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Columbus 181 extended to 200'​

The Columbus Yachts 181 megayacht has now been extended significantly to 60-meters. She has gone to 200-feet long from 181-feet initially. The vessel is currently under construction at the yard in Naples and now rebranded as the Columbus 200' Classic.

Accommodations onboard the new Columbus 200' Classic will be for fourteen in seven staterooms. One master stateroom and six staterooms for guests. The guest accommodation will be spread out in a VIP-type stateroom located on the upper deck, two double and twins with pullman berths situated on the lower deck...

Nedship presents 650 'Quadro' megayacht​

The Nedship Group now have presented the Nedship 650 'Quadro' megayacht design. The 'new design' was fleshed out by the in-house designers at Nedship as well as the inputs from various yacht owners and crews.

Either carbon reinforced Glass-Epoxy composite or full Carbon-Epoxy Composite (for if the vessel is all out performance). Of course this will keep the weight of the yacht to a minimum compared to if other materials were utilized in the construction. This enables the vessel to be as efficient as can be under the weight conditions with suitable engine package.

For the new Nedship 650 Quadro it is envisioned that twin 1920 MTU engines connected to traditional shaft and propellers would provide a top speed of 21-knots. However, the alternative package would see her using triple 2,600 HP MTU engines connected to waterjets (KaMeWa) for a top speed in the region of 38-knots and above...

Heesen Yachts sign contract for 50-meter FDHF Explorer superyacht​

Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts recently secured contract for a 50-meter all-aluminum Explorer type yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) concept.

Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates have worked on the FDHF concept and this very concept has made its way onto the hull of the new Heesen 50-meter Explorer. The design of the hull is low-resistence in nature and really allows the vessel to slip through the water alot easier than other wise.

Imagine only twin 1,000 Kw MTU engines are needed to drive this vessel to a top speed of 18.5-knots. As 'little' as 45,000 LT of fuel can run this vessel past Atlantic Ocean crossing range making her lighter and also more efficient at utilizing the same fuel.

In construction she will be known as YN 16750 and have exterior design Omega Architects...

Alloy Yachts 56.40-meter "Mondango" ketch​

New Zealand motor and sail luxury yacht builder Alloy Yachts have been chosen once again to construct the successor to the current 51.70-meter "Mondango" (built by Alloy Yachts in 2008). The successor will be a few meters larger at 56.40-meters LOA.

The owners of the current Mondango are going again with the same successful design team that worked on the above mentioned super sailing yacht. That design team includes Reymond Langton to fashion and design the interior and naval architecture is by Dubois Naval Architects.

It is easy to assume that with a larger platform that there will be more space to utilize. Some new features will make way onboard the successor Mondango such as two large tenders to be stored belowdecks in the foredeck. The jacuzzi will move from the bow to the stern on the new yacht and be larger...

OceAnco 85.75-meter 'Waterfall' Superyacht by Moore Yacht Design​

Moore Yacht Design and Oceanco have collaborated on an innovative design for an 85.75m motor yacht for which preliminary engineering studies are already under way. One of the primary design objectives was to create a yacht with exceptional exterior styling— an original-looking yacht that makes a statement in any harbour. I see the resultant exterior form as analogous to an athlete—muscular, powerful, yet stream-lined.

The simple sculptural faceted surfaces come together to form crisp lines giving definition and visually fluid dynamic movement in the surfaces making the yacht look as if it is moving even when standing still. The simple, non-fussy nature of the design gives the yacht a clean, modern profile that I believe displays a freshness yet timeless appeal...

"Yacht Express" Crosses Atlantic with Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Luxury Yachts ​

Due to its sheer size, the 686-foot (209-meter) "Yacht Express" demands an audience, but when the flagship of Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) fleet of semi-submersible ships pulled into Ft. Lauderdale October 24 with a record breaking cargo of yachts valued collectively at $270,341,000, it was nothing short of a show stopper. The signature gray and orange super ship claimed its berth at Port Everglades and began an hours-long ballasting process that allowed sea water to flood its dock bay and 19 state-of-the-art luxury yachts to safely motor out the back and on to new adventures.

The largest of the vessels was the 190’ (57.91 meter) super yacht "Mi Sueno", which loaded on Yacht Express in Genoa, Italy on October 6...

Odyssey Yacht Design to launch 'Apollo 100' at FLIBS​

Odyssey Yacht Design is set to launch their new design for the 'Apollo 100' megayacht at the 52nd edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) -Oct 27-31, 2011-.

The new yacht design is touted as being semi-custom luxury vessel with the feature of creating the most space for a yacht her size. The Apollo 100 is sleek and fast looking while catering to her guests needs. She is large enough for a small party crowd or cosy enough for the secluded. Accommodation onboard is envisioned to be in five staterooms, that is, one Master Stateroom and four other guest cabins. For more on the sleek Apollo 100, view her at the FLIBS...

