New senior appointments have been announced by McMullen & Wings from New Zealand, in order to help lead the company in the delivery of the 50m custom luxury expedition yacht ‘yard number 1016′ (ex Big Star). A sister ship to the 45m charter yacht Big Fish, she is scheduled for delivery in early 2016. ... read full story
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Pachoud Motoryachts working on new 24m Jutson Exploration HeliCat Yacht
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The all-new 24m Jutson Exploration HeliCat superyacht is currently under construction at Pachoud Motoryachts in New Zealand. Due to be launch in September 2014, she will offer comfortable accommodation in 4 lovely cabins. ... read full story
Motor yacht WIDER 150’ taking shape in new WIDER shipyard in Ancona
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Luxury motor yacht Wider 150' is quickly taking shape at the new Wider shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Set to be launched in the summer of 2015, the vessel boasts sleek and modern styling by Fulvio de Simoni. ... read full story
Video: New 45.25m motor yacht ‘South China Sea Cruiser’ concept by Central Yacht
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Video of the new 45,25-metre super yacht 'South China Sea Cruiser' concept, conceived by Central Yacht for the specific requirements of the Southeast Asia yacht owner. ... read full story
Four Horizon E88 Yacht Sales in the USA
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The sale of four Horizon E88 yachts has been proudly announced by Horizon Yachts. Three new-build Horizon E88 yachts were sold while still under construction, while the fourth E88 has been already completed as an inventory model. ... read full story
The European Institute of Yacht Design to hold conference about ‘Creative Interdisciplinarity in the field of Yacht Design’
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On June 18, 2014, the European Institute of Yacht Design will hold a conference about “Creative Interdisciplinarity in the field of Yacht Design” at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg, Austria. ... read full story
Busy period for Viking Yachts
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It is a very busy period for the US shipyard, Viking Yachts. The builder is working on the completion of the Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge Convertible yacht, as well as the lovely 75 Motor Yacht. ... read full story
Launch of first Nauta Air 86′ motor yacht YOLO at Cantiere delle Marche
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Over the weekend, the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche successfully launched the first Nauta Air 86' explorer yacht Yolo. The vessel has been beautifully design by Nauta Yacht Design. ... read full story
Roland Friedberger of RF Yachts introduces 135m motor yacht ASSINA concept
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The all-new 135m mega yacht ASSINA concept has been unveiled by Roland Friedberger of RF Yachts. This striking trimaran boasts all the amenities of a luxury superyacht. ... read full story
Palmer Johnson signs new contracts for third PJ170 Sportyacht and second PJ48M SuperSport Yacht
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Palmer Johnson has officially announced new contracts for two of its all-new sport yachts, with an order for its third PJ170 yacht and the second PJ48M superyacht. ... read full story