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Heesen launches 50-meter "Satori"​

Dutch yacht builder Heesen has once again marked another milestone by launching another luxury yacht. The new yacht is a 50-meter semi displacement yacht named "Satori". The all-white yacht is one of the new designs out of the 50-meter platform developed and her lines are simply proportionately stunning.

On the interior, French star designer Remi Tessier went wild creating his minimalist and chic design. The interior is a sophisticated mix of browns from the Zebrano wood as well as tans and whites from leather fabrics. The design is carried throughout most of the interior including the cabins. Satori can accommodate ten guests comfortably in five cabins. One master, two VIP type cabins and two twins.

Back on the outside, those sinuous external design lines were drawn up by Omega Yacht Design...

Couach launches 37-meter yacht "Arion"​

Another unit of the Couach 37-meter series has been just launched. This is the sixth unit for the popular line of sports-styled yachts. She is the first launch by Couach for 2011. "Arion" is her name and has been designed by the Couach's in-house design team in conjunction with Exequiel Cano Lanza.

On the inside, Arion depicts an interior conceptualized by Ken Freivokh. She has the ability to sleep up to nine guests comfortably inside of four cabins. In addition, five crew members will reside in four crew cabins. Mechanically Arion mounts a pair of 2,735 horse power MTU engines capable of boosting her to 28 knots. Finishing and trials are all that are left to be completed for the Arion. Couach is also working on launching their first 5000 model, the flagship model of the offered range...

Alloy Yachts launch 67.20-meter "Vertigo"​

New Zealand top yacht manufacturer Alloy Yachts have just launched the very secret 67.20-meter yachts known as AY41 under construction. Of course she is also known by her the name revealed last year, "Vertigo". Interestingly, the launching of Vertigo comes on the heels of an 6.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked parts of New Zealand.

Vertigo is indeed of massive proportions, boasting an LOA of just over 67-meters, that's just over 220-feet long and makes her among some of the largest sail yachts in the world. At this length, she comes with a more than decent 12.53-meter overall beam and an impressive maximum draft of 9.10-meters. However, she can reduce that draft to about 5-meters for trolling shallower waters.

The Vertigo's build story started around October 2008 making her build schedule just about 29 months...

Diverse Projects complete and deliver "Black Pearl"​

The well attended "Black Pearl" christening and official handover took place on January 22. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel. Festivities included a blessing of the vessel, champagne over the bow, speeches over lunch and the opportunity for guests to take a look onboard. A very common theme in speeches and discussions was the very high standard of finish and quality throughout this vessel.

"Black Pearl" is a 31.50-meter displacement yacht with the possibility of cruising extended ranges. The design of Black Pearl was penned by Lomocean Design and the interior work envisioned and executed by Chris Connell Design. The interior is based on neutral tones with hints of bright splashes in the throw cushions.

The Black Pearl is powered by twin CAT C-18-ACERT engines. Top speed is 13 knots...

Proteksan & Turquoise launches 55.40-mter "Turquoise"​

Turkish top yacht manufacturer Proteksan & Turquoise launched their latest yacht at the very end of January. The new yacht is the displacement 55.40-meter "Turquoise". If that name sounds familiar, it might be as a result of the old Turquoise that is currently known as "La Naturalle Dee". So, the new Turquoise is the successor to the 1994-built boat by the same yard.

The newly built yacht was constructed under the hull ID NB52. The 650 ton yacht was designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Six staterooms await up to twelve guests. Four double cabins are located on the lower deck while a VIP type cabin and the Master Stateroom are both situated on the main deck.

Turquoise features twin 1,500 horse power engines expected to enable her to a top speed of 17 knots when tested on trials...

Delta Marine's 47.50-meter "Rochade"​

Delta Marine was scheduled to launch the 47.50-meter "Rochade" very early in 2011. The new yacht from the American builder was built in GRP materials with design all-round by Delta's in-house team. The interior is of a modern contemporary style.

She can sleep up to twelve guests in five cabins and up to ten crew members in five crew cabins. Rochade is classed to Lloyd's Register and compliant to the MCA.

On the technical side, Rochade uses twin MTU V16 4000 diesel engines. 22 knots is the expected top speed with a cruising speed of 18 knots. At 12 knots, a healthy range of 2,700 nautical miles is expected, drawing from 53,000 LT tanks. This new Delta is up for sale through a reputable broker.

For more information:

Delta Marine
1608 S. 96th St...

37-meter Project 'Maxima' by Tecnomar​

A 37-meter new build by Tecnomar is currently in the works. Project 'Maxima' boasts a range in the region of 3,000 nautical miles when travelling at 12 knots. She will employ a pair of MAN 2862LE463 engines to power her through the water.

