Sanlorenzo, have launched their 13th SL108 called motor yacht DANDY SIX. ... 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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Classic motor yacht VAJOLIROJA available for charter.
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The Classic motor yacht VAJOLIROJA (ex ANATOLIA) measures 47,55m (156’) and will be available for charter this summer throughout the Western Mediterranean ... read full story
Northcoast Yachts launch 125ft Superyacht.
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Northcoast Yachts have launched a 38 metre semi-displacement Superyacht - The Northcoast 125. ... read full story
Planetsolar – the World’s Largest Solar Powered Yacht Launched
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Catamaran PLANETSOLAR which is the world’s largest solar powered yacht designed to circumnavigate the globe was launched to celebration on the 31st of March 2010. ... read full story
Megayacht Bel Abri launched by Amels.
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Luxury motor yacht BEL ABRI is a 52m (171ft) Superyacht built by Amels recently launched and currently undergoing her first sea-trials. ... read full story
AM Shipyard presented the new 56m Modern Dhow design at this year’s Abu Dhabi Yacht Show
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The new design Modern Dhow has been designed for the owner of Al Masaood group, which is also the owner of AM Shipyard. The vessel was designed specifically for the challenging conditions and environment for maintaining the conditions of superyachts in mind, this proved that the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show was the perfect place to... ... read full story
The Blohm + Voss SuperYacht ORCA was launched last Friday
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The 96 metre Michael Leach designed and Blohm + Voss made superyacht Orca was launched last Friday from the shipyard in Hamburg in Germany. This futuristic superyacht named Orca has been designed by the British design studio Michael Leach Design Ltd. The Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its... ... read full story
Vitters Shipyard launches sailing yacht LADY B.
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Vitters Shipyard has launched sailing yacht LADY B. The Super yacht LADY B (Vitter’s hull number 3062) was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior styling by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
49 metre Leviathan SuperYacht design unveiled by 2pixel studio
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Super Yacht Leviathan is a 49 metre motor yacht designed by the Croatian studios 2pixel studio in cooperation with Navtec Marine. ... read full story
Vripack’s 138ft explorer motor yacht project unveiled.
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Vripack have designed a unique 138ft New Generation Explorer motor yacht for a repeat client to be launched in the Summer of 2011. The Vripack 138ft luxury yacht is a robust and stylish displacement yacht that will span 5 levels which is alot taller than many similar builds yet will stay below 500 Gross Register... ... read full story