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55-meter "New Frontiers" Launch By Damen/Amels
The latest SeaAxe fast yacht support vessel has been launched by the Dutch builder Damen. The 55-meter wave-slicing utilitarian craft is called "New Frontiers" and has been launched in time to be displayed at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September. The yacht sports a blue, black and white paint scheme which makes her stand out from the rest of SeaAxe fast yacht support vessels launched so far...
Sunseeker Delivers 95' "Halwa" To France
UK based yacht manufacturer Sunseeker announced the delivery of the latest Sunseeker 95 called "Halwa". The yacht is designed in and out by the Sunseeker design team. The design for the Sunseeker 95 was first unveiled at the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival and nearly ten units were sold in the year following the announcement...
New V67 Motoyacht Unveiled By Horizon Yachts
Horizon just unveiled a new model to the market. It is the V67 offering privacy, safety and superyacht style. This is now the third sub-model in the 'V' Series for Horizon Yachts following on from the V72 and V80 variants. The design is penned in collaboration with Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design (JQBD) and Horizon. The yacht was designed to meet a simple question...
81-meter Aluminium Sailing Yacht Starts Construction
The largest aluminium sailing superyacht in the world has started construction in earnest. The 81-meter has had its keel laid and work on the hull commenced. The impressive rig consists of a three-masted set-up that will hold three boom-furling sails. It is a carbon rig with standing carbon rigging by Rondal. The yacht is of gigantic proportions and even sail yachts in similar general size do not seem to compare adequately. The design is a collaboration between Dykstra and Mark Whiteley Design offering significant interior volume. Main deck level offers stunning internal entertainment areas. Near full-height glazing provides great visual connection to the sea...
MY78 "Bill and Me" Launched By Baltic Yachts
Finnish builder Baltic Yachts has been getting a lot of attention recently for the launch and the delivery of the "Pink Gin VI" but this seemed to have overshadowed the completion of a small stylish motoryacht the yard recently did. In build she was known as the MY78 but the yard announced that she is called "Bill and Me" and as the model name suggests, the craft is 78-feet long, just under 24-meters. Not a a lot of information is available on this build but the yacht was built on a composite semi-planing hull...
OceAnco 110-meter "Jubilee" Departs Holland
The largest superyacht built in the Netherlands has been delivered but whether that means handed over to an owner or just left the shipyard is another story. The 110-meter Igor Labonov-designed superyacht arrived in Gibraltar yesterday after completing her maiden voyage from the Netherlands. It is reported in a Dutch publication that this yacht was built for the late former Emir of Qatar which might have forced her to be available for grabs on the market a few months before scheduled delivery. OceAnco says, OceAnco said, “Jubilee represents a number of firsts in yachting, not only for her size, but also the fact that she is a fully turn-key project completely outfitted at delivery including all owner’s supplies; tenders, spares, water sports equipment, china, crystal, silverware, table linen, sheets, loose furniture, cushions, etc...
Abeking & Rasmussen Hull 6502
German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen is presently working on their latest yacht. The 74-meter superyacht is known in build as hull 6502 and is being constructed to a design in and out by Eidsgaard Design. Hull 6502 spreads over four decks with a number of prime features packed in. For example, there is a sizable 8-meter swimming pool on the sundeck, tender garage storage forward of the master suite in the bow. That likely means there is a beachclub on the aft lower deck...
Maiora Yachts Launch New Maiora 36
The latest yacht has been launched in Italy at the Viareggio facilities of Maiora Yachts. The new Maiora 36, expected to be called "Harmony", was christened dockside. The Maiora 36 is available in two variants, a full tri-deck arrangement or a raised pilot house version as this current hull demonstrates. There is an open sundeck area that the forward half is shaded by a hard top. The aft half will be open and spacious to stretch out a few sun loungers...
"Clorinda"; Latest ISA Sport 120 Launched
Yesterday, Italian brand ISA Yachts launched their latest yacht which coincidentally is the latest Sport 120 unit. The vessel is called "Clordina" and was launched at the yard's Ancona facilities...
Admiral Launches 40-meter Impero Yacht "Sage"
The latest Admiral Impero line yacht launched recently in Italy. Her name is "Sage" and now represents the fourth hull in the Impero line for Admiral Yachts. Previously, the Italian Sea Group launched "Giraud", "NoNo" and "Tremenda". Luca Dini is responsible for the exterior design styling and the interior is a collaboration between Admiral Centro Stile and Gian Marco Campanino to produce a sophisticated by elegant atmosphere...
