Barracuda Yacht Design unveils 52 metre superyacht

Silent running and vibration free are just two example benchmarks from a long list of requirements Barracuda Yacht Design's client has given them in requesting a design study for an intriguing new yacht. Despite first impressions of a large and comfortable cruising yacht, this is still very much a performance-orientated design. Read More

Sunseeker International introduces the new 28 metre yacht

The first of a distinctive new generation combining the very latest in innovation and technology, the new 28 Metre Yacht will make its world debut at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. The world launch will take place on Friday 6th January at 11.30am. This new design launches the next generation of the ‘Sunseeker’ Yacht look. Read More

The Intec Marine 90 Hybrid unveiled by Guido de Groot Design

The Intec Marine 90 Hybrid is the first yacht from a series of energy efficient 'next generation' yachts with hybrid propulsion designed by Guido de Groot Design. Besides it's energy efficiency, the yacht will emit lower noise levels and lower emissions of NOX and CO2. It has been developed in a joint effort with naval architect Doug Sharp. Read More

Pershing unveils the new Pershing 82 motoryacht

Pershing has unveiled a new and highly anticipated project: the Pershing 82’, a contemporary reinterpretation of its successful predecessor, the Pershing 80’. The first 82’ will be delivered in the spring of 2012. She is designed by Fulvio De Simoni in close collaboration with AYT and a team of architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. Read More

Misha Merzliakov unveils 52 metre superyacht catamaran

Australian superyacht designer, and 2011 Young Designer of the Year finalist, Misha Merzliakov, has sent us details of project Eva, a 52 metre catamaran design. The design utilizes an innovative bow door for vehicle & tender storage. Inside an Audi Q7 is stowed and can be driven off via the bow ramp onto a dock or pier. Read More

The use of glass on 72 metre superyacht Stella Maris

At the latest Super Yacht Design Symposium, Viareggio Superyacht’s Managing Director, Federico Bennewitz, explained how to overcome the technical challenges of using glass as a construction material on the 72-metre Stella Maris. Invited to join the speakers’ panel, Bennewitz shared with the audience some of the problems faced. Read More

Marín Yachts and Arquinaval unveil new 50 metre superyacht

Marín Yachts, yacht division of the Spanish based shipyard Factoría Naval de Marín, builder of superyachts Follow me V, Elena and Germania Nova, introduces a new elegant and stunning 50 metre motoryacht. Arquinaval has been in charge of the timeless exterior design and the general arrangement. Read More

Odyssey Yacht Design unveils Apollo One Hundred Motor Yacht

Odyssey Yacht Design recently unveiled the Apollo One Hundred superyacht. We met up with the design team in Fort Lauderdale last month, who explained the new concept to us. This Semi Custom motor yacht has been developed to fit the maximum internal living space into a package which is sleek stylish and well designed. Read More

Grand Bay Yachts unveils superyacht project 100 Elegance

Grand Bay Yachts has unveiled their new project, 100´ Elegance. The 30 meter superyacht will be custom built with a carbon / glass /epoxy hull and superstructure, and features a beautiful classic profile. With a cruising speed of 20 knots, and a maximum speed of 32 knots, this super yacht is designed for blue water cruising around the world. Read More

The Durabo 110 superyacht design back on the market

Erdevicki Superyacht Design, Inc. started construction of 110ft Durabo performance sailing ketch as all aluminium structure for a customer in Canada back in 2009 but the deepening financial crises halted the production, which is mothballed for now. The client has agreed now that the design can be offered to other. Read More

Tansu Yachts and Diana Yacht Design unveil superyacht Only Now

Diana Yacht Design and Tansu Yachts have again teamed up on a new and refreshing project. Rough but modest, sturdy but elegant, project Only Now, is a 33.9 metre superyacht, with styling by Tansu Yachts, and naval architecture and engineering by Diana Yacht Design. Accommodation for 6 guests is divided in 3 guest cabins. Read More

New 49 metre superyacht design by Nick Mezas Yacht Design

Nick Mezas, a young and upcoming designer from The Netherlands, who was one of the finalists for the recent Young Designer of the Year Award, has send us details about his latest design concept, a 49 metre displacement superyacht. Nick invested a lot of time to come up with a practical, functional and spacious layout. Read More

Video of the 50 metre superyacht Star Fish

The 50 metre Star Fish, projected to launch in April of 2012, will follow in the footsteps of the acclaimed 45 metre Aquos Yachts project Big Fish. Star Fish, currently under construction at McMullen & Wing, will be based on the same hull form, but will include six staterooms and accommodation for 14 crew, and a flexible owner’s deck with optional forward-facing cabin and both fore and aft decks. Read More

Bury Design unveils design for 28.95 metre submarine support vessel

Paul Bury of Bury Design has send us details about his latest project, the Triton95. The Triton 95 is a 28.95 metre support vessel commissioned by Triton Submarines. Conceived along a different route to most offshore cruising powerboats, her brief was simple: a robust, efficient vessel to carry a Triton 3300/2 submarine around the world. Read More

