There have been a number of superyachts launched during May 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month.

The 60 metre Motor Yacht MARY JEAN II launched by ISA Yachts

Perfectly as scheduled, on a rainy morning in mid-May ISA launched the elegant motor yacht Mary-Jean II.

This motor yacht Mary Jean II, designed and built by ISA, 60 metre long with a beam of 12 metres, has been launched at the presence of the owners, Yachting Partners International, who have project managed the construction on the owner’s behalf, the interior designer, Mark Berryman and some of Ancona’s main authorities in addition to ISA’s top management, employees, workers, families and friends.

2010 ISA megayacht Mary Jean II

The 60 metre motor yacht Mary Jean II painted in Aristo hull and Oyster white is simply stunning, a masterpiece of elegance and style, both on the exterior and on the interior design. This beautiful displacement motor yacht utilizes the latest technology, design and Italian craftsmanship. She boasts very elegant lines with an impressive stern. Like any ISA project, the new 60 – metre motor yacht Mary Jean II stands out for its perfect harmony between stretched lines and extremely spacious and comfortable internal areas.

The interior of the superyacht Mary-Jean II, designed by Mark Berryman, has a clean cut contemporary appearance with teak flooring and bulkhead panels acting as a backdrop. Other tactile materials such as the split bamboo panelling and rustic limestone mosaics invite guests to touch and explore different areas onboard the boat. MB finds it important to get the guests/users of an interior space, thinking about their surroundings.

Although the interior has modern, contemporary overtones, there is a feeling of classical elements in certain areas onboard of Mary Jean II, as the boat will be ideally suited to charter market, as she boasts six guest cabins with a relaxed comfortable interior.

The teak backdrop throughout the Mary-Jean II yacht has been punctuated with the introduction of a contrasting wengé wood. Most fabrics are quite neutral in appearance and then accented by more vibrant colours introduced by the Owner’s artwork and complimentary coloured scatter cushions. MB always feels that using and approach like this will help the interior to appeal to a wide variety of tastes (essential for the charter market). It may not be to everyone’s liking, but it does not offend.

With steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the new ISA 600 motoryacht Mary Jean II is built up on 5 decks. Thanks to 2 Caterpillar 3512 C DITA-SCAC diesel engines , this gem of a mega yacht has a max speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

The yacht will be delivered to her Owners in early July and will be exhibited at the imminent edition of the Monaco Yacht Show.

For more information about Mary-Jean II please, contact us at CharterWorld, other wise follow our News section as we will keep you updated about her progress.

Superyacht MI SUENO 57.9m is launched by Trinity Yachts

The 57.9m new build motor superyacht Mi Sueno was launched in April by Trinity Yachts. Yacht Mi Sueno was constructed completely from aluminium. The luxury yacht has an interior which was designed by Patrick Knowles and accommodates a maximum of 14 guests in seven staterooms.

Yacht MI Sueno at launch by Trinity Yachts

Yacht Mi Sueno features an elevator service to all three of her decks. Interestingly the superyacht’s flybridge can facilitate touch-and-go helicopter operations, which is reasonably rare for a yacht for her size.

A 5,000-pound davit is situated at the tender garage and it enables easy tender launching and deployment, while a bow davit and flybridge davit are on hand for the rescue tender and water toys.

Two Caterpillar 3516 HD engines power Mi Sueño to a 20 knot top speed and a 17 knot cruising speed and the yacht’s range is 4,000nm at 10 knots.

Specifications of Motor Yacht

Trinity Yachts Hull No. T045
Yacht Type: Tri-deck Motoryacht
Size: 190 ft. (57.9m)
Propulsion: 2x Caterpillar 3516 B-HD: 3,384hp each
Construction: Aluminum Hull and Aluminum Superstructure
Classification: ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA
Compliant
Naval Architect: Trinity Yachts, LLC
Interior Designer: Patrick Knowles

If you are interested in a new superyacht charter talk to CharterWorld, the luxury yacht charter experts.

Delta Yachts Launch Superyacht SILVER SHALIS 2010

Delta Marine has launched their yacht Silver Shalis.

Delta Marine Silver Shalis

The Delta Design Group takes a fresh sheet approach with Project 156039 – though to be yacht Silver Shalis. This chic, Asian-inspired interior will be as beautiful as it is distinctive.

Based on a semi-displacement hull design, this all-composite 156-foot super yacht sports an outside profile that is sleek and stylish to perfectly complement her mod interior. Throughout the interior an array of seamless straight grain woods will be mixed with a monochromatic color palette of Zen earth tones accented with pops of color.

