AMELS has become the first Dutch shipyard that can apply for IMO Tier III certification for luxury yacht generator sets. In fact, the all-new AMELS 188, superbly penned by Tim Heywood and currently under construction, will comply to IMO Tier NOx. ... read full story
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AMELS meets stringent new IMO emissions regulations as first Dutch superyacht builder
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Concept for T85 New Style superyacht unveiled by Terranova Italian Yachts
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Terranova Italian Yachts, previously known as Terranova Yachts, has revealed a concept for the T85 New Style yacht, boasting innovative aesthetic solutions and beautiful interiors that can be customized on request. ... read full story
First ultra-modern carbon Sunreef 74 taking shape at Sunreef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts is currently building its first advanced carbon Sunreef 74 catamaran, due to be launched in the early half of 2016. The shipyard's first carbon built catamaran was the 2013 Sunreef 80 Carbon Line charter yacht LEVANTE. ... read full story
Sale of NEW 50m semi-displacement all-aluminium motor yacht Project ALBA by Heesen
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The sale of the new 50m superyacht Project ALBA (YN 18050) has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts. Due to be launched in January 2018, she will sleep up to 12 guests in pure luxury. ... read full story
Concept for NEW 38m Continental Five Explorer Yacht by Van der Valk and Guido de Groot
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The all-new concept for a 38m Explorer Superyacht from the Continental Five range has been proudly unveiled by Van der Valk Shipyard, in partnership with Guido de Groot. This beautiful vessel provides comfortable accommodation across five well appointed cabins. ... read full story
Order for New CC108 Superyacht signed by Horizon
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Horizon Yachts is currently working on the construction of the brand new CC108 yacht, being built for a repeat German owner. Expected to splash in early 2017, she has been custom-designed by the yard's in-house team and beiderbeck designs. ... read full story
NEW 62M Performance Sloop project by Tony Castro Yachts
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Tony Castro Yachts unveiled their all-new 62m performance sloop concept, also known as Project 441, at the London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show in May. This striking design boasts an array of innovative features and can sleep up to 12 guests in utmost in luxury. ... read full story
Vitruvius Yachts to enter 2016 with a raft of fully custom motoryacht projects from 60 to 105m
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It is expected to be a busy year 2016 for the London-based design and naval architecture company Vitruvius Yachts, with plenty of fully custom motoryacht projects underway. Moreover, they are set to deliver two motoryachts in 2018. ... read full story
Superyacht design studio Reichel/Pugh unveils more details about their latest 35m design
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Unveiled at this year's Monaco Yacht Show in September, Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design has released more details about their latest 35-metre sailing yacht design, boasting beautiful interiors by Design Unlimited. ... read full story
Updates to striking Mega Yacht DART 80 concept by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch
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Updates to the 80-metre Andrew Winch-designed DART80 concept have been revealed by Royal Huisman. The vessel represents an attractive proposition as both a private and charter yacht, thanks to remarkably low operational cost. ... read full story