Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are ...

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.

If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com

Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran taking shape

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Two 50m Series megayachts from Christensen Shipyards commissioned.

June 08, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two 50m Series megayachts from Christensen Shipyards named Perfect Pursuit and Deputy Dog have been commissioned ... read full story

Sauter Carbon Offset Design Introduces Superyacht Transcendence, the world’s first Zero Carbon Megayacht

June 06, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sauter Carbon Offset Design has presented the new superyacht design called Transcendence, claiming to be the world’s first Zero Carbon Megayacht which has a very respectable top Speed of 25 knots. ... read full story

The New ISA 630 Superyacht Kolaha

June 05, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The ISA 630 motor yacht was commissioned in September 2007 and the construction has taken two and a half years to complete, employing 310 direct and indirect staff members. Launch is scheduled at the beginning of April with delivery, ahead of schedule, before the summer season in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Interesting new 62 metre SNAKE ONE Superyacht by AvaDesign for ICON YACHTS

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Andrea Vastano of AVADESIGN has accepted the invitation to design Icon YAchts 62m motor yacht and has begun work with his team Arch. F.Cardinale, Arch. G.Grassi, Arch. L.Ippolito, Arch. N.Corbinelli, to swiftly develop the new project. The shipyard has already been informed about the project and the first sketches have been released to brokers worldwide. ... read full story

Mulder 72 Convertible: New flagship for successful range

June 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mulder 72 Convertible -  Profile

Mulder Shipyard have been commissioned to build a ‘Mulder 72 Convertible for a client in Germany. The motor yacht Mulder 72 Convertible will be based on the Mulder 68 Convertible, with a slightly extended length measuring 22 metres. ... read full story

The Bray 42 metre Ocean Explorer Superyacht Design

May 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The hangar system on the Bray 42 m Ocean Explorer motor yacht places the helicopter into what would typically be the central engine room space, but in this case the below-decks area is split into port and starboard mechanical bays either side of the hangar. Through the use of diesel/electric propulsion we were able to fit a standard-shafted drive system with the electric motors mounted on the prop shafts below the sole plates. A standard diesel propulsion system utilizing aqua-drive couplings is also an option. ... read full story

The Strand Craft 122 Superyacht and Supercar

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

STRAND CRAFT is preparing to launch the extravagant 122 Superyacht, a high performance streamlined 38 metre Open motor yacht, with an amazing Art Deco interior that can be greatly personalized. The superyacht's Interior includes four double and very large staterooms, heads, reception and salon areas and of course comfortable crew cabins. There are 52" LED TV´s and Bang Olufson sounds systems in all rooms. ... read full story

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