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MCC launches 46-meter "Mazu"​

The awaited launch of the project previously known as "Marco Polo II" has occurred. Now known as "Mazu" since advanced stages in construction, the 46-meter explorer type motor yacht is a near sister to the first in the series, "Marco Polo".

Her hull color, in contrast to Marco Polo’s distinctive green, is a magnificent burgundy red, with contrasting white superstructure. She has a 9.20-meter beam, draws 2.90-meters, has a cruising range of 7000 nautical miles @ 11 knots and 3300 nautical miles at 13 knots. Like her sister ship Marco Polo she has 1 x CAT 3512B, 1911HP @ 1600RPM.

Come visit project manager, Albrecht Buchner, and naval architect, Kasia Milewska aboard Marco Polo at the Cheoy Lee display of yachts at FLIBS to see the latest photographs of MAZU in the water and to find out more about her.

For more information:

MCC – Maritime Concept and Construction (Hong Kong) Ltd...

Vicem 46-meter motor yacht​

Vicem yachts based in Turkey prides itself on building "the yacht for yachtsmen". They also are demonstrating that they can build beautifully over 100-feet. This is evident in their 46-meter motor yacht which is currently under construction. She features lines penned by Mulder Design and an interior conceptualized by Art-Line Studios.

The new 46-meter mega yacht is being built in Antalya, Turkey at their state-of-the-art facility where the best in composite construction is taking place to make this Vicem a reality. "Composite materials, applied with resin infusion and sandwich techniques, were chosen to achieve the best possible strength-to-weight ratios."

"The result: a 200 ton yacht, powered by twin 3650 HP MTU engines, that delivers a 25 knot top speed and efficient ocean-crossing range at reduced speed...

Vicem to debut 78' Classic Cruiser at FLIBS​

If the Vicem 75-foot Classic cruiser was a hit, then the slightly up-sized 78-foot version will automatically be likewise. Vicem is set to debut the 78-foot long Classic Cruiser at the 2010 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The 78' is the latest in Vicem's Classic flybridge Cruiser series and showcases everything Vicem is known for.

It is built using cold molded methodology, having a classic appearance and aura as well as being customizable. The normal standard version of this 78-foot classic features four cabins. There is a master stateroom, a VIP, and two other guest rooms. Many of the improvements and updates on the vessel have a European flair especially in the interior. Very clean design lines describe the interior. Light and earthy to neutral tones dominate the interior with satin-finished mahogany and light toned fabrics complete the look...

After the sale of the Selene 92 Ocean Explorer on the Cannes boat show Selene Ocean Trawlers will continue to expand their all new Ocean Explorer line and set their sites on the super yacht market, next with the Selene 120 Ocean Explorer, the first 2 of which have already been sold with construction scheduled to begin at the Jet Tern Marine shipyards in China early in 2011.

The 120’ is the result of a multinational collaboration of designers and architects under the leadership of Howard Chen, the owner of Jet Tern Marine...

H2X launches Blue Coast 95-foot "Cartouche"​

Very recently the French yacht builder H2X took the Blue Coast 95 from the land to the water. The large sailing catamaran also known as "Cartouche", was lifted into the water via crane. Work on this beauty started near mid-2009 and progressed steadily until her recent launch, taking just around fourteen months.

"The Blue Coast 95’ will be the fourth largest catamaran in the world. With contemporary design, panoramic views and oversize spaces, the naval architect and designer Jean-Jacques COSTE created a world-class ship to meet the guests pleasure and the requirements of the crew activities. Ideal for comfort, sailing performances, entertaining and relaxation, the Blue Coast 95’ features the best compromise between security, luxurious fittings and top quality equipments...

Heesen Secures Contract on 6500 FDHF​

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. Following the sale of two 47-meter full-displacement yachts, a 37-meter semi-displacement yacht, and two all-aluminum fully customized builds – one of 50-meters and the other of 35-meters – the sale of this 65-metre fast displacement yacht represents the cherry on the cake for Heesen’s sales department.

Fabio Ermetto, Heesen’s Sales and Marketing Director comments: “Despite the financial crisis that is still affecting the yachting industry, Heesen Yachts has been able to sign six new contracts with a total length of 281 meters...

Proteksan & Turquoise completes 58.20-meter "Baraka"​

Turkish power-house in yacht building, Proteksan & Turquoise formally announced the delivery of their 58.20-meter "Baraka". Baraka was launched back in mid April and was quickly completed and handed over to her owner(s) by June 2010.

The 860 tonne yacht features a vibrant interior with the base color being white. Splashes of eye-popping colors accent many of the public spaces onboard. Even in the bathrooms, this colorful, almost sun-burst vibrancy pervades amidst more neutral base colors.