Architectural details are to be minimalist to showcase the furnishings — a sumptuous mix of tone and texture that includes natural fibers, high-quality leathers and tactile materials that are both indulgent yet created for living — as the owners plan to be onboard for long periods at a time.
PROJECT 156039 (superyacht SILVER SHAILS)
LOA: 156’ / 47.5 meters
LWL: 138’ 10 ” / 42.3 meters
Beam: 28’ 8 ” / 8.7 meters (molded)
Draft: 7’ 6” / 2.3 meters (half load)
Displacement: 335 long tons (half load)
Engines: 2 x MTU 16v4000 3,650 Hp @ 2,100 rpm
Max Speed: 23 knots
Cruise Speed: 15 knots
Fuel Capacity: 14,000 US gallons
Range: 3,400 nautical miles @ 12 knots
Generators: (2) Northern Lights 99 kW
Stabilizers: Quantum QC 1800 Zero Speed
Fresh Water Capacity: 2,000 US gallons

Yacht VANTAGE Launched – the Palmer Johnson PJ 150

The latest new Palmer Johnson motor yacht VANTAGE was launched Monday May 10th. Superyacht Vantage is Palmer Johnson’s 7th PJ 150 built to date – a 150ft Super Sport Yacht Series – with no more currently in build. The other PJ 150s currently in navigation include yachts O’KHALILA, HOKULANI, FOUR JACKS, CLIFFORD II, BLUE ICE and ONENESS.

PJ 150 Vantage

The PJ 150 VANTAGE features an open-plan salon, bar and dining area for ten. The Yacht’s master suite has a private study, his- and-hers bathrooms and a walk-in dressing area. There are two double cabins with ensuite bathroom and two cabins, each with two single beds and one Pullman. Yacht VANTAGE can accommodate twelve guests and eight crew members. There is a fully integrated, centralised entertainment system throughout.

Luxury yacht VANTAGE features a cream coloured hull complete with anthracite trim. The interior design of superyacht VANTAGE is modern and incorporates brown, cream, and blue colours with frabrics from Aura, Nicotrend, and Rubelli. She also has interior bulkheads and soles of rustic bleached teak with deep navy dyed high gloss Zebrano accents and passage door inserts of Wenge tiles. Motor yacht Vantage is to arrive in the Mediterranean for the 2010 summer.

PJ 150 Yacht Specifications:

Principal Characteristics
LOA 150′  45.7M
BEAM 27′6″ 8.4M
DRAFT 5.8′ 1.77M
FUEL CAP. 10,565 Gals 40,000 L
FRESH WATER  1,500 Gals 5,700 L
ENGINES  MTU 16V 4000  M90  MARINE DIESELS WITH MTU/BLUELINE ENGINE CONTROLS AND MONITORING
PROPULSION  NIBRAL  5 BLADE, FIXED PATCH
STABILIZERS:  TRAC SYSTEM,  WITH AT REST STABILISATION
INTERIOR DESIGN  NUVOLARI &  LENARD
CONSTRUCTION  WELDED ALUMINUM:  HULL, DECK, SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH COMPOSITE
ACCENT PIECES PER PLANS
CLASS  LLOYDS REGISTER 100 A1 SSC YACHT mono HSC G6 MCH
MCA  unlimited

Here is a list of Palmer Johnson yachts available for luxury yacht charter vacations.

Superyacht Vantage will head to the Summer Med cruising grounds. As she joins the ever growing fleet of PJ sport yachts..

Superyacht TALAL a Tecnomar Nadara 43 has been Launched

The superyacht TALAL a Nadara 43 tri-deck motor yacht by the Italian yard Tecnomar has been launched in Italy.

Motor Yacht Talal at her Launch

Yacht TALAL is a GRP/composite 44 metre semi displacement planning luxury yacht. She has twin fixed propeller drives coupled to MTU 4000 16V M90 diesels. Her speed parameters are around 27 knots top and a respectable 24 knots cruising speed.

‘Talal’ is an Arabic name which is the plural of a word which means light or gentle rain or even dew.

NADARA 43 Trideck Superyacht GA

The Nadare 43’s general arrangement suggests Yacht TALAL’s could have accommodation for up to 12 guests.