The new build by Tecnomar is expected to host up to ten guests in five comfortable cabins. Project Maxima is to be built to RINA class and is also expected to be MCA compliant. Delivery of this yacht from Tecnomar can be made about 20 months after contract signing.

For more information:

Tecnomar,
Via Massa Avenza 85,
Massa (MS), 54100 - ITALY...

Palmer Johnson 170; unit 2​

The second unit in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is well underway. Although the design a somewhat radical in nature, it stays true to the sports theme that Palmer Johnson have honed so well especially with the success of the PJ120 model. The 170 takes the concept to a much larger size and level and throws in the added new feature of a much straighter knife-like bow profile.

The design is again by Nuvolari & Lenard who have worked numerous times in the past with Palmer Johnson. Like the first unit which was launched and completed in 2010, hull 2 will have a large swimming pool on her fore deck, allowing guests to actually have the ability to swim without having to go into the open ocean.

The 52.20-meter hull is classed to Lloyd's and compliant MCA. A maximum of twelve guests may dwell in her fives well-appointed staterooms. Crew members will abide in five crew cabins...

First AB Yachts 166​

The largest yacht in AB's range at present is the AB Yacht 140. However, a new flagship model has been created that is significantly larger. AB Yachts is now going to build their first 49.90-meter yacht in this new model. Essentially she is an enlargened version to the AB 140.

Power to the AB 166 will come via triple MTU M93L engines and feed into AB's quality water-jet package. The estimated top speed will be 48 knots, impressive for such a large open yacht. Cruising speed is set at 40 knots and full tank is estimated at 35,000 LT with a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 12 knots. The new model also will place AB in the waters that Overmarine's Mangusta 165 are treading.

The AB 166 will have a very large master stateroom located to the fore of the yacht...

Hargrave completes 135-foot "DREAmer"​

Hargrave completed the 135-foot long "DREAmer" in 2010. The model year is actually 2011 and is a new model for Hargrave and automatically assumes the flagship status. She was actually built by the Ned Ship Group in Turkey for Hargrave and features an exterior design by Orhan Celikkol.

The GRP made yacht is now the largest Hargrave model currently. She possesses a nearly 30-foot wide beam accommodating as many as thirteen guests. Sleeping quarters for eight crew are also available. She is expected to be on show at the Miami Beach Yacht & Brokerage Show in February 2011.

DREAmer has a top speed of just under 20 knots and cruising in the region of 17 knots. She is fitted with the latest in navigation, engineering and entertainment systems to ensure she performs and is as enjoyable as expected...

Filippetti launches Navetta 26-meter yacht​

Filippetti recently launched the Navetta 26 at the end of 2010. A luxury boat that inaugurates the green collection of the shipyard. Navetta 26 is the first of an eco-chic series designed with environmental sustainability criteria: displacement hull, soft and rounded lines, low emissions and consumption, long range fuel and water. From these characteristics is the idea of the Winter Season Gala, a zero impact event on the sea for the launch of the yacht that celebrates the new Filippetti Yacht shipyard.

Thanks to the purchase of VERs (Voluntary Emission Reduction certificates, a parallel circuit to the Kyoto Protocol), the emission of carbon dioxide during the event was totally offset by the reduction of CO2 in the same quantity...

Cizgi 42-meter "Jasmin II" motor yacht​

The new 42-meter explorer type yacht currently under construction at the Cizgi Shipyard in Turkey is progressing well and is expected to be launched for Summer 2011. She is the successor to the old 37-meter "Jasmin" (built by RMK) and hence is being labeled as the "Jasmin II".

The Jasmin II has an overall beam of just over 9-meters and a draft of 2.72-meters. A designed weight of 480 tonnes keeps this new yacht sitting well. She has been constructed with a steel hull and mostly aluminum for the superstructure. Composite materials have also made way into the superstructure as well.

Jasmin II is powered by twin 737 horse power engines to give her an expected top speed of 13 knots. On the inside, the interior has been penned by the well known Art Line Studios. Ten guests will be able to be accommodated in the five available staterooms. This is inclusive of the master stateroom...

Van Dam Nordia introduces 95' performance cruiser​

One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminum and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January til 30 January. Van Dam Nordia will be present at boot Düsseldorf in Hall 7A, stand F24.

The Van Dam Nordia 95-footer is a very sleek design suited for racing but she was also penned with relaxation in mind as well. Her raised saloon emerges from the deck to provide ample views of the outside world. The roof of the saloon is made of glass to maximize those views. On the aft deck, there are two navigation stations for ease of sailing. The cockpit is large enough to entertain and relax in...

