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Dockwise Yacht Transport Services Storied Destinations Around the World​

Whether transporting 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships give clients access to many of the world’s major shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the globe. In early February, DYT’s 556-foot (169.49 meter) Super Servant 4 started its annual passage to Brisbane (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand), a sailing that originated in Palma de Mallorca in late November, 2012. Having stopped in Le Marin (Martinique), Port Everglades (Florida) and Golfito (Costa Rica) on its way to the South Pacific, the semi-submersible ship, which “sinks” to load and unload its floating yacht cargo, is now enroute to Golfito and will return to Port Everglades before it goes transatlantic...

Raffles 88-meter superyacht 'Illusion' in build​

A massive 88-meter straight-bow superyacht is currently under construction at the Raffles yard in China. RSD (Rainsford Sauders Design) has done the external design while Naval Architecture has been handled by Azure Naval Architects. The interior which appears to be of Asian influence, is by Sander Sinot of Sinot Yacht Designs. The 88-meter superyacht dubbed 'Illusion' spreads over five decks with steel hull and aluminum superstructure...

Inace splashes 38.4-meter expedition yacht "Batai"​

The Inace 38.4-meter "Batai" has finally been splashed and on her way to delivery status. She offers accommodation in five guest staterooms on the lower deck including a generously large full-beam master stateroom. Just like another recent Inace expedition build -"Far Far Away", Batai is designed by Luiz de Basto, outside and in.

Expedition yacht Batai has a 7,000-nautical mile range at 10-knots and has been built to Lloyds and MCA class. She was built for a Mexican owner who will soon enjoy the comforts of this world-cruiser. Two sizable tenders are stored on the foredeck and serviced by a dedicated crane. Other notable features across her four decks include a jacuzzi on the upper-most deck, a hardtop stretching aft from the mast providing shading to the aft seating region on the sundeck and easy access to the sea from the swim platform...

Abeking & Rasmussen launch 82.3-meter superyacht "Secret"​

German superyacht builder Abeking and Rasmussen unveiled their latest secret last week. The 82.3-meter superyacht "Secret" was launched on March 13th, 2013 at the yard's Lemwerder facility in Germany. The superyacht has been built for a repeat client who had another superyacht previously with the same name.

The design of the yacht itself is by Sam Sorgiovanni and on the interior, that was conceptualized and brought to reality by Jim Harris, who also worked on the owner's previous yacht interior. If the external design looks familar, perhaps like OceAnco's "Anastasia", you wouldn't be that far off because she too was designed by Sam Sorgiovanni. However, this is the owner's first collaboration with Sam Sorgiovanni designs and it turned out well. As the name of the yacht hints, this yacht has been built under a veil of.....

Codecasa unveils new 50-meter superyacht design​

Itaian yard Codecasa recently unveiled a 'new' 50-meter superyacht design. More modern and 'current', the yacht is essentially based on their 50-meter 'Vintage' line -which is in production-. The updated and modern with more aggressive lines, should appeal to potential clients who are not seeking the vintage look for their yacht.

This particular boat hasn't started construction as yet but could easily start when there is interest or a buyer. It is based on hull C121 (50-meter Vintage) which is currently under construction for delivery in 2015. Comparing the two designs there are subtle differences. The modern Codecasa 50-meter variant has larger windows, lower and more notched-out bulwarks to create better views to the exterior of the yacht...

Bloemsma & van Breemen 44-meter megayacht nearing completion​

Dutch yard Bloemsma & van Breemen is to soon launch their long in-build 44-meter motor yacht. This vessel has had a start-stop construction process because the owner left the project and Bloemsma & van Breemen had to halt the build process but they restarted and it is close to completion and launching. Exterior and interior design work has been done by Pieter Beeldsnijder and Naval Architecture by Vripack.

