Megayacht 84 Meter Galene Project Unveiled By MKS Yacht Design: Young Turkish designer Mehmet Kamer Sarpkaya of MKS Yacht Design has revealed his concept for the 84 meter Galene, named after the Greek goddess that embodies calm seas. Develop as an explorer yacht with long-range capabilities, Galene will incorporate utilities that will make long crises…
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New Yacht Marina. First Phase of Golfito Marina Resort and Village Nearing Completion in Costa Rica: The initial construction phase of the Golfito Marina Resort and Village, a luxury report for private and charter yachts on Costa Riva in the Central American county of Costa Rica is nearing completion. The main pier is slated to…
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Megayacht Builder Sunrise Yachts Has New Controlling Shareholder, Diamond Living Private Investment: American builder Sunrise Yachts has confirmed that Hong Kong-based Diamond Living Private Investment Fund is the company’s new controlling interest shareholder. The deal with Sunrise Yachts is expected to be finished sometime in January with Guillaume Roche, Sunrise co-founder, remaining as CEO. Roche noted…
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Megayacht Ocea Commuter 90 to Debut in 2016: The first build of the Ocea Commuter 90 Megayacht is set to debut sometime in 2016. Designed by Jubert-Nivelt Design and Pierre Frutschi Architecture & Design, the Ocea Commuter 90 is part of a range of yachts from the French shipyard, ranging between 85 and 171 feet…
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Two New Megayacht Projects By Tankoa Yachts Released: Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts has released details of two new variants of their Fully Custom Projects (FCP) that clients and brokers can develop. Two 53 meter projects named the S531 and S532 will offer a customizable platform with an interior volume similar to that of 60 meter…
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Superyacht Explorer Concept Revealed By Fassmer Shipyard: German shipyard Fassmer may be better know for their experience in construction offshore and naval vessels, but the manufacturer has presented a unique superyacht concept aimed at owners searching for an explorer yacht based on a proven and trusted platform. The OPV80 is an explorer concept designed by…
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Megayacht Builder Palmer Johnson and Bugatti Collaborating on Niniette Series: Superyacht builder Palmer Johnson and its new partner, the well known sports car brand Bugatti, have released details on their premier collaborations, the Niniette series, originally announced at the 2014 Qatar International Boat Show. Niniette revives the names the Bugatti used when it offered racing…
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Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show Gets New Identity: Previously known as the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, this year’s event, slated from President’s weekend, February 11-15, will now be called Yachts Miami Beach. The event’s location, along Collins Avenue between the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels, remains unchanged. Organized and co-owned by Show Management and…
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Yacht Sales Volume In 2015 Surpassed 2014, $3.7 Billion!: Bigger boats had a generally weaker month in December 2014 with sales of the 56-foot to 79-foot market down by two boats at 59 sold. Total price decreased to $44.6 million from $53.6 million. Superyacht sales decreased from 16 to 11 boats with total value decreasing…
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Superyacht Green Mandate NOx Tier III Compliance Receive Five-Year Deferral: If you’re planning to build a megayacht whose keel will be laid this January or later, your naval architect and building just gained to ensure compliance with a new regulatory standard covering nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Tier III compliance will apply to some superyachts starting…
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