All Ocean Yachts 90-foot Expedition​

All Ocean Yachts is in the process of building a 90-foot Expedition styled motor yacht. She will have a beam of 7.37-meters and a draft near 2.44-meters. The vessel is fully designed by Luiz de Basto designs (inside and out). Expeditions are usually designed to travel great distances at a slow speeds and this 90-footer is expected to run along at 10 knots for over 4,000 nautical miles while drawing from just over 37,000 LT of fuel. She will be powered by twin CAT C-18s each with 900 horse power.

She has built in accommodation for up to ten guests including the owner. The rooms are classified as the owner's suite, one double and two twin cabins. Being built with a displacement hull she is also being constructed fully of GRP materials. The superstructure is set just aft of the amidships region, giving her a long bow and space to store two RIB tenders...

Saenz Yachts complete 32-meter "Antibes"​

She may look reminiscent of motor yachts built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand but make no mis-indentification, this 32-meter yacht was built in Turkey. Saenz Yacht based in Turkey completed another motor yacht called "Antibes", she is a sister to the "X.O.S". Not surprisingly, her design comes from the boards of Dubois Naval Architects.

Antibes was completed in 2010 and Dubois states that she is designed from yachts like the "Ad Lib" which allows us to understand why she looks as if she were Alloy built. "...and the design overall, aesthetically, is modeled on the very well-received yachts SQN and Ad Lib".

This 32-metre motoryacht was designed to combine excellent sea keeping with good looks and spacious accommodation. The two and half deck concept allows for a main-deck-positioned owner's stateroom and four further guest staterooms on the lower deck...

Delivered: Oceanco 86m Superyacht "Seven Seas"​

SEVEN SEAS was successfully delivered one month ahead of schedule, to its owner
on 22 November 2010. The 86m yacht built under the project name Y706 follows in
the legacy of Oceanco’s thriving Y700 generation that includes award winning yachts
such as Amevi, Alfa Nero, Anastasia, Vibrant Curiosity, and Sunrays.​

Oceanco in combination with the designers Nuvolari & Lenard, Azure Naval Architects and the Wright Maritime Group have created an outstanding masterpiece. Catering to the owner’s specifications, this yacht includes very special features. The main salon is fully equipped with a professional projection system and 5m X 2m screen which, coupled with two rows of raked seating, will transform into a screening theater. Adjacent to the main salon is an imposing 250m² area which can host everything from casual al-fresco dining to a black-tie gala...

"Ocean Empire" Wavepiercing Catamaran​

Harnessing the Elements​

The Ocean Empire LSV (Life Support Vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the Hotel amenities of a luxury global voyager are supplied by harnessing 3 major sources of sustainable of energy.​

The first and foremost source of energy is from the Sun which powers Solar Cells (covering the entire surface of the vessel) while at the same time illuminating 2 Hydroponic farms. The second source is energy from the Wind which powers an auxiliary automated SkySail that drives the Ocean Empire to 18+knots while charging her GM ESS2 batteries through power sailing KER. The third source is energy from Waves captured through Motion Damping Regeneration (MDR)...

Heesen Yachts complete 47-meter “Air”​

Dutch yacht builder Heesen recently completed another luxury yacht. This one is the sixth hull in their ever growing 47-meter steel hull series and has been christened “Air”. The design of the yacht throughout comes from collaboration with Heesen’s in-house team and Omega Architects. Omega worked primarily on the interior of Air providing a playful contemporary theme that emphasized black on white with splashes of colorful accents.

Air boasts similar technical characteristics as her sisters in the series. The series started with a yacht called “Yalla” back in 2004 and progressed to the current and latest delivery. Air features twin MTU 20V 4000 M93L marine diesels capable of speeding her to about 15.5 knots. Slower cruising at just over 10 knots ensures a respectable continuous range of over 4,000 nautical miles...

Trinity Yachts launch 57.60-meter “Carpe Diem”​

Well noted American yacht manufacturer Trinity Yachts recently launched their latest luxury yacht. The 57.60-meter tri-deck is the “Carpe Diem” and has been built mostly of aluminum. She is finished in all white paint contrary to advanced renderings and features Naval Architecture in-house by Trinity. The interior styling has been fashioned by Carol Williamson.

The new Carpe Diem is MCA compliant and is classed ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS. She mounts twin CAT 3516B marine diesels pumping out 3,384 horse power each. T047 –as she was known as in construction- will sleep guests in four roomy staterooms plus one alternative cabin which also doubles as the gym.

There is a large master suite located forward on the main deck. The master stateroom has its own ensuite bathroom. On the starboard side of the space there is an office for the owner...