Patrick Knowles Designs has announced the launch of its new website, showcasing the company’s impressive design portfolio. Patrick Knowles Designs specialize in custom superyacht interiors and are based in Florida, USA. ... read full story
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What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?
This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.
If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com
FERRETTI CUSTOM LINE 100’ YACHT PROJECT
September 30, 2010
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The prestigious Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group introduces their new and innovative Ferretti Custom Line 100' Yacht Project. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts to build exclusive 40m powered catamaran.
September 28, 2010
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Sunreef Yachts has acquired the exclusive rights to market and build the design for a 40m powered catamaran by Design Unlimited and naval architect BMT Nigel Gee. When built, the 40m powered catamaran superyacht will be the largest in the world designed and constructed entirely for private recreational use. ... read full story
Design Unlimited and Reichel Pugh’s 100m mega sailing yacht – the largest luxury sailing yacht ever built.
September 28, 2010
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Design Unlimited and Reichel Pugh Yacht Design introduced their 100m mega sailing yacht – the largest luxury sailing yacht ever built at the 2010 Monaco yacht Show. The remarkable new high performance 100m design 100m mega sailing yacht is modern, graceful, and instantly stands out for its enormous yet still private external areas. ... read full story
Proteksan Turquoise announce a new 74-meter superyacht design by Andrew Winch
September 23, 2010
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Mehmet Karabeyoglu of the Turkish based Proteksan Turquoise Shipyard has joined with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Tim Wiltshire of Burgess to commission Andrew Winch Designs to develop a new flexible 74-meter motor yacht design based on the Proteksan Turquoise 70+m platform. The new 74-meter mega yacht design has two exterior design variations as well as a collection of variations within the interior plan. ... read full story
The new Fairlie 55, ‘Spirit of Tradition’ sailing yacht
September 22, 2010
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The new Fairlie 55 “Spirit of Tradition” sailing yachts by Fairlie are a fusion of modern day performance with the elegance of a bygone era. Designed for both cruising and racing, this magnificent yacht reflects the style and quality of a golden age of yachting. ... read full story
Superyacht CAKEWALK engineering design by BMT Nigel Gee
September 22, 2010
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BMT Nigel Gee provided the engineering design services to Derektor Shipyards for the megayacht CAKEWALK. Superyacht CAKEWALK was launched this summer by Derecktor Shipyards, and is the largest motor yacht, by volume, ever built in the US measuring 85.6 meters (281 ft). ... read full story
BMT Nigel Gee’s 13m SOLAS superyacht lifeboat tenders.
September 22, 2010
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BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, is pleased to announce the delivery of the last of its 13m superyacht ‘lifeboat tenders’ having successfully completed sea trials and secured SOLAS certification. Constructed by Southampton Yacht Services (SYS) this ground breaking vessel incorporates the full luxury of a lavishly appointed high speed super yacht... ... read full story
BMT to develop next generation superyachts for Oceanco
September 22, 2010
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Oceanco, has commissioned BMT Nigel Gee, to begin work on designing its next generation of custom-built luxury mega yachts code named PA107, following on from the huge success of the existing LY2-based 700 superyacht platform over the past 18 months. ... read full story
Motor yacht MCY 76 awarded Best Design Trophy and the Most Innovative Trophy at the World Yachts Trophies
September 22, 2010
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The MCY 76 motor yacht received the Best Design Trophy and the Most Innovative Trophy at the World Yacht Trophies 2010 in Cannes. The motor yacht MCY 76 was created by Monte Carlo Yachts, a company of the Beneteau Group less than two years ago. ... read full story
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