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Heesen completes 55-meter "Quinta Essentia"​

Heesen completed and delivered the largest of their launches for the year, the 55-meter "Quinta Essentia". The gleaming red and white vessel is easy to capture the eye and on the interior the more than sumptuous design was by Michela Reverberi in association with Ken Freivokh.

The exterior by Dobroserdov Design in collaboration with Omega Architects and naval architecture in-house by Heesen. The all aluminum semi displacement yacht is classed to the following: ABS +A1 Yachting Service, AMS.

Prior to delivery, Quinta Essentia exceeded expectations on sea trials by travelling faster than the contracted top speed. Top speed was slated at 24 knots and she ran 25 knots at half load. On her delivery and maiden cruise she ran from the Dutch port of Hellevoetsluis to Capri taking approximately 6.5 days at 16-knots average...

Second Predator 130' "Never Say Never"​

Sunseeker recently completed the second Predator 130-foot unit called "Never Say Never". This new luxury yacht can easily sleep ten guests in five cabins. The luxury on board is everywhere, no social space was left out. Accommodation serves five crew members.

Never Say Never is finished in a dark blue hull and contrasting white superstructure. A large hardtop covers most of the flybridge creating a shady and open air affair when relaxing on the top deck. Small balconies jettison from the main bulwark outside of the main saloon to give more space and a further sense of openess. This is further accentuated when the sliding doors open to create unrestricted flow to either side through the saloon.

Never Say Never is sleek overall in design, sculpted windows and angular facets give her a visual appeal. She isn't just for sitting pretty either, she can top out at just over 25-knots...

Picchiotti Vitruvius 55-meter "Galileo G" launches​

The latest yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series launched on the top of the last weekend. She is the second yacht in a series of three (so far) and is 55-meters in length. The first yacht of the series is the widely acclaimed "Exuma".

This second yacht (55-meter) is named "Galileo G" and comes with steel hull and aluminum superstructure construction. Displacement at full load is expected to be in the region of 753-tonnes. Two CAT 3512C engines are onboard and top speed is around 16-knots with a range of near 9,000 nautical miles at 11-knots possible with 152,000 LT fuel tankage.

Galileo G comes in a flag blue hull and brilliant white superstructure with her iconic oversized Sat Com dome. The new yacht will have a plethora of toys including a 9.5-meter main Hurricane tender, a 6.3-meter tender and a smaller rescue tender of 4.20-meters...

Trinity Yachts completes 49.90-meter "Falcon"​

Trinity Yachts of the USA completed another yacht this year. She is the near 50-meter all-aluminum "Falcon". Built under the yard number T060, the vessel's naval archtecture and exterior design were worked on by Trinity themselves. The interior is the work of Karen Lynn Interiors.

Falcon runs on a pair of MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines. Accommodation is set out in a Master, VIP and six twins on the lower deck. The tri-deck motoryacht has classification as follows: ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA Compliant. Falcon is currently enjoying her time on the Summer cruising grounds.

For more information:

Trinity Yachts, LLC
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS...

Moonen launches fourth 97' yacht​

Dutch pocket superyacht builder Moonen recently launched the fourth luxury yacht in their 97-foot series. The new vessel was launched just in time to catch the Summer cruising season. Naval Architecture is by Diana Yacht Design while the exterior is by Rene Van Der Velden. Art-Line Interiors have worked the interior spaces.

The new 97-foot vessel is crammed with the latest technology awaiting the owner to enjoy whilst cruising the serene Summer grounds. Enjoy the impeccable standards in Dutch finishing that is evident in all yachts Moonen builds. The previous hull in the 97' series was the "Livia" and was a nominee and finalist in the World Superyacht Awards (WSA), this speaks to the quality of work recognized.

Onboard the Moonen 97', accommodation for eight guests are in a Master stateroom, a VIP-stateroom and two guest cabins. The crew of five will have three cabins...

43-meter Baglietto "Why Worry" launches ​

On Tuesday the 26th of July, the 43-meter Baglietto "Why Worry" was launched at Rossi Navi's facilities in Viareggio. The yacht was finished at Rossi Navi by Baglietto's workers.

The MCA compliant vessel was designed by Francesco Paszkowski and can host/sleep twelve guests. Why Worry sports a grey hull and white superstructure and has a number of special features. At the request of the owner, the vessel has special stern thruster system, amazing jacuzzi on the sun deck and state-of-the-art enetertainment and I/T systems onboard. Why Worry is currently for sale and will be on show at the MYS this year...

