Currently for sale, the 55m luxury motor yacht by Hakvoort Shipyard is a spectacular semi custom world cruiser, providing 10 guests with 5 lovely cabins. ... 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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Cristiano Gatto designed 49.75m motor yacht Cosmo 50 Explorer by Cosmo Explorer
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The 49.75m luxury motor yacht Cosmo 50 Explorer is a wonderful ocean-going high class full displacement vessel, currently under construction at the Cosmo Explorer company in Greece. Designed by Cristiano Gatto, this fantastic five-deck explorer will definitely provide its guests with the maximum comfort. ... read full story
36.5m superyacht Canados 120 with interior by Francesco Paszkowski
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The award winning Italian design studio of Francesco Paszkowski has created a dramatically beautiful interior of the luxury motor yacht Canados 120. With grey as the dominant colour for the decor, the interior is made of such extraordinary materials as oak, ebony, stone as well as titanium. ... read full story
45m Granocean motor yacht Monoposto 147 concept with naval architecture by S&S
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The Hong Kong builder Granocean presents its latest 45m luxury motor yacht Monoposto 147, with three different layout options. With naval architecture by well known US studio Sparkman & Stephens, this exceptional vessel is a wonderful long range commuter. ... read full story
New 80ft motor yacht Rupert 80 by Rupert Marine
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The 80ft luxury motor yacht Rupert 80 is the latest concept developed by the Swedish shipyard Rupert Marine in collaboration with such important and well known designers and architects as Petter Hakanson Marine, Mannerfelt Design Team as well as Nauta Design. This wonderful vessel is currently in build. ... read full story
Axis Group Yacht Design – Winner of the Best Yacht Designer in Asia for the Year 2012
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Axis Group Yacht Design has been presented with the 'Best Yacht Designer in Asia of the Year 2012' award at the 8th Asia Boating Awards held in Hong Kong on 10th May, 2012. ... read full story
58.58m motor yacht CELESTE concept by P.B. Behage
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The renowned Dutch designer, P.B. Behage is proud to present its latest concept, the 58.58m motor yacht Celeste. This wonderful vessel offers a beautiful full-beam owner´s cabin, along with four large sized guest cabins for a total number of 8 guests, looked after by an impressive crew of 18. ... read full story
100ft sailing yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments to be launched early June 2012
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The 30.48m (100ft) luxury catamaran yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is nearing completion, with a launch date in early June 2012. This wonderful vessel provides a beautiful owner´s cabin, two double cabins as well as one twin cabin, together with a children’s den offering two storable berths. ... read full story
New sailing yacht Swan 105 concept by Nautor´s Swan and German Frers
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The prominent Finish shipyard, Nautor´s Swan, is proud to present its latest addition to the SwanLine, the sailing yacht Swan 105, developed in collaboration with well known German Frers. This wonderful vessel offers lovely owner´s cabin, along with beautiful main saloon. ... read full story
New 72m motor yacht concepts by Cantieri Navali Codecasa
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Besides two wonderful vessels currently in build by Cantieri Navali Codecasa, including the open superyacht Codecasa 50s as well as the luxury motor yacht hull F.75 from Codecasa 42 Vintage series, this prestigious Italian shipyard is also working on a few new 72m motor yacht concepts. ... read full story