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Heesen 40-meter Project "Galatea" nearing end of construction​

Dutch yacht builder Heesen is currently working on finishing-up a 40-meter semi-displacement megayacht with launching in May. The all-aluminum megayacht is based off Heesen's very popular 3700 series with notable differences. The most glaring differences comes with the extra length overall as well as the change to the sundeck region. On the 3700 model, there is a totally open-air sundeck under the radar arch, however, with the 40-meter model, "Galatea", there is cover over and around the forward half of the space. It is an 85 square meter sun deck (which can be open or hard top). Aft of the enclosed region you can come outside and enjoy a jacuzzi and large sunpadded area...

Timmerman launches second 47-meter displacement yacht​

The latest yacht from Timmerman Yachts has been launched and she is the second hull in their 47-meter series. The first yacht introduced to the world in 2008 was built as "Alexandra" but since then has been renamed "Latitude". The second hull, just launched earlier this week, features a dark hull and design by Vripack, she was built in steel and aluminum.

On the interior she will sleep ten guests comfortably in five cabins as well as provide for ten crew members. Expect to find precious and unique species of wood, such as wenge' and bubingo, are used, as well as high-end marbles and Onyx. She is driven by a pair of 537kW CAT diesels to a top speed around 13-knots. The new Timmerman megayacht will be able to achieve a 4,000 nautical mile range at slow and consistent 10-knots. Her delivery is expected to come in Autumn of this year...

Soraya in last stages of build of their first 46-meter megayacht​

The first Soraya 46-meter megayacht will launch this Summer. She is currently in the final phase of her build and will be launched in just over two months. She is looking a new owner and as a result she is for sale at the moment asking 25-million Euros.

The new Soraya 46.7-meter megayacht has a design penned by Uniellè Yacht Design with naval architecture by Meccano Engineering. Inside, she boasts a modern interior by Ales Bratina. Her layout showcases accommodation for up to twelve guests in the typical Master Stateroom, there is not one but two VIP cabins as well as two twin cabins each with pullman berthing. Twin CAT marine diesels are expected to power the Soraya megayacht to a top speed to 16-knots. It is anticipated that she will have a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 12-knots...

"Noé" is the latest 28-meter motor yacht to launch at Couach​

The latest member of the Couach 2800 open series was launched at their French facilities recently. She is now the fourth yacht in the 2800 series and differs from her sisters by being all-white. "Noé's" design is of-course in house at Couach and her interior will play host and sleep as many as eight guests in four cabins. There is the owner's stateroom, a VIP-type cabin and two twins. The interior design is sleek and naturalistic. To create an interior custom design, luminous, the owner has favored blond teck and natural colors of leathers and fabrics.

Noé is currently conducting sea trials which is expected to confirm her 38-knot top speed. The cruising speed will be around 26/27-knot mark and this is thanks to her pair of MTU 2,400-horsepower engines. Delivery of this latest Couach open yacht is expected to be near the end of April, 2013...

Nordhavn's new 120-foot flagship one step closer to delivery​

The Nordhavn 120 was launched into the test tank today at South Coast Marine, bringing her one step closer toward completion and delivery to her new owner this summer. The 800,000-lb. future queen of the Nordhavn fleet will remain in the test tank for approximately one month as systems are fired up and tested, effectively the last step prior to undergoing final ocean trials and ABS certification assessment in preparation for delivery – via her own bottom – to Vancouver, Canada.

After nearly five years from concept to construction, Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. is thrilled in anticipation at the impending unveiling of the Nordhavn 120. At the surface, the N120 is a naval engineering feat; as capable as it is luxurious. The yacht also proves to be a symbol of P.A.E., persevering at a time when the yacht/superyacht market was in a virtual tailspin...

ISA set to launch 41M motoryacht "Aziza"​

Italian yard ISA is set to launch their latest motoryacht, the 41-meter "Aziza". Aziza will launch into the water four days from now on April 20th, 2013. She is already out of the indoor building hall being prepared for launch. Andrea Vallicelli has designed the exterior while the interior has been done in-house. After close to 20-months of construction, the new 41-meter is ready to hit the water.

Aziza is being powered by a pair of CAT C-18 marine engines and top speed is expected to be in the region of 14-knots. ISA is currently working on a few other custom-built projects including a 43-meter, a 54-meter and a 66-meter scheduled for 2014. Aziza will be hosting ten guests in a master suite and four double guest cabins...

