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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.

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The ShowBoats Superyacht Design Awards 2010 – The Finalists

June 15, 2010

After 200 nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010, including the year’s most notable examples of superyacht design and craftsmanship, the finalists are revealed.  All qualifying superyachts were delivered during 2009 and have a length overall in excess of 30 metres.

This impressive collection of finalist designs will be scrutinised by the independent panel of judges, all of whom have expert knowledge in their fields.  This distinguished group includes superyacht owners, internationally renowned designers and industry professionals.

The ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 Judges are:

Ed Barber  Designer, Barber Osgerby
Michael & Bettina Bradfield  Project managers
Captain Magic  Owner of Sea Force One
Giorgetto Giugiaro  Designer, ItalDesign Giugiaro
Ron Holland  Yacht Designer, Ron Holland Design
Kathryn Ireland  Interior Designer
Dan Jackson  Manager of J-Class yachts Ranger & Vita
Thomas Kjaerholm  Kjaerholm Productions
Evan K. Marshall  Yacht Designer
Paul Sherrill  Solis Betancourt
Chef Peter Quarrie  Galley Solutions
Linda von Allmen   Owner of Linda Lou
Hugh Welbourn   Naval Architect
Captain Magic

ShowBoats Design Awards - Ethereal

The 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards Finalists are:


Kathryn Ireland
1. Interior Design Award – Displacement Motor Yachts

Yacht Ancora
Length 42.75m
Builder Baglietto
Interior Designer Art-Line Design

Yacht Elandess

Length 60m
Builder Abeking & Rasmussen
Interior Designer Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Yacht Hurricane Run

Length 53.5m
Builder Feadship – De Vries
Interior Designer Terence Disdale Design

Charter Yacht Leo Fun

Length 53.9m
Builder Proteksan-Turquoise
Interior Designer Jean-Guy Verges

Yacht Northern Star

Length 75.4m
Builder Lürssen Yachts
Interior Designer Pauline Nunns

Yacht Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Interior Designer Andrew Winch Designs

Yacht Sycara IV

Length 46m
Builder Burger Boat Company
Interior Designer Ken Freivokh

Yacht Trident

Length 65m
Builder Feadship – Royal Van Lent
Interior Designer Donald Starkey Designs

Yacht Unity

Length 52.3m
Builder Amels
Interior Designer Laura Sessa Romboli / Nuvolari-Lenard

Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

Length 85.47m
Builder Oceanco
Interior Designer Nuvolari-Lenard

2. Interior Design Award – Semi-Displacement or Planing Yachts
Yacht Blind Date

Length 49m
Builder Trinity Yachts
Interior Designer Patrick Knowles Design

Charter Yacht Celestial Hope

Length 47m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Interior Designer Intarya

Yacht Evil Zana

Length 39.62m
Builder Sunseeker International
Interior Designer Design Unlimited

Yacht My Petra

Length 44m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Interior Designer Omega Architects

Charter Yacht Odessa

Length 48.77m
Builder Christensen Shipyards
Interior Designer Lowden & Phillips / Armani Casa

Yacht Tatii

Length 40.5m
Builder Tamsen Yachts
Interior Designer Julia Tamsen

Yacht Y4H

Length 31.7m
Builder Sanlorenzo
Interior Designer Dordoni Architetti
3. Interior Design Award – Sailing Yachts
Yacht Baracuda

Length 50m

Builder Perini Navi
Interior Designer John Pawson Studio

Yacht Chrisco

Length 30.48m
Builder CNB
Interior Designer Wetzels Brown Partners

Yacht Hanuman

Length 42.1m
Builder Royal Huisman Shipyard
Interior Designer PB Design

Yacht Nazenin V

Length 52m
Builder RMK Marine
Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon

Yacht Riela

Length 56m
Builder Perini Navi
Interior Designer Rémi Tessier

Yacht Salperton IV

Length 45.07m
Builder Fitzroy Yachts
Interior Designer Adam Lay Studio
4. Exterior Design and Styling Award – Motor Yachts
Yacht Blue Eyes

Length 59.8m
Builder CRN Shipyard
Exterior Stylist Zuccon International Project

Yacht Cloud 9 & Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Exterior Stylist Andrew Winch Designs

Yacht Elandess

Length 60m
Builder Abeking & Rasmussen
Exterior Stylist Donald Starkey Designs

Yacht Leo Fun

Length 53.9m
Builder Proteksan Turquoise
Exterior Stylist Paolo Caliari

Yacht Loretta Anne

Length 40m
Builder Alloy Yachts
Exterior Stylist Dubois Naval Architects

Yacht Northern Star

Length 75.4m
Builder Lürssen Yachts
Exterior Stylist Espen Oeino International

Yacht Silver Zwei

Length 73.5m

Builder Hanseatic Marine
Exterior Stylist Espen Oeino

Yacht  Sycara IV

Length 46m
Builder Burger Boat Company
Exterior Stylist Burger Design Team / Ken Freivokh

