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McMullen & Wing launches 45-meter "Big Fish"​

McMullen & Wing proudly announce the launch of their latest build "BIG FISH". Moved from her construction shed over the previous weekend and positioned on the slipway she touched the water shortly after 8am. Over the next 3 weeks the hardtop and mast will be fitted, with handover in May.

This striking contemporary design from Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects is a 45m large volume steel and aluminum motor yacht that exemplifies the highest standards of design, construction, fuel-efficiency, safety and comfort. Built ruggedly to ocean-going specifications, the full-displacement steel hull, aluminum superstructure vessel is capable of a 10,000-mile range and three full months of independent cruising.

Big Fish is a bold and edgy long range expedition yacht; strong lines and streamlined surfaces coupled with her plum bow and make her highly efficient...

New Generation Vripack 42-meter Explorer​

The sky being the limit encouraged Vripack to design a unique 138’ New Generation Explorer for a repeat client which will be launched Summer 2011. Interesting to know is that this sturdy and trendy displacement yacht is kept below 500GRT even though she has an impressive five decks.

The full beam Master cabin, with man height panoramic windows, and bathroom are located on the main deck, whilst 8 guests are accommodated in four cabins on the upper deck. As the Owner, Vripack and the builder, Cizgi Shipyard are not shy to push boundaries, this yacht’s construction combines three different materials, being a steel hull, an aluminum superstructure and a composite wheelhouse and navigation mast. This combination saves weight and keeps her in perfect balance as she is taller then many similar built yachts and also more comfortable...

OceAnco delivers 85-meter "Sunrays"​

On Tuesday 9 March 2010, OceAnco successfully delivered the commanding 85.47-m Mega Yacht, Y705. This tailor-made OceAnco Superyacht has been built for owners who have approached the project with great enthusiasm.

Y705 is based on the proven technical OceAnco 700 platform. Her exterior is by Bjorn Johansson Design and her interior by Terrence Disdale Design under the specific guidance of her owners. Not least because of her eye-catching teal-colored hull, Y705 is certain to stand out amongst the yachts in the Mediterrranean this Summer. Y705 is another exceptional yacht of individuality and style, which is a welcome and proud new member of the ever growing OceAnco fleet.

For more information:

OceAnco Shipyards,
Zuiderstek 40,
2950 AA Alblasserdam,
The Netherlands...

Christensen launches 162-foot "Remember When"​

Christensen Shipyard is pleased to announce that its latest yacht, the 162’ M/Y "Remember When", is near completion. Featuring an all composite, vacuum infused hull and superstructure, Remember When is being built for Christensen’s fourteenth repeat customer John Rosatti, who, currently owns the 2005 Christensen 157’ M/Y "Nice N’ Easy", currently for sale.

Remember When’s interior was designed by Carol Williamson and Associates to be an updated version of his current yacht. The yacht has 6 spacious cabins, including the Owners Cabin, VIP cabin, and 4 guest cabins which allow for up to 12 guests; interior woodwork built by Christensen’s in-house staff, has been done in high-gloss black walnut.

The custom stonework throughout was also done in-house at the yard’s state-of-the-art marble shop...

The new MCC 38m Transocean Explorer​

At the recent Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show MCC introduced their new MCC 38m; a yacht design in harmony with the times. Like the existing and soon to be completed 45m yachts, the 38m has the most economic single screw propulsion in the market with electrically driven Schottel jets for "get you home" security. The Schottels normally act as bow and stern thrusters easing maneuvering.

The original 45m Marco Polo was highly economical, not only in price but operation as well. Now the 38m - first MCC design of new in house designer Kasia Milewska - goes even further with an astounding 5300nm range at 11 knots for only 80 lph.

The owner will not only enjoy significant savings but will be confident he owns a green vessel. For the first time on an MCC yacht, he will tread upon kebony wood decks...

Oceanco Presents ES117 Project​

High Fashion on the High Seas​

The first of three yachts conceptualized by Lebanese designer
Elie Saab were unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010.​

Elie Saab in collaboration with Weyves Couture and Oceanco unveiled the first of three megayachts to be designed by the Lebanese designer – the ES117 – at a high-profile launch event at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010 on February 25. The magnificent 117m (384.78ft) megayacht is as impressive in its dimensions as the refinement of its design, characterized by its high ceiling, an innovation that Saab exclusively introduced to the yacht industry, and is the culmination of the efforts of an ensemble of extraordinarily creative individuals brought together under the Weyves Couture Concept.

“I always sought to represent my vision of modernity and elegance beyond the conventional limits of fashion...

Heesen launches 50-meter "SKY"​

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that, hull number 14750, a 50 meter full-displacement motor yacht, was launched from the shipyard in Oss in the presence of her owners, who christened her "SKY". SKY is a fully customized 50 metre motor yacht of over 500GT (approx. 650GT), whose naval architecture has been conceived by Heesen’s in-house naval architects, while the exterior styling was drawn by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects.

