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Oyster Marine introduces the 885 model​

For a while now, we have been hearing about Oyster Marine's new 885 model. She is well underway at the RMK shipyard in Turkey and should be ready by 2012. The vessel has been designed by Rob Humphreys and is being optimized either for private or charter use.

"The exciting new Oyster 885 has been designed by Rob Humphreys as the perfect solution for those who would like to share the unmatched pleasure of cruising aboard one of these magnificent Oyster yachts - with the potential to recover some of the investment involved by chartering. Designed to give the maximum length and specification possible without exceeding the MCA 24-metre rule, the Oyster 885 will provide an efficient and cost effective yacht for charter use, whilst detracting nothing from the appeal of private ownership."

On board, the design has been developed to take advantage of the space available...

MMGI shipyard completes 44-meter "H2ome"​

The MMGI shipyard completed a yacht that is a bit different from the norm yet refreshing to the eyes. The new yacht is the 44-meter "H2ome" and is now available for charter. According to the builder, the thrill of speed was the motive for creating this unique project. An overall appearance of a sailing yacht (void of mast) with the ability to plane at high speeds were considerations.

H2ome was slated to carry 3 X MTU 2000 M93 series engines but apparently uses 3 X CATs that can push her near 200-tonne frame to just under 40 knots. At 25 knots continuously she has a range of just about 700 nautical miles but her cruising speed is around 18 knots.

Her 8-meter overall beam contains an interesting interior complete with green walls. When I say green walls I mean living walls with plants growing on them...

Sparkman & Stephens introduces 75-meter 3-masted schooner​

The design firm of Sparkman & Stephens have introduced a design for a 75-meter long three-masted Bermuda-rigged schooner. In an effort to provide potential owners with a luxury sailing yacht that has the ability to be sailed with all the ease of smaller and less complex yachts, the S&S 75-meter schooner was designed. New and current technology has made handling of even the largest sailing yachts times easier with the need for less deck-hands and so this is the concept for this design.

The design features a flag blue hull, white superstructure and white masts and booms. Computer controlled sails eases the handling with the main in-boom sails furl with ease, unlike the 'man labor intensive' hoisting. On the inside, the design is set to be sumptuous with comfortable living for all.

She carries 5 guest staterooms with the ability to house 10 guests...

Derecktor launches 85.60-meter "Cakewalk"​

Remember the date. August 8th 2010 was not just another summer Sunday for the United States yachting industry. Instead, at 10:30 a.m. a genuinely momentous event took place. For that moment marked the launch by Derecktor Shipyards of the 85.6 meter (281 ft) motor yacht "CAKEWALK", the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the United States. When the stunning six deck, 2998 gross ton vessel floated off Derecktor's new 4000 ton dry-dock into the waters of Bridgeport harbor, it was the culmination of an effort never before seen in American yacht building. Several years and many, many thousands of skilled labor hours, along with tireless work from the owners' team and Derecktor's project group were needed to make the original vision a remarkable reality...

Perini seals contract for 45-meter sloop C.2114​

Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of C. 2114. Delivery is scheduled for late summer 2011. This yacht, a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and Ron Holland who has optimized hull lines and the sail plan, is the fourth 45 meter yacht to be launched to date by Perini Navi. The steel hull and aluminum superstructure were completed at Perini Navi Group's Turkish shipyard, Istanbul – Yildiz, and towed to Viareggio where she will be fully outfitted for delivery scheduled for late summer 2011.

C.2141’s Perini Navi-built aluminium mast is over 51 meters high and carries a sail area of almost 1,200m2. The carbon fiber boom is equipped with electric furlers that store the mainsail within its structure.

The interiors were designed in-house by the Perini Navi Design Department...

Bilgin yachts deliver 123-foot "Noor"​

"Noor" became the first 123-foot for Turkish builder Bilgin yachts. Although Noor was launched very late in 2009 she was only delivered to her owners a few months ago. Noor set the benchmark for the other 123's in build including the recently launched "Tee Dje" which is the second hull in this series.

Unlike Tee Dje, Noor has an interior done by Hot Lab Yacht & Design. The interior conceptualization called for a light atmosphere with a warm appeal accentuated by neutral tones. Like her sister she can comfortably accommodate 8 guests and make 24 knots with her twin MTU engines...