Yacht Trident

Length 65.22m
Builder Feadship – Royal Van Lent
Exterior Stylist Donald Starkey Designs

Yacht Unity

Length 52.3m
Builder Amels
Exterior Stylist Tim Heywood

Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

Length 85.47m
Builder Oceanco
Exterior Stylist Nuvolari-Lenard
5. Exterior Design and Styling Award – Sailing Yachts
Yacht Baracuda

Length 50m
Builder Perini Navi
Exterior Stylist Perini Navi

Yacht Chrisco

Length 30.48m
Builder CNB
Exterior Stylist Luca Brenta Yacht Design / CNB

Yacht Ethereal

Length 58.04m
Builder Royal Huisman Shipyard
Exterior Stylist Ron Holland Design

Yacht Hanuman

Length 42.09m
Builder Royal Huisman Shipyard
Exterior Stylist Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects

Yacht Riela

Length 56m
Builder Perini Navi
Exterior Stylist Perini Navi

Yacht Salperton IV

Length 45m
Builder Fitzroy Yachts
Exterior Stylist Dubois Naval Architects
6. Award for an Exterior Deck Area Designed for Guest Use
Yacht Blue Eyes

Length 59.8m
Builder CRN Shipyard
Exterior Stylist Zuccon International Project
Interior Designer Fabrizio Smania SpA
Area Sun deck

Yacht Jazz Jr

Length 32.89m
Builder Makinel Construction
Exterior Stylist Hoek Design
Interior Designer Hoek Design / Owner
Area Guest cockpit

Yacht Jems

Length 44m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Exterior Stylist Heesen Yachts
Interior Designer Eric Benqué
Area Sun deck

Yacht Silver Zwei

Length 73.5m
Builder Hanseatic Marine
Exterior Stylist Espen Oeino
Interior Designer Silvestrin Design
Area Beach club / aft swim platform

Yacht Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Exterior Stylist Andrew Winch Designs
Interior Designer Andrew Winch Designs
Area Sun deck

Yacht Tatii

Length 40.5m
Builder Tamsen Yachts
Exterior Stylist Tamsen Yachts
Interior Designer Julia Tamsen
Area Sky deck and sky lounge

Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

Length 85.47m
Builder Oceanco
Exterior Stylist Nuvolari-Lenard
Interior Designer Nuvolari-Lenard
Area Main deck pool area
7. Award for an Interior Recreational Area Designed for Guest Use
Yacht 4You

Length 47m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Interior Designer Heesen Yachts / Omega Architects
Area Upper saloon

Yacht Ancora

Length 42.75m
Builder Baglietto
Interior Designer Art-Line Design
Area Deck club lounge on bridge deck

Yacht Cloud 9

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Interior Designer Andrew Winch Designs
Area Bridge deck aft

Yacht Northlander

Length 38.16m
Builder Moonen Shipyards
Interior Designer Art-Line Interiors
Area Indoor/outdoor club lounge on bridge deck

Yacht Sequel P

Length 54.7m
Builder Proteksan-Turquoise
Interior Designer H2 Design
Area Bridge deck aft

Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

Length 85.47m
Builder Oceanco
Interior Designer Nuvolari-Lenard
Area Beach club
8. Award for the Design of Crew and Service Areas
Yacht Bliss

Length 36.8m
Builder Yachting Developments
Interior Designer Design Unlimited

Yacht Katya

Length 46.03m
Builder Delta Marine
Interior Designer Delta Design Group / Jean Claude Canestrelli

Yacht Nazenin V

Length 52m
Builder RMK Marine
Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon

Yacht Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Interior Designer Andrew Winch Designs

Yacht Valquest

Length 40.75m
Builder Bloemsma Van Breemen
Interior Designer Bloemsma Van Breemen / Owner
9. Interior Layout Award
Yacht Chrisco

Length 30.48m
Builder CNB
Interior Designer Wetzels Brown Partners

Yacht Cinderella IV

Length 39m
Builder Vitters Shipyard
Interior Designer Donald Starkey Designs

Yacht Elandess

Length 60m
Builder Abeking & Rasmussen
Interior Designer Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Yacht Hurricane Run

Length 53.5m
Builder Feadship – De Vries
Interior Designer Terence Disdale Design

Yacht Nazenin V

Length 52m
Builder RMK Marine
Interior Designer Redman Whiteley Dixon

Yacht Northern Star

Length 75.4m
Builder Lürssen Yachts
Interior Designer Pauline Nunns

Yacht Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Interior Designer Andrew Winch Designs
Yacht Tatii

Length 40.5m
Builder Tamsen Yachts
Interior Designer Julia Tamsen

Yacht Trident

Length 65m
Builder Feadship – Royal Van Lent
Interior Designer Donald Starkey Designs
10. Naval Architecture Award – Motor Yachts
Yacht Blue Eyes

Length 59.8m
Builder CRN Shipyard
Naval Architect CRN Engineering

Yacht Evil Zana

Length 39.62m
Builder Sunseeker International
Naval Architect Sunseeker International

