Sailing yacht Lionheart, Kokomo and Calliope superyacht win the Golden Neptune awards at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards. ... 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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Golden Neptunes for MCM’s sailing yachts Kokomo, Lionheart and motor yacht Calliope
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60m sailing yacht concept Vestar by Sigmund Yacht Design
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The Austrian design studio, Sigmund Yacht Design, presents another design concept, a 60m sailing yacht Vestar. ... read full story
50m motor yacht concept Odin by Sigmund Yacht Design
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Austrian Sigmund Yacht Design has come with another concept, 50m motor yacht Odin, following her bigger sister motor yacht Centurion. ... read full story
Blohm + Voss 96m Palladium superyacht by Michael Leach Design wins four awards
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Blohm + Voss 96m Palladium (ex ORCA) superyacht designed by Michael Leach Design won four Golden Neptunes at the ShowBoats Design Awards. ... read full story
More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit
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Yachting Developments is pleased to announce the launching of the iconic J Boat Endeavour, having completed an extensive 18 month refit at their Hobsonville yard in Auckland. There was a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring sailing yacht Endeavour will remain an historic Icon for future generations. Sailing yacht Endeavour... ... read full story
Oceanco 85.75m Waterfall Megayacht by Moore Yacht Design
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Oceanco and Moore Yacht Design have collaborated on an exciting 85.75m motor yacht project called Waterfall. The preliminary engineering studies are already under way for project Waterfall and Oceanco and Moore yacht design have gone to considerable lengths to copy write the unique innovative features of this yacht. One of the primary design objectives for... ... read full story
Horizon launches E88 motor yacht Mineral Water
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Horizon has launched their fourth Horizon Elegance 88 motor yacht Mineral Water. Yacht Mineral Water successfully completed her sea trials on October 13th 2011 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The new owner and his family were present at the sea trials of M/Y Mineral Water, which will now be shipped to her new home in Australia. The... ... read full story
100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts by McDiarmid Design
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UK-based designer Alex McDiarmid presents his new 100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts. ... read full story
Odyssey Yachts present ‘Apollo One Hundred’ yacht design
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Odyssey Yacht Design comes with a new project, Apollo One Hundred yacht a 31.7 metre stunning vessel with accommodation for 8/10 guests. ... read full story
Arman 90m Explorer yacht concept
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The new marine design studio, Arman introduces its 90 meter motor yacht concept "Dune 90". ... read full story