The luxury motor yacht YOLO recently became the winner in the “power yacht over 25m” category at the recent International Yacht & Aviation Awards. Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) built this Nauta Air 86’ vessel, with exterior styling by Natua Design and interior design by Laura Pomponi. Featuring new proportions and different balancing between interior and…
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Following the success of the Belafonte yacht concept, designer Federico Fiorentino has revealed his latest work, the 56m expedition yacht Queequeg. The military-inspired superyacht concept is characterized by a strong exterior styling wotj razor-sharp lines underlined by a bow. With its ocean-crossing capabilities, Queequeg can explore and cruise almost anywhere in the world and keep…
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The latest semi-custom lines of semi-custom megayachts launched by Columbus Yachts, the Oceanic Coupé and the Sport Oceanic, are characterized by large living spaces and aimed at the American and Asian markets. With aluminum construction and featuring a three-deck layout, the first two models measure 45 meters and 50 meters in length Both accommodate guest…
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Italian brand ISA Yachts has submitted notice to trade union and court authorities that it is seeking agreement with creditors. The procedure is designed to stave off insolvency by paying suppliers and subcontractors only a portion of what is owed to them. A local Italian newspaper has reported that 106 jobs are at risk and…
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The 47m Majesty 155, the largest superyacht built from the Dubai-based shipyard has been launched. Representing a leap forward in engineering, design and workmanship, the Majesty line adds to Gulf Craft’s current range of vessels that include Nomad Yachts, Oryx and Silvercraft. Majesty superyachts are will target customers looking for a greater capacity to entertain,…
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German shipyard Lürssen has launched Orchid, its latest superyacht project, 29 months after her keel was laid in 2012 and 19 months following her technical launch in 2013. The broker has coordinated the project since its inception, working closely with the shipyard and the owner’s technical teams. Reymond Langton Design crafted both interior and exterior…
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Dutch shipyards Oceanco and Vitters have announced the launch of Aquijo. The 85m aluminum ketch, the outcome of a successful collaboration between the two shipyards, features design by Tripp Design Naval Architects. Oceanco and Vitters worked closely through all stages of this custom project. The yard’s teams, in cooperation with the naval architect, the owners…
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The second superyacht in Overmarine Group’s Mangusta 110 series has been launched. As one of the Maxi Open Mangusta models, her notable characteristics include sporty external lines and several new aesthetic and structural features, such as a sundeck that can house a second helm station, large side window at the height of the owner’s area,…
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Italian businessman Beniamino Gavio, whose Argo Finanziaria has signed a letter of intent to buy the beleaguered Bertram Yachts, is still trying to decide how to revive the sportfishing brand. Gavio has stated that he plans to buy Bertram, which shuttered its Merritt Island, FL, plant last summer, along with whatever molds it makes sense…
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Italian shipbuilder Riva has announced that its Riva 76 Coupe is now under build at the Ferretti Group in Las Spezia. At 22.98 meters in length, the first Riva 76 will have silver metallic painted hull. She will also have 40 square meters of glazed surfaces that will give her a sporty and slender profile…
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