Yacht Loretta Anne

Length 40m
Builder Alloy Yachts
Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects

Yacht Northern Star

Length 75.4m
Builder Lürssen Yachts
Naval Architect Lürssen Yachts

Yacht Northlander

Length 38.16m
Builder Moonen Shipyards
Naval Architect Stolk Marinecs

Yacht Silver Zwei

Length 73.5m
Builder Hanseatic Marine
Naval Architect Espen Oeino International

Yacht Sycara IV

Length 46m
Builder Burger Boat Company
Naval Architect Bruce King / Burger Design Team
Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

Length 85.47m
Builder Oceanco
Naval Architect Oceanco / Azure Naval Architects
11. Naval architecture – Sailing Yachts
Yacht Baracuda

Length 50m
Builder Perini Navi
Naval Architect Perini Navi / Ron Holland Design

Yacht Bliss

Length 36.8m
Builder Yachting Developments
Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects

Yacht Chrisco

Length 30.48m
Builder CNB
Naval Architect Luca Brenta Yacht Design

Yacht Cinderella IV

Length 39m
Builder Vitters Shipyard
Naval Architect Tripp Design Naval Architects

Yacht Hanuman

Length 42.09m
Builder Royal Huisman Shipyard
Naval Architect G Dykstra & Partners

Yacht Liara

Length 32m
Builder Southern Ocean Marine
Naval Architect dixon Yacht Design

Yacht Nazenin V

Length 52m
Builder RMK Marine
Naval Architect Sparkman & Stephens

Yacht Riela

Length 56m
Builder Perini Navi
Naval Architect Perini Navi / Ron Holland Design
Yacht Salperton IV

Length 45m
Builder Fitzroy Yachts
Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects

Yacht Valquest

Length 40.78m
Builder Bloemsma Van Bremen
Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects
12. Tender Design Award – Sports Tenders
Yacht Brandaris Q52

Builder Brandaris
Designer Vripack

Yacht C-12

Builder Carrington / C-Boat
Designer C-Boat

Yacht Ipanema

Builder Graf Gbr Bootsbau
Designer Graf Gbr Bootsbau

Yacht Marlow Gypsy

Builder Marlow Yachts
Designer Marlow Yachts

Yacht Morgan 33

Builder Morgan Yachts
Designer Morgan Yachts

Yacht Speedster

Builder Henningsen & Steckmest
Designer M Steckmest

Yacht
T/T A

Builder Vaudrey Miller
Designer Philippe Starck

Yacht XSR48S

Builder XSMG World
Designer XSMG
13. Tender Design Award – Limousine Tenders
Yacht Brandaris Q52

Builder Brandaris
Designer Vripack

Yacht  C-12

Builder Carrington / C-Boat
Designer C-Boat

Yacht Primadonna 40

Builder Strand Craft
Designer Strand Craft

Yacht T/T A

Builder Vaudrey Miller
Designer Philippe Starck

Yacht T/T Cakewalk

Builder Vikal
Designer Tim Heywood
14. Bespoke Furniture Award
Yacht Ancora

Length 42.75m
Builder Baglietto
Furniture Designer Art-Line Design
Item Built-in chaise longues / the staircase

Yacht Blind Date

Length 47m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Furniture Designer Keech Green
Item Expanding dining table

Yacht Celestial Hope

Length 47m
Builder Heesen Yachts
Furniture Designer Intarya
Item Staircase

Yacht Chrisco

Length 30.48m
Builder CNB
Furniture Designer Wetzels Brown Partners
Item The ‘Chrisco Chair’

Yacht Elandess

Length 60m
Builder Abeking & Rasmussen
Furniture Designer  Bannenburg & Rowell
Item Table

Yacht Northlander

Length 38.16m
Builder Moonen Shipyards
Furniture Designer Art-Line Design
Item Bridge console
15. Galley Design Award
Yacht Bliss

Length 36.8m
Builder Yachting Developments
Galley Designer Design Unlimited

Yacht Blue Eyes

Length 59.8m
Builder CRN Shipyard
Galley Designer Fabrizio Smania / CRN Engineering

Yacht Slipstream

Length 60m
Builder CMN
Galley Designer CMN
16. Newcomer of the Year Award
Intarya
For the interior design of Celestial Hope
Keech Green
For the interior design of Blind Date
Wetzels Brown Partners
For the interior desing of Chrisco
17. Design and Technology Award

Bond Technical Management
For the Jetstream Live TV system
CRN Shipyard
For the design and engineering of the terrace and beach club door system
Dixon Yacht Design
For the lifting keel on Liara

Hawkes Ocean Technologies
For their DeepFlight submersibles
Oceanco / Rolls Royce
For Alfa Nero’s Rolls-Royce retractable zero-speed stabilisers
RDT Ltd – Tempus
Tempus enables the simultaneous transmission of medical data, voice and video from remote, in-transit and otherwise isolated locations to land based medical experts

Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties / Oculus Technologies.

Yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) a 96m Blohm & Voss superyacht

June 15, 2010

Klaus sent in some very interesting new superyacht images of the Blohm & Voss 96 metre (314.96ft) Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) superyacht in Germany.  The ORCA yacht not only has an inspired name (named after the king of the sea the killer whale) but she has inspired yacht design by Michael Leach Design, in the Orca theme, with black and white markings and curved organic forms. A modern, powerful, innovative and futuristic superyacht, Palladuim is set to create quite a stir in luxury yachting circles and inspire media interest worldwide.

Motor Yacht ORCA - Superyacht Photography by Klaus Kehrls in Hamburg

One of the most important private luxury yachts now launched the 2010, motor yacht Palladuim is another testament to the yacht building abilities of the German builder Blohm & Voss Yachts. M/Y Orca is certainly a custom yacht in every respect with her unique and original design and innovation. In this new build project Blohm & Voss were able to make even the most complex and interesting design mandate come to life in this beautiful superyacht.

There are many adjectives that come to mind when looking at the early photos of yacht Palladuim– carnal, organic, curvaceous, sensual, powerful, evolutionary, majestic, and unique come to mind – but all in all she looks like something that is from and of the ocean. Surely this should be the highest accolade for superyacht builders and designers alike.

Superyacht ORCA - Aft Image - Superyacht Photography by Klaus Kehrls in Hamburg

Luxury yacht Palladuim’s almost sensual superstructure is very easy on the eye, but also it looks immediately different in setting itself apart from the other superyachts built to date. True, the styling reflects the mighty orca whale – and what a form in nature to mirror – but there are further structural as well as design differences because it is created from an advanced building system comprising a blend of steel, alloy and composites, as completed with innovative strengthened dark glazing.

The use of composites and glass in superyachts is in its infancy but many designers have taken up new materials and technologies and perhaps such techniques are a thing of the future now that Orca has lead the way.

Full details are yet to surface and there are no images of the Michael Leach interior as yet public. Yacht Orca is believed to feature interiors created by Silverlining and Metrica and has 8 guest cabins (some of them being full suites) thus accommodating 16 guests, a 16 m (52.49ft) beam.

From Michael Leach Design & SilverLinning:

“In this boat that will be delivered in 2010, the exterior form is reflected and sustained throughout the internal spaces. Michael Leach Design showed their fascination with organic design, taking inspiration from nature to create a fluid form and a strong, complex and dynamic structural design. Silverlining is working on 68 pieces of furniture, including 5m long bars and a 6m long dining table, which appears to be growing out of the floor. Achieving this effect posed special challenges for Silverlining: it had to build the large tabletop and support structure as single pieces. In addition it had to ensure perfect installation to the deck. The size of the table called for a lightweight and strong structure, and so Silverlining brought in composite material consultants from the Formula 1 industry to work with its in-house structural and audio-visual engineers to develop a solution.”

Powered by twin MTU 595 TE 70l Diesel engines, superyacht Orca can reach around 19 knots at top speed and can make 6000nm at her cruising speed of 14 knots. Yacht Palladuim will also accommodate two Cougar Marine custom yacht tenders on her sports garage space.

The Blohm & Voss Orca Yacht - Superyacht Photography by Klaus Kehrls in Hamburg

Jean-Pierre Dick introduces the JP54 revolution racing yacht.

June 15, 2010

The French sailor, Jean-Pierre Dick, who won the Barcelona World Race with Ireland’s Damien Foxall, has imagined a top-of-the-range fast cruising yacht whose design is unique. Designed by Guillaume Verdier and the interior designed by Stéphanie Marin, the first JP54 has just been launched in Auckland, New Zealand. Produced in a limited series by Absolute Dreamer, the JP54 takes its inspiration from the performances of racing boats to discover new horizons. The JP54 will be in France this summer.

JP54 Offshore sailing in Tauranga, NZ Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

Jean-Pierre Dick: “I imagined the cruising yacht of my dreams during my last two Vendée Globe races. I wanted to sail offshore and at the same time enjoy stopovers. I therefore conceived the JP54, a uniquely designed light and fast yacht, to retain the pleasure of surfing at 20 knots more comfortably than on my racing yacht. With the JP54, you can share the sensations and the pleasures of sailing with your family and friends.”

The satellite, a revolution inside

In order to optimize the performance of the JP54 and to create a new indoor living space, the boat has a satellite; a rotating carousel. This innovative concept was developed on board Paprec-Virbac 2. The satellite is a galley-chart table unit into which all the systems such as the batteries, hydraulics and storage are fitted. The loaded weight (600 kg) can be transferred windward in a few seconds just by pressing a button. It is the first time that a similar concept has been put into use on a cruising yacht. The gain is important both in terms of performance and comfort on board. The sailors are always windward when at the chart table or cooking, while the guests enjoy a large space leeward.

