Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Global Superyacht Forum 2014 is set to kick off today, on Monday, November 17. One of the reasons to attend this prestigious event is the 'BV80 Case Study' - the final sesson of the GSF 2014, which will see Blohm & Voss and Eidsgaard Design discuss the research, creative design, marketing and presentation of mega yacht BV80. ... read full story
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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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Further development of 57m superyacht Green Jet project by Erik Sifrer from Mides Design
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Erik Sifrer from Mides Design has further developed the 57m super yacht Green Jet project. He now has a "little Green Jet” prototype on the water. This has recently undergone the first test sailing in the Slovenian sea. ... read full story
Six unique yacht concepts by Vasily Klyukin
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Six breath-taking superyacht concepts have been proudly unveiled by Vasily Klyukin from Russia. Some of them were presented during September's Monaco Yacht Show 2014. ... read full story
Sale of Mangusta Oceano 42 Yacht announced by Overmarine Group
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The Overmarine Group has proudly announced the recent sale of the beautiful 42-metre Mangusta Oceano 42 superyacht. The vessel has been designed by Alberto Mancini and provides accommodation to up to 12 guests and 7 crew members. ... read full story
New 100m motor yacht ‘A400’ design by The A group
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The voluminous 100-metre mega yacht 'A400' design has been proudly unveiled by The A group. Providing the maximum comfort at sea, the striking 'A400' can cruise close to the best areas in the world. ... read full story
New 105m motor yacht PYC PURE project by Vitruvius Yachts and Oceanco
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New 105m super yacht PYC PURE project has been proudly announced by Vitruvius Yachts, in collaboration with Oceanco. With naval architecture by Philippe Briand, the vessel will host up to 24 guests in utmost in luxury. ... read full story
Drettmann Explorer 24 Yacht to feature complete onboard electrical system by Piet Brouwer
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Set to be launched in Spring 2015, the all-new Drettmann Explorer 24 superyacht will feature the complete onboard electrical system by Piet Brouwer Technology. ... read full story
Update on 34m BN 100 Yacht by Mulder scheduled for delivery in Summer 2015
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The construction progress of the 34m Mulder luxury yacht BN100 is on schedule, and most recently the interior fit out has begun. She is set to be delivered in Summer 2015. ... read full story
New sailing yacht SW 94#03 at final building stage at Southern Wind Shipyard
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South African builder, Southern Wind Shipyard, is currently working on the all-new 29-metre super yacht SW 94#03, beautifully designed by Nauta. Her naval architecture is by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design. ... read full story
New sailing yacht SW 102#04 under construction at Southern Wind Shipyard
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The all-new 32m super yacht SW 102#04 is presently under construction at Southern Wind Shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa. Scheduled for launch in early Summer 2015, the vessel has been superbly penned by Nauta Design. ... read full story