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55-meter Feadship Explorer "Shinkai" Launched
Feadship has launched another yacht and this time it is the 55-meter explorer superyacht "Shinkai". She was under construction as hull 708 and built for an experienced owner who will no doubt take her on long-range missions across the seas. Shinkai has been designed by Vitruvius Yachts in particularly Philippe Briand. As a result of the scope of use Shinkai is planned for, a number of special features have been built in to the yacht. As the planned adventures include taking on the North-West and North-East Passages, the former Project 708 was built with a steel hull strengthened to ice class. It also includes an advanced sonar system to explore the ocean floor. Below we see an image at launch taken by Dutch Yachting...
Vitters 44-meter Project In Build and Sold
The Vitters name has been quiet in recent years but the yard did have a presence at the recently concluded Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). News is that the yard has sold a new 44-meter sloop which has already started construction. There is not alot of information released on the project be we do know a few specifics. At 44-meters overall, the exterior is penned by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design while the interior was drawn by Design Unlimited. They also did the Naval Architecture...
In-Build M25 Explorer By Aegean Yachts
A new tri-deck range has been initiated at the Aegean Yachts company called the M25 Explorer. The first hull is actually under construction utilizing a steel hull. As the model name suggests, it is a 25-meter vessel making it 82.5-feet long. The M25 will be the smallest of the range as the others are planned to be 37 and 48-meters respectively. While the first hull is being fashioned with a steel hull the yard suggests that all three model sizes can be built from steel or aluminum, dependent on what the owner prescribes...
Project 'Vento' To Be Turquoise Yachts Largest
Turkish builder Turquoise Yachts is building ever larger yachts and the latest is called Project 'Vento', an 87-meter superyacht with H2 Yacht Design. Of course this is not the first time H2 Yacht Design has worked with Turquoise Yachts. In fact, this is their ninth collaboration having first collaborated 17 years ago. At 285-feet long this vessel stretches around 13-meters across, creating numerous opportunities to add true superyacht amenities onboard. One of those features is the large pool on the aft main deck measuring 21-feet (6.5-meters) long. This pool is all-glass, side walls and naturally has a glass bottom which serves to filter natural light to the expansive beach club facility directly below. Turquoise yachts suggests this area will be something special, rivaling 100-meter superyachts own similar spaces...
RMK Building 50-meter Project 'Aries'
Announced at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), there is a new explorer yacht currently under construction at the RMK yard. This vessel, currently known as Project 'Aries' features an exterior by Hot Lab. The 50-meter vessel is being built with a steel hull and and aluminum superstructure and also started construction as a spec yacht. An owner can come in and customize the interior to their preference...
Lurssen 103-meter Project 'Jassj' Sold
German custom superyacht builder Lurssen is very busy at the moment with several superyachts on the cusp of delivery and more under construction. The latest addition to its superyacht fleet is a new project called 'Jassj'. The rather 'modest' (by Lurssen standards) 103-meter superyacht is designed inside and out by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD)...
"Axioma" To Have 48-meter Support Vessel
The 73-meter superyacht "Axioma" built by Dunya Yachts back in 2013 is soon going to be accompanied in the near future. That is because a 48-meter Support Vessel called "My Bro". It is currently under construction in Turkey and will pick up duties with the successful charter yacht in 2023 when it is delivered. My Bro will be built on a catamaran-based platform and should uniquely benefit from this hull arrangement. Space to carry a myriad of tenders and toys that would not be able to fit onboard the mothership will be available. It also will elevate the charter experience for the mothership as well as the support vessel. The plan is to offer this vessel for charter by itself or in tandem with Axioma...
"Abydos" Completed and Delivered
The latest yacht from Venture Yachts has been delivered to its owner. In fact this vessel, a 43.9-meter composite build has not been widely covered until its delivery. It is called "Abydos" and is Venture Yachts' largest build so far. Omega Yacht Design penned the exterior as well as the interior why Laurent Giles worked with the Naval Architecture...
96-meter Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht 'ZeRo'
While the overall exterior design may illicit recent memory of at least two current sea-going superyacht designs -namely "A" and "Excellence", what is found in the mechanical spaces and technical areas is what is more interesting...in theory. Project 'ZeRo' is a brand new design unveiled at the current Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) by Sorgiovanni Designs. The 96-meter yacht is envisioned to be hydrogen powered leaving no major emissions...