Jean-Pierre Dick in the nav station Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

JP54 The rotating live cell - Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

A unique interior design by Stéphanie Marin

This distribution of the interior space takes on a new approach: priority is given to space. The carousel redefines the space and changes the interior on each change of tack. The impression of space is reinforced by forward cabins opening onto the saloon-carousel and by the unique and incredibly spacious shower and toilet. You can sail with a limited crew or with the family on the JP54, in a comfortable, spacious and luminous space, thanks to the large seats positioned all along the hull. The two aft cabins are equipped with a huge bed where you can lie down and listen to music thanks to the integrated music system.  A large number of storage spaces are provided under the rounded seating.

Sailing yacht JP54 Interior Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

JP54 Interior Cabins Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

Manoeuvring simplicity on board the JP54

Jean-Pierre Dick: “Through the experience of single-handed sailing, I have been able to design a boat that is really simple to use.” The hydraulic winches remove the physical side to manoeuvring. In 10 minutes, all the sails are hoisted! The cockpit is uncluttered making movement easy on deck and allowing you to enjoy the sunbaths comfortably. The whole of the pit is brought back to starboard on an electric winch. There is no mainsheet rail.  The JP54 can easily be manoeuvred double-handed in all circumstances.

Jean-Pierre Dick at the helm of the JP54 - Photo Credit Ivor Wilkins

Main characteristics of the JP54

Hull length:  16.45 meters
Overall length:  18.235 meters
Beam:  5.3 meters
Air draft:  25.10 meters
Draft:  3.5 meters (2.5 m with the keel canted)
Displacement:  9 tons
Sail area upwind:  216 m2
Sail area downwind:  434 m2
Architect: Guillaume Verdier
Interior designer:  Stéphanie Marin
Concept:  Jean-Pierre Dick

New Sony Flexible OLED Display (rollable around a pencil) to Have Applications in the Superyacht Industry

June 11, 2010

There has recently been very interesting new R&D developments with high performance organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) with an original organic semiconductor which enable amazing roll-up capabilities, that are sure to have applications in the luxury yacht  and aircraft industries.

OLED Displays

This amazing OLED Display technology will be a space and weight saving technology that can be used in superyacht interior design, lighting and entertainment as well as with yacht navigation systems. Other application of OLED will likely been seen not just in the yachting and marine industries but in almost every industry imaginable.
 
Sony Corporation (‘Sony’) announced recently that it developed a super-flexible 80 μm-thick 4.1-in 121 ppi OTFT*1-driven full color OLED display which can be wrapped around a thin cylinder.

To create the display, Sony developed OTFTs with an original organic semiconductor material (a PXX derivative) with eight times*2 the current modulation of conventional OTFTs. This was achieved due to the development of integration technologies of OTFTs and OLEDs on an ultra-thin 20 μm thick flexible substrate (a flexible on-panel gate-driver circuit with OTFTs which is able to get rid of conventional rigid driver IC chips interfering roll-up of a display) and soft organic insulators for all the insulators in the integration circuit. By combining these technologies, Sony successfully demonstrated the world’s first OLED panel*3 which is capable of reproducing moving images while being completely rolled-up – around a cylinder with a radius of 4 mm – and stretched. Sony will unveil the results of this development on May 27 at “SID (Society for Information Display) 2010 International Symposium” in Seattle, WA (May 23-28).

Sony will proceed with the development of the solution / print based process which manufactures display devices from organic materials that are easily dissolved in common solvents. This process requires fewer steps, and consumes materials and energy more efficiently – thus has a smaller environmental footprint – compared to the conventional high temperature vacuum semiconductor process which use inorganic, silicon materials.

Sony will continue to improve the performance and reliability of its flexible organic displays because the application of these developments are expected to yield thin, light-weight, durable and mobile devices with enhanced form-factor.

OLED Display

OLED Display Technology Features

1. High performance OTFT with originally developed high-mobility and highly-stable organic semiconductor materials, PXX derivatives

Sony has developed organic semiconductor material, peri-Xanthenoxanthene (PXX) derivative, which is stable under exposure to oxygen, moisture, light and heat and improved current modulation of eight-times*2 that of conventional OTFT with organic semiconductor of pentacene. Improvement of this OTFT achieved the world’s highest-resolution OTFT-driven OLED display with resolution of 121 ppi and 432 x 240 x RGB (FWQVGA) pixels*4.

2. Integration of a flexible gate-driver circuit with OTFTs

This is the world’s first demonstration*3 of an OLED display with an integrated gate-driver circuit with OTFTs. The improvement of the OTFT described above enables integration of a flexible gate-driver circuit with OTFTs on a display panel. The roll-up capability is possible because the rigid driver IC chips has been removed from the display.
3. Enhancement of flexibility with all organic insulators in the OTFT and OLED integration circuit

In order to enhance flexibility of the display, Sony has developed organic insulators for all the insulators in the OTFT and OLED integration circuit. These organic insulators can be formed with the solution process in the atmosphere which is requires fewer steps, and consumes materials and energy more efficiently – thus has a smaller environmental footprint – compared to the conventional high temperature vacuum semiconductor process which use inorganic/silicon materials.

