156 Meter Superyacht Project “Omar” Launched by Lürssen: German shipyard Lürssen has launched the 156m superyacht Project Omar, which could possibly be the largest yacht ever when measured by gross tonnage, surpassing the current record holder, the 180mAzzam. She previously underwent a technical launch at the Lürssen facility earlier this year and is expected to…
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Will Mariotti Build a 180m Superyacht?: An Italian shipping newspaper, has indicated that the shipyard T. Mariotti based in Genoa, Italy, has signed a contract to build a 180m superyacht for Saudi Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal bin AbdulAziz al Saud. Mariotti is currently completing the 150m-plus superyacht project Saffron for another Middle Eastern client. The…
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Yacht Builder Arcadia Yachts to Debut Sherpa in Dusseldorf: The newest addition to the Arcadia Yachts lineup, the Sherpa model, will make her world premier at Boot Dusseldorf in January 2016. Lamination began last August, with the completed hull and superstructure moved to outfitting in October. Launch is expected to occur in December. Following her…
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Megayacht Naval Architects Setzer Unveils Vestal Series 42, 50 and 60 Meter Yacht Plans : Setzer Yacht Architects has revealed designs for a superyacht series that consists of vessels measures 42, 50 and 62 meters. Named the Vestal Series, these yachts have been designed in conjunction with Admiral to target North and South American clients. Characteristics…
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Yachting Deal? New Law Allows 180 Days of Tax-Free Cruising in Washington State The Marine Tourism Bill, passed by the Washington State legislature in a special session last July and enacted on September 1, 2015, allows yachts registered as an LLC to stay in the state’s water for up to 180 days text-free. When the…
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Italian Megayacht Builder Benetti Bullish on Recent Success: At the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, officials from the Italian shipyard Benetti outlined the brand’s strong success across the American market in 2015, with eight sales out of a worldwide figure of 18. Benetti has secured four contracts in North American for fast displacement vessels,…
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Megayacht Builder Hargrave Launches 116 Renaissance: Taiwans shipyard Kha Shing Yacht Builder has announced the launch of their first Hargrave 116 christened Renaissance. As the largest yacht launched by the yard this year, Renaissance is undergoing her final outfitting followed by sea trials before she is shipped to Florida to make her debut at the…
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Megayacht Builder Hakvoort Launches 61m Just J: Dutch manufacturer Hakvoot has launched Just J, a 61m motoryacht that is the shipyard’s largest project to date, from its Havenstraat facility. With a careful balance of indoor and outdoor space designed by Sinot Yacht Design, Just J features incredible views from the private owner’s deck, as well…
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Christensen Confirms Construction of Four Superyachts: Following sale of the company earlier this year to a receiver, American manufacturer Christensen Shipyards has confirmed current production of four superyachts, Hull 36, Hull 38, Hull 40 and Hull 42 from the company’s Custom Series, at their facilities in Washington State. Silver Lining is the name of Hull…
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Yacht Sales Dip 4 Percent in October: Despite four months of sales levels above 2014, brokers reported an unexpected slowdown in October, with 2,219 boats sold, a decline of 97 units or 4 percent. That figure, however, remained slightly ahead of sales for the last five years, indicating that October 2014 had better than normal…
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