The Innovative Wally WHY yacht project continues development and further improvement of her design as planned following her schedule. The Wally WHY yacht project focuses on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability. Her design development continues since her successful launch on September 22, 2009 with the introduction of new WHY37x24 and finalization of the engineering... ... 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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Palladium Technologies Contract for Yacht Adastra at 42 m Trimaran Superyacht Adastra
May 27, 2010
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Palladium Technologies, Inc. has been awarded contracts for the new 42m Trimaran Motor Yacht Hang Tuah. This unique superyacht Hang Tuah was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. Plans are to launch yacht Hang Tuah in early 2011 with her cruising grounds expected to be in the beautiful waters of Indonesia. ... read full story
52m Sparkman & Stephens Sailing yacht Nazenin V recognized at 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 27, 2010
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Superyacht Nazenin V has an exterior styling, engineering, and naval architecture completed by Sparkman & Stephens, while Redman, Whitely, Dixon of the UK created the graceful blond teak interior. Project Manager Paul Johnson, also brought years of experience and invaluable expertise to the project. The culmination of five years of design development, engineering, and construction has led to a world-class superyacht that exceeds the owner's strict requirements for comfort, safety, performance and tasteful simplicity in every way. Special congratulations to RMK Yachts for their outstanding execution. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts at Korea International Boat Show
May 26, 2010
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Sunreef Yachts will be participating at the forthcoming Korea International Boat Show held in Gyeonggi Bay, Gyeonggi Province from 9 to 13 June 2010. ... read full story
Princess Cruises honoured by Port of San Francisco for environmental efforts.
May 25, 2010
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Three Princess Cruises ships -- Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San Francisco 2009 Cruise Ship Environmental Award. The awards honor the ships’ “outstanding record in safeguarding the environment and protecting the air and water quality of San Francisco Bay during their port calls.” This is the fifth year Princess ships have earned this prestigious distinction. ... read full story
47 metre Benetti Motor Yacht IMAGINATION Launched
May 25, 2010
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The 2010 Superyacht IMAGINATION has been launched by the Italian luxury yacht building giant Benetti Yachts. Yacht IMAGINATION is 47 metres in length overall (or 154'20") and a beam of 8.8 m and she was designed by Stefano Natucci with an interior design by Francois Zuretti. ... read full story
Sparkman & Stephens Design announce the expansion of their Design Department to Newport, Rhode Island.
May 24, 2010
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Sparkman & Stephens is pleased to announce the expansion of their Design Department to Newport, Rhode Island. Yacht design, naval architecture, and marine engineering services will be offered at both the New York and Newport locations starting June 1st. ... read full story
Superyacht MIRABELLA III completes refit.
May 23, 2010
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Sailing yacht MIRABELLA III, a 135 ft Superyacht has just completed a multimillion-dollar refit geared toward environmental friendliness. ... read full story
Yacht Arkley Wins Motor Yacht of the Year 2010 at World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
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Each of the six winners of the motor yacht categories was eligible for this award, and their relative merits were debated by the judges at length. Put to the vote, the winner was clear - Superyacht Arkley, the 60-metre Lürssen was judged to be the winner of the prize being of a proven design and offering the performance and facilities that the majority of the panel admire in a long-range cruising yacht. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
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Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards JUDGES’ COMMENDATION NAZENIN V Length: 52.00m Builder: RMK Shipyard Naval Architect: Sparkman & Stephens Exterior Stylist: Sparkman & Stephens Interior Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon ... read full story
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