Recently renamed superyacht builder Turquoise has announced a new strategy that will make the world of superyachts more accessible. The new strategy, concentrating on the construction of yachts up to 80 meters in length, will build on the shipyard’s technical expertise and its reputation as a high quality high value builder. Turquoise CEO Mehmet Karabeyoglu…
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Tankoa Yachts launched the 69.3m superyacht Suerte in early July at the manufacturer’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Previously known as project S693, the vessel has a high tensile steel fore section, a weight of 1,400GT and features exterior styling by Francesco Paskowski. Suerte will cruise the Cote d’Azure in late August after installation of water…
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Launched by Feadship in February, the 46.4m Kiss, continues to spark interest in the superyacht industry, as photos showing details of her innovative design have been released. Images of interior and exterior areas show contemporary spaces featuring rich fabrics, contrasting surfaces and a sense of spaciousness. A large VIP cabin, four guess cabins and a…
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Three Megayachts By CRN Slated for Monaco Yacht Show: This year’s Monaco Yacht Show will host three of CRN’s most recent builds, including the 55m Atlante, the 61m Saramour and the 73m Yalla, a superyacht designed by Omega Architects. Launched this past May, Atlante, the newest of the three yachts, features bold and aggressive styling…
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Lürssen to Present Megayacht Ester III at Monaco Yacht Show: The 66m Ester III, built by Lürssen, will make her formal debut at the Monaco Yacht show at the end of September. Designed by Espen Øino, Ester II has a masculine outline with unique styling with a near vertical bow, sharp angled surfaces and a…
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77 Meter Superyacht Yersin Interior Revealed: The designer of the 77m superyacht Yersin, Pierre J. Kubis, has released photos that show the interior of this vessel that was crafted to safely sail the world in utmost comfort and practicality. Yersin, built by the French shipyard Piriou, is a displacement explorer yacht that can cruise the…
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Moonen Shipyards, based in Den Bosch in the Netherlands, is the latest manufacturer to experience financial problems. A recent statement from the Dutch company indicted that the shipyard has been forced to file for suspension of payment following the inability of its major shareholder, Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) to fund its operations. The source…
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Sea Ray will unveil is L Class line at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sept. 8-13, as it launches a multi-year investment in Europe. The L 650 Fly will be displayed at the show and will remain in Europe for several months, working as a demonstration unit at the newly opened yacht center on the French…
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Taiwanese shipbuilder Horizon Yachts recently launched the latest edition of its E84 series with the new yacht specifically designed for the Australian market. With four spacious staterooms and a comfortable skylounge, the new E84 also features a large galley that sits aft on the interior main deck and may be accessed from the main aft…
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Recent reports that Dutch sail and motor yacht manufacturer, Jongert, based in the Netherlands, has ceased operations, are false. The shipyard has indicated that while its facility remains for sale, it has not closed. Having delivered more than 300 vessels since the early 1950s, Jongert has specialized in sailing yachts, but also constructs motor yachts,…
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