4. Achieved display capable of reproducing moving images while rolled-up around cylinder with 4mm radius

The OTFT-driven OLED display with the aforementioned technologies (1-3) can reproduce moving images while rolled-up around a cylinder with a radius of 4 mm. Even after 1000 cycles of repeatedly rolling-up and stretching the display, there was no clear degradation in the display’s ability to reproduce moving images.

High performance OTFT

Specification of the OTFT

organic semiconductor  : peri-Xanthenoxanthene(PXX) derivative
hole mobility : 0.4 cm2/Vs
current on/off ratio : 106
channel length : 5μm
threshold voltage : -5V

Specification of the rollable OTFT-driven OLED display
size of a panel  : 4.1 inch wide
number of pixels : 432 x 240 x RGB pixels
size of a pixel : 210μm x 210μm
resolution : 121 ppi (pixels per inch)
number of colors : 16,777,216
peak luminance : >100 cd/m2
contrast ratio : >1000:1
minimum bending radius : 4 mm
driving scheme : 2T-1C voltage programming with OTFTs
thickness of a panel : 80μm
*1 An OTFT (Organic Thin-Film Transistor) is a thin-film transistor with organic (carbon-based compound) semiconductor. The OTFT can be directly made on a flexible substrate at low temperature below typically 180°C. It has high mechanical flexibility and therefore it is expected to realize thin, light-weight, mechanical-shock resistant and form-factor enhanced electronic devices, such as flexible display, e-paper and RF-ID tag. Because organic materials can be easily dissolved in common solvents, development of electronic circuits in a large area with solution/printed process has been attractive much attention.

*2 Internal comparison between OTFTs with pentacene (C22H14) and OTFT with a PXX derivative. The OTFT with a PXX derivative shows hole mobility of four times higher than of a OTFT with pentacene and better switching performance, resulting current density at a certain gate voltage of eight times higher than conventional pentacene OTFT.

*3 World’s first in OTFT-driven OLED displays on May, 2010, based on Sony research

*4 World’s highest resolution in OTFT-driven OLED displays on May, 2010, based on Sony research.

Vripack turns her face towards the sun – Solar Superyachts

June 11, 2010

Whilst the daily activities of Vripack consist of designing and engineering interiors and exteriors of luxury yachts, Vripack decided to take a dive into the innovative waters of alternative propulsion of superyachts by use of Solar Energy. The pinnacle of this state-of-the-art research and development project will be the 2010 Frisian Solar Challenge.

2010 Frisian Solar Challenge - Vripack Solar Yachts

The Frisian Solar Challenge is the biggest sustainable event of the Netherlands and is focused on designing and constructing an ultra light and fast boat which is strong enough to endure the torments of a long distance race. The solar boat, built by the Vripack Solar Team will prove her excellence during the international Frisian Solar Challenge of 2010. Within five competition stages, which take place between the 4th and the 10th of July,  the solar boats will race a 220km distance over water passing the famous 11 cities of Friesland. This Solar powered event is based on the development of sustainable technology in order to promote the sustainable engineering and technology with a particular application of Solar Energy in the Shipbuilding industry. Vripack attaches great value to the preservation of a healthy environment and is proud that an enthusiastic in-company team is performing this development.
 
Vripack’s solar boat is driven by electric power from five solar panels only and can achieve a speed of 11 knots. With an overall length of 6 meters and a 0,75 meter beam, she will be controlled by one man only for periods up to six hours! She is propelled by a two blade propeller placed on an innovative pod coupled to an all electric motor. The hull is made of fibre glass and carbon glued by epoxy. To make the boat as light as possible, Vripack’s Solar Team is going to use a very special technique. For this technique the Vripack Solar Team got inspired by the BMW Light Visionary Model called the Gina Light Version concept. According to this stunning inspiration, some parts of the Vripack Solar boat are being made out of fabric materials which save a lot of weight and make it possible to let this sunlight eating ship go even faster. Besides the importance of the weight, the solar elements in combination with the textile materials also give the Vripack Solar Boat her magnificent futuristic and spacious look!

Sponsors who make it possible to complete the Vripack Solar boat are: Polem, Snijtech, Esthec, Adel Polyester, Marin, Fiftysix, Interlinie, Vripack Brokers and Vripack Naval Architects.

About Vripack®

Established in 1961, Vripack is a leading full service design, naval architecture, engineering and brokerage organization. Aiming for long term relationships with private customers, yards, fellow architects and their personal, Vripack believes that Quality is the sum of Workmanship and Enthusiasm.

Massimo iS: An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

June 11, 2010

Mladen Milosevic, a Serbian industrial designer has revealed a new innovative 54.9m superyacht concept known as Massimo iS. This extraordinary superyacht concept is based on a computer controlled surface, which enables the owner personalize the deck space.

