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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...

Alloy Yachts launch 39-meter Expedition yacht "Cary Ali"​

New Zealand yacht manufacturer Alloy Yachts recently launched a new yacht. She is hull AY44, the expedition-styled megayacht. Her name has also been revealed already as "Cary Ali". The expedition yacht takes design from Rene van der Velden and bears interior design by UK firm Redman Whiteley Dixon...

Sunseeker completes and delivers 28-meter motor yacht "Zozo"​

UK yacht builder Sunseeker completed and delivered a motoryacht from their 28-meter line. She was christened as "Zozo" and in fact she is the third 28-meter motoryacht from Sunseeker to be delivered in 2012 so far. She is only three months old and is already for sale asking 4.75 million pounds. Zozo features a balcony on the saloon, a jacuzzi and stabilizers. There is also room for eight guests in four staterooms.

Reaching new heights in the design and use of ultra modern materials has given rise to this extraordinary motoryacht. With its revolutionary use of space, incorporating full height and wrap around glazing, the vast saloon will be the centre of this masterpiece. With a range of cabin plans this yacht allows for adaptation to suit client needs but will always deliver the expected Sunseeker “wind in the hair” performance...

FC100 sailing yacht under construction at Maxi Dolphin​

There's a 100-foot racing sailing yacht currently under construction at the Maxi Dolphin facility in Italy. Everything about this boat shouts modernity, from the minimalist interior to the smooth hydrodynamically efficient hull lines. Actually the reason why she is called the FC100 is because her design is by French Naval Architects, Finot-Conq. The minimalist interior is designed by Pierre Frutschi...

Update on the 56.4-meter sailing ketch "Encore" by Alloy Yachts​

One of the latest yachts under construction at top New Zealand yard Alloy Yachts is AY46, a fly-bridge sailing ketch. The vessel with an LOA of 56.4-meters or some 186.12-feet is to be the successor of another yacht they built a few years ago for the same owner. If the name "Mondango" sounds familiar, well this new yacht will be th sequel to her. In fact, most media outlets were refering to her as Mondango but it seems as though that her name will actually be "Encore", which isn't far off for a successor yacht...

Horizon Announces the Sale of New 115-foot Expedition Yacht to Singapore ​

The Horizon Group just sold a new Horizon EP series 115-foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, to an owner in Singapore. The 115-foot long-range explorer yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market.

The solid yet stylish 115-foot expedition yacht is the newest addition to the Horizon EP series and has a full-displacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and fiberglass superstructure -- while she is the second Horizon yacht built with a steel hull (the Horizon EP148 was the first), she is the first one with a composite superstructure...

Heesen unveils new line of yachts at Monaco: 42M, 45M, 55M​

Dutch mega and superyacht manufacturer Heesen, raised the curtain on a few new designs they have had in the works. The unveiling took place at last month’s Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in the Principality of Monaco. Heesen’s Fast Displace Hull Form program has taken off and proof of that was with the introduction of the 65-meter FDHF Project, presented in 2010. She was sold very quickly after introduction and is currently under construction as Project ‘Omina’ with delivery expected in June 2013. However, there are three other models now in existence. There’s a 42-meter design, 45-meter as well as a 55-meter design...