Broward Shipyard and Donald Starkey team up on Columbus 146

Broward Shipyard has introduced the Columbus series expedition superyachts, developed together with Donald Starkey of Donald Starkey Design. Named the Columbus series, it is Broward's aim to bring the customers back to the United States with regard to realizing new construction projects. Read More

Van Geest Design's new 60 metre fast superyacht

Pieter van Geest of Van Geest Design has sent us his latest project, a design for a 60 metre superyacht. The design brief stated fast, performance orientated and sporty looking. Judging by the design renderings we received today, we can safely say Pieter’s design ticks all of those boxes. Read More

Sunreef unveils the Sunreef 75 Ultimate

In 2010 Sunreef Yachts has launched a new range of performing fast cruisers ranging from 70 to 170 feet. The shipyard is now introducing a new addition to this range - a sophisticated design for an ultra-modern, high-performance sailing catamaran, the Sunreef 75 Ultimate. It is the successor to the Sunreef 80 Ultimate. Read More

Oyster unveils the designs of the Oyster 825 sailing yacht

The sleek and stylish Oyster 825 is an exciting addition to the range of new yachts launched by Oyster over the last two years and features Oyster's latest striking and contemporary styling, first seen with the highly successful Oyster 625, of which 10 are now already sold. The 825 has nearly 15% more internal volume than her predecessor. Read More

Nedship unveils the 39 metre 650 Quadro

Nedship has unveiled the 650 Quadro, representing a superyacht with 650 sqm of usable space and 4 deck levels. This new design is the result of the intensive work of the in house designers from Nedship in collaboration with owners and crew. The task was to get a yacht under 40 metres with a fast, stable and quiet hull. Read More

Nod Design unveils the 90 metre superyacht design XE-90

Emre Yildirim of Turkish design firm Nod Design has send us renderings of their latest project, XE-90. XE-90 is a ninety metre superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. According to the designer, the design of the yacht is based on the dynamism and fluid lines of car aesthetics. The yacht is designed for up to 14 guests. Read More

Arman unveils the 90 metre superyacht Dune project

While the average size of superyachts leaving the yards these days was something unseen only a few years ago, the typical "wedding cake" stacking style is something we've unfortunately been seeing for many decades. Arman Fissette created an innovative and visionary design style with a more monolithic approach to design. Read More

Docq Concepts unveils project Lustroso

Dubois Naval Architects sign 100 metre superyacht design contract

Dubois Naval Architects have signed a contract to design one of the most spectacular private yachts in history, with a main mast that will tower 125 metres above the water. This 100-metre sloop is to be an explorer yacht for an existing client, with much volume dedicated to stowage space for tenders and equipment. Read More

Fincantieri unveils 88 metre and 145 metre superyacht designs

During the Monaco Yacht Show, Fincantieri Yachts unveiled two exciting new design projects, the Virage 88 and the Fortissimo. The Virage 88 concept has been developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building yachts in the 70 to 90 metre range. For the second 145 metre project, Fincantieri turned a blind eye to the economic crisis. Read More

Superyacht E&E's grand debut in Monaco

Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack back in 2009 designed a New Generation Explorer with the elegance of a Super Yacht for a repeat customer. At the Monaco Yacht Show superyacht E&E made her grand debut. As with their first yacht, the owner and his wife allowed Vripack to come up with a unique design. Read More

Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh create 80 metre superyacht

The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the world have come together with a spectacular result: the Mantis 80. Dixon Yacht Design, who are responsible for the naval architecture and the external styling, have joined with Ken Freivokh Design who have weaved their magic on the interior. Read More

Otam unveils the Millennium 100 in Monaco

The OTAM shipyard, known for unique sport boats, picked the Monaco Yacht Show for the world premiere of their latest project, the Millennium 100. The Millennium 100, which will be able to reach speeds in excess of 50 knots, is joint design effort by Tagliavini for the hull, Mancini for the exterior and Salvagni for the interior. Read More

Odyssey Yacht Design unveils superyacht Veloce

Odyssey Yacht Designs have unveiled their all new 52 metre superyacht Veloce. The name was chosen because it best describes its dramatically styled exterior - evocative of speed, power and performance. This is a new breed of yacht designed for a new era. Veloce delivers dramatic styling and cutting edge technology. Read More

Front Street Shipyard unveils two new superyacht designs

Front Street Shipyard is unveiling initial plans for the Sparkman & Stephens-designed Front Street 118 and Front Street 130 sloops. The yachts have traditional hull lines and trademark S&S sheers, invoking a classic aesthetic from yachting's golden area. The construction will be of advanced materials using the most modern processes. Read More

More details on superyacht Essence unveiled by Kingship

Full details on the newly developed 42.5 metre Essence were revealed on 23 September 2011 at the Monaco Yacht Show. She is the first yacht of her size to have a completely private Master Deck and a 360゜forward-facing balcony. The full-beam master’s suite offers not only the best view but absolute privacy. Read More

BMT Nigel Gee presents the extraordinary project Utopia

BMT Nigel Gee has announced its latest design, developed in partnership with Yacht Island Design. Project Utopia, an avant‐garde vision of a future concept breaks the traditional naval architectural mould which the market has come to expect and offers a truly unique outlook free from any conventional design constraints. Read More

