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Baglietto launches 44-meter megayacht "Monokini"​

Italian yard Baglietto launches the 44-meter megayacht "Monokini" into the surrounding waters. It's a significant launch for Baglietto, not in size but just to the fact that it represents the first yacht to splash since the reorganization and rebirth of the yard. Monokini sports design by Francesco Paszkowski and in-house Naval Architecture. On the interior, that was designed by Alberto Mancini.

The fast looking yacht will be providing accommodation to as many as ten guests in five staterooms all on the lower deck. Of course, this is inclusive of a master suite for the owner. Speaking of fast, the 44-meter new launch, is...fast. A top speed of 30-knots thanks to her pair of MTU 2,685kW engines seals the deal. Expect for this yacht to make her public debut at both the Cannes Festival de la Plaisance and the Monaco Yacht shows...

Vitters launches 108-foot sloop "Inouï"​

The latest sail yacht has been just launched from Dutch yard Vitters. She is the striking performance sloop "Inouï". Like many of their yachts she started life at Green Marine who constructed her carbon hull and superstructure. Once the shell was completed in essence, she transfered to the Vitters yard for finishing. Now, the eye-catching sloop has been launched and in the water being prepared for sea trials.

Eye-catching? Her hull colour says it all, a bold green that enables her to stand out from the pack and showcase a very unique colour choice by her experienced owner. Her design comes via Philippe Briand as too her Naval Architecture. The experienced and well-known Andrew Winch was commissioned to tackle the interior design...

CustomLine delivers 12th Navetta 33 motoryacht​

CustomLine has announced the delivery of yet another Navetta 33 Crescendo motor which now counts as the 12th hull of the series. She is a yacht based on the older Navetta 30 and 33 models but has been updated in styling and features. She features a design by Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) and Studio Zuccon International Project.

On the interior, she has accommodation for eight guests in four cabins. The area that normally would have the fifth cabin has been used for a small gym and a Turkish bath. To be clear, there is a master stateroom on the forward main deck and three double cabins on the lower deck...

CRN launches 43-meter megayacht "Lady Genyr"​

Italian yacht builder CRN recently launched their second yacht of 2013, the latest member of the Navetta 43-meter series. She is called "Lady Genyr" and she represents the eighth hull launched in this particular model (Navetta 43). The next hull in this series is currently under construction so the series is still alive. As a reminder, this Navetta 43-meter series started back in 2007 with the launch of the "Emotion" -launched as "Emerald Star"-.

Lady Genyr is powered by a pair of CAT C-32C engines and can run her up to a 15.5-knot top speed. A range of 3,800 nautical miles can be achieved at a slower speed below her cruising speed (sub 13-knots). The exterior design comes compliments Studio Zuccon International Project, just like on her sister yachts. Naval Architecture has been done in-house at CRN. The interior is of a classical affair, done by CRN with inputs via the owner...

Alloy launch 44-meter sloop "Encore"​

New Zealand based yacht builder Alloy Yachts just launched their latest yacht in the form of the 44-meter sloop "Encore". She started construction at the end of 2010 and has been built for repeat Alloy customers. The all-white sloop features a design by Dubois. Naval Architecture is also by Dubois with an interior by Alloy Yachts.

Southern Spars have been responsible for building the mast and the sails custom built for Encore by Doyle Sails. She was built under yard number AY45 and has an LOA of 43.9-meters. Encore is 9.37-meters wide overall and has a draft of 4.3-meters. The interior is comprised of walnut with precious stones such as marble and granite. Accommodation is expected to be in four cabins all with ensuite bathrooms. She carries a fuel tankage of 24,100 LT of fuel and have a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a slow motoring speed...

Heesen 65-meter superyacht "Galactica Star"​

Heesen has recently launched their largest yacht for the year and also ever. She is the 65-meter new flagship for the yard christened as "Galactica Star". Galactica Star is the largest motoryacht of the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) to be launched as well. Her principle dimensions are 65-meters LOA, 11.4-meters BOA and 3.05-meters in draft. Her naval architecture is by Van Oossanen with an exterior design by Omega Architects. She was constructed in all-aluminium under project name "Omnia" and yard number YN16465. Her interior has been fleshed out by Bannenberg & Rowell. Speaking of the inteiror, Galactica Star will be carrying as many as twelve guests in total luxury...