Hakvoort launches 39.7-meter motoryacht "Apostrophe"​

Custom-built in every respect, MY "Apostrophe" features an elegant exterior profile from the boards of Reymond Langton Design Ltd., which was also responsible for the contemporary Art Deco interior. With naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, exceptional support from ***** Yacht and Ship, and an owner determined to build the finest Hakvoort to date, Apostrophe is a testimony to how magnificent things can be achieved when people truly cooperate together.

A Russian Orthodox priest blessed Apostrophe on Saturday 13 April 2013 in a ceremony at the Hakvoort yard, which was attended by the owner, his guests and the craftsmen responsible for her construction. The modern design by Reymond Langton features coloured tones, black windows and a striking grey hull, with contrast being offered by the gleaming white superstructure...

Ocea unveils new 70-meter Commuter superyacht​

French builder Ocea isn't showing any signs of slowing their expansion of the range of yachts they offer. Their latest design shows off a 70-meter Commuter superyacht designed by the usual Joubert-Nivelt. The all-aluminium Commuter will assume the flagship status for the French yard. The interior of this new yacht has been designed by François Zuretti...

Ferretti launches first Ferretti 960 motoryacht​

Italian builder Ferretti has launched the first hull in the Ferretti 960 series. The Ferretti 960 is essentially the replacement or successor to the Ferretti 881 model series. The design is one carved out by a familiar collaboration in Studio Zuccon International Project, Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) and the Centro Stile Ferretti Group...

Horizon Christens EP115 “Tango 5” With New Owners ​

After a successful four-day sea trial and boating around Pong Hu, the new Horizon EP115 "Tango 5" was christened last Sunday afternoon at Horizon’s Premier Shipyard delivery center. Horizon CEO John Lu opened the christening ceremony with a speech thanking new owners Mr. and Mrs...

Next Canados 120-foot motoryacht set to launch imminently ​

Canados is working on preparing their second Canados 120-foot motor yacht for launch. This second hull will be delivered this coming Summer season. Back in July 2012, Canados launched the first hull of this 120-foot flybridge series called "Far Away". Far Away had her interior design and done by Francesco Paszkowski but the second hull in this series has her interior done by Cristiano Gatto...

Overmarine recieves orders for two Mangusta brand yachts​

2013 has kicked off well for Overmarine and brand Mangusta. Two new orders rolled in for the company for their top of the line Mangusta 165 and the other a 108. With the new order for the Mangusta 165 model, that takes the series to nine yachts. Just a few months prior, Overmarine sold the eighth hull in that series. For the Mangusta 108, this new sale is the thirtieth unit of the series.

The 30th hull in the 108 series will have a few differences to her. A new sundeck including a solarium highlights the main difference. On her modern interior she is expected to sleep eight guests in a master stateroom and three other guest cabins. She is expected to be launched this summer and be completed by then as well. The ninth Mangusta 165 is expected to launch in 2014...

Lurssen launches 180-meter superyacht 'Azzam'​

It was in May 2012 when the world got an initial glimpse of what would eventually become the world's largest superyacht, 'Azzam'. This happened when Lurssen was forced to pre-launch the behemoth in order to fit the bow on to the front of the hull and also transfer her to Lurssen's enormous floating dry dock. She then vanished from view until the last few days when Lurssen removed the front door of the dock giving the world a definitive view of the world's largest superyacht. This morning, the German custom superyacht builder launched Azzam from the floating dry dock, effectively knocking the 536-foot Blohm & Voss "Eclipse" from her number 1 pedestal.

As you can imagine, not a lot is known about this very large superyacht at the moment. However, her design is completely by Italian design house Nauta Yacht Design...

ADM Kiel/Nobiskrug launch 73-meter superyacht "Odessa II"​

Hull 423 has been launched with little fanfare but enough to capture our attention. You will remember her sister, finished as "Plan B", hull 423 is called "Odessa II". She was seen briefly last year when she left Abu Dhabi Mar Kiel for Nobiskrug for finishing and now she has re-emerged for launching. She is presently in the water and at the outfitting/finishing pier.

