Chinese superyacht builder Sunbird Yachts won a US$5oo,o0o contract to design a 60m (198ft) motor yacht for a Chinese client. The news follows the recent signing of a new-build contract for the 30m sailing yacht Dream Cat, which will be the biggest catamaran built in China. “This is our biggest project so far and we... ... 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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Net Zero 22m Emax Excalibur motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and the Ned Ship Group
June 27, 2011
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Sauter Carbon Offset Design are pproud to present the Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur built by the Ned Ship Group. The Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur yacht is a Solar Hybrid Fly-bridge Cruiser that features a Photo Voltaic Exoskeleton that can harvest and return to the grid enough energy per year to Offset... ... read full story
CRN Classic 52m Yacht in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project
June 27, 2011
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Return to the seventies and eighties style for the new mega yacht that combines informality, style and modern facilities. Welcome aboard of the new CRN Classic 52m mega yacht project created in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project. ... read full story
100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid
June 27, 2011
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British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his latest superyacht design, the 100m motor yacht concept “Duel”. Following the international media coverage generated by 46m motor yacht Dramatic and the 85m superyacht Iwana, these new designs again push some of the boundaries in Superyacht styling. The project sees... ... read full story
Outer Reef Yachts sign exclusive agreement with Ken Freivokh Design
June 25, 2011
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Outer Reef Yachts Europe Limited are delighted to announce that they have appointed Ken Freivokh as their exclusive European designer for layout and semi-custom interiors for their range of semi displacement trawler-style yachts. Outer Reef Yachts are renowned for their exceptional sea-keeping and all-weather cruising abilities. Outer Reef Yachts recognise since entering the EU market... ... read full story
The Burger Boat Company 40m Motor Yacht as Designed by Ivan Erdevicki
June 24, 2011
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The Burger Boat Company, in association with Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design, sent in the newly conceived contemporary style 40m Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht design for the ever expanding world market. The new 40 m yacht design includes features often found only on much larger yachts. In addition to the spacious main salon... ... read full story
New 90m Oceanco DP009 yacht by Luiz De Basto
June 23, 2011
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The prestigious shipyard Oceanco teamed up with the well known designer Luiz De Basto are happy to introduce their latest DP009 Yacht project. ... read full story
New ICON 73 MILANO yacht design concept by Hot Lab
June 21, 2011
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Hot Lab Design in joined collaboration with Icon Yachts are happy to present their latest design project, the ICON 73 MILANO superyacht. ... read full story
2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma
June 21, 2011
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The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 22 – 25th), starts tomorrow with a full fleet of superyachts entered and several new sponsors. Among the fleet of 20 yachts heading to Palma, Spain in are 12 entries making their Superyacht Cup debut. Sailing yacht Firefly, a 35m Hoek design, will be leaving Holland... ... read full story
Cheoy Lee delivers Global 103’ motor yacht
June 21, 2011
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On June 7th, the Global 103 cockpit motor yacht by Cheoy Lee, yard number 4915, was loaded onto the mulit-purpose heavy lift ship BBC Carolina. The 130m long carrier will steam at 14 knots across the Pacific to the port of discharge, Port Everglades in Florida. The Cheoy Lee Global 103’ motor yacht (hull number... ... read full story
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