JFA Yachts has positioned itself in the semi-custom catamaran market with the new JFA Long Island 85 Catamaran design by Naval Architect Marc Lombard. The architect Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts developed a new concept for long crossing catamarans. A Catamaran, for semicustom construction, the first of which was recently signed. The office of Marc... ... 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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The 90m XE-90 motor yacht design by Nod Design
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The XE-90 superyacht concept is a ninety metre motor yacht design by Nod Design of Turkey. The prominent feature of the XE-90 motor yacht is a large infinity swimming pool on the main deck lined by large staircases on either side that lead to the huge swim platform and the sea. The main salon and... ... read full story
Royal Huisman 46m sailing yacht project 392 by Andre Hoek
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Royal Huisman announces two new projects in collaboration with Andrew Hoek. This 46 metre hull number 392 sailing yacht is one of these exciting new projects featuring interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon studio. ... read full story
Royal Huisman 48m sailing yacht project 393 by Andre Hoek
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Royal Huisman announces two new projects in collaboration with Andrew Hoek. This 48 metre hull number 393 sailing yacht is one of these exciting new projects featuring interior design by Rhoades Young Design studio. ... read full story
ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award
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Industry’s Original Awards Program, One Based Purely on Peer Review and Selection ISS (International Superyacht Society) has released its lists of finalists for the 2011 International Design Awards. For more than 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry... ... read full story
Feature: Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC at the Voiles de St.Tropez after busy summer
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So far, Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC has been reeling off some 4500 miles this season, starting in St. Tropez, she participated in the “Bailli de Suffren”, a great event, unique for the combination of racing and cruising in company whereas the latter is taken more seriously than the first. After the finish in Malta, Atlantic... ... read full story
Award winning 145’ Benetti Vision motor yacht Told u So by Molori Design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
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Motor yacht Told u So, a 145‘Benetti Vision designed by Molori Design that was seen as the star of the show at the 2011 World Yacht Trophies in Cannes, has set sail today to take part in the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Launched earlier this year in Viareggio, Italy, superyacht Told u So is a... ... read full story
New Motor Yacht ESQUIRE 65 design by Vripack
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One of Vripack’s ltest designs is the Esquire 65 yacht, a very contemporary but also very classic full aluminium motor yacht. The wooden elements on Esquire 65 motoryacht’s exterior are a cheeky wink towards the owner’s profession, designer of luxury wooden chalets. Vripack enjoyed this challenge to combine both characteristics and create a comfortable ‘Gentleman’s’... ... read full story
Vitters Shipyard to build sailing yacht INOUI by Philippe Briand
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Vitters Shipyard announces the new build of a stunning performance sloop 'INOUI' created by Philippe Briand. ... read full story
77m Motor Yacht Smeralda by Hanseatic Marine and Espen Oeino – 3rd superyacht in Silver Series
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The 77m superyacht Smeralda by Hanseatic Marine and Espen Oeino is under construction and now nearing completion at Hanseatic Marine in Australia, with delivery scheduled for in spring 2012. Motor yacht Smeralda is the third and most advanced superyacht in the ground-breaking Silver Series of motor yachts designed by Espen Oeino. She is expected to... ... read full story