YPI teams up with Kingship on 75 metre superyacht

Yachting Partners International (YPI) and Chinese shipbuilder, Kingship Marine, have revealed their first project together, the 75-metre expedition yacht Arctic Whale. Conceived with long range world cruising in mind, Arctic Whale is the latest design to come from the boards of renowned French designer, Eva Cadio & Co. Read More

88 Metre Michael Leach superyacht design for Blohm + Voss unveiled

On September 21st at the Blohm + Voss stand during the Monaco Yacht Show 2011 a presentation for the 88m MCA Motor Yacht Concept was held. Following the recent successful collaboration and delivery of the 96 metre Palladium in 2010, Blohm + Voss and Michael Leach Design Ltd (MLD) have teamed up once again. Read More

Feadship unveils the Qi concept in Monaco

The sixth Future Concept Feadship has been unveiled at the Monaco show. Like its predecessors, Qi has been created by De Voogt Naval Architects to reflect the likely requirements and desires of the next generation of clients. With a length of 56 metres, Qi is designed to generate a fresh sense of energy among owners. Read More

Pegaso Marine, Moore Yacht Design and Freire team up for new Pegaso 73m

Moore Yacht Design have been approached by Pegaso Marine, - the operators of the Pegaso fleet and the company behind R.V – to produce some new exterior design proposals utilising the Pegaso platform. R.V. Pegaso, which was produced by Freire Shipyard in Spain, was born out of the requirements of a seasoned owner. Read More

Silverlining at the Monaco Yacht Show

Furniture company Silverlining is presenting a collection of furniture pieces, showing radical departure from traditional preconceptions of what the luxury furniture on yachts should look like. The collection explores the relationship between design and craftsmanship in the 21st century, pushing the boundaries of engineering and furniture making. Read More

H2 and Laurent Giles present new 85 metre superyacht for Icon

Following the launch of the 50m platform at last year’s Monaco show, Icon Yachts approached H2 Design with a brief to develop an 85 metre concept working from the ICON platform design. Whilst H2 developed the exterior styling and GA, Laurent Giles Superyacht Architect’s were commissioned to provide the initial technical input. Read More

Jongert presents new superyacht designs at Monaco Yacht Show

Jongert Shipyard will present two new models at the Monaco Yacht Show: the Jongert 500 LE, an exclusive 50 meters long motor yacht, and the 3000 M, a thirty metre sailing yacht with exceptional sailing characteristics. The idea for both yachts was the outcome of discussions with customers about their dreams and wishes. Read More

Overmarine unveils two new Mangusta superyacht models

Overmarine has released information on two new models, the Mangusta 110, and the redesigned Mangusta 130. The Mangusta 110 will feature a new social area on the flybridge, in addition to an extended area on the bow, one of Mangusta’s trademark features. The 110 will also have a newly designed interior layout. Read More

Kingship unveils superyacht project Essence

Kingship has once again cooperated with designer Horacio Bozzo of Axis Group Yacht Design to introduce an unprecedented yacht design – M/Y Essence that rewrites the history of luxurious yachting. She is the first yacht of her size to have a completely private Owner's deck and a 180ﾟ forward-facing panoramic view. Read More

Princess Yachts to launch Fendi Casa collaboration

Princess Yachts International will be launching their most ambitious interior designer partnership to date when the first 98 Motor Yacht, designed in collaboration with Fendi Casa, is unveiled at the Southampton Boat Show. Over six months in development, the design collaboration with Fendi Casa is now ready for its first public appearance. Read More

Altima Yachts unveils 68 Voyager motor yacht

Altima Yachts has introduced the first cruising yacht in their new Voyager series. The Altima 68 Voyager has been designed to be the ideal long-range cruising yacht for couples and families. Bill Prince Yacht Design was responsible for the engineering and naval architecture. The Voyager 68 is designed to be operated with or without professional crew. Read More

Miss Tor Yachts presents new Schooner 110 concept

The Turkish company Miss Tor Yacht has unveiled plans for a new schooner. Measuring 34 metres in length with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, this Schooner 110 project is ready to be built to RINA class at the Orucoglu shipyard. The Schooner 110 will be powered by twin 400 HP Arthor Ford Marine Systems engines. Read More

New superyacht explorer concept by Newcruise

Several years ago now, a unique fascination for explorer yachts started for the Hamburg-based design and construction office, Newcruise. During the development of the 115m superyacht Luna, the design team of Frank Neubelt, Roland Krueger and Katherina Raczek dealt intensively with this yacht form. Read More

Historic yacht firm unveils multi-million pound vision of its future

One of the most famous names in yacht design is back. Scottish firm A.Mylne & Co. is the oldest continually designing naval architecture office in the world, and having been acquired by well-established Fife business Ace Marine Ltd, is set to chart an ambitious route to once again become an industry leader. Read More

Guido de Groot Design unveils the Selene 128

Guido de Groot Design has unveiled a new project, theSelene 128, which is the result of an international collaboration of designers and architects under Howard Chen's design team leadership. Howard Chen has worked closely with renowned Dutch designer Guido De Groot and a group of International consultants. Read More

