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Cizgi Yachts 42-meter "E&E" Expedition​

The new 42-meter expedition yacht by Cizgi Yachts in Turkey is on the verge of being launched. In fact she is expected to be launched tomorrow, the 9th of August. She is called "E&E", a new name to the name she had in construction, "Jasmin II". The Jasmin II would have been the successor to the smaller "Jasmin" built by RMK Marine. However, the brand new yacht's final name is E&E.

E&E has been carefully built with performance, capability and stability in mind. With a designed weight of approximately 480-tonnes, keeping her under 500-tonnes, balancing out her weight was important especially for stability. Her entire structure was built utilizing various materials, with the lightest highest and the heaviest, lowest.

E&E's mast assembly and wheelhouse are made in composite materials. The upper deck is in aluminum and the lower deck and hull are in steel...

Maiora launches 27-meter "Antarah" motoryacht​

"Antarah" perpetuates the tradition of Maiora yachts: the choice of white hull which amplifies the feeling of luminosity and lightness has always been a must with the shipyard. A novelty has been introduced in the exterior design: a single large porthole illuminates the lower deck and particularly the master and VIP cabins giving the occupants a unique feeling of being in contact with the water's surface.

Light colors predominate in the interior: birchwood panelling and a large white sofa welcome the occupants in the saloon which also promises to entertain with its 50" TV screen and a dining table capable of seating up to 12 guests. This area also offers access to the comfortable galley which is finished in white panels, Corian countertops and fitted with the most modern domestic equipment...

MCC Neo Classic 46-meter Project​

MCC naval architect Kasia Milewska says: “I took my inspiration from the ships that were built early in the last century, no nonsense efficiency, the shape of the bow…” Like all Neo Classics, the best new design is not derivative, but deferential to the past with a vision toward the future.

The sleek new MCC 46-meter can be offered with either a twin engine/ twin prop configuration or the most fuel efficient version with a single prop similar to the Marco Polo series. With a maximum speed of 16 knots, the yacht is designed for long-range speeds at 14 knots. The hull is decidedly rugged but at the same time it is a proper yacht, handsome and stately. One could argue if the plumb bow is modern or retro, but the overall exterior styling of the new 46 is definitely is lean and clean.

The main salon and bar are on the main deck with infinite flexibility in terms of dining/lounge area...

Fincantieri completes 134-meter "Serene" superyacht​

At 134-meters long, the MY "Serene", is one of the ten largest yachts ever built in the world and one of the finest in terms of sophistication and technology. Designed in accordance with the maximum class of international safety regulations for passenger transport the Serene has seven decks, a hangar and two helicopter landing pads.

The vessel also features a large sea-water swimming pool which can accommodate service craft and a submarine with a diving depth of up to 100-meters. There are 4,500 square meters of interior space including 2,700 square meters of super-luxury designed by Pascale Reymond from Reymond Langton Design.

Fincantieri Yachts team developed the project from the ground-breaking concept design of Espen Oeino, who created some of the world’s most famous yachts...

Heesen completes 55-meter "Quinta Essentia"​

Heesen completed and delivered the largest of their launches for the year, the 55-meter "Quinta Essentia". The gleaming red and white vessel is easy to capture the eye and on the interior the more than sumptuous design was by Michela Reverberi in association with Ken Freivokh.

The exterior by Dobroserdov Design in collaboration with Omega Architects and naval architecture in-house by Heesen. The all aluminum semi displacement yacht is classed to the following: ABS +A1 Yachting Service, AMS.

Prior to delivery, Quinta Essentia exceeded expectations on sea trials by travelling faster than the contracted top speed. Top speed was slated at 24 knots and she ran 25 knots at half load. On her delivery and maiden cruise she ran from the Dutch port of Hellevoetsluis to Capri taking approximately 6.5 days at 16-knots average...

Second Predator 130' "Never Say Never"​

Sunseeker recently completed the second Predator 130-foot unit called "Never Say Never". This new luxury yacht can easily sleep ten guests in five cabins. The luxury on board is everywhere, no social space was left out. Accommodation serves five crew members.

Never Say Never is finished in a dark blue hull and contrasting white superstructure. A large hardtop covers most of the flybridge creating a shady and open air affair when relaxing on the top deck. Small balconies jettison from the main bulwark outside of the main saloon to give more space and a further sense of openess. This is further accentuated when the sliding doors open to create unrestricted flow to either side through the saloon.

Never Say Never is sleek overall in design, sculpted windows and angular facets give her a visual appeal. She isn't just for sitting pretty either, she can top out at just over 25-knots...

