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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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Luxury Superyachts yet to be Launched in 2010
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By the end of 2010 the worldwide superyacht fleet is going to have changed quite markedly. The number, size and design advancements of luxury yachts to be launched (and already launched) this year has changed. This bulge in production began last year in 2009 and will continue into 2011. Some experts have suggested that we will never again see such a proliferation of new yachts being launched. It is certainly exciting times for the superyacht industry. There has been plenty of action for yacht designers, builders, managers, but also luxury yacht charters and yacht sales. Superyacht supply is for once keeping up with - and in many cases outstripping - superyacht owner demand. ... read full story
Sunreef Catamarans show strong growth.
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Sunreef Yachts based in Gdańsk, Poland began its 12th year of trading with positive financial results with high expectations for continued growth. ... read full story
Mercedes-Benz luxury Superyachts
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The designers at Mercedes-Benz have announced that the famous auto company will begin designing helicopters and luxury yachts. This follows other car companies such as BMW and Porsche which also design motor yachts. ... read full story
CRN Yacht KATE Launched
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The Italian luxury yacht builder CRN Yachts, which is part of the Ferretti Group, launched the 43m superyacht Kate on 21st April 2010 at a private ceremony. The 43m megayacht KATE is testimony to the continual productive activity of the Ferretti Group's shipyard. ... read full story
Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Transatlantic Record
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The ICAP Leopard 3, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht is preparing to launch her assault on the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record in the coming weeks. ... read full story
Superyachts launched in April 2010
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There have been a number of superyachts launched during April 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
Les Voiles d’Antibes 2010
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Les Voiles d’Antibes 2010 will be held from the 2nd to 6th of June 2010 in Antibes. ... read full story
Veritais supply integrated Audio-Visual system to the new 46m Ron Holland Designed Pendennis ketch Superyacht Christopher
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Veritais, the integrated entertainment systems specialist for superyachts, has been appointed to specify, install and commission the high definition audiovisual system for the 46m ketch sailing yacht Christopher which was designed by Ron Holland Design and is currently in build at Pendennis Shipyard. The system is to be built around a central computer that will provide... ... read full story
Superyacht Project 116 built by Danish yachts in its final stages of construction.
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Motor yacht Project 116 is in final stages of construction at Danish Yachts' shipyard in Skagen. The 38m jet driven Espen Oeino designed motor yacht Project 116 is aiming to undergo sea trials this summer, 4 months earlier than expected and will be unveiled later this year. ... read full story