Hyundai Yachts unveil pocket sized superyacht design by Bill Prince

Hyundai Yachts has announced a breakthrough in modern yacht design and the latest addition to its growing line of luxury yachts, the Asan 62 Motoryacht. Hyundai Yachts’ largest yacht to date, the Asan 62 has been designed from the bottom up with a level of interior space and amenities normally found only on larger vessels. Read More

Sunrise Yachts introduce new 50 metre Espen Oeino design

After entering the superyacht market in 2009 with the widely acclaimed 45 metre Africa, and then signing one of the largest new-build contracts of 2010 with a 63 metre project (Oeino/RWD), Sunrise Yachts continues its collaboration with Espen Øino and Franck Darnet with a new 50 metre motor yacht and at the Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

MCC goes neo classic in 46 metre project

We first reported on the MCC 46 metre Neo Classic Long Range Motoryacht in March. MCC Design informs us they will display a model of this project at the Monaco Yacht Show. Stylistically The Neo Classic is a blend of modern minimalist simplicity coupled with classically efficient hull design. The classicism is at its strongest in the bow. Read More

Ned Ship Group selected to build the Strand-Craft 122 and 166 superyachts

Strand-Craft and the designer of the SC 122 and SC 166 projects, Eduard Gray, have selected NedShip Group as their preferred shipyard, able to built these designs to the highest possible standards. The success of the project does not only rely on the extraordinary look of these yachts, but also on the use of advanced light weight materials. Read More

Adam Voorhees designs 25 metre refit project Sleighride

Adam Voorhees has unveiled his latest design, Project Sleighride, a 25 metre superyacht with a 230m2 upwind sail area. This is the first project in build that is designed entirely by Adam Voorhees Design. Sleighride, the sloop originally designed by S&S and built by Goetz, is undertaking a major refit at Westerly Marine in California with her new owner. Read More

New 88 metre Michael Leach superyacht design for Blohm + Voss

Following the successful collaboration and delivery of 96m Palladium Blohm + Voss and Michael Leach Design have teamed up again. This time for a 88 metre concept that fulfills MCA regulations and does not exceed 3000GT. Details at this moment are still being kept under wraps, but full details will be revealed during the Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Van Geest Design presents 80 metre superyacht design

We recently had superyacht designer Pieter van Geest of Van Geest Design in our office, explaining to us more about his latest superyacht concept, the VGD 80m. Sleek lines give this 80 metre a clean impression, resulting in straight forward engineering, keeping it simple to build. yacht features a 320 m2 owners deck on top. Read More

Joachim Kinder Designs presents 72’ fly bridge motor yacht

German office Joachim Kinder Design presents a new 72’ fly bridge motor yacht designed for Dubai Marine. The world premiere is planned for the 2012 Dubai Boat Show. The main idea behind the interior design is lightness. Zebrano wood combined with light oak parquet, white leather contrasting with stainless steel elements. Read More

Newcruise unveils superyacht project Rebel

Newcruise has unveiled their latest superyacht concept Rebel, a powerful weekender inspired by the original US commuter yachts of the 1940s and 1950s, combined with today’s demands for blue water yachting. The interior follows the 1950s suit of the exterior, reflecting the original Hollywood glamour of that day. Read More

Bray Yacht Design unveils fuel-efficient 42 metre superyacht

Patrick Bray has unveiled to us his new designs for a 42 metre long-range superyacht, designed to be based primarily in the Mediterranean for a client who enjoys extensive outdoor activities. The yacht features spacious accommodation for 14 guests and up to 10 crewmembers. The yacht's interior features cabinetry made of American Walnut. Read More

Tony Castro unveils designs for 35 metre superyacht

Tony Castro Yacht design has unveiled the first designs for a new 35 metre Ketch. The modern exterior combined with a well-considered, practical layout results in a comfortable yacht with striking styling. The deckhouse features a spacious saloon surrounded by large areas of opening glass, as well as an opening glass ceiling. Read More

New 42m superyacht design from Setzer Design Group

Setzer Design Group has unveiled a new design, a 42-metre, micro-superyacht being designed to serve as a shadow and support vessel for the client’s higher speed toys and the vessels of his visitors. After numerous more classic alternatives the selected design is taking shape as a refined and streamlined expression of the owner’s taste. Read More

New images of the 72.5 metre Columbus Global Explorer

Alex G Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales released more information about the Columbus Global Explorer 72.5 metre, including the final general arrangement. The Global Explorer is a high volume expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world in total comfort and safety. She is now ready to begin construction immediately. Read More

Carlo Cafiero designs 35 metre open superyacht concept

Italian designer Carlo Cafiero has send us renderings of his latest concept design, this time for a 35 metre open sportsyacht. The project is characterized by an aggressive design, with the emphasizes on outdoor living. She features a dark polycarbonate fixed bimini and an 18 square metre red polyurethane bathing platform. Read More