Buizen Pilot House 52-foot sloop nearing completion​

The 52 was designed and developed by the same design team for the 60 being Anthony Starr Design Group for the superstructure and interior and Peter Lowe Design for the hull naval architecture, sail plan and performance specifications.

The 52's design started with a clean sheet of paper, although it would be fair to say she takes her design and performance clues from the 60. In summary, the 52 is more a distilled version of the 60 rather than an upscaled version of the 48. The 52's midship beam is 300mm wider than the 48, but it's the wider beam sweeping aft and the increase in topsides (hull) height of 250mm which when combined with the extra length, create an internal volume allowing incredibly generous living spaces...

Northern Marine signs contract for 85' expedition "Blood Baron"​

Northern Marine shipyard has secured the signing of contract for an 85-foot long expedition type luxury yacht. The new build yacht has a highly stylized exterior design making her appear very modern, edgy and sophisticated. The design is a collaboration between Adriel Design and the shipyard themselves (Northern Marine).

Despite her 'small' size and pocket yacht status she will be an efficient and long-range cruiser utilizing fuel to its maximum potential. For now her final name is "Blood Baron" and she is going to be built under hull number 8501.

With hint at the yacht's name, she will have a...blood red hull colour. Blood Baron is slated to feature accommodation for eight guests in four guest cabins. Blood Baron is expected to be launched in 2013 according to schedule...

Alia Yachts completes 82LK "Aiyana" sloop​

"Aiyana" was the first hull in the 82LK model from Alia yachts in Turkey. This particular launch and delivery happened last year without much fanfare but none-the-less it would be appropriate to mark its existence.

Her design was done by Warwick Yacht Design and she comes with a length of 24.68-meters. Her beam is just under 6.00-meters (5.96-meters) and having a variable draft thanks to a lifting keel system. Minimum draft is around 2.28-meters with the keel up and near 4.10-meters with it extended.

The slim silhouette of the hydraulically controlled lift keel Aiyana conceals a surprisingly generous interior space that compares favorably to yachts of larger sizes. Three cabins provide comfortable accommodation for 6, with an additional convertible cabin for extra guests or crew members. The elevated lounge commands a spectacular 360-degree view even from a seated position...

Cheoy Lee delivers 'Bravo 84' motoryacht​

At the time she was the third delivery by Cheoy Lee for 2011. The 84-foot luxury yacht is based on the well received Bravo 78 model that was introduced in 2008.

Onboard, guests are accommodated in three full-beam staterooms. That is, sleeping room for six deserving guests in two guest rooms and a master stateroom. Interior design was done by Sylvia Bolton while the exterior was Mike Burvenichs' work.

The 'Bravo 84' as the model is known as was built under yard number 5017. Power onboard for her propulsion is provided by a pair of CAT C-32 diesels. The composite vessel was shipped to the United States where she was delivered...

Horizon launches E88 "Mineral Water" megayacht​

Horizon has just launched the fourth Horizon E88 motoryacht “Mineral Water,” which successfully completed her sea trials on October 13th in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with new owner and his family present. Powered by twin MTU 1920HP engines, Mineral Water ran smoothly and reached a speed of 23 knots under fully loaded conditions.

Mineral Water was built with a few custom features as requested by the owners for their intended cruising locales. Horizon created an optimally designed shaft system and used lightweight materials to attain the lowest possible draft for the yacht. Additionally, in order for Mineral Water to meet height restrictions for cruising under bridges, Horizon built the radar arch with a foldable feature that lowers the overall yacht height...

Wally 26-meter 'WallyAce' motoryacht in build​

Italian builder Wally has kicked off it 'megayacht' motor yacht line with the construction of the "WallyAce" model -the design was introduced some time ago- of which a few units on the 26-meter variant are in build. There are two variants so far, the 26-meter (86-feet) and the 36-meter (118-feet).

The WallyAce 26-meter model is expected to be launched in 2012. This variant is expected to mount twin CAT marine engines, CAT C12s with 350-horse power each allowing her to run to 12-knots. She is not a speedster because economy in cruising is to be a hallmark. For instance, at 10-knots this WallyAce model will travel 2,400 nautical miles.

Accommodation for the 26-meter variant varies because one of the two that are in-build has a three-stateroom layout and the second hull has a four-stateroom layout...

Benetti 61-meter "Diamonds are Forever" superyacht splashes​

Italian mega and superyacht builder Benetti recently splashed another superyacht from their facilities. She is the widely anticipated 61-meter "Diamonds are Forever". She was constructed under the hull ID FB 253 and with steel hull as well as aluminum superstructure.

Both the Naval Architecture and the exterior design of Diamonds are Forever are by Benetti while the interior design is by Evan K Marshall. The 1100-gross tonne superyacht is Lloyd's Register and MCA compliant. Come December 2011 you can expect to see her available for charter.

