The 36.4m super yacht LARS by Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design

The luxury yacht Lars will easily sleep 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins, including a master stateroom and three guest cabins. She will be managed by a crew of 5. Her guests will also find dining area, fitness area, lounge and saloon on board. The Lars´ major transformation comprised swim platform as well as redesigned superstructure that shows off a new sundeck.

The 88.5m luxury motor yacht Y707 by Oceanco - Photo by Pamela Jones

Boasting a length of 88.5m and a beam of 14.2m, the super yacht Y707 is a yacht of harmonious proportions and extraordinary volumes. Much effort went into accommodating all of the Owner’s requirements without any sacrifice to a stunningly sleek and elegant profile. The luxury yacht Y707 has been designed and constructed with great attention to detail. The contemporary interior features eucalyptus wood, teak and white onyx interspersed with natural materials, fabrics and colours.

The launch of the Oceanco super yacht Y707 - Photo by Pamela Jones

The Y707 yacht’s versatile and extensive layout includes a large tender garage equipped with limousine tenders and the latest watersports equipment, an outdoor oval pool with height adjustable floor, jacuzzi and sunbathing area as well as a dedicated indoor 3D cinema. Oceanco is one of the world’s most renowned builders of highly sophisticated larger custom superyachts with Y707 being no exception in representing both a culmination of innovation and attentiveness to her Owner’s wishes.

Technical Specifications of the Oceanco super yacht Y707:

Builder Oceanco

Type Steel hull and aluminum superstructure

Length overall 88.5m / 290.35ft

Beam overall 14.2m / 46.59ft

Propulsion

Engine 2 x 3,600 kW MTU 20V 4000 M73L

Maximum speed 20 knots

Classification 100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 LMC UMS MCA

Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)

Accommodation

Owner Master suite, study, owner’s lounge, lobby and private exterior deck area with whirlpool

Guests 1 VIP suite with lounge and his & her bathroom, 4 double VIP cabins

Design

Naval architect Oceanco / Azure

Exterior designer Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

Interior designer Sam Sorgiovanni Designs

Delivery April 2012

Sunreef 70 luxury yacht POMAIKA´I

The luxury yacht POMAIKA’I is a stunning owner-version vessel with the port side hull housing just the spacious master cabin comprising a queen-size bed, desk, sofa, extended storage, and a superb bathroom with a full-size bathtub with a Jacuzzi option and his and hers sinks.

The Launch of the First 2012 Yacht - Sunreef 70 sailing yacht POMAIKA’I

The starboard hull houses two double guest cabins and one crew cabin accessible from the cockpit. The saloon comprises a dining area for 8 and a fully equipped galley. The navcom equipment is by Furuno and audio-video by Harman-Kardon. The modern interior design combines light anegre wood with wenge and dark grey upholstery.

POMAIKA´I Yacht by Sunreef

POMAIKA´I catamaran will soon depart for the Caribbean where her owners will sail for a couple of months, after which she will head to Hawaii.

Sunreef 70 Yacht POMAIKA´I - rear view

50m motor yacht Tsumat (ex T-057) by Trinity Yachts

All-aluminium super yacht Tsumat (T-057) is powered by twin CAT 3516B II-HD @3384 diesel engines, reaching a top speed of 22.5 knots and easily cruising at 21 knots.

There are more details about this stunning vessel to come next week.

OceAnco has successfully launched their latest yacht, the 88.5m full displacement motor yacht Y707. Both the elegant exterior and lovely interior of the Y707 superyacht are by the world-renowned Sam Sorgiovanni, while her naval architecture is by the OceAnco´s in-house team and the well-known Azure Naval Architects.

Oceanco Y707 Yacht

The five-deck luxury yacht Y707 offers 6 stunning cabins to her guests, including a master suite featuring a popular Jacuzzi on the private exterior deck, one VIP cabin with his and hers ensuite bathrooms and a lounge, as well as four double guest cabins, with the same characteristics as the VIP cabin. She also features a large swimming pool located at the aft of the main deck, overlooking the transom, a helipad suited for a large business/private helicopter, spacious open deck and a wood-like detail-board wrapping around the entire hull.

Boasting a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure quite similar to another OceAnco Y703 motor yacht Anastasia, the super yacht Y707 is powered by twin MTU 20V 4000 M74L diesel engines, giving her an ability to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. She is +100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 +LMC UMS SCM – MCA classed.