Heesen 40-meter Project "Galatea" nearing end of construction​

Dutch yacht builder Heesen is currently working on finishing-up a 40-meter semi-displacement megayacht with launching in May. The all-aluminum megayacht is based off Heesen's very popular 3700 series with notable differences. The most glaring differences comes with the extra length overall as well as the change to the sundeck region. On the 3700 model, there is a totally open-air sundeck under the radar arch, however, with the 40-meter model, "Galatea", there is cover over and around the forward half of the space. It is an 85 square meter sun deck (which can be open or hard top). Aft of the enclosed region you can come outside and enjoy a jacuzzi and large sunpadded area...

Timmerman launches second 47-meter displacement yacht​

The latest yacht from Timmerman Yachts has been launched and she is the second hull in their 47-meter series. The first yacht introduced to the world in 2008 was built as "Alexandra" but since then has been renamed "Latitude". The second hull, just launched earlier this week, features a dark hull and design by Vripack, she was built in steel and aluminum.

On the interior she will sleep ten guests comfortably in five cabins as well as provide for ten crew members. Expect to find precious and unique species of wood, such as wenge' and bubingo, are used, as well as high-end marbles and Onyx. She is driven by a pair of 537kW CAT diesels to a top speed around 13-knots. The new Timmerman megayacht will be able to achieve a 4,000 nautical mile range at slow and consistent 10-knots. Her delivery is expected to come in Autumn of this year...

Soraya in last stages of build of their first 46-meter megayacht​

The first Soraya 46-meter megayacht will launch this Summer. She is currently in the final phase of her build and will be launched in just over two months. She is looking a new owner and as a result she is for sale at the moment asking 25-million Euros.

The new Soraya 46.7-meter megayacht has a design penned by Uniellè Yacht Design with naval architecture by Meccano Engineering. Inside, she boasts a modern interior by Ales Bratina. Her layout showcases accommodation for up to twelve guests in the typical Master Stateroom, there is not one but two VIP cabins as well as two twin cabins each with pullman berthing. Twin CAT marine diesels are expected to power the Soraya megayacht to a top speed to 16-knots. It is anticipated that she will have a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 12-knots...

"Noé" is the latest 28-meter motor yacht to launch at Couach​

The latest member of the Couach 2800 open series was launched at their French facilities recently. She is now the fourth yacht in the 2800 series and differs from her sisters by being all-white. "Noé's" design is of-course in house at Couach and her interior will play host and sleep as many as eight guests in four cabins. There is the owner's stateroom, a VIP-type cabin and two twins. The interior design is sleek and naturalistic. To create an interior custom design, luminous, the owner has favored blond teck and natural colors of leathers and fabrics.

Noé is currently conducting sea trials which is expected to confirm her 38-knot top speed. The cruising speed will be around 26/27-knot mark and this is thanks to her pair of MTU 2,400-horsepower engines. Delivery of this latest Couach open yacht is expected to be near the end of April, 2013...

Nordhavn's new 120-foot flagship one step closer to delivery​

The Nordhavn 120 was launched into the test tank today at South Coast Marine, bringing her one step closer toward completion and delivery to her new owner this summer. The 800,000-lb. future queen of the Nordhavn fleet will remain in the test tank for approximately one month as systems are fired up and tested, effectively the last step prior to undergoing final ocean trials and ABS certification assessment in preparation for delivery – via her own bottom – to Vancouver, Canada.

After nearly five years from concept to construction, Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. is thrilled in anticipation at the impending unveiling of the Nordhavn 120. At the surface, the N120 is a naval engineering feat; as capable as it is luxurious. The yacht also proves to be a symbol of P.A.E., persevering at a time when the yacht/superyacht market was in a virtual tailspin...

ISA set to launch 41M motoryacht "Aziza"​

Italian yard ISA is set to launch their latest motoryacht, the 41-meter "Aziza". Aziza will launch into the water four days from now on April 20th, 2013. She is already out of the indoor building hall being prepared for launch. Andrea Vallicelli has designed the exterior while the interior has been done in-house. After close to 20-months of construction, the new 41-meter is ready to hit the water.

Aziza is being powered by a pair of CAT C-18 marine engines and top speed is expected to be in the region of 14-knots. ISA is currently working on a few other custom-built projects including a 43-meter, a 54-meter and a 66-meter scheduled for 2014. Aziza will be hosting ten guests in a master suite and four double guest cabins...

