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VBG superyachts building 41-meter megayacht​

VBG Superyachts is another yacht company based in Turkey and may not be widely known as yet but amazingly enough the company has launched two yachts already. Both, "JR" and "Baraka" have been successfully delivered to their clients. However, VBG Superyachts is currently working on a slightly larger vessel, a 41-meter megayacht dubbed, the Catodon 138.

The new 41-meter megayacht is at an advanced stage of construction with both the superstructure and hull completed. She doesn't have an owner yet and as a result is on sale looking for a client. Expect her to be powered by MTU engines, MTU 10V 2000 M93s to be exact. Top speed should be in the region of 23-knots with cruising at 18-knots...

The 58.20M superyacht "J'Ade" launches from CRN​

The latest launch from Italian yacht manufacturer CRN occured Saturday passed. She is the 58.20-meter superyacht previously known as Hull 125 and now known as "J'Ade". She is now in the water and was launched in a private ceremony attended by the owner as well as all the workers and staff that built her.

J'Ade is powered by twin MTU engines to an anticipated top speed of 16-knots and dial back 2-knots for her cruising speed. The angular lines of J'Ade were drawn by Studio Zuccon International Project and also work by the CRN in-house team. The interior is also the work of Studio Zucccon with a minimum of ten guests being slept in five staterooms -a master on the forward main deck and four double cabins all on the lower deck-.

A brief look at some of the special features of J'Ade include a helipad on the aft end of the upper-most deck...

IAG 140-foot megayacht "King Baby" starts construction​

China-based yacht company IAG has recently started the construction of their largest yacht to date, the 140-foot megayacht named "King Baby". This project actually started out as a 135-foot and somehow grew an extra five feet. The client is an American from New York and the name of the yacht should sound familar as the client owned a 100' Hargrave of the same name...

Rodriguez sells 50-meter megayacht "Azul"​

Rodriguez closes out their financial year with the sale of the 50-meter megayacht dubbed "Azul". The yacht is presently under construction at Ital Yachts and is being built in aluminium. Andrea Bacigalupo worked with Rodriguez on the naval architecture...

San Lorenzo's SD122 "Lady Cecilia" delivered​

San Lorenzo delivers another SD122, this time to an owner in Hong Kong. This makes it the first SD122 model to be completed for a Hong Kong client. Her name is "Lady Cecilia" and she is one of the latest SD122 (SD-Semi Displacement) models to be completed by San Lorenzo.

Lady Cecilia was transported from Genoa, Italy to Hong Kong on a cargo ship where she was offloaded into the water. The composite semi-displacement vessel represents San Lorenzo's intense push to market it's vessel in the Far East and it has been working to a degree, Lady Cecilia is by no means the first San Lorenzo vessel to be delivered to Hong Kong or Chinese clients.

In the '90s about 20 SL yachts were sold to Hong Kong clients. The good news for San Lorenzo in this region does not end there, the Italian builder secured the sale of a 46-meter STEEL yacht for a client in Hong Kong...

New yacht projects for Turkish builder Tansu Yachts​

Turkish yacht builder Tansu Yachts are being kept busy with two new projects. Both yachts are approximately the same size, 37 and 38-meters LOA respectively. The two yachts are built upon the successes of recent yachts by Tansu including "Only Now" and "Bartender".

The first yacht has been given the name "So'Mar"-she's the 37-meter-. On the other hand, Project 'Cutlass' is the 38-meter. Cutlass is actually a vessel that is expected be sold as construction starts while the 37-meter So'Mar has an owner already and is under construction...

Kha Shing launches the first Monte Fino ecHo 85 motor yacht ​

The first yacht in the line of Monte Fino ecHo 85-foot vessels was recently launched. The vessel is currently conducting sea trials with delivery envisioned before the end of the year. If you are wondering why the 'H' in ecHo is capitalized it is because it represents Humphreys, as in Humphreys Yacht Design, they are in on the design of the yacht.

The 'eco'-type exploration yacht has a range of nearly 2,500 nautical miles at 9-knots. Top speed is surprisingly as fast as 15-knots. The interior is expected to be of European contemporary styling. The eight guests will get to enjoy the interior and be slept in Two twin cabins and a VIP, there's also a master stateroom. Two other yachts from this new line are currently in-build with delivery expected in 2013 and 2014 respectively...

