Luxury yacht Palladuim's almost sensual superstructure is very easy on the eye, but also it looks immediately different in setting itself apart from the other superyachts built to date. True, the styling reflects the mighty orca whale - and what a form in nature to mirror - but there are further structural as well as design differences because it is created from an advanced building system comprising a blend of steel, alloy and composites, as completed with innovative strengthened dark glazing. ... 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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Jean-Pierre Dick introduces the JP54 revolution racing yacht.
June 15, 2010
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The French sailor, Jean-Pierre Dick, has imagined a top-of-the-range fast cruising yacht whose design is unique. Designed by Guillaume Verdier and the interior designed by Stéphanie Marin, the first JP54 has just been launched in Auckland, New Zealand. Produced in a limited series by Absolute Dreamer, the JP54 takes its inspiration from the performances of racing boats to discover new horizons. The JP54 will be in France this summer. ... read full story
New Sony Flexible OLED Display (rollable around a pencil) to Have Applications in the Superyacht Industry
June 11, 2010
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This amazing OLED Display technology will be a space and weight saving technology that can be used in superyacht interior design, lighting and entertainment as well as with yacht navigation systems. Other application of OLED will likely been seen not just in the yachting and marine industries but in almost every industry imaginable. ... read full story
Vripack turns her face towards the sun – Solar Superyachts
June 11, 2010
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Whilst the daily activities of Vripack consist of designing and engineering interiors and exteriors of luxury yachts, Vripack decided to take a dive into the innovative waters of alternative propulsion of superyachts by use of Solar Energy. ... read full story
Massimo iS: An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept
June 11, 2010
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Mladen Milosevic, a Serbian industrial designer has revealed a new innovative 54.9m superyacht concept known as Massimo iS. This extraordinary superyacht concept is based on a computer controlled surface, which enables the owner personalize the deck space. ... read full story
Nobiskrug to build the new 85 metre NVC 85 Y yacht series designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce
June 09, 2010
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Nobiskrug designated to build NVC 85 Y yacht line of 85-meter Yachts Designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce. German shipyard Nobiskrug GmbH has been selected as the European builder for the yacht. Atlantic Yachts retained Rolls-Royce Marine to design and engineer the design, which has been designated – “NVC 85 Y”. Atlantic’s founder, Paul Madden, is... ... read full story
Hemisphere 140 (42 m) yacht becomes the new project at MCP Yachts
June 09, 2010
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MCP Yachts is proud to announce the signing of the new yacht contract Hemisphere 140 yacht. This semi-displacement full aluminium motor yacht measures 42.50 metres and will become the largest yacht in South Africa. ... read full story
Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran taking shape
June 09, 2010
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Breaking records, Prout has successfully infused all three hulls of its innovative sailing trimaran, the PT-138, using epoxy resin at the yard in Zhuhai (China). When the Prout PT 138 is launched it will be the largest sailing trimaran in the world. ... read full story
Superyacht Manifiq delivered by Mondo Marine to new owners
June 09, 2010
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The 40.5 m Mondo Marine Superyacht Manifiq was launched in May 2010 and last week she was delivered to her new owners who will cruise the Mediterranean in the 2010 summer season. The ceremony took place at Mondo Marine’s facility in Savona. ... read full story
Avadesign reveal their latest 70-metre concept – New Diamond.
June 08, 2010
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Avadesign has revealed their latest 70-metre motor yacht concept NEW DIAMOND by Andrea Vastano.One of the main aspects of the design was to create a yacht that would be as “green” as possible, an increasing trend in the Superyacht industry. ... read full story
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