Gulf Craft has announced that construction has started on the first Majesty 175 superyacht, built on speculation. Few details on the project have been released but Cristiano Gatto has been selected to style the interiors in a first-time collaboration with the yard. ... read full story
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Video: Behind the scenes of sailing yacht Black Pearl
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A detailed video has emerge revealing the behind-the-scenes naval architecture and exterior styling of 106m/348ft sailing yacht BLACK PEARL, one of the most innovative designs of the 21st Century. Find out about her 'regeneration mode' that is predicted to allow her to cross the Atlantic without using a drop of fuel. ... read full story
Fincantieri Yachts presents 90m superyacht collaboration Linea
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Fincantieri Yachts has revealed a new 92m/301ft superyacht concept by the name of LINEA, designed in conjunction with March & White and Claydon Reeves ... read full story
XSR, the new hybrid propulsion range from Sarp Yachts
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Turkish shipyard Sarp Yachts has announced a new range of hybrid propulsion yachts designed in conjunction with Van Oossanen Naval Architects and Red Yacht Design. ... read full story
NYX, the 75m superyacht concept from Squared MK
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London-based design studio Squared MK has revealed their latest concept, a 75m/246ft superyacht called NYX, which features a sporty red hull and plenty of on board facilities, including a spa room and underwater observation lounge. ... read full story
The Maverick 55 explorer yacht concept from Rossinavi
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Rossinavi have announced a new explorer yacht concept - the MAVERICK 55, which is created in collaboration with designer Gian Paolo Nari based on a hull by Arrabito Naval Architects. ... read full story
The Filippetti E32 expedition yacht concept from Filippetti Yachts
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Filippetti Yachts has unveiled its latest explorer yacht concept, the Filippetti E32, developed in conjunction with Venetian Yacht Design. ... read full story
50m hybrid yacht Project Elettra in build with Tankoa Yachts
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Tankoa Yachts has announced the company intends to built a 49.9m all-aluminium hybrid superyacht, currently known as Hull S502, or PROJECT ELETTRA. ... read full story
Moonen announces new concept: The Navarino explorer yacht
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Moonen has announced its latest concept at the Monaco Yacht Show, the 47m/154ft explorer yacht NAVARINO. She is designed with a variety of customisation options and environmentally friendly features to ensure that she is future-proofed against increasingly stringent rules designed to preserve fragile marine environments. ... read full story
Benetti and Romero present the innovative mega yacht Se77antasette
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77m/253ft superyacht concept SE77ANTASETTE from highly acclaimed architect Fernando Romero has been unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. Among her planned features is a spacious beach club that can be opened for greater exposure to the environment and a state-of-the-art observatory that uses voice commands and motion sensors for augmented reality. ... read full story