A video showing the Savona-based builder Mondo Marine today and their current projects underway: superyacht Sarastar, luxury yacht SF40, as well as motor yacht M50. ... 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.
If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com
Sailing yacht OCEANAID concept by Harun Kemali, Gurbuz Bilici and Isik Goren
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Naval architects Harun Kemali and Gürbüz Bilici, in collaboration with final year architecture student Işık Gören, have superbly penned the 45m super yacht Oceanaid concept. Environmentally friendly, high-tech and fast, the vessel is fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system, driving two pod drives beneath the hull. ... read full story
Motor Yacht LA BELLE concept by Lidia Bersani Luxury Design
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The breath-taking and imposing 80-metre super yacht LA BELLE concept has been introduced by Lidia Bersani Luxury Design from Monaco as the first Mega Yacht designed for a Lady. The vessel can sleep up to 12 guests in maximum comfort. ... read full story
Princess Yachts celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year
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The prestigious British luxury yacht manufacturer, Princess Yachts, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company is currently working on two new M class vessels: luxury yacht Princess 30M and super yacht Princess 35M, both expected to be launched this year. ... read full story
New 27m motor sailer yacht SVETLANA nearing completion at AvA Yachts
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Turkish shipyard, AvA Yachts, is currently at the final stages of construction of the 27 metre ice-class explorer yacht Svetlana, scheduled for launch in May 2015. This lovely vessel has been entirely designed by the yard's in-house team. ... read full story
Adam Voorhees announces contract and refit design for 26m fast sailing yacht SAPPHIRE KNIGHT project
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Adam Voorhees has proudly announced the contract and refit design for the 26m fast super yacht SAPPHIRE KNIGHT project. Currently under construction at the Seaway yard in Monfalcone, Italy, the project is taking a 25-metre racing yacht as the starting platform, with naval architecture by Bruce Farr. ... read full story
Baltic Yachts chooses Rondal for Baltic 175 sailing yacht PINK GIN VI
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Currently under construction at Baltic Yachts in Finland, the Baltic 175 sailing yacht PINK GIN VI will feature deck equipment, deck winches, captive winches as well as feeders by Rondal. ... read full story
Finalists of the 2015 Young Designer of the Year Award
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Six finalists of the 2015 Young Designer of the Year Award have been announced. The winner will be unveiled at the ShowBoats Design Awards Prize Giving, set to be held during the Superyacht Design Symposium in Kitzbühel, Austria on Monday 23 February. ... read full story
Superyacht CASA concept – A Brazilian house on water designed by Vripack
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Super yacht CASA concept represents one of the latest projects, superbly penned by the innovative Dutch design and naval architecture studio – Vripack. The vessel incorporates typical Brazilian house features. ... read full story
New 47m motor yacht ASYA (Project Hé, YN 16947) launched by Heesen Yachts
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The all-new 47m super yacht ASYA (Project Hé, YN 16947) successfully hit the water at the Heesen yard in the Netherlands last month. Superbly penned by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, the vessel boasts lovely interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell, comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests. ... read full story