YXXI Yacht Design Unveils New 127m Superyacht Concept: French studio YXXI Yacht Design has unveiled a 127-meter superyacht concept with an exterior influenced by aerospace and auto design. Called Project #4, the new concept aims to give her guests an incomparable n-board experience that focuses on maximum enjoyment of the sea, sports and entertainment. Project…
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Heesen Announces Project Cosmos, Largest Superyacht Project to Date: Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of its largest superyacht to date, an 80.07-meter vessel called Project Cosmos. The new build contract is Heesen’s second of 2018, with delivery slated for 2022. Project Cosmos’ owners have elected Winch Design to create a streamlined yacht…
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Damen Introduces Power Play to Its Superyacht Support Vessel Lineup: Dutch shipyard Damen has introduced another vessel in its every-growing superyacht support vessel fleet. The new 55.5-meter project is called Power Play and is the sixth vessel in the shipyard’s popular YX 5009 series, which now totals 11 vessels with a cumulative LOA of 628.8…
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Turkish Yacht Charter Show to Debut This Year: The Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association has announced the premier TYBA Yacht Charter Show to take place May 3-6 in the Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum, Muğla. The show’s aim is to bring a fresh face to the yearly charter event in Turkey for yachting professionals while also…
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Diana Yacht Design Unveils 55m Bluebird Superyacht Concept: Dutch studio Diana Yacht Design has revealed exterior styling and naval architecture for the ultimate family-friend explorer-style yacht, a 55-meter superyacht concept it calls Bluebird that features flexible layout and room arrangements. Features include a two-story apartment, generous guest space and accommodation for up to 14 crew-members.…
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First Benetti Superyacht Delfino 95 Christella II Delivered: The first superyacht in Benetti’s Delfino 95 series, named Christella II, has been launched by the Italian shipyard. The Delfino 95 replaces the long-popular Delfino 93 line, of which more than a dozen vessels have been launched. Christella II keeps the family feel of the old while…
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Ferretti Group Hints at New Mega Yacht Models: Ferretti Group is adding two more megayacht-specific series, revealing three new models at the recent Miami Yacht Show. The largest of the three is the 51.8-meter Pershing 170, which is tapped to become the brand’s new flagship. Designer Fulvio De Simoni worked in collaboration with the Ferretti…
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Mega Yacht Project Ayla Launched by Heesen Ahead of April Delivery: The 49.8-meter Mega Yacht Project Ayla was recently christened White in the shipyard of Dutch manufacturer Heesen. Also previously referred to by her hull number, YN 18250, the yacht is part of Heesen’s 50-meter aluminum series of semi-displacement cruisers. With a top speed of…
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The A Group Unveils 85m Project Affinity Superyacht Concept: The A Group has released details of its newest superyacht concept, the 85-meter Project Affinity, which buildings on its 2015 concept A470. Developed in collaboration with SuperYachtsMonaco, the tri-deck design was revisited after a series of successful residential design. Project Affinity balances curvaceous elements with a…
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Sunseeker Launches Hull 612 in 131 Mega Yacht Line: British manufacturer Sunseeker has launched Hull 612, the latest vessel in its 131 Mega Yacht line ahead of a planned April delivery following extensive sea trials. Built to RINA standards, Hull 612 is constructed from GRP. At 40 meters, she has an interior of 338 GT,…
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