The Orion Shipyard in Turkey have announced that 43.8m (143’7”) superyacht ORION ONE has reached an important milestone – the completion of the hull and superstructure. With naval architecture by Alfa Marine Design and interior and exterior design from Red Yacht Design, she will offer accommodation for up to ten guests when launched in 2025.... ... read full story
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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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Amels announces that the first hull in the 80 Limited Edition series is now in outfitting
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The first 80m (262’4″) Amels 80 Limited Edition has been moved to the Damen Yachting facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, to begin outfitting. She was launched a year after her sale which was announced at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show. She is due for completion in 2025. Speaking about this recent outfitting milestone, Damen Yachting... ... read full story
55m Heesen superyacht PROJECT VENUS reaches a construction milestone
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From the Netherlands, Heesen Yachts have announced that 55m (180’5”) superyacht PROJECT VENUS has had her hull and superstructure joined – a major milestone in the construction of a superyacht. She is the latest in the successful 55 Steel series with exterior design by Omega Architects and interiors from the team at Luca Dini Design... ... read full story
Sinot Yachts presents 80m superyacht AWARE as their latest concept yacht
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Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design presents 79.9m (262’) superyacht AWARE, a yacht concept where an abundance of space, exceptional inside-outside connection to the sea, spacious and comfortable lounges, and vast exterior decks epitomise the essence of luxury. The concept is ready to build and fully operational plus Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design have created a... ... read full story
Designer Scott Henderson on using AI generated ideas to inspire innovative superyacht concepts
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The influence of AI is perhaps one of the hottest topics in the industry today, and the future of the charter yacht design process presents an exciting challenge. We were fascinated to learn from designer Scott Henderson how he used software as part of his design toolkit. Scott talked us through his experimental process as... ... read full story
42.5m concept yacht ORCA is revealed by KRC Yachting
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We are excited to share renderings of the new concept explorer yacht series ORCA which have been revealed by KRC Yachting from Turkey. They have collaborated with Italstyle Yacht Design who bring the Italian design flare to the project. The ORCA series presents with the classic explorer yacht, long full beam aft decks across the... ... read full story
Introducing Feadship’s new 85m luxury yacht concept SLICE
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Feadship has unveiled its latest revolutionary luxury yacht concept, bringing the ‘inside out and the outside in’ with superyacht SLICE. ... read full story
Announcing the new VILLA X30 motor catamaran line from Extra Yachts
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Extra Yachts has launched the VILLA X30 motor catamaran, the first in a new series for the shipyard. ... read full story
Superyacht SCOTT FREE refitted and ready for Mediterranean luxury yacht charters
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The magnificent 60m/197ft luxury yacht SCOTT FREE (ex.ELYSIAN) has finished a refit and looks good as new for summer Mediterranean charters and winter in the Maldives over 2022/23. ... read full story