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CRN 52-meter Classic Superyacht​

Blending Trends and Technology​

By blending trends from 1970's & 80's with the technology of the new millennium, CRN has
created the "Classic 52m", a completely new, fully customized, steel and aluminum displacement
yacht where luxury becomes “social” and innovation blends harmoniously with timeless design.​

The 52-meter mega yacht, was developed from the CRN naval architectural solutions, in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project and meets the ship owners’ greater need to be flexible. This new layout allows one to have closer contact with the sea, thanks to the outdoor “beach club” at the stern and on the terrace of the owner’s suite. The boat easily accommodates up to 12 passengers in five guest cabins (a master cabin and four guest cabins) and 12 crew members...

Oceanco 90-meter by Luiz De Basto​

An Atrium at Sea!​

Designed by Luiz de Basto to be recognized as a true Oceanco by its architecture
and proportions, the DP009 features a superstructure completely finished in reflective glass, providing
panoramic full height views from the interior, not only to the aft decks but sides as well, from floor to ceiling.​

Exploring the latest advances in glass technology, the innovative design also separates the aft decks from the walk around used by the crew, offering total privacy on the top deck which is exclusively dedicated to the owner, with a Jacuzzi installed on a private verandah facing forward...

Citadel Yachts launch 102-foot "Polar Bear" Expedition​

Citadel Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of their latest build, a 102-foot expedition yacht named Polar Bear, for an experienced U.S. yachtsman. This robustly constructed long range vessel features an efficient, steel displacement hull with a bulbous bow, active quad-fin stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and fully protected propellers and rudders. Powered by twin 685-hp Caterpillar C-18B diesel engines, she has a range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles. Her massive 28-foot beam offers over 3,000 square feet of interior living space, with the engine room and lazarette providing an additional 720 square feet. This gives the owner the large living spaces normally found on vessels 30 feet longer, but with the added benefit of half the crew. Lower deck accommodations provide fully self-sufficient crews quarters forward with a separate stairway leading up to the starboard companionway...

Columbus 54-meter megayacht "Prima"​

"Prima" is the final name given to the 54-meter mega yacht that was under construction at the Palumbo shipyard for Columbus Yachts. Otherwise known as the Columbus 177, Prima is out in the open now on the verge of launching to the water in the next few days.

The displacement yacht was built with a steel hull and light alloy superstructure. Her overall beam is a spacious 10.20-meters aiding in the total feeling of expanse through out the yacht. The interior was fashioned by Studio Spadolini while the exterior design styling was the work of Hydro Tec. They also worked with the Naval Architecture.

Prima carries dual MTU 16V 4000 M60 engines. Top speed from the engine package is expected to be 18 knots with cruising two knots slower. The range for Prima is set at approximately 5,000 nautical miles with just under 120,000 LT of fuel in her tanks...

Horizon E54 Sport Yacht​

Horizon is pleased to introduce their latest model – the Horizon E54 AERO sport yacht; featuring
Volvo IPS drive technology, an eco-friendly design and immense interior volume for a 54-foot yacht. ​

Driven by environmental awareness in manufacturing and operation, the Horizon E54 AERO is a lesson in modern yacht design. Dual Volvo 900 IPS engines work together with the E54 AERO design for improved performance, with a projected maximum speed of 34 knots and cruise speed of 28 knots – all while reducing fuel consumption and minimizing emission output. This advanced drive system also provides an extended cruising range, which means more time spent enjoying all the E54 AERO has to offer...

Heesen launches 3700 "Aurelia" megayacht​

Dutch yacht manufacturer Heesen successfully launched another yacht recently. A few days ago, the latest member of the Heesen 3700 series hit the Dutch waters. From the first glance it is apparent that this new yacht isn't the average 3700, at least from the painting scheme.

Given the name "Aurelia", the latest hull of the 3700 series was initially known as Project 'Petra' under construction. She is also the tenth Heesen 3700 to be launched and even more interestingly she was launched on the tenth of June. Is it even more coincidental that she has the number 'ten' painted on her racing-car livery?

Dual MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines races her to top end speed of 30-knots. Just like her speed -racy- her staterooms are race car inspired to match with the external livery that is of a Racing Car origin. Even the main 14-foot tender is finished in similar paint scheme as the Aurelia...

Westport completes 40-meter "Gene Machine" megayacht​

The latest member of the Wesport 130 series has been completed by the American yacht builder. She is the fifth 130-foot hull in the newly re-designed and restyled original 130 series. If you were to include all of the 130hulls, this latest one would represent the thirty-third.

She was launched at the very end of last year (2010) and completed earlier this year. Hull 4005 has been christened as "Gene Machine" following, "Namaste" (4004), "Mustang Sally" (4003), "Aphrodite" (4002) and the first hull, "Miss Michelle".

Gene Machine has been manufactured in composite materials like her sisters. The design is by Taylor Olson, William Garden on the naval architecture while the interior was in-house by Westport. She is powered by twin MTUs with a top speed of 24 knots. On the inside, a maximum of ten guests can be slept in four double cabins and a master...

Tankoa Yacht 69-meter superyacht update​

A big change has come to one of the superyachts currently under construction at Tankoa Yachts in Italy. Hull C.102 is the 65-meter that is in build and originally had a launching date for September 2011. However, the said yacht is being extended significantly.

She is expected to go from 65-meters to 69-meters in order to house an expansive beach club in the aft part of the hull. Additionally, a large area of specially designed glass to MCA code will be built to draw natural light into the beach club and provide views outward.

