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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...

Raffles 88-meter superyacht 'Illusion' in build​

A massive 88-meter straight-bow superyacht is currently under construction at the Raffles yard in China. RSD (Rainsford Sauders Design) has done the external design while Naval Architecture has been handled by Azure Naval Architects. The interior which appears to be of Asian influence, is by Sander Sinot of Sinot Yacht Designs. The 88-meter superyacht dubbed 'Illusion' spreads over five decks with steel hull and aluminum superstructure...

Inace splashes 38.4-meter expedition yacht "Batai"​

The Inace 38.4-meter "Batai" has finally been splashed and on her way to delivery status. She offers accommodation in five guest staterooms on the lower deck including a generously large full-beam master stateroom. Just like another recent Inace expedition build -"Far Far Away", Batai is designed by Luiz de Basto, outside and in.

Expedition yacht Batai has a 7,000-nautical mile range at 10-knots and has been built to Lloyds and MCA class. She was built for a Mexican owner who will soon enjoy the comforts of this world-cruiser. Two sizable tenders are stored on the foredeck and serviced by a dedicated crane. Other notable features across her four decks include a jacuzzi on the upper-most deck, a hardtop stretching aft from the mast providing shading to the aft seating region on the sundeck and easy access to the sea from the swim platform...

Abeking & Rasmussen launch 82.3-meter superyacht "Secret"​

German superyacht builder Abeking and Rasmussen unveiled their latest secret last week. The 82.3-meter superyacht "Secret" was launched on March 13th, 2013 at the yard's Lemwerder facility in Germany. The superyacht has been built for a repeat client who had another superyacht previously with the same name.

The design of the yacht itself is by Sam Sorgiovanni and on the interior, that was conceptualized and brought to reality by Jim Harris, who also worked on the owner's previous yacht interior. If the external design looks familar, perhaps like OceAnco's "Anastasia", you wouldn't be that far off because she too was designed by Sam Sorgiovanni. However, this is the owner's first collaboration with Sam Sorgiovanni designs and it turned out well. As the name of the yacht hints, this yacht has been built under a veil of.....

Codecasa unveils new 50-meter superyacht design​

Itaian yard Codecasa recently unveiled a 'new' 50-meter superyacht design. More modern and 'current', the yacht is essentially based on their 50-meter 'Vintage' line -which is in production-. The updated and modern with more aggressive lines, should appeal to potential clients who are not seeking the vintage look for their yacht.

This particular boat hasn't started construction as yet but could easily start when there is interest or a buyer. It is based on hull C121 (50-meter Vintage) which is currently under construction for delivery in 2015. Comparing the two designs there are subtle differences. The modern Codecasa 50-meter variant has larger windows, lower and more notched-out bulwarks to create better views to the exterior of the yacht...

Bloemsma & van Breemen 44-meter megayacht nearing completion​

Dutch yard Bloemsma & van Breemen is to soon launch their long in-build 44-meter motor yacht. This vessel has had a start-stop construction process because the owner left the project and Bloemsma & van Breemen had to halt the build process but they restarted and it is close to completion and launching. Exterior and interior design work has been done by Pieter Beeldsnijder and Naval Architecture by Vripack.

The yacht features an upper deck dedicated pretty-much entirely to the potential owners of the yacht. They have a master stateroom as well as their own private lounge and a terrace on the forward area of the deck. This deck by-the-way is traditionally the bridge deck on most yachts of this size but it has been designed around the owner. The bridge itself is one deck below, on the forward main deck, sort-of...

Benetti launches latest Crystal 140' megayacht "Luna"​

Italian yard Benetti yachts launched their latest motoryacht yesterday. She is the second hull in the new Crystal 140-series and was built under hull number BY002. She has been christened and her name is "Luna". The new megayacht has been finished in all white with a black draft.