Odessa II has been designed by Focus Yacht Design with an interior by H2 Yacht Design. It should not be much of a surprise that the design firm worked on the interior of the owner's previous yacht. The interior design on the new Odessa II is in a 'New Hampton' style. Accommodation onboard is for twelve guests in six staterooms.

The 73-meter superyacht differs from her sister primarily in colour scheme. She has a grey hull with grey accents along the white superstructure...

OceAnco's 88.5-meter 'Y710' superyacht in build​

Both the hull and superstructure for OceAnco's new build project 'Y710' arrived recently and were mated and sent to the yard's finishing facilities. The aluminium superstructure was manufactured by Aluship. The overall design for Y710 -the tenth yacht in the Y series-, is by Espen Oeino. The interior designer has not be disclosed as yet but the Naval Architecture is by Azure Naval Architects with OceAnco's in-house team...

Heesen launches 50-meter yacht "Ventura"​

Dutch builder Heesen has launched two superyachts, one of them is the 50-meter all-aluminium "Ventura". She was built under yard number 16050 and bears design lines by Omega Architects with Naval Architecture between Van Oossanen and Heesen. On the interior the crisp and modern interior has been developed by Fracesco Paszkowski.

The new yacht is very distinguishable with her color scheme focused on metallic greys. On the interior, she boasts accommodation for twelve guests in six suites. There are in fact two master staterooms one located in the conventional forward main deck and the other is aft of the bridge on that deck. The other suites are on the lower deck. The Paszkowski theme on the interior uses polished ebony parquet floor that contrasts with whitened oak paneling...

Chris Seymour Design 245' "Elementum"​

A New Superyacht Species​

Christopher Seymour Designs has developed a new superyacht species appropriately
named - "Elementum", which is Latin for Element. The Elementum concept presents a
shocking silhouette, challenging traditional maritime elements with a militant, machete-
like profile that is one part bleeding edge yacht design and one part Alien with an Attitude.​

Chris is a long-time member of YachtForums (screen name - '84far') with several notable designs to his credit including, "Alpine"; a 122 meter superyacht and "Sunset Heaven"; a 96-meter plumb bow design. With his latest incarnation, Chris brought together many different properties to create an entirely new element. The main focus of the Elementum concept is to increase hull efficiency through applied hydrodynamics...

Flevoship launches 29.26-meter "Belle de Jour"​

Dutch yard Flevoship launched the 29.26-meter motoryacht "Belle de Jour" recently. She bears a design by Pieter Beeldsnijder fleshed out with classical elements. The interior has been done to the owner's tastes. Speaking of the owner, they are a repeat client. Belle de Jour's accommodation is set out for six guests, a full-beam master stateroom and two double staterooms. The doubles can actually be combined to become one large VIP-type stateroom if needed.

For a pocket-megayacht, Belle de Jour packs some nice features. She has been optimized to be run with minimal crew and to be sailed by the owner himself. The interior is nice and comfortable boasting Art Deco touches. There are two side balconies, a space to keep a small vehicle as well as space for two tenders onboard. Belle de Jour is powered via twin 440kW MAN engines...

The Christopher Seymour 44-meter performance cruiser 'Amor Fati'
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Christopher Seymour Designs unveils their latest design ahead of the Palm Beach Show. The new design is a sleek performance cruiser with a sloop rig called 'Amor Fati'. His design boards produced many interesting designs across the range, from sleek sail yachts to equally sleek and bold of the mega and superyacht type. One of those interesting superyacht designs is called 'One Quest', which looks more like an aggressive amoured sentry. YachtForums.com has had the distinct pleasure of having this talented designer as a long-time contributing member. Furthermore, he has had some of his other designs published here and the Amor Fati is another...

Dockwise Yacht Transport Services Storied Destinations Around the World​

Whether transporting 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships give clients access to many of the world’s major shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the globe. In early February, DYT’s 556-foot (169.49 meter) Super Servant 4 started its annual passage to Brisbane (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand), a sailing that originated in Palma de Mallorca in late November, 2012. Having stopped in Le Marin (Martinique), Port Everglades (Florida) and Golfito (Costa Rica) on its way to the South Pacific, the semi-submersible ship, which “sinks” to load and unload its floating yacht cargo, is now enroute to Golfito and will return to Port Everglades before it goes transatlantic...