Norwegian Commercial Shipyard Building 82m Explorer Megayacht: Norway’s Vard commercial shipyard is currently constructing a Vard 1-08 platform that will be customized to fit the owner’s plans for an explorer yacht. Bannenberg & Rowell design devised the tough-looking exterior for the 82m project named Kilkea that will blend the platform’s seakeeping abilities with standard, modern…
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CNM Working on Flagship Continental 110 Megayacht Line: Italian shipyard CNM is currently working on developing the first model of the company’s flagship line, the Continental 110. In discussions with an existing CNM client, company director Guglielmo D’Agostino indicated that upon successful negotiation of the contract, construction of the world’s largest “open” yacht will begin…
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Second MCY 105 Mega Yacht Launched by Monte Carlo Yachts: Serendipity, the second hull in Monte Carlo Yacht’s MCY 105 line has been launched and successfully completed sea trials off the coast of Italy. The superyacht features a soft blue hull and white superstructure, giving the exterior a different look from M/Y G, the first…
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Heesen Launches 50m Megayacht Project Akoya: The 50m Project Akoya was recently introduced to the water during a private ceremony at Heesen Yachts’ facilities in Oss, The Netherlands. Project Akoya is the shipyard’s second launch of the year, following that of the 70m Galactica Super Nova. Formerly called YN 17650, the semi-displacement yacht is the…
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Admiral Launches 50m Megayacht Ouranos: Admiral has launched its latest project, the 50m M/Y Ouranos, quickly following the launch of the 55m M/Y Quinta Essentia, the yard’s first launch of 2016. Ouranos has a full displacement steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Comission for a repeat client, she has been described by Admiral as striking…
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Benetti Yachts Officially Launches 45m Mega Yacht Domani: Italian shipbuilder Benetti has announced the official launch of the custom displacement yacht Domani, built at its Viareggio facilities. Previously known as Hull FB701, the 45m superyacht will officially join the fleet in June. Domani was built for a longstanding Benetti client who has owned three previous…
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American Yacht Sales Figures in April Show Normal Spring Increases: American yacht brokerage sales increased by nearly 500 boats from March to April, reflecting a normal spring rise in sales. When compared with the April 2015, yacht sales increased by one percent. The strongest sellers were boats 36 to 45 feet with a seven percent…
DetailsMegayacht Builder Turquoise Yachts Completes Major Building Construction: Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts has complete construction of a main shed extension, along with a 2500 ton floating dock, following a year of work. The addition boosts the company capacity to 10 simultaneous superyacht projects. Mehmet Krabyoglu, Turquoise CEO, noted that the shipyard always planned to build…
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Superyacht Project KIlkea Under Construction in Norway: Currently under construction a commercial shipyard is the Yard 1-08 platform that is ready for customization to her owner’s need. Bannenberg & Rowell Design devised the tough-looking exterior plan that will meld with her sea-keeping amenities and superyacht-standard features. Designed with the ability to operate remote locations and…
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Benetti Delivers 40m Mega Yacht Chrimi III: Benetti has announced delivery of Chrimi III, the seventh hull in the Benetti Classic Supreme series. This semi-custom Benetti range features exterior designed from Stefano Righini with interior design by Pulina DNA. On board, she accommodates guests over five cabins that include a full beam owner’s suite on…
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