Leading naval architects BMT Nigel Gee, who this year is celebrating 25 years of innovative design, will be exhibiting at the 21st Monaco Yacht Show in September 2011 within the Superyacht UK Pavilion. This will be BMT Nigel Gee’s sixth year of exhibiting at this prestigious event which will see the world’s largest sailing catamaran... ... 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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Azimut Grande 105 motor yacht delivered to the Dominican Republic
July 25, 2011
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On July 1 2011, the first Azimut Grande bound for the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean was delivered to its owner. Part of the Azimut Grande collection, the Azimut Grande 105’ motor yacht is a planing boat which – together with the jewels of Benetti – makes up the mega yacht division of Azimut–Benetti. Launched from... ... read full story
Motor yacht Basmalina II ex Project Sunbeam delivered by ICON Yachts
July 25, 2011
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The 42m semi-displacement Superyacht Basmalina II (ex Project Sunbeam) has been delivered by the Dutch superyacht builder ICON Yachts in Harlingen, the Netherlands to an experienced Owner who specified a yacht to an exacting brief with highest levels of craftsmanship, innovation and attention to detail. Motor yacht Basmalina II, formerly known as Project Sunbeam was... ... read full story
Benetti superyacht Project Sofia (FB248) named motor yacht LYANA
July 25, 2011
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The Italian superyacht shipyard Benetti have completed motor yacht LYANA which was launched in Livorno in May 2011 under the project name Sofia (FB248). The superyacht Lyana (ex Sofia) measures 60 metres in length and features steel hull painted navy with a white aluminum superstructure. The custom range series boat Lyana features Naval Architecture by Benetti... ... read full story
New images of the Sanlorenzo SL94 motor yacht series set for worldwide premiere in Monaco
July 25, 2011
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Luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo has sent CharterWorld two new exterior images of the Sanlorenzo SL94 motor yacht which will be exhibited at the Genoa International Boat Show 2011 and launched in a worldwide premiere in Monaco on Friday September 23rd at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski and the in-house team, the 28.60m... ... read full story
90m ‘Tropical Island Paradise’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design
July 24, 2011
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The ‘Tropical Island Paradise’ superyacht is a 90m motor yacht design which is the second proposal by Yacht Island Design, following on from their 115m SWATH Streets of Monaco superyacht design. The 90m Tropical Island Paradise design has a theme that is centred around a secluded island paradise, with elements inspired by the islands of... ... read full story
Ada Yacht Works to build 47m Schooner by Dykstra & Partners – A sister ship to Sailing yacht Windrose of Amsterdam
July 22, 2011
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A Dykstra & Partners 47-meter schooner is currently under construction at Ada Yacht Works shipyard in Turkey. The designer of the 46.90 metre sailing yacht is famous Dutch naval architect Gerard Dykstra (Gerard Dykstra & Partners). The yacht is scheduled for delivery in July 2012. Dykstra 47-meter schooner built be Ada Yacht Works will be the... ... read full story
Industry mourns Former Chief Naval Architect of JB Hargrave Naval Architects
July 22, 2011
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Andre J. Bauwens former chief naval architect of J. B. Hargrave Naval Architects, Inc. in West Palm Beach died on June 29, 2011. In making the announcement Michael Joyce, CEO of the J.B. Hargrave Corporation called Bauwens one of the key people responsible for building the company’s outstanding reputation in yacht design and engineering. Born... ... read full story
Fast Commuter Motor Yacht Project Rebel by NewCruise
July 22, 2011
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The fast commuter superyacht project Rebel by NewCruise is a new and powerful displacement weekender motor yacht inspired by the original US commuter yachts of the 1940s and 1950s. Motor yacht project Rebel has been adapted and modernised to incorporate today’s increasing demand for “Blue-Water” yachting. Yacht REBEL is a fast and especially sea worthy... ... read full story
F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup
July 21, 2011
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Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story
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