Hakvoort launches 39.7-meter motoryacht "Apostrophe"​

Custom-built in every respect, MY "Apostrophe" features an elegant exterior profile from the boards of Reymond Langton Design Ltd., which was also responsible for the contemporary Art Deco interior. With naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, exceptional support from ***** Yacht and Ship, and an owner determined to build the finest Hakvoort to date, Apostrophe is a testimony to how magnificent things can be achieved when people truly cooperate together.

A Russian Orthodox priest blessed Apostrophe on Saturday 13 April 2013 in a ceremony at the Hakvoort yard, which was attended by the owner, his guests and the craftsmen responsible for her construction. The modern design by Reymond Langton features coloured tones, black windows and a striking grey hull, with contrast being offered by the gleaming white superstructure...

Ocea unveils new 70-meter Commuter superyacht​

French builder Ocea isn't showing any signs of slowing their expansion of the range of yachts they offer. Their latest design shows off a 70-meter Commuter superyacht designed by the usual Joubert-Nivelt. The all-aluminium Commuter will assume the flagship status for the French yard. The interior of this new yacht has been designed by François Zuretti...

Ferretti launches first Ferretti 960 motoryacht​

Italian builder Ferretti has launched the first hull in the Ferretti 960 series. The Ferretti 960 is essentially the replacement or successor to the Ferretti 881 model series. The design is one carved out by a familiar collaboration in Studio Zuccon International Project, Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) and the Centro Stile Ferretti Group...

Horizon Christens EP115 “Tango 5” With New Owners ​

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...

Next Canados 120-foot motoryacht set to launch imminently ​

Canados is working on preparing their second Canados 120-foot motor yacht for launch. This second hull will be delivered this coming Summer season. Back in July 2012, Canados launched the first hull of this 120-foot flybridge series called "Far Away". Far Away had her interior design and done by Francesco Paszkowski but the second hull in this series has her interior done by Cristiano Gatto...

Overmarine recieves orders for two Mangusta brand yachts​

2013 has kicked off well for Overmarine and brand Mangusta. Two new orders rolled in for the company for their top of the line Mangusta 165 and the other a 108. With the new order for the Mangusta 165 model, that takes the series to nine yachts. Just a few months prior, Overmarine sold the eighth hull in that series. For the Mangusta 108, this new sale is the thirtieth unit of the series.

The 30th hull in the 108 series will have a few differences to her. A new sundeck including a solarium highlights the main difference. On her modern interior she is expected to sleep eight guests in a master stateroom and three other guest cabins. She is expected to be launched this summer and be completed by then as well. The ninth Mangusta 165 is expected to launch in 2014...

Lurssen launches 180-meter superyacht 'Azzam'​

It was in May 2012 when the world got an initial glimpse of what would eventually become the world's largest superyacht, 'Azzam'. This happened when Lurssen was forced to pre-launch the behemoth in order to fit the bow on to the front of the hull and also transfer her to Lurssen's enormous floating dry dock. She then vanished from view until the last few days when Lurssen removed the front door of the dock giving the world a definitive view of the world's largest superyacht. This morning, the German custom superyacht builder launched Azzam from the floating dry dock, effectively knocking the 536-foot Blohm & Voss "Eclipse" from her number 1 pedestal.

As you can imagine, not a lot is known about this very large superyacht at the moment. However, her design is completely by Italian design house Nauta Yacht Design...

ADM Kiel/Nobiskrug launch 73-meter superyacht "Odessa II"​

Hull 423 has been launched with little fanfare but enough to capture our attention. You will remember her sister, finished as "Plan B", hull 423 is called "Odessa II". She was seen briefly last year when she left Abu Dhabi Mar Kiel for Nobiskrug for finishing and now she has re-emerged for launching. She is presently in the water and at the outfitting/finishing pier.

Odessa II has been designed by Focus Yacht Design with an interior by H2 Yacht Design. It should not be much of a surprise that the design firm worked on the interior of the owner's previous yacht. The interior design on the new Odessa II is in a 'New Hampton' style. Accommodation onboard is for twelve guests in six staterooms.

The 73-meter superyacht differs from her sister primarily in colour scheme. She has a grey hull with grey accents along the white superstructure...