Nobiskrug launches 68-meter "Sycara V"​

German yacht-building brand Nobiskrug, now part of the Abu Dhabi Mar Group, recently launched their latest yacht. She is the 68-meter displacement yacht "Sycara V". Nobiskrug has an impressive build portfolio to date with 5 yachts in build, just launched or just delivered.

Sycara V features exterior lines penned by Australian designer Craig Beal. Beal also formulated the interior concept for hull 780. The owner went for the normal and accustomed-to paint scheme of a deep blue hull and white superstructure.

Her appearance is rugged and aggressive yet soft and soothing to the eyes thanks to the designer. Inside will be sumptuous to guests who venture around her decks. She will play host to a maximum of 14 guests who will be served by a maximum of 18 crew members. In late 2009 Nobiskrug launched the new "Jamaica Bay"...

Kraljevica Shipyard launches 50-meter "JoyMe"​

Croatian shipyard Kraljevica launched a near 50-meter long yacht at the end of last year (2009) and is now soon to deliver the new vessel. At first glance, the yacht appears like something from the canvas in an artist's Studio. The livery is one that captures the imagination and attention. The new yacht is the 49.90-meter "JoyMe".

The design for JoyMe has come from the design offices of StandBy Studios. "The intervention on the yacht's exterior styling by means of a special paint scheme emphasizes the elegance of lines by visually lowering the profile and by bringing it closer to the water...

Dunya Yachts 72-meter "Red Square"​

Turkey based yacht builder Dunya Yachts are working on a 72-meter luxury yacht dubbed "Red Square". The project is at a well advanced stage in construction and should be on course for launching in early 2011. She is being built in steel and aluminum and when completed would represent the largest yacht to the date to be built in Turkey.

Red Square features an exterior design done by Diana Scott of Sterling Scott Design and an interior design featuring the work of Alberto Pinto. On the inside she will accommodate up to 12 guests in 1 X Master, 1 X VIP, 2 X Doubles and 2 X Twin cabins. The interior conceptualization features a beach-house appeal seen throughout especially in the main saloon.

The exterior decks are spacious especially with a 12.20-meter overall beam. All over this yacht, from upper deck, aft, main deck and sundeck, there is Sunbed 'heaven'...

Upcoming launch: 55-meter Vitters yacht "Marie"​

Dutch yacht builder Vitters is preparing to launch the 55-meter ketch-rigged yacht "Marie". She is a sister-yacht to the award-winning ketch "Adele" and features lines penned by Hoek Design. Double deck houses aid in the classic appearance of the hull which mirrors Adele's design. In fact, most aspects of Marie's hull, (surface and underwater and it's appendages) and associated functions are identical. However, Marie's interior will be markedly different as she features a new and customizable interior that has been tailored to suit the needs of the owner.

"Marie's interior is designed by David Easton Design together with Hoek Design and features the renowed privacy concept. The aft owner's cabin is directly connected to an owner's deckhouse and aft cockpit...

Vicem debuts 78-foot cruiser​

Turkey based yacht builder Vicem debuts its 78-foot cruiser at the upcoming 2010 yacht shows in Europe, notably the Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows. The Vicem 78' cruiser is a classic design refined to embody contemporary elements.

Neutral and earthtones coupled with abundant use of mahogany wood and leather accoutrements describe the interior. The design appeal of the Vicem 78 cruiser is also contemporary in the overall design and lines while concurrently preserving the Vicem allure. The 78 is essentially an update over the 75-Cruiser with slightly larger proportions. There is the master stateroom, a VIP, and a few guest and crew cabins all set to accommodate up to 12 persons.

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New Launch: Feadship 223' "Lady Christine"​

Royal Van Lent has delivered the 68.00m (223’1”) Feadship Lady Christine to her owners. Built for experienced yacht owners, Lady Christine features a radically different exterior design from De Voogt Naval Architects and a remarkable debut superyacht interior from British designer Rodney Black. The owners are so delighted with their new acquisition that they have agreed to showcase her to an invite-only audience at the upcoming Monaco show.

The beautiful exterior profile of Lady Christine combines a wide range of modern and contemporary features with signature Feadship influences. A wealth of windows, including the distinctive ‘fish-eye’ section aft, hints at the vast amounts of light that bathe the yacht’s interior. Enormous attention has been paid to ensuring continuity of detail, including adding ‘false’ windows to extend the lines...

