The largest privately owned sailing yacht Dream Symphony is scheduled to start her construction this summer 2010. She is an amazing superyacht, born from collaboration between Dykstra & Partners, Ken Freivokh Design and the shipyard themselves. ... read full story
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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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UK Student recognized at 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award
March 03, 2011
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Product design student, Matthew Bland recently represented the UK at the highly acclaimed 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award competition held at Seatec, Italy. This is the second year running that there has been a UK entry to the international competition which has provided students with the insight an experience to progress in the Superyacht industry. ... read full story
141m Dream Symphony Yacht by Dream Ship Victory to commence build
March 03, 2011
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Dream Ship Victory shipyard signed a contract after taking part in the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show to build 141m Dream Symphony Yacht, with naval architecture by Dykstra & Partners and design and styling by Ken Freivokh Design. On the 9th of February, the builders, designers and naval architects of the 141m Dream Symphony Yacht - the largest private sailing yacht ever met in Amsterdam to finalise the design and technical proposal under the direction of Valeriy Stepanenko. ... read full story
Westport launches superyacht Wabi Sabi – the eighth 164′ motor yacht
March 01, 2011
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Westport has launched the latest Westport 164 series motor yacht Wabi Sabi. The yacht features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey with naval architecture by William Garden. Yacht Wabi Sabi was built under hull number 5008 and is the 8th yacht in the American yard Westport’s 164 range. ... read full story
Arzana Navi 48.4m Sailing yacht by Tripp Design
February 28, 2011
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Two 48.40 Sloops with naval architecture by Tripp Design are currently in build at the Italian Arzana Navi Yard. The 48m sailing yachts were developed based on in-depth market analysis, which revealed an underexploited segment of the superyacht market; that of owners desiring the amenities of a powerboat together with the excitement of a modern sailing yacht. ... read full story
Couach 3700 Motor Yacht Arion launched by Chantier Naval Couach
February 25, 2011
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The 37m superyacht Arion, Chantier Naval Couach’s first launch of 2011 has been launched at Port de Larros near Arcachon, France. Yacht Arion is the 6th hull of the sporty Couach 3700 Fly series, designed by the CNC in-house design team and Exequiel Cano Lanza. ... read full story
CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos by Cbi Navi nearing launch
February 24, 2011
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CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos by Cbi Navi features an amazing and breathtaking design that represents the perfect fusion of elements of a great brand: Cbi Navi, a shipyard which has been part of FIPA GROUP (www.fipagroup.com) since 2005. ... read full story
Superyacht Turquoise by Proteksan Turquoise nears completion
February 24, 2011
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2011 marks a milestone for the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard with three superyacht deliveries planned in the first three quarters. First to enter the water is the new 55.4 m (182ft) motor yacht Turquoise with exterior design by Dubois Yachts and interior design by Hoek Design Naval Architects and Suntay Design (Turkey). Yacht Turquoise (Hull NB52) was designed as a repeat order from the original owner of Turquoise built in 1994. ... read full story
Pearl 75 Motor Yacht from Dixon Yacht Design
February 23, 2011
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Dixon Yacht Design has been responsible for the stunning range of Pearl Motor yachts since 2002; their latest creation, Pearl Motor Yachts new flagship, the Pearl 75, is due to be launched later this year. ... read full story
67m Sailing Yacht Vertigo launched by Alloy Yachts
February 22, 2011
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Known locally as “The Big One”, Alloy Yachts today launched superyacht Vertigo. After 29 months of hard work by the team at Alloy Yachts, the 67.2m (220ft) Vertigo sailing yacht slipped into the waters at the base of the Alloy Yachts yard this morning. ... read full story
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