The Isle of Wight-based superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design, announced it ceased trading as from August 1 2011, after 10 years in business. As many in the industry will know, the company’s founder, Björn Johansson, tragically died in January 2008. The directors decided to honour Björn’s memory – and the contracts his unique talents had... ... read full story
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54.9m (180’) motor yacht Harbour Island launched by Newcastle Shipyards
August 18, 2011
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Newcastle Shipyards, LLC (Newcastle) is proud to announce the successful launch of its largest build-to-date, Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND on 11 August 2011. Under the glow of a full moon, yacht Harbour Island entered the water to the roar of cheers from the employees and spectators. M/Y Harbour Island, Hull One of the Newcastle 5500 Series... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) sets Sail
August 18, 2011
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The Baltic Yachts, Finland built 66.7 meter Panamax project (now named sailing yacht Hetairos) has successfully completed her first couple of sea trials. Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects are proud to have been part of a team of people and companies to make this special yacht Hetairos (Panamax project) a success. S/Y Hetairos’s design features... ... read full story
F45 motor yacht Helix launched by Feadship Royal Van Lent
August 18, 2011
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Yesterday the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched the fifth motor yacht in the F45 Vantage superyacht series, named Helix. Superyacht Helix, built under the hull number 804 is the first yacht in the series to feature a nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames... ... read full story
K&M Yacht builders and Dykstra & Partners: a trusted combination.
August 18, 2011
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The trade fair season is nearly upon us, and K&M Yachtbuilders are busy preparing themselves. This year K&M Yachtbuilders will be present at three trade fairs, where they will only represent designs by Dykstra & Partners. Båter I Sjøen 1 – 4 September 2011, Oslo (Sandvika) The first boat show that K&M will attend is... ... read full story
Superyacht Helix the 5th F45 Vantage motor yacht launched by Feadship
August 17, 2011
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Motor yacht Helix, the fifth Feadship in the exclusive F45 Vantage custom series has just been launched at the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard. Superyacht Helix shares the phenomenal finish and first-class facilities of her four F45 sister ships, however yacht Helix is the first to feature a Nautical interior. The Feadship F45 yacht is... ... read full story
The Selene 128 motor yacht – An Ocean Trawler by Guido De Groot
August 17, 2011
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Guido De Groot Design, a well known superyacht design studio, are proud to introduce their latest project -the Selene 128 superyacht - in collaboration with Howard Chen's design team. ... read full story
Pearl Motor Yachts and Kelly Hoppen MBE collaborate on Pearl 75 motor yacht
August 17, 2011
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Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, has announced a special collaboration with a world renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE. Kelly Hoppen is one of the most in-demand interior designers in the country. Kelly has been brought on board to design the luxury interior of the flagship Pearl 75... ... read full story
Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island by Newcastle Shipyards
August 15, 2011
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Newcastle Shipyards of Florida announced the launch of the 54.87m (180′) Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island, their largest motor yacht to date, in December 2010. The yacht is now nearing completion and ws videod being towed down the Intracoastal Waterfront to St. Augustine as seen in the video below. She spend a few weeks... ... read full story
Feature Superyacht: 30m Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments
August 15, 2011
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Sailing Yacht Antares III is a 30m (98ft) custom built composite performance cruising sloop from the design board of Dixon Yacht Design. Built by Yachting Developments to meet and exceed strict Germanischer Lloyd and MCA classification survey requirements, the vessel is incredibly strong yet 25-30% lighter than similar vessels built in Aluminium. The composite structure... ... read full story
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