Vicem launches 32-meter RPH yacht "Bronko I"​

The latest yacht by Vicem has launched in Turkey. She is the 32-meter RPH design called "Bronko I". The 32M Raised Pilothouse "Vulcan" is a 5-stateroom epoxy/corecell Frank Mulder designed MotorYacht. Mulder has designed a totally unique yacht with easy access to the foredeck from the boat deck on the port side with the main deck on the starboard side, creating a full beam, on-deck master stateroom. In addition to 5 guest staterooms, the yacht has 2 crew cabins with ensuite heads which has access from the galley. The main tender is on the flybridge deck, and there are 2 wave runners in a transom garage...

Northern Marine on Travel Channel's Extreme Yachts 11/18/12​

Northern Marine's latest 95' yacht will be showcased on Extreme Yachts, airing on the Travel Channel on Sunday, 11/18, 9:00pm ET/PT. The segment highlights Anacortes, Washington-based Northern Marine's construction of its newest custom long range expedition yacht. Tune in to see how president Andy McDonald and the Northern Marine team turn owners' dreams into reality with their skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail, from the world-class, sea-taming hull down to the luxurious hot tub...

Precious Cargo of Luxury Yachts returns to South Florida ​

Every October at Port Everglades, one of the most active cargo ports in the United States, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) reminds the world that its semi-submersible ships are among the most extraordinary in the world, and the cargo they carry is as precious as any delivered around the globe by the thousands of ships that pass through there. This year, not one but two Dockwise ships, the 686-foot (209-meter) Yacht Express and the smaller 555.93-foot (169.49-meter) Super Servant 4, will follow in succession to the South Florida destination, having loaded in Genoa, Italy, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain, respectively. The cargo they carry—over 3,708.34 linear feet of luxury yachts—are worth a combined $358,475,000 USD and will either disembark at this Ft. Lauderdale stopover or carry on with DYT to other drop-off points in the U.S. and the Caribbean...

Christensen Shipyards Concludes With a Trifecta Despite Sandy's Wrath at FLIBS​

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. This yacht is a 160' Custom Series, sister-ship to "Odessa" and "Remember When". It will feature high gloss walnut and traditional furnishings, along with intricate stonework and various features the Custom Series are known for: elevator at all levels; six staterooms; and large sun-deck with ten person Jacuzzi, BBQ, bar and dining under the hard top. This yacht is scheduled for delivery January 2014...

CMB delivers 47-meter megayacht "Orient Star"​

Turkish yard CMB have now delivered its 47-meter megayacht "Orient Star" to her owner(s). She is a slightly larger sister to the 46-meter "Mystic" (completed in 2010). Two twins with a pullman berth, two doubles and a master stateroom are onboard to sleep twelve guests. Eight crew are slept aboard as well.

The naval architecture and exterior design is by CMB while the interior of Orient Star has been designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners. Below decks she carries a pair of 1,450hp MTU engines that push her to a top speed of 17-knots. A 4,000 nautical mile range is possible at slower speeds drawing from 51,000 LT of fuel in the tanks. Onboard freshwater is available from 10,000 LT tanks...

88-meter superyacht "Quattroelle" completes sea trials; near delivery​

The stunning 88-meter superyacht "Quattroelle" launched at Lurssen in late August, (August 23rd) and was time-tabled for delivery in November. She is on track to meet that schedule as the quadruple "L" yacht has completed all of her sea trials and passed them satisfactorily.

A landmark yacht, not just for Lurssen but for Nuvolari Lenard Design, as she is the first superyacht Lurssen superyacht to be completely designed -exterior and interior- by N&L. The 88-meter yacht formerly known as Project 'Bellissimo' when she was in build, did her main trials October 23rd to 25th...

Bilgin Yachts sign two new projects​

Bilgin is continuing from strength to strength after having a successful 2012 to date that has seen the launching and deliveries of "M" and "M&M". However, two more new projects were signed for two yachts of 45-meter and nearly 50-meters. The 45-meter megayacht follows on with similar features to M boasting a distinctive reverse bow. According to Bilgin the 147-foot yacht will likely be carrying up to twelve guests in the current accommodation arrangement. That features a master stateroom, VIP and four other guest cabins. Six cabins are on hand for the crew. She is expected to run on twin CAT C 32 1915 BHP@2300 rpm for a top speed of 22-knots and cruising at 17-knots. Those CATS will burn a full-tank capacity of 25,000 LT. This semi displacement megayacht is 45-meters LOA and has a BOA of 8.90-meters with a draft of 1.85-meters and has classification to match RINA + MMA...