Blohm + Voss ; Micheal Leach collaborate on 88-meter concept​

The successful collaboration between Blohm + Voss and Micheal Leach on the 'Orca' Project, now known as 96-meter "Palladium" has led to a another joint effort by the aforementioned. A new 88-meter concept surfaces to be unveiled at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show (MYS).

The design takes several cues from the very stylish Palladium and takes it even further. Angles, sharp curves, sweeping curves, contouring lines make this new design a feast for the eyes. Little is known about the project at this time which is not surprising as full details will be unveiled at the MYS...

120-foot "Crystal" launches at Moonen​

The 120-foot "Crystal" emerges from the sheds at Moonen shipyard. The new vessel started out its life at Royal Denship's facilities when only approximately 1/4 of the vessel was built. Moonen finished the build and recently launched her. She features a design by Bill Dixon.

The project would have been a complicated one for Moonen, yet the owner chose them to complete the work. Crystal is a GRP made vessel and Moonen specializes in aluminum but success was inevitable.

The nearly 37-meter vessel has a maximum beam of 7.40-meters and a draught of 2.09-meters. The GRP vessel has Naval Architecture and exterior styling by Bill Dixon. Interior is by Royal Denship with inputs from the owner. Top speed using her twin MTU 16V 2000 engines is 24-knots with approximately 25,000 LT of fuel available...

Peri Yachts launch 29-meter "Ozone" yacht​

"Ozone" is the name of the latest 29-meter planing yacht. She has a naval design drawn by the pens in the Bill Dixon Studio. The exterior and interior styling design are by Scaro Design Studio.

Ozone interior showcases pale floors that give way to grey upholstered leather pieces. Down below, the 29-meter yacht offers four staterooms for eight guests, master, VIP and two guest cabins. Top speed of Ozone is anticipated to be 28-knots using CAT ACERT engines. She is finished in champagne colour hull and white superstructure...

ISA launches 50-meter "Papi Du Papi" superyacht​

Another Italian yard launches another superyacht recently. ISA just launched the second hull in their 50-meter series, christened "Papi Du Papi". She uses the same platform as all three in the series but the yachts differ slightly in styling, transom and superstructure.

The design of Papi Du Papi is by Andrea Vallicelli while the interior is by Francesco Paszkowski. The displacement superyacht is finished in all-white paint with grey underwater hull. As on the well famed 47-meter series, the 50-meter yacht continues the stairway to heaven concept connecting all three decks at the aft.

Papi Du Papi was built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The aft of the hull houses the yacht's beach club that is cased in generously sized glass doors. She is powered by a pair of CAT 3512C engines are expected to run her to 16-knots...

Canados launches two new 86-foot yachts​

The Canados 86-foot model can be hailed as one of the builder's most successful models. Not just one launch happened, another 86 is expected to launch in a few days to join the first. Both vessels feature designs externally and interally in-house at Canados.

The two vessels are similar to each other in external appeal and layout but the decor differs. The first 86-footer that was launched yesterday has maple and ash selections for the furniture while the sofas are upholstered in white leather.

The second yacht to launch will feature interior materials such as maple and wenge for the furniture, upholstered leather sofas in the living area, travertine in the bathrooms and wenge veneers in the cabins. The layout is similar to that on the first yacht...

Kusch Yachts; H2 Yacht Design present 83M 'Project Beach'​

This stunning new design is a collaboration between Kusch Yachts and H2 Yacht Design. Kusch Yacht been responsible for the construction of some large yachts in the past especially recently with the "Al Mirqab" at 133-meters long. A new design at 83-meters being called 'Project Beach' tears beautifully at the visual senses.

The exterior design of Project Beach is done by H2 Yacht Design. Curvy and swooping lines overlay a conventional structure terminating to create a feast for the eyes. The design is simple yet complex offering many areas to commune with the sea.

If built, Project Beach would be done with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure to satisfy Lloyds. Additionally the 83-meter vessel would be MCA compliant with the ability to carry as many as sixteen guests...

Effect Ships International ASV 72' Namaste​

Air Supported Monohull Uses Hovercraft Technology​

The ASV NAMASTE 72’ is a joint project between Studio Sculli and Effect Ships International (ESI).
ESI can today supply Air Supported Vessel (ASV) solutions for most markets and segments. ​

When activating the air support system, more than 70% of the overall weight of the yacht will be supported on a cushion of pressurised air, entrapped in a very well enclosed air cavity underneath the vessel. In contradiction to a hovercraft, using rubber skirts around the air cushion, the new ASV utilizes solid, rigid hull elements to maintain the pressurised air underneath the boat. At speed the yacht will have additional support from the planning surface elements of the two propulsion gondolas, located on either side of the hull...