Here are the Specifications for motor yacht TALAL:
Builder Tecnomar
Naval Architect Tecnomar
Designer Tecnomar
Hull GRP
Superstructure GRP
LOA 44 mt.
Beam 8,30 mt.
Main Engines 2 x MTU 4000 16V M90
Generators 2 x Kohler 50 kw.
Max speed 27 knots
Cruising speed 24 knots
Fuel Capacity 25.000 lt.
Domestic water capacity 4.000 lt.
Propulsion/Props Fixed pitch propeller
Reduction Gears ZF
Watermaker 1
Bow Thruster Electro – hydraulic
Anchor 2
Deck Windlass Sanguineti
Passerelle Pincraft
Crane Pincraft
Guest cabins 7 (14 people)
Crew cabins 4 (8 people)

CRN Yacht KATE Launched

The Italian luxury yacht builder CRN Yachts, which is part of the Ferretti Group, launched the 43m superyacht Kate on 21st April 2010 at a private ceremony. The 43m megayacht KATE is testimony to the continual productive activity of the Ferretti Group’s shipyard.

Yacht KATE at her Launch

The yacht owner’s representatives were present at the launch, together with the shipyard management and employees involved in the design and construction of the superyacht.

The new CRN 43’s hull and superstructure are entirely built with composite GRP materials. Her exterior and interior layout was a collaboration between CRN’s technical team and Zuccon International Project. Other CRN 43m yachts include EMERALD  STAR, HANA, RUBECCAN, and SOFICO.

Motor yacht Kate is arranged into spacious, open areas across four decks, with a welcoming sundeck equipped with large umbrellas. The distinctive style of the yacht’s interior is created with clean, geometrical lines, marble, silk carpeting and attention to detail throughout.

Key features onboard motor yacht Kate include a fitness area on the stern, equipped with Techno gym equipment, and a terrace in the owner’s suite with a balcony, breakfast table and chairs.

The superyacht can sleep up to 10 guests with an owner’s suite located on the main deck and four further suites situated on the lower deck. The KATE can also accommodate up to nine crew members on board.

Yacht KATE is propelled by twin Caterpillar C32 engines and she has a top speed of 15.4 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.

Contact CharterWorld, the charter specialists, if you would like to charter a CRN luxury yacht or another large motor yacht.

Sanlorenzo Launch Yacht ANASTASIA M

Sanlorenzo celebrated the launch of motor yacht Anastasia M, another semi-displacement flagship Sanlorenzo superyacht. The prestigious Italian Shipyard is focused on the production of exclusively tailor-made motor yachts according to the requirements and style of every single owner, has recently launched another flagship of the GRP navettas with semi-displacement hull (SD line) and Anastasia M yacht is no different.

Sanlorenzo SD122 Yacht Anastasia M

The elegant and technologically advanced Sanlorenzo navettas, stand out in the yachting world for their layout, that perfectly combine modern lines with retro shapes, recalling the great transatlantic liners of the 30s.

Superyacht Anastasia M is a SD122 with a 38 meters LOA and 8 meters beam, is the 3rd hull of this type delivered by Sanlorenzo. She’s powered with 2 Caterpillar C32 ACERT x 1.624 HP, allowing a 17 knots maximum speed and a range of 3.000 nm at 12 knots.

With luxury yacht Anastasia M, unique as every Sanlorenzo, you can admire the stairs bay made of steel and opened on the main salon. In the lower-deck there are 3 cabins – one full beam VIP and 2 guest, one with queen size bed and one with 2 single beds.

The used materials in building Anastasia M Yacht:

Pear flamed veneer, beech striped veneer and mahogany parquet floor
Natural leather – light cream colour, suede and majilite microfiber

An unmistakable style and a refined design place the Sanlorenzo yachts to the highest level of the international production. In more than 50 years of history the Italian Shipyard became synonymous of excellence in terms of quality and attention to details, typical features of the craftsmanship production.

First Ferretti CUSTOM LINE 124 Superyacht Launched in Ancona Italy

On a sunny, late spring morning Italian yard Custom Line, a member of the Ferretti Yachts Group, launched the first yacht in their 124’ Custom Line yacht model using the travel-lift system at the Ferretti Group facility in Ancona.

The 37.8m Custom Line 124 superyacht is the new flagship of the Custom Line planning luxury motor yacht fleet. According to the yard the moment that a bottle was broken over the bow keel of the hull, was particularly thrilling, as it symbolised the realisation of the engineering and design work, artisan production and painstaking care the shipyard took over every single detail of this model.

