JBQ Design Proposed Hybrid-Powered Supeyacht Project: Seattle-based JQB Design has unveiled a preliminary design for a hybrid-powered 90m megaayacht that is focused on current and emerging technologies. The tri-deck concept, developed by lead designer Michael Givens, has an extended unbroken sheerline for a long and lean look, along with what the studio calls “a sensible…
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Perini Navi Signs Two New Megayacht Contracts: The Perini Navi group has announced the sale of two Picchiotti megayacht projects, representing the group’s first sales since April 2014. The first project is a 52m, full-displacement megayacht with a steel hull. Details are scare on the project, expected to be delivered in 32 months, and should…
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Tankoa Launches 50m Megayacht Vertige: M/Y Vertige, Tankoa’s new 50m megayacht, has been launched from the builder’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Originally scheduled for a launch in March, her delivery was brought forward to April, following sea trials and final outfitting. Tankoa CEO Euro Cantenti noted that the launch represents a recognition of boutique shipyard…
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Sarp Yachts Reveals 63m Aouda Superyacht Project: Sarp Yachts has once again teams with Hot Lab Yacht & Design to create a new 63m oceangoing superyacht concept called Aouda. The concept is based on the same platform as the 66m project Days, which is currently under construction at Sarp’s Turkish shipyard, but has a few…
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Heysea Launches First Asteria 96 Megayacht: Heysea Yachts has launched its first Asteria 96 megayacht, a high-performance vessel that will deliver a stable ride and a clean interior living area to suit her speedy nature. Australian naval architect David Bentley designed the Asteria 96 megayacht, which offers two guest cabins that may be combined as…
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Heesen Premieres Megayacht Project Maia: Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has revealed its latest 50-meter full displacement megayacht under construction at its shipyard in Oss. Project Maia boasts flowing exterior lines created by Clifford Denn Design, with Reymond Langton responsible for interior design. She’s set for delivery in 2018. Denn drew inspiration from a number of…
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Hatteras 90 Mega Yacht and HattCON Coming This Summer: Hatteras Yachts, will expand its semi-custom range this summer with the debut of the Hatteras 90 Megayacht. The new model will also mark the debut of the HattCON ship-management system, which offers systems integration typically found on larger megayachts. The Hatters 90 will be available with…
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Fincantierei, Megayacht Builder, Gaining Stronghold in China With Exclusive Contract: Fincantieri recently signed an exclusive deal that signifies the Italian shipbuilder has a stronghold on the Asian marine market. The exclusive Memorandum of Agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation and Carnival Corporation calls for construction of two cruise ships built in China specifically for the…
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Era 80 Megayacht Concept Brings Style to Traditional Explorer Yachts: The new 80-meter Era 80, by Ricky Smith Designs, is a progressive and innovative design with aerodynamic styling that includes a distinctive covered bow designed to reduce drag. Working in collaboration with Stuart Friezer Marine naval architects, the hull shape has been tested at Shanghai…
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