Of course last year (2009), Italian builder, Baglietto launched and delivered a 53-meter yacht also called Baraka. However, since then she has been renamed "Berkut". Now, there is the new 58-meter Baraka built by the Turkish builders at Proteksan & Turquoise.

The new Baraka features twin CAT 3512B marine diesels capable of pushing her to a top speed of just above 16 knots...

Rossi Navi unveils 42.80-meter concept "Ketos"​

Earlier this year, Italian yacht builder Rossi Navi, unveiled a new design in concept for a 42.80-meter mega yacht. The nearly 43-meter new design, dubbed "Ketos", actually means 'Big Fish' when translated from Greek to English. It is easily understandable where the Big Fish theme comes in with the black lines on the forward section of the yacht mirroring that of gills on a fish, even a shark.

Ketos is completely envisioned to be made from marine-grade aluminum. The design of the new vessel is elegant and streamlined. It is a happy blend between a sport style and a very refined one, in which the aggressive design doesn't penalize the comfort and the wide spaces. The 4 big windows in the Owner's suite and the large sun area ahead are the distinctive signs giving to Ketos not only originality, but also a well defined identity...

Vitters completes 180-foot "Marie"​

Dutch yacht builder Vitters are on the verge of wrapping up another successful build. The 180-foot long ketch "Marie" completed sea trials and has been christened already. She is the result of a wonderful collaboration that mirrored a previous design, in "Adele".

"She is a sister ship to the triple award-winning sailing yacht Adèle. Vitters Shipyard, Hoek Design and David Easton where chosen by the owner to create a 180' fabulously looking and sensational performance yacht." The hull has been created in Alustar and built to satisfy ABS and MCA requirements.

On the inside, Marie creates room for the accommodation of guests in two twin cabins and a double VIP type stateroom. There is also a Master Stateroom that has its' own deck house and cockpit...

Kingship commences work on 144' "Green Voyager"​

Work has recently started on a new project by Kingship Marine Ltd. The 144-foot "Green Voyager" started block assembly last month. She is being built from steel and aluminum and will play host to ten in five cabins.

"The first steel block of the yacht commenced assembly in mid September 2010. Green Voyager is a low environmental impact 44m motor yacht using diesels, shaft generator/E-motors, diesel-electric and advanced power management and battery power systems for propulsion and hotel loads. Designed by Axis Group Yacht Design of Viareggio the yacht will achieve efficiency increases of 16% in propulsion and around 20% for hotel loads along with unprecedentedly low level of emissions using e.g. a Piranha zero discharge sewage system that exceeds MEPC 159(55) requirements. The yacht will exceed RINA Green Plus Platinum notation...

Burger Boat completes 43.30-meter "Sea Owl"​

The Burger Boat company of the USA recently completed a 43.30-meter full displacement yacht called "Sea Owl". Sea Owl was launched back in July 2010 and later that month, initial sea trials were successfully completed. Since then, the Burger Boat team were working on final fit out works.

Sea Owl is a success story garnered by the callaborative effort of Burger, Vripack and Andrew Winch Designs. A prominent exterior feature is Sea Owl's distinctive green hull and off white superstructure making her highly recognizable wherever she travels. Custom touches like hand-crafted pieces also sets her apart...

Royal Huisman complete 57.50-meter "Twizzle"​

Dutch yacht builder Royal Huisman launched the widely anticipated 57.50-meter long flybridge ketch called "Twizzle" back in July. Since then she has been completed and formally delivered to her owner(s). She has been built with Naval Architecture by Dubois Naval Architects with exterior styling interior by UK firm Redman Whiteley Dixon and interior styling and decoration by Tod Hunter Earle Associates.

The name Twizzle may sound familiar and probably it does. That is because the owner of this yacht built a Feadship with the same name in the past. The new flybridge ketch by Royal Huisman is a ground breaking design from a technical and technology standpoint. She also is the first fly-bridge sailing yacht for the design firm.

Twizzle has been built fully from aluminum and has a displacement near 550 tonnes. She is 11.59-meters wide and carries a variable draft...

Lurssen launches 85-meter "Pacific"​

A few months ago, German super yacht builder Lurssen launched a 85-meter long yacht built under the Project name 'Josi'. Josi then recieved her final name, "Pacific" nearing her launch. Pacific isn't exactly the most contemporary of designs in terms of aesthetics. In fact she appears more like a naval vessel akin to that association of another Lurssen build, "Skat".

