The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands a sleek exterior styling and aggressive lines. In the luxury yacht world a new superyacht demand ultimate comfort, even if it is fast. Accordingly she will provide a sizeable aft sunbathing area along with equally generous interior living spaces. ... 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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New Alloy Yachts AY43 motor yacht by team that created superyacht Allogante
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The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design is working together again to build the spacious motoryacht. The same team created Allogante, now known as Loretta Anne, which won the 2009 ISS Award for the best 24-40m motoryacht. ... read full story
Oceanco Wins Again – Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSTY Awarded at Asia Boating Awards.
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One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the mid superstructure bow or strap. While looking impressive from a balancing point of view this feature allows light in a views out around the yachts foyers and stairways. ... read full story
Bill Dixon receives ‘Yacht Designer in Asia of the year’ award
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Working in this region for so many years has given Bill a unique understanding of the Asian market, the people, traditions, and business relationships. To his clients, Bill and his team at Dixon Yacht Design bring their 'state of the art' design, experience & knowledge of the market. ... read full story
U-Boat Worx Launch a new C-Explorer Submarine Line
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U-Boat Worx has announced a new range of exploration submersibles certified for diving to depths from 100 - 1,000 meters. The new line is called C-Explorers, and are available in configurations for one to six passengers. ... read full story
PlanetSolar in Hamburg for the Hafengeburtstag.
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The PlanetSolar team was in Hamburg from the 7th to the 9th of May for the Hafengeburtstag. ... read full story
Superyacht SOLILOQUY Wins Condé Nast Traveller Award
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The super green Superyacht concept SOLILOQUY has won a Condé Nast Traveller Award at a presentation ceremony last night in London. The mega yacht SOLILOQUY was submitted for nomination by a panel of experts however it was the general public that gave her the final recognition. ... read full story
Lila-Lou’s Curvelle Catamaran Superyacht
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Curvelle was set up in 2004 to create a team of naval architects and specialist cat designers and exhibited at the Abu Dhabi World Energy Summit in 2009 with designs for a new part solar, part diesel powered superyacht. ... read full story
The New Curvelle Catamaran – Curvelle 33X9
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Curvelle is a luxury catamaran building company that has been around since 2004. They are best known for their team of finest architects and their vision of creating yachts that will change the cruising forever. Their yachts are created with twin pleasures of absolute comfort and unbeatable performance, their hull design is absolutely efficient, using... ... read full story
Heesen Yachts Present Revolutionary 6500 FAST DISPLACEMENT HULL FORM (FDHF) Superyacht.
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The exterior design of this 65-metre luxur motor yacht is by Dutch designer Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Other leading international yacht designers have also been asked to create alternative proposals for the exterior styling. ... read full story