New Gentleman 24 First Hull Sold To Asian Client
Codecasa introduced the Gentleman 24 yacht to the world and now they have sold the first unit of this design. In fact, it is envisioned to be just a limited edition series as the plan is to build up to ten units. With the first one sold it can now be completed in 24 months. The design of this 1960s-look 24-meter vessel is by Luca Dini. The new yacht will go to an Asian customer when it is completed in the next two-years...
Project 'Apex' By Lloyd Werft Yachts
Most know that large yards like Lloyd Werft do not build yachts on a small scale. With the completion of their last oversized project "Solaris", the yard is now setting its sights on snagging another client for another large project. With the opening of the 2021 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) today, Lloyd Werft has unveiled a new design for a go-anywhere 115-meter explorer yacht called Project 'Apex'...
Hargrave's E 116 Currently Under Construction
One of the latest builds from Hargrave Yachts is the E 116 which is currently under construction outside of the United States. The owner of this build actually wanted to build a bit larger and as a consequence the E 116 is now available for another owner to take possession. Delivery can take place next year in time perhaps for Summer cruising. The design of the Naval Architecture is by Jack Sarin and this yacht is versatile in that she can travel to the Bahamas thanks to a 6-foot draft but she can also go on long passages...
Atlante Yachts New Classic Series Explorer Yachts
We have heard of Atlante Yachts before and in fact YF has covered the Mistral 41 model that this company has under construction at the Mengi Yay yard. https://www.yachtforums.com/threads...in-build-at-atlante-yachts.34834/#post-316790 . This time Atlante Yachts has unveiled the Classic Series of explorer yachts, a new series of yachts that will comprise of three different sizes. 30.2-meter, 33.4-meter and 37.1-meter are the available lengths in this new series...
N475 "In Tune" Delivered By Nordhavn
A commercial fisherman is the owner of this Nordhavn N475. He called it "In Tune" and will be utilizing the boat from its homeport in Vancouver and explore Pacific Northwest and hopes to visit the Galapagos Islands in the future. As a commercial fisherman the owner didn't want the vessel overly flashy and has many standard features and elements fitted. This was a very straightforward build with the standard two-stateroom (master amidships/guest forward) two-head layout. The interior is traditional teak with fabric-covered walls above the chair rail and the counter tops are done in white Corian...
67-foot Wish Granted For New Owner
Jarrett Bay Boatworks recently completed and delivered the build of the 67 Sportfisherman named "Sea Wish". This vessel is taking her new owner and crew to the Caribbean and beyond...
Hydrogen-Powered Chase Boat For Emirates Team New Zealand
Renderings have been unveiled for a new kind of chase boat for the America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand. The special facet about this new craft that is currently under active development is that it will be hydrogen powered. The team is looking to have it ready for the sailing of the 37th America’s Cup in partnership with AFCryo...
Introducing The ISA ZEFFIRO 130 Power Cat
Palumbo Superyachts brand ISA Yachts has just unveiled a new design and something that is totally different to what this yard normally does; under construction or even in design/concept stage. The latest to come from this mostly monohull yard is a power catamaran. It is called the ISA ZEFFIRO 130 Power Cat. The yard is directly going into territory that has been plied by numerous other manufacturers for years now. Sunreef, Horizon and others spring to mind...
Rosetti Superyachts Investing In Second 38EXP Build
After successfully completing the build and delivering the first Rosetti RSY38 EXP, now called "Emocean", the Rosetti yard is now endeavouring to build a second hull in the series. It appears this one will be built on spec as the yard suggests it is a significant investment. "Our decision to commence a new construction represents another important investment, confirming that our Group firmly believes in the future of Italian shipbuilding and, in particular, of Rosetti Superyachts' talent in building yachts with international appeal", said Ermanno Bellettini, the Chairman and CEO of Rosetti Superyachts...
New Burger 50 Cruiser Unveiled
Burger Boat recently unveiled the design for the newly launched Burger 50 Cruiser and says that it is currently available for sale. The yacht is a partnership between Viprick and Burger Boat while the interior is the work of De Basto designs. "The Burger 50 Cruiser will help her new owner create the memories of a lifetime with family and friends, all in the elegance, comfort and luxury of a super yacht, in a yacht they can pilot themselves," Jim Ruffolo, president and CEO, Burger Boat Company said at the debut...
Garcia Yachts Progress On Exploration 60
Garcia Yachts is presently working on one of their latest projects. This time it is the Exploration 60 sailing yacht. The aluminium hull and superstructure manufactured at their aluminum boilermaking site in Condé in Normandyare is now completed and since shipped to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin for assembly and fitout towards launch...
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