CRN introduces the CRN Dislopen superyacht line

Yesterday, CRN presented Dislopen, a unique superyacht concept, destined to establish new standards in the international luxury yachting industry. Dislopen, a range of innovative steel and aluminum yachts, integrates the shape and style of a high-performance open boat, with the volume and the comfort of a large displacement yacht. Read More

Sanlorenzo unveils the SL94 superyacht

Sanlorenzo has today unveiled the designs for the new SL94. Although a brand new design, the SL94 has an unmistakable Sanlorenzo look. The yard used styling elements that were successfully introduced in the multiprized SL104. Francesco Paszkowski designed the SL94 in cooperation with Sanlorenzo's inhouse designers. Read More

New 43 metre superyacht designed by Andrea Borzelli

Last month we reported about Andrea Borzelli's 24 metre yacht, developed for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., LTD. Today Andrea calls to inform us about his latest project, a 43 metre superyacht. This 43 metre will feature naval architecture and engineering by Naval Architect & Marine Engineer Francesco Rogantin. Read More

René van der Velden Yacht Design unveils new superyacht range

René van der Velden Yacht Design has unveiled their new handsome 38 metre project. It’s a full walkaround design, with gracefully balanced lines, shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter range. The 38 metre prototype was created for a private client but this design is also available to other clients. Read More

Burger Boat and Ivan Erdevicki develop 40 metre superyacht

Burger Boat Company, in association with Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design, has unveiled the newly conceived contemporary style 40m Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht design for the ever expanding world market. The design includes features often found only on much larger yachts. Read More

Luiz de Basto unveils design for 90 metre Oceanco

Luiz de Basto has unveiled his design concept for a 90 metre Oceanco. She features a superstructure completely finished in reflective glass, providing panoramic views from the interior. The innovative design also separates the aft- and sidedecks used by the guests, from the sidedecks used by the crew, offering total privacy to guests. Read More

CRN introduces the CRN Classic 52m superyacht

Inspired by previous CRN's, such as Azzurra II and Il Vagabondo Again, and by blending the seventies and the eighties with current day technology, CRN have created the Classic 52m, a new and completely customized superyacht project. The superyacht was developed by CRN in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project. Read More

Striking new 73 metre superyacht design by Hot Lab for Icon Yachts

Icon Yachts from the Netherlands have teamed up with Italian design studio Hot Lab, to create a formidable 73 metre superyacht design study. A striking interpretation has been made by the Italian design studio Hot Lab, based on the proven Icon technology. This striking and timesless design will be officially launched at the Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Designer Tony Castro and Galeon Yachts unveil the 780 Crystal

UK based Tony Castro Naval Architects have been working closely with Polish yacht builder Galeon to produce their new flagship, the 780 Crystal - set to premiere later this year. The striking exterior features an optional coloured hull, a glass panel over the helmsman station and a spa-tub on the flybridge – unusual on a craft of this size. Read More

Ivan Erdevicki unveils his latest 100 metre superyacht concept

Ivan Erdevicki has unveiled his latest design concept, the ER 100. For this 100 metre superyacht, the designer wanted to steer away from clichéd designs, whilst at the same time avoid a busy looking concept. Therefore, the design makes its own statement in terms of styling, while still remaining seaworthy and practical. Read More

Cantieri Navali Chioggia unveils the Ocean King 88

Cantieri Navali Chioggia has unveiled a new explorer project, 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

Carlo Cafiero designs 90 metre superyacht concept

Italian designer Carlo Cafiero has send us renderings of his latest concept design. The concept is characterized by an aggressive design with a high bow, and Carlo’s signature coloured polycarbonate fashion plates. Features include a large pool on the lower aft deck and a helipad large enough for an Augusta Grand helicopter. Read More

Adriel Design designs Oceanco concept with ultimate atrium feature

Adriel Design has unveiled their new 90 metre concept for Oceanco, project Lumen. Lumen houses Adriel Design’s in-depth conceptualisation of the ultimate superyacht atrium staircase, which will be filled with spectacular natural light. At night, LED backlighting takes over, turning the entire atrium into a lantern of artificial light. Read More

McDiarmid Design unveils its latest superyacht concept, Iwana

British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, has unveiled his latest design concept for an innovative 85 metre superyacht, Iwana. The project sees a fresh thinking approach to the styling of a 85m Super Yacht and as always, inspiration is diverse and of a non nautical philosophy. Lizards, in particular iguanas were studied. Read More

Superyacht design concept Blue Dream II

Aras Kazar Designs studio has recently unveiled a 67 metre superyacht design concept entitled Blue Dream II. Featuring all-round large glass windows, this design has been fashioned in such a way that it provides a 360° view of the ocean. The large curved windows also double as sliding doors that open out to the foredeck. Read More

Mondomarine unveils explorer vessel Mondo45

Mondomarine have unveiled an exciting new explorer vessel named Mondo45. The naval architecture and exterior design is by the yard in collaboration with Sergio Cutolo. The Mondo45 measures 45.05 metres, stretching over four decks. The project came forth from an owner’s desire to experience the sea in any conditions in full comfort. Read More