The yacht features an upper deck dedicated pretty-much entirely to the potential owners of the yacht. They have a master stateroom as well as their own private lounge and a terrace on the forward area of the deck. This deck by-the-way is traditionally the bridge deck on most yachts of this size but it has been designed around the owner. The bridge itself is one deck below, on the forward main deck, sort-of...

Benetti launches latest Crystal 140' megayacht "Luna"​

Italian yard Benetti yachts launched their latest motoryacht yesterday. She is the second hull in the new Crystal 140-series and was built under hull number BY002. She has been christened and her name is "Luna". The new megayacht has been finished in all white with a black draft.

The design has been formulated and sculpted by Stefano Righini with an interior by the well-known Francois Zuretti. The light and airy Zuretti interior features accommodation for ten guests in a Master Stateroom, two doubles and two twins. At slow speeds(12-knots) Luna could have a 4,000 nautical mile range and a cruising speed of 14-knots thanks to her twin CAT C32 Acert engines. Luna is just about 42-meters LOA and 9-meters wide and she will be delivered to her owner(s) for the coming Summer season.

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SanLorenzo delivers 40M Alloy megayacht to Dubai​

Italian builder SanLorenzo has completed and delivered the latest megayacht from their 40-meter Alloy line. The all aluminum planing yacht was shipped from Italy to the Middle East. The yacht was lifted aboard a special cargo transport from the Mediterranean to the Suez Canal. The yacht then entered the Red Sea and finally arrived in Dubai approximately 15 days later.

The yacht was built for a very high-profile client in Dubai and features a modern interior. Contrasting woods like olive ash for the furniture and burned oak for the floors work the public interior scheme. In the ensuite bathrooms, Fossena stone and Limestone Malayat were chosen to complete the lovely guest areas. Below decks, a pair of MTU 2775 horse power engines deliver enough power to run this Alloy 40 to a top-end speed of 28-knots. Cruising speed should be a few knots slower at 25 knots...

Rossi Navi 49-meter megayacht "Param Jamuna IV" to launch in a few days​

Come this Saturday, the next yacht from Rossi Navi is expected to launch. She is a 49-meter all-aluminum Enrico Gobi-designed megayacht called "Param Jumuna IV" ex. Project 'Prince Shark' (FR027). The light aluminium semi-planing hull and superstructure and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines with 2,580 kW power make this three-decker yacht a high-performance vessel with a speed of 23 knots. Its cruising performance is guaranteed by the Humphree Interceptors while the anti-rolling pair of stabilizers guarantee on-board comfort even when anchored in the harbour...

Cor D Rover unveils 50-meter yacht for Benetti​

Netherlands-based superyacht design firm Cor D Rover has released the final product of their contribution to the Benetti Innovation Project. That's right, Benetti now has a design proposal from Cor D Rover. Benetti unveiled the design this morning on their Facebook page and show a 50-meter superyacht designed around the concept: Lounging, Safety and Well Being...

Bayliss starts construction on 27.43-meter sportfish "Singularis"​

Bayliss Boatworks has started construction on their flagship sportfish model, a 27.43-meter vessel called "Singularis". Hull B19 is being built using cold-molded technology. Construction started a month ago and is expected to continue until she launches around third quarter 2015.

Singularis has been designed in-house at the yard. The accommodation is to be set out to cater for as many as ten guests in five cabins. The master stateroom is full-beam in nature. Singularis will be carrying dual CAT 2,800 horse power engines with power to run her up to 40-knots. Bayliss Boatworks has another sportfish yacht currently in build that will launch later this year called "Orion"...

Viking starts construction on 92' Sportfish yacht​

American builder Viking has started construction on their largest sportfish yacht to date, the 92' Convertible sportfish. The record-breaking sportfish for Viking will be built to a design that is in-house and because it is a convertible, expect two versions, an open bridge or an enclosed bridge version.

On the interior, the Viking 92-footer will host as many as ten guests in her five cabins broken down into a master, two twins and two doubles. Being built in all-composite the new flagship of the line is expected to be completed in Spring 2014 and then make her debut at the 2014 FLIBS (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show). This new sportfish is sure to be a hit when she hits the water in a year's time.