Picchiotti Vitruvius 55-meter "Galileo G" launches​

The latest yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series launched on the top of the last weekend. She is the second yacht in a series of three (so far) and is 55-meters in length. The first yacht of the series is the widely acclaimed "Exuma".

This second yacht (55-meter) is named "Galileo G" and comes with steel hull and aluminum superstructure construction. Displacement at full load is expected to be in the region of 753-tonnes. Two CAT 3512C engines are onboard and top speed is around 16-knots with a range of near 9,000 nautical miles at 11-knots possible with 152,000 LT fuel tankage.

Galileo G comes in a flag blue hull and brilliant white superstructure with her iconic oversized Sat Com dome. The new yacht will have a plethora of toys including a 9.5-meter main Hurricane tender, a 6.3-meter tender and a smaller rescue tender of 4.20-meters...

Trinity Yachts completes 49.90-meter "Falcon"​

Trinity Yachts of the USA completed another yacht this year. She is the near 50-meter all-aluminum "Falcon". Built under the yard number T060, the vessel's naval archtecture and exterior design were worked on by Trinity themselves. The interior is the work of Karen Lynn Interiors.

Falcon runs on a pair of MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines. Accommodation is set out in a Master, VIP and six twins on the lower deck. The tri-deck motoryacht has classification as follows: ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA Compliant. Falcon is currently enjoying her time on the Summer cruising grounds.

For more information:

Trinity Yachts, LLC
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS...

Moonen launches fourth 97' yacht​

Dutch pocket superyacht builder Moonen recently launched the fourth luxury yacht in their 97-foot series. The new vessel was launched just in time to catch the Summer cruising season. Naval Architecture is by Diana Yacht Design while the exterior is by Rene Van Der Velden. Art-Line Interiors have worked the interior spaces.

The new 97-foot vessel is crammed with the latest technology awaiting the owner to enjoy whilst cruising the serene Summer grounds. Enjoy the impeccable standards in Dutch finishing that is evident in all yachts Moonen builds. The previous hull in the 97' series was the "Livia" and was a nominee and finalist in the World Superyacht Awards (WSA), this speaks to the quality of work recognized.

Onboard the Moonen 97', accommodation for eight guests are in a Master stateroom, a VIP-stateroom and two guest cabins. The crew of five will have three cabins...

43-meter Baglietto "Why Worry" launches ​

On Tuesday the 26th of July, the 43-meter Baglietto "Why Worry" was launched at Rossi Navi's facilities in Viareggio. The yacht was finished at Rossi Navi by Baglietto's workers.

The MCA compliant vessel was designed by Francesco Paszkowski and can host/sleep twelve guests. Why Worry sports a grey hull and white superstructure and has a number of special features. At the request of the owner, the vessel has special stern thruster system, amazing jacuzzi on the sun deck and state-of-the-art enetertainment and I/T systems onboard. Why Worry is currently for sale and will be on show at the MYS this year...

Blohm + Voss ; Micheal Leach collaborate on 88-meter concept​

The successful collaboration between Blohm + Voss and Micheal Leach on the 'Orca' Project, now known as 96-meter "Palladium" has led to a another joint effort by the aforementioned. A new 88-meter concept surfaces to be unveiled at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show (MYS).

The design takes several cues from the very stylish Palladium and takes it even further. Angles, sharp curves, sweeping curves, contouring lines make this new design a feast for the eyes. Little is known about the project at this time which is not surprising as full details will be unveiled at the MYS...

120-foot "Crystal" launches at Moonen​

The 120-foot "Crystal" emerges from the sheds at Moonen shipyard. The new vessel started out its life at Royal Denship's facilities when only approximately 1/4 of the vessel was built. Moonen finished the build and recently launched her. She features a design by Bill Dixon.

The project would have been a complicated one for Moonen, yet the owner chose them to complete the work. Crystal is a GRP made vessel and Moonen specializes in aluminum but success was inevitable.

The nearly 37-meter vessel has a maximum beam of 7.40-meters and a draught of 2.09-meters. The GRP vessel has Naval Architecture and exterior styling by Bill Dixon. Interior is by Royal Denship with inputs from the owner. Top speed using her twin MTU 16V 2000 engines is 24-knots with approximately 25,000 LT of fuel available...

Peri Yachts launch 29-meter "Ozone" yacht​

"Ozone" is the name of the latest 29-meter planing yacht. She has a naval design drawn by the pens in the Bill Dixon Studio. The exterior and interior styling design are by Scaro Design Studio.