Massimo iS An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

The 54.9m superyacht is based on a computer controlled surface which allows the owner to modify and organize the deck according to his preference. The unique characteristic of the surface of Massimo iS is its flexibility and the rubber and silicon structure. The hydraulic pumps, which push the surface into a previously selected shape, are located under these layers. A large sun lounge or a couple of small chairs can be created by a simple touch.

Massimo iS An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

Massimo iS An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

Mladen Milosevic is the supporter of the classic design school and usually focuses on vintage boats, therefore Massive iS project is the consolidation of the modern and vintage Italian design with an addition of advanced high-tech innovations.

Massimo iS An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

Massimo iS An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

Nobiskrug to build the new 85 metre NVC 85 Y yacht series designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce

June 09, 2010

Nobiskrug designated to build NVC 85 Y yacht line of 85-meter Yachts Designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce. German shipyard Nobiskrug GmbH has been selected as the European builder for the yacht.

Atlantic Yachts retained Rolls-Royce Marine to design and engineer the design, which has been designated – “NVC 85 Y”. Atlantic’s founder, Paul Madden, is the former US representative for Blohm & Voss and CRN.

NVC 85 Y Power & Design by Rolls-Royce

He states, “The Germanbuilt version of the NVC 85 Y yacht series is all about design, technology, safety at sea, and comfort. Rolls-Royce Marine’s design team in Norway has worked diligently with us to create a yachting platform without equal.” Holger Kahl, Managing Director of Nobiskrug, comments, “We are pleased to build on Nobiskrug’s longstanding relationship with Rolls-Royce Marine. These Vessels will benefit greatly from the combined expertise and experience of our companies.”

NVC 85 Y Power & Design by Rolls-Royce - Aft

By overlaying an Owner’s vision, and a gifted designer’s talent, the Yacht NVC 85 Y becomes a Bespoke Edition. Every vessel is designed to minimize fuel consumption and negative environmental impact. Joe Killian’s Killian Yacht & Ship Brokers has been selected to represent the new NVC 85 Y line  of yachts to the brokerage community.

Mr. Killian states, “The NVC 85 Y is an icon of excellence in the world of yachting, where compromise is not an option. Killian specializes in providing clients with seaworthy, well-designed vessels – and we are excited to be involved with these renowned maritime companies”

NVC 85 Y Power & Design by Rolls-Royce - Tenders and Beach Club Access

Rolls-Royce’s ocean-proven hydrodynamically efficient hull forms provide the basis of the Nobiskrug NVC 85 Y Yacht. All major power and propulsion systems are engineered and built by Rolls-Royce to be fully integrated for the best performance and operational reliability. Over 30 years experience in vessel design is applied throughout the engineering process to ensure the operational profile precisely matches that specified by the Yacht’s Owner. Rolls-Royce engineers and technicians oversee systems installations during construction, and are on-site during the critical installation and commissioning phases.

NVC 85 Y Power & Design by Rolls-Royce - Owner's and Guest Decks

2 Rolls-Royce Marine:
With a primary focus on power, propulsion and motion control solutions, Rolls- Royce serves over 2,000 customers and has equipment installed on 20,000 yachts, commercial and naval vessels operating around the world. Additionally, Rolls-Royce has the unique ability to provide the Yacht’s Owner with a full range of onboard equipment and systems that ensures compatibility of equipment, with shorter construction times and a significant reduction in the technical risk and cost. Rolls-Royce warranty and ongoing service is provided to vessel owners from 40 offices in 30 countries with more than 1,000 dedicated service personnel.
 

Nobiskrug GmbH:
Nobiskrug is a shipyard, situated at the river Eider in Rendsburg with more than 100 years of experience and tradition in the construction of large seagoing vessels. The shipyard focuses on the newbuilding and conversion of mega yachts longer than 60m. Furthermore Nobiskrug is specialized in the maintenance and repair of naval vessels. Since summer 2009 Nobiskrug is part of Abu Dhabi Mar. The French shipyard CMN and ADM Shipyards are also part of this group.

NVC 85 Y Power & Design by Rolls-Royce - View from the Top

CharterWorld has a range of different Nobiskrug Yachts for charter, please contact us for more information.

Hemisphere 140 (42 m) yacht becomes the new project at MCP Yachts

June 09, 2010

MCP Yachts is proud to announce the signing of the new yacht contract Hemisphere 140 yacht. This semi-displacement full aluminium motor yacht measures 42.50 metres and will become the largest yacht in South Africa.

MCP Yachts signs a new contract for Hemisphere 140 Yacht project - Photo Courtesy of MCP Yachts

Motor Yacht Hemisphere 140 is a semi-displacement tri-deck yacht that will accommodated ten guests in five luxurious suites. Hemisphere 140 yacht is a vessel projected by MCP Yachts together with Vripack and represents an exceptional landmark achievement in Brazilian large yacht construction.