Designer Tony Castro unveils 90 metre superyacht concept

Tony Castro Naval Architects & Yacht Designers has recently unveiled a design concept for a 90 metre superyacht.The yacht’s striking exterior lines result in an elegant yet dramatic profile. Features include an exciting aft deck arrangement with a large pool and folding bulwarks, creating a spacious deck. Read More

Francesco Paszkowski designs interior of new 50 metre Heesen superyacht

Heesen Yachts entrusted Francesco Paszkowski Design to design the interior for its new 50 metre superyacht. This elegant modern design features two kinds of wood; ebony and whitened oak and a stylish lighting system which will characterise the interior of the yacht. The superyacht will provide six double ensuite cabins. Read More

New 24 metre project designed for Daewoo

Andrea Borzelli and Sara Berta have developed a 24 metre yacht, entirely realized in aluminium, designed for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., LTD. She will be built in collaboration with the shipyard GHI Yachts. The naval architecture and engineering have been developed by Francesco Rogantin. Read More

Christopher Seymour unveils innovative superyacht concept design Y146

Christopher Seymour swaps motor power for sail power in his latest sleek and innovative concept design, with the new Y146 (146’, 44.5m). She is described as being the ultimate cruiser-racer for any enthusiast or leisure sailors alike. On her leisure side, she has massive open deck space for owners and guest to relax and enjoy. Read More

Hot Lab unveils design for Oceanco concept superyacht PA 168

The PA 168 is a new superyacht concept designed by the Milan-based Hot Lab studio, based on an 86 metre Oceanco platform. Hot Lab has developed contemporary exterior lines and a functional yet innovative interior layout for this new concept design. The yacht will be powered with a pair of MTU 20V 4000 main engines. Read More

Alex McDiarmid unveils design concept for 46m superyacht

British designer Alex McDiarmid has revealed his latest design concept of a 46 metre sports superyacht. Inspired by a non nautical philosophy including architecture from The Sydney Opera House, Origami and Car design, the dramatic 46 metre superyacht has an aluminium hull and superstructure ensuring speed and agility. Read More

Lagoon Custom, superyacht catamarans by CNB

Since 1999 Lagoon, one of the largest builders of cruising catamarans, has had their large models (50’ and over) built at the facility of CNB. Thus Lagoon naturally turned towards CNB Superyachts to develop their Lagoon Custom branch. In association with some of the world’s most famous names in yacht design. Read More

Design Unlimited and Ruea Yacht unveil concept for 75m superyacht

Following their partnership in 2010 on a 60m superyacht, Design Unlimited has once again teamed up with Ruea Yachts and naval architects BMT Nigel Gee to extend the concept into a 75m version.The new superyacht will be optimised for blue water cruising with features including extensive covered outside areas. Read More

Overmarine to start construction of 62 metre Mangusta 205 superyacht

The Italian shipyard Overmarine is soon to commence on the construction of its latest design project, the Mangusta 205. The Mangusta brand will continue to grow as this new superyacht will reach 62 metres in length making it the yard’s new flagship. The largest in the range of Mangusta yachts, is as elegant and stylish as she is high powered. Read More

72 metre Global Explorer for sale with Denison Yacht Sales

Alex G Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales released more information about the Global Explorer 72 metre, designed by Hydro Tec. The Global Explorer is a highg volume expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world. Denison Yacht Sales have formalised an agreement with the Palumbo Shipyard in Italy to construct the project. Read More

Superyacht Mystic wins superyacht design award

The 46 metre superyacht Mystic recently won the award for Power Yacht over 40 metres at the Design Et Al International Yacht Awards 2011. Mystic was designed by Diana Yacht Design, built by CMB Yachts and her interior was styled by Schnaase Interior Design. The elegant superyacht features a sundeck with ample space for relaxing. Read More

Mondo Marine and Giugiaro reveal superyacht project Deep 51

The 51-metre triple-decker superyacht marks the advent of a joint venture between Mondo Marine and Giugiaro Architettura. The core objective of the project, Deep 51, is to minimise the barriers between the interior and exterior of the vessel. Entirely constructed in aluminium, she is 51 metres long with a beam of over 9 metres. Read More

Ocean Independence and Maxi Dolphin present the MD90 in Antibes

Today I visited a press conference organised by Rainer Wilhelm of Ocean Independence, and Maxi Dolphin, where they presented the MD90. The MD90 will be exclusively offered by Ocean Independece, at a highly competative price. The design brief for this 92 feet High Performance Yacht asked for a “Grand tourismo Cruiser Racer”. Read More

Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture introduce glass research project

Due to an increasing demand for larger beach clubs, more natural light and a greater connection with the marine environment, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture began a project last year to investigate the use of larger glass areas. Designs with large open spaces and windows from deck to ceiling are appealing, but can cause problems for the strength of the vessel. Read More

The 37m superyacht project DAS by Verhaaren Naval Architects

Verhaaren Naval Architects have revealed their latest 37 metre superyacht project: DAS. This project has been has been specifically designed for day trips in the Gulf area, visiting the numerous tiny islands of this area, enjoying watersports or fishing. The hull material is advanced lightweight composite. Weight saving and minimalism is a constant design matter either for outfit or interior design. Read More