The design of the Tankoa 69-meter remains by Francesco Paszkowski. The accommodation for the guests will be slightly in non-traditional areas with the five double guest staterooms being situated on the main deck and not the lower deck. The sixth stateroom belongs to the owner and that is going to be located on the upper deck.

She is dual classed, RINA/Lloyd's (MCA LYC2)...

Lurssen launches 62-meter "Lady Kathryn V" superyacht​

The latest in a line of 60-meter superyachts has been launched by German superyacht builder Lurssen. She is the 62-meter successor, the "Lady Kathryn V" built for an experienced owner. In build she was known as Project "Coco" with project management by ***** Ship & Yacht.

She was constructed in steel and aluminum, standing out at just over 200-feet long. Not surprising her naval architecture is in-house by Lurssen. The design comes by Espen Oenio and interior styling and design by Adam Lay Studios.

Lady Kathryn V is the final name given to the same yacht that might have been known at Project Coco or project 061. Essentially she is a slightly larger near sister to past 60-meter Lurssen builds like the "Linda Lou", "Arkley" and "Solemates II". Up to twelve guests may be slept onboard in her six beautifully done staterooms...

Marlow Yacht 97E Explorer​

Dubbed as the 'star of the fleet' Marlow's 97E Explorer yacht is indeed the newest model in the fleet. She was publically introduced to the world at the past Miami International Boat Show in February, 2011. Aside from being Marlow's newest model, she is also their largest model to-date making her the Marlow flagship currently.

The new 97E features a beam of 21’ and exceptional waterline length at around 92’, allowing displacement speed cruising with better economy and higher speeds. She has been billed as the fastest raised pilothouse offshore yacht with similar power in the world. Top speed is around 29 knots all out and throttling back to 23 or 24 knots is her cruising speed. At 25 knots steady the range of the Marlow 97E Explorer is just shy of 1,000 nautical miles, 950 NM. If the situation warranted, continuous sailing at 9 knots would garner at 4,000 nautical mile range...

Rossi Navi 46.35-meter megayacht, in build​

Italian yacht builder Rossi Navi have showcased another yacht in their build portfolio recently. She is a 46.35-meter long mega yacht being built under the yard number FR025. The vessel's completed shell recently arrived at the Viareggio finishing facilities for Rossi Navi for work towards completion.

The new vessel was transferred from Pisa to Viareggio and comes only weeks after the successful launching of Rossi Navi's 70-meter "Numptia". She features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure which are in the main, completed.

Some quick facts on the new build FR025, she has a design (exterior) by Frank Mulder. The luxurious interior design styling is by Studio Spadolini. Onboard are a pair of CAT engines, C32s which are expected to run her to 15.5 knots top speed. Cruising is dialed in at 14.5 with a range somewhere near 4,500 nautical miles at 12 knots...

Bilgin Yachts launches 145 "Tatiana" megayacht​

On the 9th of May we informed you of the upcoming launch of Bilgin Yacht's latest yacht, the Bilgin 145 "Tatiana". Well now she has been launched on time and is now preparing for the next phase towards her completion, sea trials. After her final works are finished and her sea trials have satisfied expectations she will be delivered to her owner(s).

Some quick facts on the 45-meter Tatiana; she has a design by Joachim Kinder and powered by a pair of MTU 12V 4000 M90s. Top speed is above 20-knots and she is set on a planing hull. She is the first launch for Bilgin Yachts for 2011...

Hakvoort 44.9-meter "Pamela V" canoe-stern megayacht​

"Pamela V" is the latest megayacht for Hakvoort Yachts. She is on the verge of being launched from the indoor shed at Hakvoort's facilities in The Netherlands. Pamela V is the beautiful canoe-stern megayacht that was under constuction with the build number YN246.

Pamela V's naval architecture is by Diana Yacht Design. On the other perspective, the interior, that was handled by Jacques Grange. The finished (fabricated) hull and superstructure shell arrived at Hakvoort's yard a little over a year ago for finishing and now she is on the cusp of being launched.

The twin-screw displacement megayacht of classic lines is finished in all-white paint further emphasizing her traditional appeal. She stretches just under 45-meters with a beam of 9.30-meters and draught in the region of 2.90-meters...

CBI Navi 53-meter megayacht​

The launching of the 50-meter "Afios" garnered much attention to the CBI Yard in 2011 so far. Looking ahead to the future, there is a 53-meter project in the works and is the largest offering they are showcasing at the moment. 9.40-meters at the beam, 2.80-meters on the draft complete the normal tri-dimensional figures.

The construction is expected to be in steel for the hull and aluminum for the superstructure. As expected, the displacement project will be built at CBI Navi's yard in Italy. Top speed is dialed in at 16 knots using dual CAT 3516B TA/SC engines.

The plans easily reveal a jacuzzi on the forward end of the sun deck mainly surrounded by an integrated region for sunpads. Aft of the jacuzzi is seating and table for eating on sun deck and further aft of that is open deck space for loungers. Below deck in the same area is a dining table for as many as twelve...

New Concept: Hot Labs 86-meter for Oceanco​

The PA168 is a new 86m superyacht concept based on the reputable and highly regarded
Oceanco platform and designed by the Milan-based Hot Lab studio. The contemporary exterior lines
with a functional yet innovative interior layout are amongst the obvious design merits of the concept.​

Despite the yacht’s generous dimensions, her lines have been designed to convey a visual sense of lightness. Fundamental in this regard is the layout of the various decks, which in profile provide abundant open spaces aft that rapidly converge towards the antenna mast in the centre. In front of this point, the decks are developed more horizontally with a subtle yet dynamic downward curve to the open foredeck. This spacious area, which functions as an extendible platform for larger helicopters, emphasises and balances the graceful lines of the superstructure...