Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia - a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega. ... read full story
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Magnum 100′ motor yacht by Magnum Marine
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Magnum Marine has introduced a new 30.40-meter Magnum 100' motor yacht that will become their flagship when launched. The styling of the Magnum 100' yacht was designed by Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, and boasts an innovative new concept of outdoor cockpit liveability. The yacht has been designed to be the most environmentally friendly, the most comfortable, and the most seaworthy and fast new yacht in the world. ... read full story
The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063
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A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
42m Blue Navy motor yacht concept by UKI Design
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UKI Design’s 42m superyacht concept called Blue Navy is a 42m vessel with a sleek modern displacement hull with aggressive lines and a bulbous bow. Her bold exterior lines and shapes were further enhanced by the choice of using vertical side windows which also add natural light and a sense of space to her interior. Her Naval architecture as well as styling is by UKI Design. ... read full story
Rossi Navi 74m Superyacht Project by Giovanni Arrabito
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Rossinavi 74 is a 74m superyacht project to be built by the Italian yacht builder Rossi Navi. The new 74m Rosi Navi mega yacht features Naval Architecture by Giovanni Arrabito with exterior and interior styling and design by Team 4 Design. The 74m Rosi Navi yacht boasts a helipad and could be available 36 months from signature of contract. ... read full story
Ferretti Custom Line 97 motor yacht Casta Diva preparing to launch
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A brand new 29.5m Ferretti Custom Line 97 superyacht, Casta Diva is preparing to be delivered in May 2011, in time for the Mediterranean summer cruising season. The yacht is able to accommodate up to 8 guests in four cabins and can cruise with up to twenty guests onboard. The yacht boasts attention to detail throughout that will offer great charter potential. ... read full story
RMK45m Superyacht BN80 by Ron Holland Design to launch in Spring
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RMK Marine’s superyacht RMK45m build number BN80 designed by the well renowned Ron Holland Design is now in the final stages of fit-out, on target for her scheduled Spring launch and in readiness for her first season of Mediterranean cruising. ... read full story
The Dubois Cup 2011 at the YCCS in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
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The Dubois Cup is an exciting regatta that brings together many Dubois designed yachts, owners, crew industry associates and media alike. There are currently eight yachts confirmed Including three of Dubois' prominent launches from the last year. Superyacht Kokomo (58.4m) sailing yacht Twizzle (57.5m) and yacht Zefira (49.7m ... read full story