Ozone interior showcases pale floors that give way to grey upholstered leather pieces. Down below, the 29-meter yacht offers four staterooms for eight guests, master, VIP and two guest cabins. Top speed of Ozone is anticipated to be 28-knots using CAT ACERT engines. She is finished in champagne colour hull and white superstructure...

ISA launches 50-meter "Papi Du Papi" superyacht​

Another Italian yard launches another superyacht recently. ISA just launched the second hull in their 50-meter series, christened "Papi Du Papi". She uses the same platform as all three in the series but the yachts differ slightly in styling, transom and superstructure.

The design of Papi Du Papi is by Andrea Vallicelli while the interior is by Francesco Paszkowski. The displacement superyacht is finished in all-white paint with grey underwater hull. As on the well famed 47-meter series, the 50-meter yacht continues the stairway to heaven concept connecting all three decks at the aft.

Papi Du Papi was built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The aft of the hull houses the yacht's beach club that is cased in generously sized glass doors. She is powered by a pair of CAT 3512C engines are expected to run her to 16-knots...

Canados launches two new 86-foot yachts​

The Canados 86-foot model can be hailed as one of the builder's most successful models. Not just one launch happened, another 86 is expected to launch in a few days to join the first. Both vessels feature designs externally and interally in-house at Canados.

The two vessels are similar to each other in external appeal and layout but the decor differs. The first 86-footer that was launched yesterday has maple and ash selections for the furniture while the sofas are upholstered in white leather.

The second yacht to launch will feature interior materials such as maple and wenge for the furniture, upholstered leather sofas in the living area, travertine in the bathrooms and wenge veneers in the cabins. The layout is similar to that on the first yacht...

Kusch Yachts; H2 Yacht Design present 83M 'Project Beach'​

This stunning new design is a collaboration between Kusch Yachts and H2 Yacht Design. Kusch Yacht been responsible for the construction of some large yachts in the past especially recently with the "Al Mirqab" at 133-meters long. A new design at 83-meters being called 'Project Beach' tears beautifully at the visual senses.

The exterior design of Project Beach is done by H2 Yacht Design. Curvy and swooping lines overlay a conventional structure terminating to create a feast for the eyes. The design is simple yet complex offering many areas to commune with the sea.

If built, Project Beach would be done with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure to satisfy Lloyds. Additionally the 83-meter vessel would be MCA compliant with the ability to carry as many as sixteen guests...

Effect Ships International ASV 72' Namaste​

Air Supported Monohull Uses Hovercraft Technology​

The ASV NAMASTE 72’ is a joint project between Studio Sculli and Effect Ships International (ESI).
ESI can today supply Air Supported Vessel (ASV) solutions for most markets and segments. ​

When activating the air support system, more than 70% of the overall weight of the yacht will be supported on a cushion of pressurised air, entrapped in a very well enclosed air cavity underneath the vessel. In contradiction to a hovercraft, using rubber skirts around the air cushion, the new ASV utilizes solid, rigid hull elements to maintain the pressurised air underneath the boat. At speed the yacht will have additional support from the planning surface elements of the two propulsion gondolas, located on either side of the hull...

Codecasa launches 42-meter 'Vintage' series megayacht​

Italian builder Codecasa announced the launching of the first hull in the brand new 42-meter 'Vintage' series. The exterior design and Naval Architecture work has been done in-house by the Italian builder. The interior was penned by Della Role Design.

Ten guests can be hosted in her five staterooms all designed to a Vintage feel. The rest of the interior is dominated in white and washed materials contrasted with dark blues creating a sophisticated appeal. The Vintage is 42.50-meters long and showcases a near-vertical bow on the steel hull. The superstructure is of aluminum combining for a fully loaded displacement of approximately 400-tonnes.

Below decks in the enigine room sit a pair of CAT 3516Bs that will crank her to 17-knots in light displacement mode. The range is about 4,000 nautical miles at 11-knots using near 60,000 LT of fuel oil...

Baglietto 43-meter "Why Worry"​

A new launch for Baglietto is coming in time for the Summer season this year. She is the 43-meter yacht to be named "Why Worry". The vessel is actually being finished at Rossi Navi's facilities in Viareggio and will be launched there. Not surprisingly, Francesco Paszkowski worked on the exterior design of this luxury yacht. On the interior, SA Aranha & Vasconselos were tasked with creating the owner's wishes.

Why Worry is part of the 43-meter series from Baglietto and naturally is a near sister to the 43-meter "Ancora" that YF reviewed. However, Why Worry is expected to have a white hull. The accommodation is set out to sleep up to twelve guests...