The yacht’s contemporary and masculine interior, decorated predominantly with Makassar cabinetry and featuring carbon-fibre and stainless steel detailing, was designed by the New York-based interior designers Mojo-Stumer Associates. Mark Stumer says: “The architecture of the interior was created to reinforce a linear spatial quality without sacrificing internal headroom...

ISA Reveals 63-meter Superyacht​

With her Moon stone hull and Stark white superstructure, ISA’s magnificent new
63-meter motor yacht is now fully visible outside the shed where she was built.​

She is the largest superyacht ever built by ISA and is the first of three superyacht over 50 metres due to be launched and delivered by the shipyard this year. The displacement motor yacht boasts sleek and aggressive lines with an impressively long sloping stern, designed by Andrea Vallicelli in close collaboration with ISA’s architects. The Key West-styled interior makes clever use of bamboo and natural materials and was designed by Patrick Knowles...

Baglietto launches 42-meter "Lucky Me"​

Baglietto, world leader in the construction of mega motor yachts, announces the launching of the new 42m Wide Body fast motor-yacht christened “Lucky Me”. Entirely built in aluminum, it has a length of 42m and a beam of 8m. First sample of the new line Wide Body, it represents an important event for the yard that enriches its own range with a new fast motor-yacht line.

The external lines and the interior design are characterized by the creativity of the architect Francesco Paszkowski: An elegant and contemporary décor characterizes the taste of this yacht, enhanced by alternating wood essences, teak and white-painted oak for the walls, and from the use of precious and unique materials throughout...

Palmer Johnson 210' Super Sportsyacht​

The Palmer Johnson 210 (64m) is a new design concept that offers all the areas of a
tri-deck yacht wrapped in the muscular and sleek signature profile of a PJ Sportyacht. ​

It works because it has a unique point of reference in sharing the DNA of a highly successful design benchmark in modern yachting – the Palmer Johnson Sportsyacht. The PJ 210 gives the best of both worlds – huge open and covered deck areas for a relaxed and informal lifestyle that flow indoors to 2 generous salons, formal dining and cinema...

Heesen Yachts Signs New Order​

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47-meter displacement motor-yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012. This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen, former owner and founder of the shipyard who comments: “I am delighted to start the new year by announcing the contract for my own new boat, which my wife and I signed some days ago! I am planning to spend many joyful days with my family and numerous grandchildren aboard this beautiful 47-metre.” This is the second yacht under construction for Frans after the 4400- series, "My Petra", which was delivered to him in June 2009...

Hanseatic Marine delivers 73.3-meter "SilVer Zwei"​

In September 2009, Australian yard, Hanseatic Marine delivered the second hull in the "SilVer" series called "SilVer Zwei". The vessel was built under a cloak of secrecy and even her delivery was hushed to some extent. Built under the project name "Fangio", the 73.3-meter yacht was later delivered and made her way to Dubai.

After delivery, the vessel was showcased at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix along with her sister the "Rabdan" (ex. "SilVer"). There is a third hull in build at the moment measuring 78-meters. Her name will be "Smeralda" due to launch some time in 2011...

Following up on their two most recent successes, Pacific Asian Enterprises Inc. have once again expanded their already ample line of trawlers with the the Nordhavn 78 - a long-range passagemaking yacht with contemporary, European styling.

"This design will appeal to a whole faction of clientele who tend not to prefer the traditional expedition-type look of a Nordhavn," says PAE’s vice president, Jim Leishman. "The N78 will evoke a contemporary European feel without losing the dynamic of being a Nordhavn." Translation: This Nordhavn will not only be capable of taking you to distant, undiscovered shores anywhere you might imagine, but it will also be right at home at any upscale marina you want to visit on the way to those far-off places...

Heesen delivers 47-meter "4YOU"​

Following intensive sea trials in the North Sea Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the delivery of "4YOU" has now taken place. This 47-metre is a sister-ship of hull number 12947, M/Y "Sirocco", (launched in 2006) and hull number 14247, M/Y "Celestial Hope" (launched in 2008). Her interior design was conceived by Omega Architects, who created a fresh contemporary style rich yet understated with clean lines and luxurious details.

Guests arriving on the main deck aft are welcomed into the vast main saloon, passing first through an art-embellished lobby. This leads on into a social area furnished with coffee tables, armchairs and pouffes where an eight-seater table, custom made from American walnut and topped with leather, is inlaid with intricate patterns of matt silver...

Horizon Yachts launch Premier 130 "Antithesis"​

The Horizon Group started out the new year with the launch of its fifth Premier 130, “Antithesis”. Even given the current economic climate, the “Antithesis” production process went smoothly and completed on schedule. Her new US owner and family were very happy to receive their New Year’s gift.

Under the supervision of Captain Fergy, project manager for the past 2 years, the “Antithesis” was launched at the Horizon Delivery center during the early morning of Dec 19. The launch took approximately 3 hours to complete, using Horizon’s special design hydraulic lifting barge “On Dream”.

The vessel, equipped with twin MTU 8V4000M70 heavy-duty engines capable of 1,500 BHP each, is built for extreme long range cruising at a comfortable 14 knots of maximum speed. Full DNV +1A1 LC R1 Yacht certificate and MCA LY2 compliance remain standard...