The 73.5m (242ft) luxury superyacht Sapphire built by Nobiskrug is a masterpiece that combines the talents of designers and naval architects Frank E. H. Neubelt and Roland Krueger with interior architecture of Katharina Raczek, all from the German design house NEWCRUISE. Yacht Sapphire was delivered to her new owners in April of this year, in... ... read full story
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73.5m motor yacht Sapphire – A World Cruiser Superyacht by Nobiskrug and NEWCRUISE
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67m Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) launched by Baltic Yachts
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The 66.9m sailing yacht Hetairos built under the project name Panamax has been launched by Baltic Yachts. S/Y Hetairos, launched at Baltic Yachts yard in Pietarsaari, Finland features naval architecture and exterior lines designed by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design in collaboration with Dykstra & Partners, with interior styling designed by Rhoades Young Design. The construction... ... read full story
IAG Yachts recruit Dave Adams of Tricon Marine
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IAG Yachts have successfully recruited Dave Adams, formerly the VP of Tricon Marine. Dave Adams started with IAG as Vice President in charge of Operations on June 1st, 2011. Mr. Adams, a 40 year veteran in the yacht and marine business was co-founder of Tricon Marine shipyard which he designed and built the in Zhuhai.... ... read full story
50m Motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW Refit by Pastrovich Studio
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The 50m motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW has just completed a refit designed by Pastrovich Studio. Superyacht MYSTERE SHADOW (ex Sabine Seahorse) was originally built by Candies Shipbuilders in 1981. Originally measuring 47.55 metres / 156 feet, the yacht was extended and refitted over 6 months converting the yacht from a working vessel to a luxury... ... read full story
42m Motor yacht BaiaMare launched by Ned Ship Group
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The 42m superyacht BaiaMare was launched by Ned Ship Group on Monday the 11th of July in Antalya, Turkey. Yacht BaiaMare measures 41.3m (135’5”), was built by the Ned Ship Group and features naval architecture, exterior and interior design by TSMM of Antalya. The construction of the 41,3m traditional looking motor yacht BaiaMare is based... ... read full story
The new 65’ trawler catamaran by Alu Marine shipyard and Stirling Design International
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Originally scheduled to be a 58’ Trawler Catamaran, the new Alu Marine 65′ trawler catamaran will begin construction at the Alu Marine Shipyard on September 2011 for delivery toward the end of 2012. The new Alu Marine 65′ trawler catamaran is the first in a new range of trawler catamarans. Both the 58’ and 65’... ... read full story
Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht FR024 in build – A superyacht by Design Studio Spadolini
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A Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht in currently in build under the hull name FR024. The 45m superyacht which features naval architecture by Rosi Navi with exterior design by Design Studio Spadolini and interior design by Remi Tessier. The 45m yacht currently under construction is due to be launched in 2012. The 45-meter yacht FR.024 features a vertical... ... read full story
Explore 70 Superyacht – a Multifunction World Explorer concept by Newcruise
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The Explore 70 is a new multifunction World Explorer Superyacht concept developed by Newcruise. The Newcruise Explore 70 motor yacht measures 72.40m (230 FT) and is a luxurious expedition yacht, to rival the most glamorous superyachts on the market with the largest pool ever installed, while still being capable of battling rough seas and travel... ... read full story
German yacht designers “Newcruise” at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
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German Design House "NEWCRUISE - Yacht Projects & Design" announces their presence at the 2011 Monaco Yachts Show and will exhibit their latest multifunctional yacht concept EXPLORE. ... read full story
New Baltic 105 Custom Sailing Yacht – The 32m Superyacht Project B107 designed by German Frers
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The new Project B107, a 32m Baltic 105 Custom yacht is a performance carbon composite sailing yacht. The yacht features Naval Architecture and Design by German Frers, with Interior Design by Adam Lay and Project management by Nigel Ingram of MCM Newport. The New Baltic 105 Custom sailing yacht, a 32m superyacht Project to be built... ... read full story