Pacific's different exterior styling has been formulated by the boards of German Frers. On the inside, the design styling comes by the pen of famed designer firm, Bannenberg & Rowell. Pacific is one of four yachts that Lurssen successfully launched so far for 2010. Of course the other there being "Phoenix 2" (Project J24), "Solemates II"(Project Katie Sue II) and "Katara" (Project Crystal).

Pacific also known as hull 13658, has been out on sea trials already since launching...

Bilgin yachts complete 127-foot "Indiana"​

Turkish yacht builder Bilgin Yachts enjoyed a successful period where they completed the delivery of four yachts in a relatively short space of time in 2010. One of those completed yachts was the 127-foot "Indiana". Indiana was delivered to her owners in mid to late April 2010.

She was built under hull number 809 at Bilgin Yachts. The exterior design is done in-house by Bilgin Yachts whereas the interior has been furnished Septemar Yacht Furniture Co. There is accommodation for ten guests in one Master, one VIP and three guest cabins. Provision for six crew members in three cabins are also made.

Indiana is finished in Awlgrip paint systems white with black tinted windows. She is powered by twin MTU 2400 Horse Power marine engines. This 38-meter yacht now joins the growing fleet of Bilgin yachts sailing the open seas...

McMullen & Wing 50-meter "Star Fish"​

In March 2010, New Zealand yacht builder McMullen & Wing launched the widely anticipated "Big Fish". Since then, she has been completed and delivered to owners. Next on the completion list for McMullen & Wing is slightly larger version of Big Fish called "Star Fish". This new 50-meter yacht is currently under construction and is reportedly for the same owner of the Big Fish.

"Star Fish builds on the vision and philosophy so clearly demonstrated by the success of Big Fish. Star Fish will continue to expand the boundaries of the yachting experience, creating new yachts for a new age." Gregory C. Marshall has been employed in respect designing the Naval Architecture.

She is being built utilizing a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. When completed Star Fish will weigh just under 500 gross tonnes. Twin CAT 3508B DI-TA marine engines are to be used...

Benetti completes 62-meter "Bistango"​

At the end of 2009, Italian yacht builder Benetti launched a 62-meter yacht that was later christened "Bistango". Known as hull FB 244 in construction, she was completed in the first half of 2010. Her Naval Architecture is by Benetti and features exterior styling by Stefano Natucci. The interior concept and styling is by Studio Massari.

Bistango has a displacement of just over 1000 tonnes and was built in steel and aluminum for optimum strength and balance. She was envisioned for the charter market and has been classed MCA. Average guest capacity on the Bistango is about twelve under charter but she can host fourteen. They are served by a crew compliment of fourteen, slept in eight cabins.

There are twin MTU 12V 4000 M60 series engines with the ability to push this Benetti to a top speed of 16 knots with a cruise of 14 knots...

Proteksan and Turquoise announce new 74-meter design​

With an enviable order book of over 380m in-build and a new 58m on the dock for the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, a confident Mehmet Karabeyoglu of the Turkish based Proteksan Turquoise Shipyard has joined with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Tim Wiltshire of Burgess to commission Andrew Winch Designs to develop a new flexible 74-meter motor yacht design.

As can be seen from the designs, renderings and accommodation drawings supplied by Andrew Winch Designs for the two variations, the potential client has a great deal of flexibility in both the exterior design and interior layout...

Blohm + Voss completes 96-meter "Palladium"​

German shipyard Blohm + Voss completed work on another of their large yachts. The latest is the 96-meter yacht christened as "Palladium". She was previously known under the project name "Orca" while in construction. Easily one of the most anticipated projects for 2010 launch, Palladium features a striking design that veers away somewhat from norm. Yet, overall she is in the body of a contemporary design.

The 96-meter Palladium's design was penned by Michael Leach featuring sharp curves, subtle angles and a paint scheme that adds to her masculine appeal. Last week, the 315-foot was completed and delivered by Blohm + Voss. The interior design also has been the work of Michael Leach along with associate partners.

Oversized windows are every where on Palladium allowing for a wealth of natural light access the interior...

Fincanteri launches 134-meter "Serene"​

Italian ship builder Fincanteri immersed themselves into the large yacht market about four years ago and announced contract for a large 130+ meter yacht. This yacht, hull # 6154 started construction late in 2006 and it has been a long road but finally the new Yacht Division at Fincanteri has proudly launched their first yacht today. Fincanteri hull 6154 is called "Serene".

Serene has been built to a design by world renowned Espen Oeino. The massive interior has been designed by Reymond Langton. She has been built at Fincanteri's Muggiano (La Spezia) yard and is now in the final phases of construction. With her launch, she is expected to be completed and delivered before the end of the year.

The Oeino design boasts seven decks and a beautiful sweeping design...