The Moonen 133 superyacht can be described as 'a cross-over of a cross-over', blending rugged adventurous looks with modern superyacht stylishness and classic elements. This exceptionally elegant explorer has a low profile, excellent sea handling performance and a very long range. The Moonen design team was responsible for the overall design concept, with René van der Velden adding his delicate touch to the styling. ... 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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The Soraya 70 Superyacht
July 06, 2010
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The Soraya 70 yacht is another collaboration between Soraya Yachts and the Uniellé design studio. This team also worked together successfully on Soraya 46 yacht, which is now under construction. In fact Jure Bukavec, founder of Uniellé Yacht Design, designed Soraya 46 to be the ultimate showcase for the innovative use of new yacht building technologies and the Gentech shipyard has the honour of realising the design and technology from the plans into a physical reality. Soraya Yachts are undertaking to creating a graceful and stylish motor yacht which is to offer her yacht owner an ideal combination of state-of-the-art design, construction and elegance. The Soraya 70 superyacht has every reason to attain the same high standards or better. ... read full story
Hakvoort superyachts Project YN 246 and Project YN 247 in build
July 01, 2010
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Hakvoort Shipyard currently has two Superyacht projects, namely Project 246 and Project 247 currently in the Hakvoort sheds and under construction. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Meteor 100 (YD69) under construction
July 01, 2010
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Yachting Developments currently have a 100ft composite performance cruising sloop under construction at its yard in Auckland. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” ... read full story
Knowledge for large superyacht designers via new research: BMT Nigel Gee
June 30, 2010
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The research has been funded by parent BMT Group, a company founded on the core principle of innovation, pioneering research and development. The company pursues an extensive R&D programme to ensure that its services and products are well informed, appropriately targeted at the challenges set by industry and populated with the highest quality validated data. ... read full story
The Green Voyager Superyacht by Kingship – the first RINA’s Green Plus Class Motor Yacht over 50m
June 29, 2010
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The Chinese shipyard called Kingship Yachts is soon to begin construction of the superyacht Green Voyager. The Kingship motor yacht Green Voyager will be the first yacht in the world under 50m which has been constructed to the rigid full RINA’s Green Plus Class certification standards. This low energy consumption, clean and compact, the construction of yacht Green Voyager is to begin next August 2010. ... read full story
Hodgdon Yachts new Design and Engineering Services division.
June 28, 2010
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Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay, Maine have announced a new division, Hodgdon Design and Engineering Services, which will offer subcontracted design and engineering services. ... read full story
Superyacht Project Monarch Renderings
June 23, 2010
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On the 18th of June, CharterWorld brought you news regarding Project Monarch Yacht that is to be completed by Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial). We have now received four renderings done by Jonathan Quinn Barnett of the exterior styling and interior design of Project Monarch which just arrived at Delta’s yard in Seattle for completion. ... read full story
Fitzroy Yachts to build Hull 16, a 50 metre Flybridge Sloop
June 22, 2010
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Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts expertise, reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new yacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. ... read full story
The New Canados 100 Flybridge Motor Yacht
June 22, 2010
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Styled by Carlo Galeazzi, this new 31.8m composite yacht the Canados 100 Flybridge will have a very modern design and to reinforce a new look for Canados superyachts the usual portholes are replaced by squared and rectangular windows and the general colour scheme gives a nice sensation of drama. ... read full story
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