Superyacht News Summary
This page is a summary of the very latest worldwide superyacht news as reported from the luxury private yacht industry. See below for the brief snippets of the constantly updated yachting news stories.
Yachting news which is focused primarily on superyachts (mega yachts) and the larger private luxury yacht industry is proliferating worldwide as more people are become interested about the luxury yachting industry. Yachting has been growing steadily over the last decade and the luxury end of that industry has been growing at an even faster rate. CharterWorld is now providing a yachting news section of the website where visitors can read all about the latest superyacht news stories which are updated many times a day.
This section is essentially a summary of all the luxury yacht charter and super yacht news of the world. We provide it so that you are able to see the latest yachting developments and yacht news as it comes to light. At CharterWorld we also like to keep abreast of what is happening in the yachting world, so that we are able to advise charterers on the latest and best types of charter yachts which available around the world.
The CharterWorld yachting news section is also useful from a purely interest point, for anyone who likes to see how this industry is evolving and what new yacht designs, yacht launches and yachting companies are making the news. We also cover yachting and yacht charter locations, so that the latest info is available as to marina and cruising destinations and related shore based industries.
This section is a great resource filled with yachting articles, superyacht reviews, new yacht designs, ideas and concepts, and large colourful boating images and yachting photography. You can browse the latest news links on the side column or the various main categories, as well as the subject tag links. There are also yacht videos of interesting or new luxury yachts and charter news about yachts new to the charter market or interesting new charter cruising locations around the world as well as updates on interesting yacht voyages.
Another area is news on yacht equipment, water toys, tenders and other gadgets which are peripheral to yachting but are used extensively on superyachts. Marine electronics, engineering, communications and superyacht entertainment systems also creates an endless list of new technological news and developments that are covered here as they come in.
The news section also covers news on the sailing superyacht regattas and sailing sports events thought the year and around the world. There are also boats shows and general yachting industry news articles and various other types of marine news from around the world. If your yacht or yachting company would like to share its news or if you have any further questions about the news section or its content please contact us.
Here is a summary of the latest worldwide superyacht news:
Latest Yachting News Summary
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced a new rotating show schedule. The future events will alternate annually between Louisville and Tampa.
Set to run from June 8 to 9, the first Indonesia Yachts Show is expected to host such important luxury yacht builders as Princess Yachts, Aycer Yachts, Gulf Craft, and many others.
Mirage Tender, a renowned Miami-based luxury yacht tender manufacturer, has been recently acquired by Florida-based International Yacht Network (IYN). The builder's name will be also changed to 'Evolution Tenders'.
The world's largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, has set a new world record for a solar-powered transatlantic crossing. Having left Las Palmas in Spain on April 25, PlanetSolar reached St. Martin in French West Indies on May 18.
Awarded with a special mention at the 2012 Millennium Yacht Design Awards (MYDA) held during the last year's SEATEC, the 32-metre superyacht Cronos concept is a beautiful project, developed by Simone Madella and Lorenzo Berselli. It takes inspiration from the interior space as well as exterior styling of a galleon.
The magnificent 47-metre superyacht Lady Petra by Heesen Yachts was awarded a prestigious Neptune in the category 'Best Motor Yacht Below 500 GT' at the World Superyacht Awards 2013, handed over during the Awards ceremony in Istanbul, on May 4.
Latest New Superyacht Launch News
The recently launched Jarrett Bay 77 motor yacht Blank Check (hull 56) has reached an impressive speed of 42,6 knots at her sea trial. She is scheduled for delivery shortly before participating in the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, starting in a few short weeks.
The prominent Taiwan-based yacht maker, Horizon, has released new video tours of its E88, E56 and PC60 yachts, in partnership with Seattle-based Yachtvid. These capture the amazing exterior and interior design of the yachts.
The well known Italian builder, Pershing, has successfully launched its all new Pershing 115 Hull 10 yacht. She offers comfortable accommodation in 4 lovely cabins.
The all-new Westport 164 superyacht Hull 5011 has recently hit the water at Westport Yachts in the USA. She is designed by acclaimed Donald Starkey, just like her sisterships, including motor yacht Annastar (hull 5010), delivered last year.
The latest Jarrett Bay 77 luxury yacht Blank Check (hull 56) was successfully launched earlier this year. At the moment going through her first sea trials, Blank Check will soon fish at the world's largest marlin tournament - the Big Rock, running in June 2013.
The Moonen 100 expedition yacht YN195 has been successfully launched by Moonen Shipyard. She provides lovely accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 luxurious cabins.
Last Sunday, May 12, saw the launch of the first Admiral Impero 40 yacht Cacos V. This magnificent vessel, reminding a powerful 'military' ship, is designed by Luca Dini, in collaboration with the Group Style Center.
The brand-new PJ 210 superyacht Lady M (Project Stimulus, PJ264) has been launched as its flagship by the prominent US manufacturer, Palmer Johnson. She will leave the yard at the end of May to continue her journey in the popular summer yacht charter destination - the Mediterranean.