The yacht 140 Hemisphere, just like other MCP Yachts, she delivers the uncommon luxuries of predictable performance, on-time delivery and a full complement of equipment and her features are fully customized.

The world renowned Vripack naval architects have collaborated with MCP Yachts design and engineering teams to develop a refined hull for exceptional transoceanic performance and innovative accommodation plan, which balances interior and on-deck teak spaces for maximum enjoyment and versatility.

The five stateroom layout on the Hemisphere 140 motoryacht, with a full beam master suite, offers everyone a luxurious private retreat incorporating the finest fabrics, cabinetry, stone and leathers. The innovative arrangement includes four similar VIP suites with a laundry area for the guests in the lower deck. A chief engineer suite is located between the engine room and guest cabins and the stern garage accommodates a full second galley plus and equipped exercise room.

The main deck of the superyacht Hemisphere 140 features the master suite, which offers a meeting room, closet area, his and hers toilets, which leads to an integrated hot tub area. The galley offers a serving and preparation area just before the formal dining table, which can be found adjacent to the living room.

MCP Yachts Super Yacht Hemisphere 140 Layout

There are a personal water craft and tender on the Hemisphere 140 superyacht, which are located in the bow area to comply with the new regulations for safety in ocean going vessels. The captain’s cabin is located portside just aft the pilothouse and panoramic skylounge saloon serves as a playroom, including a TV area, bar and a game table.

Yacht Hemisphere’s flybridge offers a Jacuzzi and a wide sunpad, providing and entertainment combined to a centerline table and a bar with grill and coolers.

The crew area is located forward at the lower deck, however the Hemisphere 140 motor yacht arrangement provides crew passages to all decks that do not interfere with the guest areas.

Hemisphere 140 vessel is full aluminium and has Lloyd’s Register hull classification. MCA/MI Commercial compliance is available and turns the 140 well suited for private use or charter service. The Hemisphere has customizable interior upon request.

Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT 1825hp drive the Hemisphere 140 yacht to a 19-knot top speed at half load and other engine options are also available. The average time for construction is 24 months, from laying the keel to launching.

CharterWorld News will keep you updated about the progress of this magnificent yacht Hemisphere 140, in the meantime, if you have any enquiries, please contact our friendly staff.

Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran taking shape

June 09, 2010

World’s largest sailing trimaran Prout PT 138

Breaking records, Prout has successfully infused all three hulls of its innovative sailing trimaran, the PT-138, using epoxy resin at the yard in Zhuhai (China). The Prout Trimaran 138’ is designed and constructed as an all-composite shallow draft sailing trimaran with a 46 ft beam with a very small draft of only 1.52 m. The hull and deck are to be constructed utilizing Prout International’s mold and when the Prout PT 138 is launched it will be the largest sailing trimaran in the world.

Trimaran Prout PT 138 infused hull

This 138 ft trimaran has been designed to conduct extended offshore passages with her owner and may also be used for luxury yacht charters.

World’s largest sailing trimaran Prout PT 138

Prout Pt-138s General specifications:

LOA: 138ft
Beam: 46ft.
Displacement: 32,767kg.
Draft: 1.52m.
Rigging and Sails:
Mast Height: 43m.
Mainsail 257m2
Genoa: 259m2
Gennaker: 271m2
Equipment:
Water Tank: 3,785 l
Fuel Tank: 15,142 l
Engine: 625 cv

Superyacht Manifiq delivered by Mondo Marine to new owners

June 09, 2010

The 40.5 metre Mondo Marine Superyacht Manifiq was launched in May 2010 and last week she was delivered to her new owners who will cruise the Mediterranean in the 2010 summer season. The ceremony took place at Mondo Marine’s facility in Savona.

Yacht Manifiq Ceremony

Megayacht Manifiq is the 58th yacht to be built by Mondo Marine. Motor yacht Manifiq was constructed is in a lightweight alloy material and she was built to satisfy the RINA and MCA stipulations. She has a contemporary styled exterior which was designed by Cor D Rover. The yacht’s interior design is by Luca Dini.

On the main deck, Superyacht Manifiq features a large saloon with adjoining dining room and the owner’s suite forward. Superyacht Manifiq can luxuriously accommodate a maximum of 10 guests in 5 staterooms including 4 double cabins on the lower deck and the main deck master suite. On the upper deck is a sky lounge which converts into a cinema. The sun deck features a large Jacuzzi, sun lounge area, bar equipped with barbeque and a dining area. Yacht Manifiq is designed for a maximum speed of around 19 knots and a cruise speed as high as 17 knots with an extended range of just over 3,000 NM at 12 knots.

Superyacht Manifiq

The Mondo Marine shipyard is presently working on 5 other projects including two 41 m yachts and two 50 m yachts due for delivery in 2011 and one 50 m mega yacht due for delivery in 2012.

Please contact CharterWorld – the luxury yacht charter specialists – to organize a superior new superyacht charter in the Med or elsewhere worldwide.

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