The Ongoing Superyacht Indian Empress Saga is Far From Over: The saga of the 95m Indian Empress megayacht, impounded in Malta since March, may not be over after all. A Maltese court has denied the request of the winner of the late June auction to buy the 95-meter megayacht to extend the deadline to pay…
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AvA Yachts Expands Kando Superyacht Series: Turkish shipyard AvaYachts has announced the latest model in its Kando Series. Currently in build, the 34-meter Kando 110 will launch sometime this summer. The aluminum over steel tri-deck displacement yacht sits clearly in the middle of the Kando line, with yachts ranging from 27 meters to 40 meters.…
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Luca Vallebona Unveils 62m Broadway Mega Yacht Concept: Italian designer Luca Vallebona has revealed a 2-meter explorer mega yacht concept called Broadway, coming on the heels of his 82-meter Pentagramma design. Inspired by Manhattan’s famous theater hub and the grid-like layout of New York City, Broadway would be built with a steel hull and aluminum…
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187.5m Luxury Mega Yacht Project Caroline Under Development: Norwegian yacht Voyages AS has contracted with Deltamarine in conjunction with selected architectural partners to create conceptual design and consultancy services for development of a 187.5-meter mega explorer yacht called Project Caroline. The ambitious project is intended for worldwide cruising and upon completion will become the largest…
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Introducing Superyachts OceanX and M/V Alucia2: Philanthropist and superyacht owner Ray Dalio, his son Mark and movie director James Cameron have teamed up with several scientific partners for the launch of the OceanX initiative. A brand new vessel, the 85-meter M/V Alucia2, will explore the oceans for educational and scientific purposes, following on the success…
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Arrested Superyacht Indian Empress Sold At Debtors Auction for €43.5 Million: The long-running dispute is finally over and the crew can now expect their back wages. The 95-metre superyacht Indian Empress has has been sold for €43.5 million in a court-ordered auction in Valletta, Malta. Auctioned under the authority of Mr. Justice Mark Chetcuti, bidding reportedly…
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Andy Waugh Unveils 175m Superyacht Concept Acionna: British designer Andy Waugh has revealed his largest concept to date, a 175-meter superyacht named Acionna. She is designed to challenge the preconception that larger yachts are homogenous and conventional with avant-garde styling visible from every angle, exaggerated by her elegant proportions and sheer scale. The interior space…
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Luxury Yacht Tactical 77 is a Quick Custom Cruiser: The Tactical 77 is a purposeful, forceful, pseudo-military, and deliberate vessel, becoming the first megayacht from Tactical Custom Boats. The new brand, based in British Columbia, is part of Platinum Marine, the same group that owns Crescent Custom Yachts. The focus of this brand is all-weather…
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Overmarine’s Mangusta Mega Yacht 94 Hull Number 5 Headed for the U.S.: Overmarine’s Hull 5 in the Mangusta 94 series is headed for the United States, further cementing the Italian manufacturer’s foray into the American market, making her the seventh maxi open heading to North American in the last five years. Several features have attracted…
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Azimut Yachts to Debut Two Mega Yachts S10 and Grande Magellano in 2019: Azimut will debut two new mega yacht models next year, with both marking first-time design collaborations for the brand. The Azimut S10, part of the yard’s S Collection series with sporty styling and spirited speed features exterior and interior design by Alberto…
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