Build Update On Pershing 140
Italian builder Pershing Yachts is currently working on their flagship vessel. The all-aluminium Pershing 140 is going to be a true stunner and represent a change in the design that we have become accustomed to by this Italian manufacturer. The design is by Fulvio di Simoni of course in collaboration with Ferretti and Pershing's in-house designers...
Heesen Delivers 50-meter "Home"
Heesen's sub-500GT 50-meter all-aluminium luxury motoryacht "Home" was recently delivered and left Dutch waters on July 1st. The yacht heading for calmer Mediterranean waters was caught in some rough weather leaving Hellevoetsluis. The yacht is presently enroute to Gibraltar. This quiet hybrid yacht can run on her diesels alone or she can run on electric motors or a mix of both depending on what is needed at the time. At 10-knots in her hybrid mode she only consumes 45 LT per hour and bare in mind this is a 50-meter 499GT yacht...
First Swan 95 "Lot 99" Delivered To Owner
The first Swan 95 that launched in June has been delivered to her owner and is presently enroute to the Mediterranean to enjoy the Summer season. The Swan 95 is the result of the expansion of the Swan line. The yacht was christened "Lot 99" and after her first stint in the Med region she will make public official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September...
First Ferretti 780 Hits The Water
Italian builder Ferretti yachts launched the first hull in the new 780 line. It splashed as recently as June 22nd in Cattolica. The design is by the usual suspect, Studio Zuccon International who penned a stylish 24-meter design that is sure to turn heads. She is an all-GRP made vessel with a full flybridge configuration. Two internal decks are available coupled with the open air flybridge that is features a hardtop...
Amels LE180 "Lili" Delivered To Owners
Dutch builder Amels Yachts recently christened their latest LE180 yacht. "Lili" is her name and she was christened on the 23rd of June and since then delivered. The exterior has been designed by Tim Heywood with an interior by Laura Sessa. Below decks the yacht has two MTU 16V 2000 M70 series engines which are capable of pushing the yacht to a top speed of 15.5-knots...
Latest FAST 125 Yachts Delivered By Benetti Yachts
Italian yard Benetti Yachts delivered the latest FAST 125 yachts to their respective owners in recent weeks. These two yachts represent hull two and hull three of the new FAST 125 line that Benetti announced early this year. The design on the exterior is by Stefano Righini while British firm Redman Whiteley Dixon under took the interior on both yachts. Hull two is called "Constance Joy" while the third is named "Skyler". Hull two is very easy to differentiate because of her red hull and red accents...
First Navetta 33 Launched At Custom Line
The new Navetta 33 series of yachts kicked-off officially with the technical launch of the first hull recently. The vessel is now in the water fully where she will be prepared for her sea trials. The yacht line has started decently with as many as five units being sold. The Navetta 33 is part of a new generation of Navetta yachts from Custom Line that will take this segment into the future...
87-meter Hull 700 By Feadship
Here is a look at the latest superyacht from Feadship. The 87-meter displacement superyacht was techically launched a few days (June 20th) ago from the facilities of Feadship's subcontracting/subsidiary yard Scheepswerft SLOB in Papendrecht. The yacht is being built under hull number 700 and features a design externally and internally by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design...
"Pink Gin VI" On Sea Trials
The largest carbon fiber sloop in the world was launched back in May and since then she has been prepared for testing. Now she is currently engaged in her sea trialing regime. "Pink Gin VI" has been seen comfortably sailing with her complement of sails in Finnish waters. This 54-meter yacht is expected to be finished testing soon to be handed over to her very experienced owner by Mid-Summer...
New 188' Yacht Detailed By Amels Yachts
Dutch yard Amels Yachts is presently working on the latest addition to their line-up. The 188 motor yacht is a new vessel with an exterior styled by Tim Heywood. The interior volume is significant especially for the LOA of the yacht. Both interior and exterior spaces are generous. The vessel's volume is spread across four decks and accommodation is for twelve guests in six cabins. The spacious full-beam master suite is situated on the forward main deck and the other cabins are on the lower deck. The master suite has a fold-down balcony that can be used by the owner when at anchor or in marina...
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