On the inside, the layout allows accommodation in a master, a VIP that is almost as lavish as the master, three doubles and a twin for twelve guests. The crew of approximately fifteen have their own cabins. Diamonds are Forever has twin CAT 3512C engines for a combined power output of around 3,700 horse power...

FINE ART ON WATER​

CRN and Riva, two luxury yachting brands of the Ferretti Group, will play a central role in an installation by Berlin-based artist Christian Jankowski, at this year’s Frieze Art Fair 2011. Curated by Sarah McCrory, The Finest Art on Water will be part of Frieze Projects, a series of special commissions which offer viewpoints that will elicit a shift in the viewer’s perception as they move through the fair. Frieze Art Fair: 13–16 October 2011; Frieze Art Fair takes place every October in Regent’s Park, London. The fair showcases new and established artists to an international audience.

Jankowski has collaborated with yacht builders CRN, featuring the project of a 68 meter vessel, whose exteriors and interiors lines are designed by the designers of Officina Italiana Design, and will be produced by the shipyard in the contemporary artwork...

Fincantieri 88-meter "Virage" superyacht concept​

The Fincantieri yacht brand is demonstrating their capability to build super and gigayachts between 70-meters and 160-meters. One of the latest concepts that the company has collaborated on is the 88-meter "Virage". This collaboration involves well-known design firm Andrew Winch Designs.

88-meters is the LOA, 14.5-meters the BOA and approximately 3.75-meters on the draught. Gross tonnage is around 2,600-tonnes and the vessel in design spreads over six decks. Accommodation onboard is for fourteen in seven staterooms and cabins for twenty-nine crew members.

The 88-meter Virage concept has diesel engines with the capability to push her to 18-knots. The range can be around 6,000 nautical miles if sailed at a constant 12-knots but still trans-Atlantic at higher speeds.

Andrew Winch's synopsis on the design..."We have created the Virage 88 as the yacht of the future...

Fincantieri 145-meter "Fortissimo" superyacht​

New designs have been surfacing from Fincantieri and collaborating design firms. One of the new designs is a 145-meter long project called "Fortissimo". The collaboration with the Fortissimo project is between Fincantieri and Ken Freivokh Design.

The vessel in synopsis is very sleek and slender yet powerful looking. Not surprising that Fincantieri conjured a concept project such as the Fortissimo, as they have had a success line in building Fast Ferries and Naval Applications. Or just look at the "Destriero", the famous Blue Ribbon winner.

Ken Freivokh was called onto the project with the futuristic and modern ideals being fleshed out. The gigayacht is not only futuristic but also very fast. The nearly 7,000-tonne yacht is envisioned to have a top speed in the region of 35-knots.

This will be made possible using diesel engines producing some 70,000 Kw...

Peri Yachts launch 37-meter "Hakuna Matata" megayacht​

The latest launch for Peri Yachts is another 37-meter megayacht. The new launch likely bears similar characteristics to her sisters but still is stylish in the Peri Yachts persona. The 37-meter line has twin MTU engines (2,150 HP each) onboard for a top speed of 22-knots.

The composite construction allows for light weight savings yet strong and flexible characteristics. The majority is done in composite sandwich while critical areas are reinforced by carbon fiber. The 37-meter yacht boasts a beam of just over 8-meters (8.10M) and a draught of 2.05-meters. The light-weight construction keeps her displacement under 150-tonnes (139).

"Hakuna Matata" also boasts accommodation for guests in two VIP suites and two guest cabins. On the main deck, the owner, has his/her Master stateroom in which Peri Yachts flaunt is one of the best in the industry on a yacht of her size...

Picchiotti Vitruvius 55M "Galileo G" superyacht completed​

The last luxury motor superyacht launched by Picchiotti Vitruvius, the 55-meter "Galileo G" has now been handed over to her owner(s). Delivery of Galileo G took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the superyacht as well as the shipyard´s team. Following formalities, the motor yacht Galileo G´s crew proceeded with the flag changing ceremony.

Galileo G is an ice-classed superyacht that has the capability to travel some icy conditions in the Northern reaches of the world like the Northwest Passage. Twin CAT 3512C engines run her to a top speed of 16 knots with an amazing range near 9,000 nautical miles at 11-knots. Naval Architecture is by Philippe Briand...

Nobiskrug launches 73.55-meter "Mogambo" superyacht​

Germany based builder Nobiskrug just launched another 73-meter superyacht. This time she is hull 782 as she was known as in construction but presently known as "Mogambo".

The exterior design styling and interior design were done by Reymond Langton Design. Although Mogambo is similar to her sister "Sapphire" and "Siren", she does bear many cosmetic and style updates that make her distinct and easily distinguishable from her near sisters.

She features a grey hull similar to that of the Siren and has a distinctive grey angled 'paint splash' on the superstructure. The rest of the superstructure is white with 'blacked-out' or masked windows giving her an even sleeker appearance.

The mast is two-toned (grey and white) as is being seen more regular on new launches (eg: "Tango")...