Codecasa launches 42-meter 'Vintage' series megayacht​

Italian builder Codecasa announced the launching of the first hull in the brand new 42-meter 'Vintage' series. The exterior design and Naval Architecture work has been done in-house by the Italian builder. The interior was penned by Della Role Design.

Ten guests can be hosted in her five staterooms all designed to a Vintage feel. The rest of the interior is dominated in white and washed materials contrasted with dark blues creating a sophisticated appeal. The Vintage is 42.50-meters long and showcases a near-vertical bow on the steel hull. The superstructure is of aluminum combining for a fully loaded displacement of approximately 400-tonnes.

Below decks in the enigine room sit a pair of CAT 3516Bs that will crank her to 17-knots in light displacement mode. The range is about 4,000 nautical miles at 11-knots using near 60,000 LT of fuel oil...

Baglietto 43-meter "Why Worry"​

A new launch for Baglietto is coming in time for the Summer season this year. She is the 43-meter yacht to be named "Why Worry". The vessel is actually being finished at Rossi Navi's facilities in Viareggio and will be launched there. Not surprisingly, Francesco Paszkowski worked on the exterior design of this luxury yacht. On the interior, SA Aranha & Vasconselos were tasked with creating the owner's wishes.

Why Worry is part of the 43-meter series from Baglietto and naturally is a near sister to the 43-meter "Ancora" that YF reviewed. However, Why Worry is expected to have a white hull. The accommodation is set out to sleep up to twelve guests...

New Concept; CRN's "Dislopen" Yacht Project​

Dislopen; a range of innovative steel and aluminum boats, that marry the shape and style of a high-performance open-boat with the volume and the comfort of a large displacement yacht. CRN intends for the Dislopen line to develop a new range in leisure boats, that offer a unique way to experience sailing and cruising, offering constant direct contact with the sea through its outdoor areas whilst having even greater onboard comfort and space.

This original concept developed from a combination of ideas garnered from CRN’s many years of experience in bespoke megayachts, as well as the architects Gianni and Paola Zuccon of Studio Zuccon International Project, long-standing partners of the brand and the Ferretti Group...

Shadow yacht "Mystere" relaunched after extensive refit​

The shadow yacht "Mystere Shadow" was relaunched after having an extensive refit. The "Mystere" was throughly refitted on the exterior and the interor. The refit work was carried out at the Monaco Marine yard in La Ciotat, France.

The Pastrovich Design Studio undertook the arduous task of restyling and design of the interior and exterior. There were some structural modifications during the refit. The stern was extended to incorporate a jacuzzi/spa on the starboard side of the extension.

The other extension can be seen directly behind the bridge in the form of what is being called a 'day lounge'. The structure is essentially a specialized bimini to fit its specific purpose. Inside the bimini, there is loosly placed furniture with grey tones over the teak colours and textures. There is also a rectangular jacuzzi to the aft of the space amping up the luxurious appeal...

CNB 43.20-meter German Frers megayacht​

A motorized mega yacht design surfaces from the design boards of German Frers. Primarily known for designing sail yachts of various sizes, German Frers took on the challenge to design a 43.20-meter motor yacht for the CNB yard.

Principle dimensions and statistics read a beam of 8.50-meters, a draft in the region of 2.00-meters and displacement of just under 360,000 lbs. Envisioned to be built with an aluminum hull and composite superstructure, the top speed is said to be 28-knots using 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93L engines.

Cruising range at 18 knots is about 1,000 nautical miles. Constantly going at 28 knots will reduce her to just under 600 nautical miles. Ten guests are slept onboard as well as a maximum of eight crew members. Some interesting highlights are in the design...

Nedship launches 41-meter megayacht "BaiaMare"​

A new mega yacht was launched in the Turkish yacht building community recently. She is the 41.3-meter luxury yacht built by Nedship and christened as "BaiaMare". The composite yacht was launched a few days ago and gleams with her white superstructure and tan to champagne coloured hull.

BaiaMare is expected to have a top speed around 18 knots thanks to her dual MTU 12V 2000 M94s. Twelve guests should be comfortably hosted and slept onboard with her VIP, master and four guest cabins. The VIP is situated on the main deck while the other guest cabins are on the lower deck while the master is actually on the upper/bridge deck. BaiaMare will be completed after her finishing works sea and system trials are satisfied...