Specifications:

Length Overall (LOA): 93' 4" (28.45 m)
Beam: 23' 5" (7.03 m)
Draft: 5' 10" (1.77 m)
Gross Weight*: 195,000 lbs...

Gulf Craft signs new order for Majesty 155, starts construction​

Gulf Craft has announced their largest order to-date, the Majesty 155 and has started construction. Commenting on the announcement Mohammed Hussain Al Shaali, Chairman Gulf Craft said: “The Middle East continues to lead demand in the global superyacht market...

Moonen unveils two new 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 at which owners can experience Moonen quality.

“We opened a new (second) facility in 2008 to accommodate larger superyachts,” says Moonen managing director Emile Bilterijst. “In this hall we can build up to 50 metres, and even longer is possible with a few adjustments. But size isn't everything… We are also very aware of the requirement among many owners to stay under the 500 gross tonnage figure...

Feadship launches 57.6-meter superyacht "Larisa"​

Dutch custom superyacht builder Feadship launches their latest superyacht, the 57.6-meter "Larisa". She was built under yard number 685 and finished to a design by De Voogt with and interior done by Bannenberg & Rowell. Larisa packs a number of nice features in her design. The bow has a strong presence for good reason, because the primary tender garage is located forward in the bow. It is large enough to hoist her main tenders just above 7-meters.

The master stateroom is forward on the maindeck offering windows sculpted into a trapezoidal shape, which is said to be very pleasing to the eye. Larisa's main mast is also a nice feature bearing a strong raked block design yet appears free and almost fluid. Radar pylons stretch far forward while satcom pylons reach backwards...

Southern Wind launches SW102 sailing yacht "Hevea"​

After some days of delay due to the strong Cape Doctor wind, which was blowing in Cape Town, "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", the finalist of the World Superyacht Award 2013.

At a glance, Hevea shows her glamour and strong personality. This is not only because of the peculiar logo (the owner is a comics passionate), but also for the sophisticated taste of the interiors combined with the outstading technical choices. The interior is simple and light as designed by Nauta and Naval Architecture is by Farr Y. Design. SW 103 (the Streamline version of SW 102) is presently under construction at the yard. Hevea will be exhibited at Monaco Yacht Show...

Ron Holland collaborates on 110' Holland/Rayburn Adventure Yacht‏​

In today’s “new economy”, designers, builders and yacht sales companies are finding new and innovative ways to meet the demands of yachtsmen and women looking to maximize value without sacrificing style and performance. In his latest design collaboration, which utilizes an existing Rayburn Yachts hull, Ron Holland has once again worked his magic. The project is based upon a proven existing Rayburn hull resulting in significant savings in time and money. Freedom Marine has been chosen to represent this 110’ project, offering multiple design options and the ability for the purchaser to customize to their taste. “The hull was originally developed by the late Ed Hagemann for Rayburn Yachts. It was designed to be an efficient and seaworthy hull well suited for a range of uses” says Paul Rayburn...

Gulf Craft launches third Majesty 125' motoryacht​

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, which takes place at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi from March 5th-9th.

The superyacht features window lines reminiscent of the exterior of the larger Majesty 135 launched only a month ago, both vessels designed to offer a profile of timeless elegance...

New 59-meter superyacht ordered at Trinity Yachts​

Trinity Yachts announced that long-time 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. The new yacht will have a total of six staterooms for the owner and guests as well as a spa with a full bath below decks. Although the yacht will not charter, she will be ABS classed and MCA compliant for yachts over 500 IGT.

This new yacht is significantly larger than their previous Trinity yachts while still meeting the owner’s requirements to be able to still cruise their favorite spots in the Bahamas and also have a good turn of speed when necessary. With 8’ (2.4m) of draft in normal operation and a top speed of more than 19 knots, the operating parameters to meet the client’s cruising expectations are satisfied...