Christopher Seymour reveals 96m superyacht concept Sunset Heaven

Christopher Seymour, with the official launch of the website in the upcoming months, has just released his second concept design, Sunset Heaven. At the top end of 96m (96.77m/317.50’), Sunset Heaven was designed with traditional lines, stunning timber features, and boasts modern styling to produce a beautiful modern classic. Read More

The 110m Explorer superyacht concept by J Kinder Yacht Design

Joachim Kinder Yacht Design has just revealed his latest superyacht concept, the 110m metre explorer. This yacht is a typical explorer concept. The main superstructure volume is located at the forward part combined with large free deck areas at the aft. Read More

MCC unveils their Neo Classic superyacht series

MCC moves forward toward the future, and at the same time, turns back in time. At this week’s 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show, March 24-27th, MCC is introducing their new design for a 46-meter Long Range Motor Yacht—the Neo Classic Series. The sleek new MCC 46-meter can be offered with either a twin engine or with a single prop. Read More

Carlo Cafiero unveils his latest 35 metre superyacht concept

Italian designer Carlo Cafiero has unveiled his latest superyacht concept; the OAI 115’. The 35 metre concept had the design objective of creating a superyacht with ‘’firm yet accommodating lines”. A unique colour palate was used throughout this design concept,  including a distinguishable apple green swimming platform. Read More

Kingship introduces new Ocean SUV series

Kingship’s new Ocean SUV Series is a cross- over between a leisure yacht and an expedition yacht. The idea started from a desire to build a yacht combining safe, economical and long range capabilities yet offer high level of comfort, storage and practical interior layout making them suitable for world cruising without frequent stops to restock. Read More

A new generation of green superyachts by Guido de Groot

Next generation hybrid propulsion; energy efficient, lower noise. Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine are proud to present 2 revolutionary concepts for propulsion which deliver higher efficiency in use of energy, lower noise levels and lower emissions of NOX en CO2: the next generation hybrid propulsion. Read More

Austrian S-move Design unveils concept for superyacht X-Sym 125

Austrian based naval architect S-move Design has unveiled a unique superyacht design concept, the X-Sym 125. This superyacht has a distinctive asymmetrical exterior design, providing comfort and freedom of movement on the vessel. The superyacht has both an elegant and powerful appearance. Read More

New 28 metre superyacht design by ProShip

The new 28 metre displacement superyacht by ProShip was designed by Antonio Luxardo with engineering by Luca Cima and Massimo Angelotti. This design will be the flagship of the Chinese brand Sea2Sea and she blends classical design features with more contemporary elements. The superyacht has uniquely designed side windows. Read More

UKI Design unveils 42m Blue Navy concept

UKI Design has unveiled their new 42m superyacht concept, Blue Navy. This design offers a modern displacement hull and bulb on bow. Furthermore, the concept offers open-plan design throughout the superyacht, from the open decks to the light-modern interiors. Blue Navy offers clear and aesthetical lines.  Read More

Gian Paolo Nari unveils 55 metre superyacht project NP55

Superyacht design firm Gian Paolo Nari have released images of their latest project, project NP55. NP55 is a 55 metre expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world in total comfort and safety. Her preliminary specification calls for twin 1380kW Caterpillar 3512B DITA diesels, which will give the NP55 a range of 5.000 nm. Read More

Green light for world's largest sailing yacht Dream Symphony

On 9 February a major meeting was convened at the elegant Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The purpose was to review proposals prepared by the design and technical teams appointed to develop unique proposals for the world’s largest sailing yacht, the 141 metre superyacht Dream Symphony. Read More

The latest 42m vintage superyacht from Codecasa

Construction is well underway for the latest Codecasa 42m 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. She will offer accomodation for up to 10 guests. Read More

Techtonic Design to create galley and laundry for 68m superyacht

Techtonic Design has announced that it has recently been commissioned to design the marine galley and laundry areas on a 68 metre superyacht to be built in northern Germany this spring. Entertainment and dining has always been a major part of any yachts Raison d'être. Yachts are in the business of hospitality. Read More

Introducing Vulcan the new superyacht line from Vicem yachts

In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of superyachts over 30 metres with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking a business expansion plan and enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new yachts. Read More

Ivan Erdevicki unveils concept for superyacht Adamantine

The 85.5 metre “Adamantine” is a unique and nicely proportioned design created to reflect modern appeal, military toughness and yacht elegance. The main special and unique feature of this design is the diamond shaped reflective angled windows on the superstructure and the hull. The superstructure side windows are carefully shaped.  Read More

South Korean design firm unveils 37m whale inspired superyacht

CanariaOcean, believed to be the only yacht design firm in South Korea, has unveiled a new superyacht concept, inspired by the Blue Whale, with some special design features. The yacht measures 37 metres in length with a beam of 9.60 metres and draft of 2.2 metres. Read More

Diana Yacht Design unveils 68m superyacht D-250

Today, Diana Yacht Design reveals their third superyacht concept to complete the innovative series under the working title "3 Times a Lady". Whilst in a series of three, each yacht is unique not only in length, but offers its own design elements and specialties. This latest of the three ladies, the D-250, is an impressive superyacht. Read More

