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What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?
This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.
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Francesco Struglia-designed 65m motor yacht ICE project nominated for IY&A Award 2015
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Measuring impressive 65 meters in length, motor yacht “Ice” project has been successfully shortlisted in the 'Concept over 40 metres' category of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015. This striking vessel has been designed by Francesco Struglia from A-Sign Studio. ... read full story
New 43m motor yacht Project M43 by Mondo Marine and Hot Lab
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The all-new 43m superyacht M43 has been proudly introduced by Mondo Marine. Based on the same philosophy originally applied to the 50m luxury yacht M50, this superb vessel has been beautifully penned by bespoke design studio Hot Lab Yacht & Design from Milan, Italy. ... read full story
Renderings of the new 133m mega yacht PHOENICIA II concept by Igor Lobanov
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Renderings of the latest 133m superyacht Phoenicia II concept, released by Igor Lobanov. She is a bigger sister to the 100m luxury yacht Phoenicia design, unveiled in 2011. ... read full story
Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes unveiled by Pastrovich
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Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes: Backpacker, Dressage, Freeride and Parkour, has been unveiled by Monaco-based design studio, Pastrovich. All of these represent a kind of Owner’s personality and are based on a key concept: Sport. ... read full story
Power Catamaran AIR 99 by Oxygene Yachts
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Under development at Oxygene Yachts in France since the end of 2013, superyacht AIR 99 is a striking 99-foot power catamaran, with exterior and interior design by Frédéric Sarfati. She offers deluxe accommodation in 6 beautiful cabins. ... read full story
New 73m motor yacht Project SAPPHIRE by Tim Gilding Marine Design
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The all-new 73m mega yacht Project Sapphire has been developed by the UK-based design studio, Tim Gliding Marine Design. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in maximum comfort and luxury. ... read full story
Hull and superstructure of Wim van der Valk’s 37M Trawler 37.00 Yacht joined together
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Hull and superstructure of the new Wim van der Valk 37M Trawler 37.00 superyacht have been successfully joined together. Moreover, the yard has released the new interior renderings of this beautiful vessel, due to be delivered in spring 2015. ... read full story
New explorer motor yacht Z164 by Zeelander Yachts
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A new range of Luxury Explorers has been created by Zeelander Yachts from the Netherlands. This includes the 50-metre expedition yacht Z164, designed by Cor D. Rover, with naval architecture by Vripack. ... read full story
Latest 90m Parkour Class motor yacht X-KID STUFF concept by Pastrovich
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Monaco-based Patrovich studio has proudly introduced their new 90-metre superyacht X-Kid Stuff concept, as part of 4 New Unconventional Vessel Classes: Backpacker, Dressage, Freeride and Parkour. ... read full story