New Contract: Amels 67-meter Sea Axe Support Vessel​

The successful sale of the first SEA AXE 6711 shows that superyacht
owners are looking for higher quality, high-speed support ships.​

Vlissingen, The Netherlands: AMELS has sold the first SEA AXE 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel. The vessel will be build by Damen Shipyards and is the largest vessel in the SEA AXE range, the SEA AXE 6711 boasts 360 square metres of exterior deck space and 140 square metres of interior deck space, and will comfortably accommodate up to 21 crew and staff.

Due for delivery in Spring 2012, the SEA AXE 6711 is being customised according to the requirements of the client, the owner of a large luxury superyacht. For example the deck will be fitted with a helipad fully certified to M.C.A. LY2 (large yacht code), capable of supporting a large helicopter with maximum take-off weight of 5000kg...

Jongert launches 24-meter sloop "Uisge Beatha"​

Dutch sail and pocket mega yacht builder Jongert have launched their latest vessel. She is the all-aluminum 24-meter sloop-rigged "Uisge Beatha". Launched at the end of June 2010, she was christened with the interesting name which translates to 'water of life'.

Onboard, there are cabins to house up to seven guests even though much of the use of Uisge Beatha plans to be with the owner and his wife. This 24-meter sloop is a progression on the design of the sister-ship "Charisma nova" featuring revised lines. She has a relatively long underwater hull compared to her over-all length and shallow draft of 3.00-meters for shoal explorations.

Another fresh appeal to the design of the sloop is the cosmetic and accessory trimmed deck house. Of note is the wooden detail around the roofline and trail of the deck house...

Sea Trialed: Jongert 3900 motoryacht "Lucia-M"​

Wieringerwerf – The technical sea trials of MY Lucia-M, the first Jongert 3900MY, "went very well", according to a spokesperson for the yard. "Especially the way in which the yacht maneuvers, at all speeds, was remarkable."This yacht weighing over 200 metric tons maneuvers like a runabout."​

The sea trials were held on the IJsselmeer (the Old Dutch inner sea) and the North Sea. ‘The combination of propellers, rudders, their mutual positioning and shape of the underwater vessel is ideal for all speeds’, explains a spokesman who held the rudder during the sea trials. ‘Executing a Williamson Turn at a speed of 29 knots is easy. Even at that speed you are always in full control. After a so-called “crash-stop” the yacht stops within three ships lengths and that from a speed of 15 meters per second...

Nearing launch: Filippetti 30-meter "Biscuit"​

The project stems from two factors: the thirty-year experience of Filippetti family, now driving a new shipyard that builds unique and high quality craftsmanship boats, and the interiors styling bearing the signature of Hot Lab Studio.

The construction of 'Biscuit 95', initially assigned to a shipyard in Calabria - Italy, was subsequently intrusted to Filippetti Yacht in Mondolfo (PU), where the yacht was delivered in January 2010 to be refitted and completed. Filippetti Yacht was involved in the construction of the superstructure, painting and assembly of all components of the boat: engines and steels up to the whole furniture. For the interior design, Hot Lab Studio has provided a constant and valuable advice with the aim to give the yacht an elegant and refined style.

Biscuit 95' will have two decks and a sunbathing area...

Palmer Johnson Lauches First 170' MegaSport​

Palmer Johnson earlier today launched the first of three 170’s for a repeat client. “This significant launch certainly cements Palmer Johnson’s Sportyacht concept by passing the 50 meter benchmark and further confirms the appeal of the Sportyacht genre .” said company President Mike Kelsey. The PJ 170 will be the largest Sportyacht built. PJ-501 as she is known will cruise the Mediterranean over the coming months and will join the other Nuvolari-Lenard designed Sportyachts that the company has produced since 2004...

Westport launches Composite 43m Cutter​

Westport’s launch of the Global Response Cutter (GRC-43) from its composite patrol vessel series (CPV) represents a significant milestone while marking a return to the company’s commercial roots. The composite GRC-43 offers many advantages to the world’s Coast Guards and Navy’s over aluminum and steel builds, including but not limited to superior weight to strength/distinct thermal advantages/non-corrosive properties while in parallel significantly reducing maintenance costs/increasing operational on station time, and life cycles of the patrol vessels.

The GRC43 was built/modeled to the US Coast Guard requirements using American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) rules for high speed craft. The program’s intent is to offer a series built patrol vessel to US agencies, (Navy/Coast Guard/Special Operations/Homeland Security) and foreign military...