The Rossomare 115 superyacht by Vripack

Rossomare 115 is the family oriented superyacht concept created by naval architect Vripack. Designed to meet all wants and needs of a family, this superyacht will also insure safety and the ability to meet all climate conditions, as it will be equipped with sturdy straightforward equipment, allowing it to travel the distance. Read More

Ferretti Custom Line presents the Navetta 33 Crescendo

Ferretti Custom Line, a Ferretti Group brand operating within the production of fibreglass maxi-yachts, has presented their latest project, the Navetta 33 Crescendo. “Crescendo” is the new evolution of Ferretti Custom Line’s semi-displacement range. Quality, harmony, elegance and balance are the basic values of this line of yachts. Read More

Alberto Ascenzi and FT Yacht Design unveil new line of superyachts

The well-known naval architect Alberto Ascenzi of Serim Srl has started a collaboration with Paolo Ferragni and Alessandro Tollini of FT Yacht Design Studio. The two companies are now able to offer a full range of services from naval design and construction to yacht exterior styling, lay-out configuration and interior decoration. Read More

The new Wallycento superyacht: onehundred feet of innovation

Wally is once again leading the way in the sailing superyacht world with a groundbreaking concept to create a new class of highly competitive 100-foot cruising yachts: the Wallycento. Whilst Wallycento is first and foremost a comfortable cruiser like any Wally, her design is developed from the innovative lines of the latest racing yachts. Read More

Superyacht design concept Phoenicia unveiled by Lobanov

Designer Igor Lobanov has revealed his latest innovative design concept to Super Yacht Times. He stated that Phoenicia it is an explorative study, focusing purely on the design elements themselves. This concept amalgamates various historical influences with a new modern design. The model explores a 100+ meter superyacht. Read More

Superyacht Centurion by Sigmund Yacht Design

Centurion, is an innovative 112-metre concept launched at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show by the newly established Sigmund Yacht Design based in Vienna, Austria. Following the presentation of 98-metre Sigmund, studio director and founder Peter Symonds teamed up with Olivier Dorrell, a joint partner in Totti Design, which specialises in tender design. Read More

Superyacht Blackout by Docq Concepts

Blackout, is a new two deck 38 metre concept superyacht designed by Docq. This yacht is highlighted by its distinctive appearance with a slender design giving it an innovative look. Together with reliability and safety, this concept focuses on green design, incorporating natural light options where possible for energy conservation. Read More

Vicem Yachts introduce the New Vanguard Line

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury motor yachts, opens 2011 with the new worldwide debut of its third line of yachts: the Vanguard Line. Composed of the Vanguard 45 and the Vanguard 33, the new Vanguard Line is a perfect blend of timeless elegance, performing naval architecture and state of the art production technology.Read More

New Feadship SL39 superyacht concept by Beyond Design

Feadship and Beyond Design have created a new concept based on Feadship’s SL39 design platform; the SL39 Villa. The SL39 base concept is a 39 metre (128-feet), custom-series Feadship with the parameters of the construction infrastructure, technical systems and equipment predesigned. Read More

Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd unveil 95’ high performance cruiser

Shipyard Van Dam Nordia and design studio Simonis Voogd - have joined forces to develop a series of high performance cruising yachts. The first model of this top line is a 95 ft aluminium and carbon vessel sailyacht offering the perfect symbiosis of a bluewater cruiser with the comfort of a five-star hotel. Read More

Diana Yacht Design unveils superyacht project Jericho

Diana Yacht Design has unveiled their latest project, Jericho. The 33.5 metre Jericho will be built with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, and features a beautiful classic canoe stern. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, and a maximum speed of 13.5 knots, this superyacht is designed for cruising around the world. Read More

Van Geest Design presents the Open 90 superyacht

Pieter van Geest of Van Geest Design has just released drawings of his latest project, the Open 90 superyacht. The Open 90 pursues the interior / exterior interactions on board, extending the living, lounging areas to the exterior in a terrace arrangement, landscaped architecture. Sleek lines & 3D volumes, give the Open 90 a clean impression. Read More

Baia unveils designs for the B24 and B28 yacht series

Baia has decided to enter a different segment of yachts, larger in size than those of fast commuters, with low volumes, and a size limit. The choice was directed to a highly efficient semi-planing hull, to reduce fuel consumption, with an innovative propulsion/transmission system, and a low environmental impact, the B24 and the B28. Read More

Christopher Seymour Designs unveils 122 metre Alpine

Christopher Seymour, only just opening his design studio, has started off big with one of his latest designs straight off the drawing board. Alpine at just over 122 metre has exploration in mind. She will be able to travel to the hot and tropical conditions of the Caribbean, or to the cold and isolated climate of the arctic regions. Read More

Icon Yachts teams up with H2 Design Studio to present 55 metre superyacht

Following the tremendous success of the by Icon Yachts developed 50+m platform that was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show the famous design studio H2 created this bespoke and sophisticated design with all the Icon brand features that distinguishes this builder by quality and built efficiency, the Icon 55M. Read More