Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

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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Intermarine 85′ flybridge motor yacht by Luiz de Basto Designs

October 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intermarine, leader of the Brazilian and South American luxury yacht market, have established a new flybridge motor yacht line, including the addition of a new Intermarine 85' flagship motor yacht designed by Luiz de Basto. ... read full story

20th International Superyacht Society Awards at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Set over five locations, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world’s largest of its kind. The 51st Annual show will take place Thursday, October 28th through Monday, November 1st. 2010 marks the 21st Anniversary of the International Superyacht Society and the Emerald 20 Year Anniversary of their signature event, the ISS Awards Gala. ... read full story

New 40m superyacht by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design have joined forces again to design a stunning and distinctive new 40m superyacht that is now well under construction in Istanbul. ... read full story

35m motor yacht Project “Courage” by Lübeck Yachts

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Project Courage is a 35.5m motor yacht under construction at Germany’s Lübeck Yachts. Project Courage will feature interior design is by Egg & Dart studios and will be able to accommodate up to eight guests in four staterooms. M/Y Courage is expected to be delivered in the Summer of 2011. ... read full story

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat – the Guardian S Class by Sauter Carbon Offset Design

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat , the Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated Mercedes Benz Bluetec engine coupled to a Carbon-Grossbauteile electric motor. Her Fuel Consumption and GHG Emissions are 50 to 100% lower than any speed boat ever built. ... read full story

Sailing yacht LADY B by Dubois Naval Architects

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Vitters, Sailing yacht LADY B is one of the most sophisticated and well finished yachts of her size in the World today. She stands out as being a craft of exceptional quality, beauty, and performance. ... read full story

Intermarine, Brazil teams up with BMW Designworks

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intermarine Yachts, one of Brazil's largest boat yards has commissioned BMW Group Designworks-USA to design four new motor yachts for the 2011 season. The models were unveiled at the start of this year's Sao Paulo Boat Show. ... read full story

Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” Motor Yacht Series unveiled

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” range by Selene Ocean Trawlers has been very well received as the Selene brand consolidates upon its successful “Ocean Trawler”’ concept to move into the 24 M + category of displacement motor yachts . ... read full story