The design has been formulated and sculpted by Stefano Righini with an interior by the well-known Francois Zuretti. The light and airy Zuretti interior features accommodation for ten guests in a Master Stateroom, two doubles and two twins. At slow speeds(12-knots) Luna could have a 4,000 nautical mile range and a cruising speed of 14-knots thanks to her twin CAT C32 Acert engines. Luna is just about 42-meters LOA and 9-meters wide and she will be delivered to her owner(s) for the coming Summer season.

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SanLorenzo delivers 40M Alloy megayacht to Dubai​

Italian builder SanLorenzo has completed and delivered the latest megayacht from their 40-meter Alloy line. The all aluminum planing yacht was shipped from Italy to the Middle East. The yacht was lifted aboard a special cargo transport from the Mediterranean to the Suez Canal. The yacht then entered the Red Sea and finally arrived in Dubai approximately 15 days later.

The yacht was built for a very high-profile client in Dubai and features a modern interior. Contrasting woods like olive ash for the furniture and burned oak for the floors work the public interior scheme. In the ensuite bathrooms, Fossena stone and Limestone Malayat were chosen to complete the lovely guest areas. Below decks, a pair of MTU 2775 horse power engines deliver enough power to run this Alloy 40 to a top-end speed of 28-knots. Cruising speed should be a few knots slower at 25 knots...

Rossi Navi 49-meter megayacht "Param Jamuna IV" to launch in a few days​

Come this Saturday, the next yacht from Rossi Navi is expected to launch. She is a 49-meter all-aluminum Enrico Gobi-designed megayacht called "Param Jumuna IV" ex. Project 'Prince Shark' (FR027). The light aluminium semi-planing hull and superstructure and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines with 2,580 kW power make this three-decker yacht a high-performance vessel with a speed of 23 knots. Its cruising performance is guaranteed by the Humphree Interceptors while the anti-rolling pair of stabilizers guarantee on-board comfort even when anchored in the harbour...

Cor D Rover unveils 50-meter yacht for Benetti​

Netherlands-based superyacht design firm Cor D Rover has released the final product of their contribution to the Benetti Innovation Project. That's right, Benetti now has a design proposal from Cor D Rover. Benetti unveiled the design this morning on their Facebook page and show a 50-meter superyacht designed around the concept: Lounging, Safety and Well Being...

Bayliss starts construction on 27.43-meter sportfish "Singularis"​

Bayliss Boatworks has started construction on their flagship sportfish model, a 27.43-meter vessel called "Singularis". Hull B19 is being built using cold-molded technology. Construction started a month ago and is expected to continue until she launches around third quarter 2015.

Singularis has been designed in-house at the yard. The accommodation is to be set out to cater for as many as ten guests in five cabins. The master stateroom is full-beam in nature. Singularis will be carrying dual CAT 2,800 horse power engines with power to run her up to 40-knots. Bayliss Boatworks has another sportfish yacht currently in build that will launch later this year called "Orion"...

Viking starts construction on 92' Sportfish yacht​

American builder Viking has started construction on their largest sportfish yacht to date, the 92' Convertible sportfish. The record-breaking sportfish for Viking will be built to a design that is in-house and because it is a convertible, expect two versions, an open bridge or an enclosed bridge version.

On the interior, the Viking 92-footer will host as many as ten guests in her five cabins broken down into a master, two twins and two doubles. Being built in all-composite the new flagship of the line is expected to be completed in Spring 2014 and then make her debut at the 2014 FLIBS (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show). This new sportfish is sure to be a hit when she hits the water in a year's time.

Specifications:

Length Overall (LOA): 93' 4" (28.45 m)
Beam: 23' 5" (7.03 m)
Draft: 5' 10" (1.77 m)
Gross Weight*: 195,000 lbs...

Gulf Craft signs new order for Majesty 155, starts construction​

Gulf Craft has announced their largest order to-date, the Majesty 155 and has started construction. Commenting on the announcement Mohammed Hussain Al Shaali, Chairman Gulf Craft said: “The Middle East continues to lead demand in the global superyacht market...