Yacht DRIZZLE (ex Twizzle) launched in 2005 - Image Copyright Diane Tanner

Super yacht Drizzle’s exterior offers a superior blend of classic and modern, with a traditional low profile and contemporary feel. “Taking Twizzle as the design template, it was a major challenge to retain her classic light lines while extending the vessel by over 20 per cent,” says Ruud Bakker from Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. “We also added further refinements in terms of functionality, such as the central staircase that facilitates both guest and crew access to the sun deck. Drizzle contains the very latest systems and technologies, a reflection of how Feadship is consistently moving forward on every level.”

Redman Whiteley Dixon created a contemporary, warm and rich interior that again takes Twizzle yacht as a reference point before being tailored to the principals’ bespoke taste. “Only months after handover of Twizzle to the new owners, we were discussing the perfect larger version”, says Henk de Vries, “and within months we had defined the new version in detail”. “Drizzle is a fine example of how sophisticated owners have experienced the true difference a Feadship can make in every sense of the word quality,” explains Francis Vermeer, head of marketing at Feadship.

The project manager for the luxury yacht Drizzle was Steve Jacover, who has built several other Feadships over the past two decades. “It was amazing to see how many staff members are still at the yard from previous builds with which I have been involved. As well as highlighting the rich experience at the Feadship yards, it gives me as project manager a complete sense of security that everything will be finished to perfection. And it was.”

The interior feels like a genuine home-from-home and will have a broad appeal while being entirely unique. Crew quarters are taken to an exceptional quality level even by Feadship’s industry-leading standards. “This reflects the owner’s concern for crew welfare and a wish that their facilities should be finished to the highest possible standard,” says Drizzle’s Captain James Duggan.

“Such attention to detail will be greatly appreciated and respected by the crew. Having been at De Vries for a previous build and sailed on two of their yachts, including Twizzle, my experience is that Feadship consistently delivers a fantastic product, which is exactly what we have now. It is a pleasure to work with the entire team at the De Vries yard, all of whom clearly take enormous pride and pleasure in their work. Drizzle is a credit to them and the entire Feadship experience.”

Heesen luxury yacht Lady L - striping plan profile

In this economically tumultuous period, being able to build boats before you have buyers for them is a real sign of financial health and strength. Heesen is fortunate enough to be among the few shipyards that can still do this. Their commercial strategy, underpinned by excellent production organization and know-how, is the key to this success: they build competitive, high-performance luxury yachts with very appealing delivery schedules.

Heesen Super Yacht Lady L (ex Project Zentric) successfully launched on January 13th

YN 15944 super yacht Lady L is the third of the four contracts Heesen signed in 2011. Last November, through Nakhimov Yachts, they sealed the deal and just two months later were able to celebrate the launch. This is an incredible result, made possible by tireless team-work between Heesen and all the professionals that contributed to the genesis of the luxury yacht Lady L.

44m Super Yacht Lady L (YN15944)

Building in aluminium to enormously demanding tolerances, the Heesen hull-form is unique – quite simply no other ship shape can so effectively optimise the way a yacht moves through the water. The Lady L yacht reaches the remarkable speed of 25 knots, making her the fastest 44 metre yacht of her style on the market, thanks to twin MTU 2.720kW engines combined with unmatched experience in weight reduction and the ultra-efficient Heesen hull.

Lady L Superyacht - rear view

This ensures an increase in space never means a decrease in speed. Using the experience gained from constructing previous 44 metre aluminium yachts, Heesen has designed Lady L to fully maximise the amount of deck space available resulting in even greater levels of luxury. It’s likely guests will spend most of their time at sea on the wonderful 45 square metre sun deck. They’ll also enjoy the main and upper aft decks as the perfect locations for alfresco dining or just lounging in the shade; while the seating area on the foredeck is ideal for catching the breeze when at anchor, or for privacy when docked stern-to in the harbour.

44m luxury motor yacht Lady L by Heesen Yachts

Frank Laupman from Omega designed the timelessly refined interiors where pale woods and precious fabrics emphasise light and space. The sleek, classic Deco design keeps the areas elegant and clutter-free. The main saloon is split into three distinct areas within the open-plan layout. In addition to the main sofas and dining areas, there is an intimate semicircular seating area adjacent to the huge curved sliding glass doors. The sky lounge has been designed to provide several different entertaining and relaxation spaces. Deep sofas line both sides of the room, while an aft circular arrangement of stools and table creates a laid-back atmosphere.

Heesen Luxury Yacht Lady L Interior

Ten guests can be accommodated in five cabins. The full-beam master suite is situated on the main deck and includes a study and full-beam his-and-hers marble bathroom. Two double and two twin cabins, all with ensuite marble bathrooms, are located on the lower deck.

