Megayacht RED SQUARE is a 72m luxury motor yacht currently under construction at the Turkish shipyard Dunya Yachts. Production is well under way and Superyacht RED SQUARE is expected to be launched in April 2011. ... 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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Benetti Classic 120 Superyacht OCEAN DREAM ready for charter.
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Luxury Benetti Classic 120 motor yacht OCEAN DREAM, (hull BC 122) was launched in January. The Benetti Classic 120 yacht has now been delivered and is set for a summer season of chartering in the Mediterranean. ... read full story
Heesen launches their 3700 Yacht Willpower
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Heesen Yachts have recently launched superyacht WILLPOWER a Heesen 3700 series motor yacht in the Netherlands. Yacht Willpower is hull number 14537 of the successful 3700 series and as such she is similar to her sister-ships with respect to her exterior yacht design and other specifications. Her interior however is customised and will be fully polished completed for delivery to the yacht’s owner after sea trials and testing. ... read full story
Motor Yacht NOOR a 37M Superyacht has her interior design by Hot Lab Yacht & Design Italy
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Yacht NOOR is a Bilgin 123 custom made superyacht with her interior design created by Hot Lab yacht & design. The yacht, fully built in wood, has a length of 37 mt and a beam of 7,50; the external lines are slender, designed by the shipyard's engineering and design office, following the owner's idea. ... read full story
The Blue Coast 95 Custom Catamaran to be launched this summer.
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The Blue Coast 95’ which will be the 4th largest catamaran in the world when completed is under construction at the H2X shipyard in La Ciotat. The catamaran Blue Coast 95’ was designed by Jean‐Jacques Coste and is the first maxi-catamaran of this new range created by Coste Design and Partners. The official launch of the Blue Coast 95 will take place during the Cannes boat show from 8 to 13 September 2010. ... read full story
Ken Freivokh Designed Motor Yacht Z to be launched in 2010 by Marco Yachts Chile
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Marco Yachts has been designing and producing some of the world’s most beautiful yachts since 1953. They are building Luxury Superyachts and Support Vessels of up to 100 metres in their shipyard in Chile. With over 45 years of ship construction in Chile, Marco Chilena’s highly qualified workforce of over 500 people provides huge advantages... ... read full story
Megayacht Tatoosh for sale.
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Superyacht TATOOSH, one of the most significant motor yachts built to date, is for sale with asking price of € 125,000,000. Megayacht TATOOSH measures 92 m (303 ft) and was built by HDW Nobiskrug in 2000 and received a major refit in 2010. ... read full story
Luxury cruise ship Allure of the Seas to debut in December.
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Luxury Cruise ship Allure of the Seas will be debut this December 2010. The brand new cruise ship Allure of the Seas will bring a refreshing new array of features and amenities to the high seas as the world’s next largest and most innovative cruise ship. ... read full story
Motor yacht Noor launched by Bilgin Yacht delivered to owner.
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Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have delivered their latest 37m Superyacht called Noor to her new owners. Motor yacht NOOR, a Bilgin 123, was launched in November 2009 and is a custom build luxury yacht with modern and innovative design by the Turkey based Shipyard with interior design by Hot Lab Yacht & Design ... read full story
Motor Yacht MAXIMUS: a 60 metre Superyacht by Gino Gandino & Aleph Design
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Below decks on the lower level motor Yacht MAXIMUS hosts a water sport toy and tender garage which will house the yacht's tenders, watercrafts and various water sport and diving equipment. Yacht MAXIMUS will be powered by twin CAT 3516B (1641bKW) diesel engines. The superyacht should be able to attain a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruise speed of 14 knots. ... read full story