Megayacht Gene Machine Rescues Stranded Sailing Yacht in Mid Atlantic: The captain and crew of the 55m megayacht Gene Machine recently rescued the 44-foot sailing yacht Minerva following a forestay failure. While taking part in the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) from the Canary Islands to St. Lucia, Minerva suffered the forestay failure, which…
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Columbus Yachts Sells 80m Megayacht Project: Columbus Yachts is in high demand these days as this division of the Palumbo Group has sold an 80m Columbus Classic megayacht currently under construction. The news comes on the heels of the sale of the 36m Sport ISA 120 in October. Construction on the 80m project began two…
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Amer Yachts Sells Another Semi-Custom Amer 94 Megayacht: Hull Number 3 in the fuel-efficient, semi-custom Amer 94 megayacht series has been sold and is expected to be delivered to her owner next year. The megayacht features Volvo Penta’s IP system with three 900-hp powerplants on board, the same as Baccarat and Visionaria, the first two…
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Tankoa 58M Open Megayacht Projected to Achieve 30 Knots: Tankoa Yachts is introducing is first open-style project, the 58M Open megayacht that is expected to reach a top speed of 28 to 30 knots at half load. Triple MTU diesel engines with a central booster, or turbine engine, will power the yacht. KaMeWa waterjets will…
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Amels Collaborating with Nick Mezas on Custom Megayacht Project: Nick Mezas Yacht Design and Amels are collaborating for the first time on the Dutch shipbuilder’s project in its full custom Limited Editions megayacht line The 243-foot yacht with 41-foot beam draws inspiration from several Amels deliveries, with the foundation embodying meaningful views for guests whether…
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Admiral to Launch Megayacht Vetta 40 Meter Line: Admiral Yachts will launch a new megayacht exclusive range of yachts called the Vetta 40 line. Measuring 40 meters in length, the rage is designed to meet and build on the growing global demand for vessels in the 37 to40 meter size range that can be accomplished…
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Black Iceberg is Max Zhivov’s New Megayacht Design: The 35m megayacht concept called Black Iceberg is one of the latest designs from the Russian studio of Maz Zhivov. Viking vessels and the rugged beauty of Scandinavia inspired this concept that will accommodate up to eight guests across two expansive master suites and two additional guest…
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London’s St. Katherine MegayachtsDocks Nearing Completion: The redesign and refurbishment of the marina at St. Katharine Docks in the River Thames in London is about 65% complete, with the central basin now having been completed and the west basin partially handed over to St. Katharine Dock Marina General Manager Paul Tetlow. Work on the east…
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96.6m Megayacht Project Vertigo Launched by Feadship: The seventh and largest launch of 2016 from Feadship has been launched from the shipbuilder’s Makkum facility in the Netherlands. The much anticipated Megayacht Project Vertigo, measuring 96.6 meters, followed the launch of the 92m Aquarius by only a week. In a departure for Feadship, the yacht is…
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Heesen’s 42m Megayacht Project Cayman Combines Dutch Quality with Italian Style: The recently revealed Project Cayman, a full aluminum megayacht developed specifically for the North and South American markets. Heesen Yachts collaborated with Omega Architects and Hot Lab on the project, which has been designed with a fast displacement hull, twin MTU engines and lightweight…
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