Main Characteristics of the Heesen super yacht Lady L (ex Project Zentric)

Hull type: Twin propeller, hard chine, semi-displacement
Naval Architect: Heesen Yachts
Exterior Designer: Omega Architects
Interior Designer: Omega Architects
Yacht Colour Scheme and Logo: Dobroserdov Design
Classification:    ABS  A1 Yachting Service  AMS
Large commercial Yacht Code LY2 / MCA
Hull: Aluminium – gentlemen’s dark blue combined with modern and fashionable dark grey
Superstructure:    Aluminium

ACCOMMODATION
Guests:    10
Cabins:    Full-beam master with private study, two double cabins, two twin cabins

DIMENSIONS
Length over all: 44,77m / 146ft 10in
Beam over all: 9,00m / 29ft 6in
Draft: 2,81m / 9ft 3in
Displacement (50% load): 280 tons

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Maximum speed (50%load): 25 knots
Range at 12 knots: 3.200Nm (Trans-Atlantic)
Fuel capacity: 69.000 litres / 18.250 US gallons
Fresh Water capacity: 16.000 litres / 4.250 US gallons

PROPULSION DETAILS
Main engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M90
Maximum power: 2 x 2.720kW
Gearbox: 2 x ZF 7600
Engine control:    MTU Blue Vision, three control stands
Water lubricated shafts: Stainless steel 431Ø 145mm
Propellers: Schaffran five blade fixed pitch Ø 1.380mm
Generators: 2 x Kilo-Pak
Bowthruster: HRP 85kW, hydraulically driven
Steering system: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
Stabilizers: VT Naiad type 820 with 2 fins of 3,5 m2 steel, zero speed

Launching of the mega yacht NIKI by Lurssen - Niki Yacht is designed by Espen Oeino and will feature interior by Aileen Rodriguez

Espen Oeino has provided the Lurssen motor yacht Niki  with beautiful and very harmonious proportions.  With a length of 85.10 m and a beam of 13.80 m she boasts extraordinary volumes, accommodating all of the owner’s requirements whilst still maintaining sleek and very elegant lines. Aileen Rodriguez, on the other hand, is responsible for the interior design of the vessel.

Luerssen superyacht NIKI launched in January 2012

Name: Niki

Loa: 85.10 m / 279’1’’

Beam: 13.80 m / 45’3’’

Builder: Lürssen Yachts

Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino

Interior Designer: Aileen Rodriguez

Espen Oeino designed NIKI superyacht launched in January, 2012 by Lurssen Yachts

Eight Vessels Four Recreational Four Military will be among 2012 Deliveries

In 2011, Trinity delivered: the 191’ (58m) motor yacht Carpe Diem and the 164’ (50m) super yacht Falcon; and launched the 198’ (60m) luxury yacht Areti, the 187’ (58m) Lady Linda superyacht, and the 242’ (73m) luxury yacht New Horizon. The latter three yachts will be delivered in 2012.

In early January 2012, Trinity Yachts launched the 164’ (50m) motor yacht Tsumat which also has an expected 2012 delivery.

Trinity Offshore — a leader in the design and construction of commercial tugs, offshore vessels and patrol craft in aluminum, steel and composite — experienced remarkable success in 2011 while 2012 prospects are promising.

Trinity Yachts 2012 Launch Line Up Gulfport Mississippi Shipyard

“In the first half 2012, Trinity will deliver a total of eight vessels,” says John Dane, Trinity’s President.

“By having a mix of what one of our supplier friends calls ‘Guns ‘N Roses’—military and recreational vessels—we are able to sustain our workforce in an uncertain world economy. Reflecting just how global the yachting and maritime businesses are, only one of these eight vessels is for an American superyacht owner while the total fleet—including two tugs delivered in 2011 and a pair of 302’ LNG powered supply vessels for delivery in 2013 — keeps our American employees hard at work,” he adds.

Luxury motor yacht ACE photographed by Carl Groll - Image courtesy of Lurssen Yachts

Formerly known as project Rocky, superyacht ACE features a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Her unique design by Andrew Winch boasts beautiful curved lines providing her with an elegant appearance.

87m Motor Yacht ACE photographed by Carl Groll - Image courtesy of Lurssen Yachts

One of the most eye-catching features  is the oval form displaying the vessel’s name – ACE – found at the centre line amidship, on the yacht’s bridge deck.

87m ACE superyacht by Lurssen photographed by Carl Groll - Image courtesy of Lurssen Yachts

Mega Yacht ACE is expected to feature a classic interior and accommodate 12 guests in utmost luxury, style and comfort.