Oyster launches Oyster 100 sail yacht “Penelope”​

Oyster 100–02, has been successfully launched at builder's RMK Marine. You may remember the first 100 in the class was the “Sarafin”, the second Oyster 100 is called “Penelope”. Penelope has been designed by Dubois Naval Architects.

Oyster Group Chief Executive, David Tydeman said: “Hot on the heels of her sistership, the Oyster 100–01 Sarafin, Penelope is a real treat to sail and will excite and enthral anyone who sees her. Her colour scheme and fine detailing below is a credit to her owner and his interior designers. Whilst Sarafin will be in the Caribbean this winter, entering the St Barths Bucket and other regattas, Penelope will be available for viewings in Palma...

Fitzroy Yachts launch 50-meter flybridge sailyacht “Ohana”​

This time is it the turn of Fitzroy Yachts with the unveiling of the Project known as ‘G50’ which of course is known by her final name, “Ohana”. July 2010 Fitzroy Yachts started work on G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. The European owner approached Fitzroy directly to build his latest sailing yacht.

Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international award-nominated 45m "Salperton IV", and the recently launched 50-meter "Zefira"...

Heesen sells 51M superyacht Project ‘Paloma’​

Yard Number 16551 at Dutch builders Heesen, currently under construction has been sold recently. She goes by the name Project ‘Paloma’ and is a 51-meter displacement superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The exterior design is by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects while the interior has to be finalized but the same Laupman is expected to work on the interior.

Expect twelve guests to be hosted onboard being slept in five cabins, two twins, two doubles and the master stateroom. The yacht will be powered by a pair of MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel engines driving dual propellers. With this engine set we can expect a maximum speed just above 15.6 knots. It is anticipated that Project Paloma will be delivered in 2014...

Feadship launches 78-meter superyacht "Venus"​

Call her modern and unconventional but the latest superyacht launch at Feadship is truly out of this world. Actually, she is called “Venus” and is a 78-meter all-aluminium superyacht. Venus is fully custom and probably is the largest all-aluminium superyacht built by the yard so far. She was launched on Sunday, 28th October 2012 at the Feadship De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands.

Project ‘Aqua’ -Hull number 684 (Venus)- is definitely one of Feadship’s most secretive projects to date owing to the customer that commissioned her. Even though she is outside to finish prepare her for sea trials not many details are known about this radically modern custom superyacht. What we do know is that her design styling is by the radical Philippe Starck, same person behind 119-meter superyacht “A”. Engineering and architecture is by De Voogt Naval Architects...

Benetti launches latest Delfino hull number 5​

The latest Benetti Delfino megayacht left the outfitting sheds and was launched. She is Delfino BD005, the fifth hull in the series. Already the Italian yard launched two Delfino-line yachts for 2012 prior to hull five. Those two were "Ocean Drive" and "Azul". The design of the fifth hull is by Stefano Righini with an interior by Carlo Galeazzi.

Two twin cabins, two VIP-type suites and a Master cabin round out the accommodation for ten guests at double occupancy. Twin CAT series engines run the latest Benetti Delfino to a top speed near 14-knots. Cruising should be a knot or two slower. To differentiate BD005, she has a blue hull. The fifth and latest hull is expected to be handed over before the end of 2012.

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Benetti 63-meter superyacht FB265​

New superyacht hull FB265, currently under construction by Italian yacht manufacturer Benetti saw the light of day for the first time recently. Benetti moved the new hull to the finishing/outfitting building hall. Hull FB265 is located at the Benetti Livorno yard where she will stay until launch in 2014.

Benetti's yachts are becoming larger and more diversed in design. In fact FB265 is the second largest superyacht currently in production. The other superyacht larger than her is the 90-meter (FB262) giant slated for 2015. FB265 features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and the overall design looks reminiscent in a combination of two recent Benetti superyachts, "Nataly" (ex. 'Amnesia IV') and "Diamonds are Forever".

Speaking of design, the new 63-meter superyacht is designed in-house at Benetti while the interior designer's name remains unknown at this point in time...