Carver Maritime acquired by hybrid technology firm

San Diego marine hybrid systems pioneer Arc Lite Power, LLC has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime, the companies announced today. The $30 million total investment will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Read More

Peri Yachts launch superyacht Hakuna Matata

Just a fortnight after returning from the Cannes Boat Show with two distinguished awards for Peri 41T,the flagship of the shipyard, Peri Yachts now celebrates the launch of the newest Peri 37. The sistership to the formerly award winning Peri 37 Ludy, is named Hakuna Matata by her owner and will be delivered shortly after sea trials in Antalya. Read More

Owner takes delivery of Picchiotti ice class superyacht Galileo G

The Perini Navi Group has announced the delivery of the 55m motor yacht Galileo G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division. The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the yacht and the shipyard’s team. Read More

Jongert signs two new superyacht contracts

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

Nobiskrug launches superyacht Mogambo

In March 2010 we reported the completion of the hull and superstructure of Nobiskrug project 782 and yesterday the Rendsburg based shipyard launched the superyacht with the name Mogambo. The luxury yacht measures 73.55 metres with a beam of 12.5 metres and features interior and exterior design by Reymond Langton Design. Read More

Horizon launches superyacht Lady Gaga for Chinese owner

After yesterday’s news about Horizon Yachts' second order by a Chinese client, we can now bring you the news that the first superyacht built for a Chinese customer, a RP110 named Lady Gaga, was launched this past September and has just successfully completed her sea trial, with delivery to her owner set for later this month. Read More

Second superyacht order for Horizon Yachts from China

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

Superyacht Aldabra launched by Codecasa

On Saturday 24th September the Codecasa shipyard in Viareggio, Italy launched their latest superyacht, hull number C.116. Christened Aldabra, the 51 metre luxury yacht is in the final stages of construction and will commence sea trials soon. Based on the Codecasa 51 series, the modern styled Aldabra can sleep 12 guests. Read More

RMD designed 90m superyacht Illusion commences construction at Raffles Shipyard

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

Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts unveil the Long Island 85

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

Abeking & Rasmussen 78 metre superyacht named Amaryllis

Earlier this summer Abeking & Rasmussen launched a new 78 metre superyacht. We can now reveal she is named Amaryllis. One of our readers took some of the first photos of this blue hulled superyacht. Very little information is known at present; however the exterior lines of the yacht are drawn by Reymond Langton Design. Read More

Royal Huisman superyacht Kamaxitha now on seatrials

Royal Huisman has recently launched the 49 metre superyacht Kamaxitha. The superyacht is currently undergoing seatrials, and was captured by one of our readers. Her design is based on the striking profile of early pilot cutters, and this elegant ketch combines classic traditional lines – including plumb bow and elegant counter stern. Read More

Scoop: Abeking & Rasmussen launches superyacht Excellence V

Abeking & Rasmussen have launched the 60.96 metre (200’) Excellence V, the fifth in the line of successful Excellence yachts. Photographer Martin Fischbacher has sent us the first photo of the yacht. Her interior and exterior are the inspiration of the owner in conjunction with Reymond Langton Design of London. Read More

126 Metre superyacht under construction at Privilege Yard

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

Gulf Craft wins annual CJR Customer Recognition Award

CJR Propulsion today announced UAE based Gulf Craft as the winner of its first annual ‘Customer Recognition Award’. The award, given by CJR’s managing director Mark Russell, considers environmental sustainability, technical innovation, and sales growth in its decision. Gulf Craft and CJR have been working together for 10 years. Read More

Construction of superyacht quaranta well underway with Curvelle

Curvelle has announced the completion of the hull of the quaranta, in close cooperation with Logos Marine as principal build contractor. Being the flagship and first vessel of the new Curvelle family, she is currently the largest carbon hybrid composite power catamaran in the world. Four years of development went into the project. Read More

Derecktor appoints new director of Yacht Service and New Construction Sales

As part of the re-organization of it's sales efforts, Derecktor Shipyards has announce the appointment of James Brewer as Director of Yacht Service and New Construction Sales. James is a 22 year veteran employee of Derecktor Shipyards. Read More

Perini Navi turns the hull of the 60 metre C.2193 upright

The aluminium hull of C.2193, the first of two yachts in the new generation of 60m sailing yachts sold by Perini Navi, was turned at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The 92 tonne hull stands out for being the heaviest turned to date at the Turkish shipyard, and has offered an opportunity to admire the natural evolution of the 56m Perini series. Read More

Endeavour refit on schedule

The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. Absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of this historic vessel as practical. There has been a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring Endeavour will remain the historic icon she is today.Read More

Royal Huisman signs two new superyacht contracts

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

Lürssen makes offer to buy Blohm & Voss

Lürssen has made an offer to buy Blohm & Voss from ThyssenKrupp. Both companies, Blohm + Voss and Lürssen, look back on more than one hundred years of experience in German shipbuilding and have already successfully worked side by side on the construction of the Fregatte F 125 project for the German government. Read More

Vitters signs contract for a 33.40 metre sailing yacht

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

Oyster Group to develop Mediterranean operation

The Oyster Group informs us they are setting up an operation in Palma, Mallorca to expand the services it provides to its clients. Commencing September 2011, Philip (Spike) Thompson will help develop the Oyster presence in the Mediterranean to support the 150+ fleet of yachts Oyster has built between 60' and 100'. Read More

Superyacht Vava II leaves construction shed

On Monday we reported that Devonport Yachts, soon to be renamed Pendennis Plus, had christened the 96 metre motor yacht Vava II on 10th September 2011. Now we can show you a photo of this spectacular superyacht outside of her construction shed. Superyacht Vava II, designed by Redman Whitely Dixon with an interior by Remi Tessier. Read More

Construction of new Mulder yard starts today

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has started construction of a new shipyard, just ten kilometres from its current facility. This second yard (in Zoeterwoude Rijndijk) will cover an area of 7000 square metres and focus on the maintenance, refit and new build of yachts between 18 and 40 metres. It should be ready to start operations in 2012. Read More

Exclusive: Royal Huisman launches superyacht Kamaxitha