“We are very proud of our ‘new arrival’ and particularly excited about today, which marks the beginning of renewed, further growth for Custom Line”, commented Marco Segato, Custom Line Brand Manager. “A further two units of the 124’ have already been sold, and are currently being built at the Ancona facility, confirming the market’s positive response to this new model, which we will be presenting, as a world première, at the upcoming Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes

The Ferretti Custom Line 124’ motor yacht was designed by architect Gianni Zuccon from Studio Zuccon International Project, who dealt with both the internal and external layouts, working in association with the AYT, Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre. The new launch features a deep blue hull with a white superstructure, with spacious areas inside and out, well-distributed between the main, lower, upper and sun decks of the yacht.

The exterior of the yacht features soaring, light, elegant lines, due to the installation of an extensive glazed surface in order to naturally light the interior. The upper deck is split between the helm station and lounge/dining area, set in a raised position in order to allow total onboard privacy. The model also features large outdoor areas, and the cockpit has a teak table for 10 to 12 guests. Owners can personalise the area by replacing the table with a lounge area, complete with sofas.

Her upper deck features a second open air luncheon area, where a jacuzzi and sundeck can be installed. The bow lounge area, complete with semi-circular sofa, is a true lounge over the sea, to which a number of sun pads have been added for sun lovers. Also for the interior of the superyacht, within the interior of the yacht, Studio Zuccon International Project incorporated spacious areas, including a salon measuring over 50 square metres, the master suite and, on the lower bridge, four large guest cabins.

In all, Ferretti Custom Line 124’ yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests, plus 6 crew members. The yacht can reach a top speed of 27 knots (preliminary data) with the largest MTU engine, 3510hp, and offers the comfort guaranteed by the Mitsubishi Anti Rolling Gyro system, which reduces rolling by over 50%. The extensive range of personalised solutions that the yard is able to offer makes it possible to alter the use of some of the areas, according to the owner’s requests. For example, a fitness area can be installed in place of one of the cabins, or a chrome therapy system in the heads, for a cruise centred on well being.

Here are some Ferretti superyachts available for luxury yacht charters.

34 m Superyacht NILAYA launched by Baltic Yachts

The 34 metre super sailing yacht Nilaya has been launched by Baltic Yachts in Finland. On the third of May Finnish yard Baltic Yachts launched the 34.14m sailing yacht Nilaya from their Jakobstad facility. The result of a collaboration between Baltic Yachts, Nauta Yacht Design and Reichel Pugh Yacht Design, the Baltic 112 sailing yacht Nilaya is a superyacht that can deliver high sailing performance for her size with all the pedigree of a stripped-out racer. According to Baltic: “When high performance is high on the priorities, carbon fibre pre-preg composite construction is the obvious way to go.”

Nauta Yacht Design was responsible for the general arrangement a and yacht design lines of luxury yacht Nilaya whilst her naval architecture is the work of Reichel Pugh Yacht Design – the two design houses already have a strong collaboration, having worked together historically on the design of high performance cruiser racers. Yacht Nilaya was the inaugural collaboration between Baltic Yachts and Nauta Yacht Design.

On the partnership, Baltic’s Managing Director Kenneth Nyfelt and Nauta’s CEO issued the statement, ” It has been a real pleasure working together during the three year build period. Also influential in the build process was Nigel Ingram of Marine Construction Management who worked closely on the project management of Nilaya.”

With a displacement of just 90T, Nilaya incorporates a lifting keel which is capable of reducing her maximum draft to 3.5metres from 5.5metres, allowing her to enjoy shallower moorings and cruising grounds.

In addition to this sailing yacht Nilaya offers internal space equal to that of yachts of a higher LOA; featuring a deck house with all-round view, a large owner’s cabin and four large guest cabins. Crew are housed within three cabins in addition to the Captain’s double cabin and she boasts a spacious galley. Much attention has been paid to detail, resulting in a simple, synthetic yet timeless style across all aspects of the yacht. Following her completion she will be exhibited at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show in September.

There are a handful of Baltic sailing yachts currently available for charter.

The Baltic Yachts superyachts under construction at the Baltic Yachts yard currently include the 66.8m ketch Panamax due 2011, the 51m Baltic 170 sloop, due 2014, and another Baltic 112, due 2011. Here is a link to the Baltic Yachts launched to date.

Main Characteristics of the Baltic 112 superyacht:

Naval Architect Reichel-Pugh
General Engineering Nauta Yachts
Interior and Deck Design Nauta Yachts
LOA 34,135m
LWL 30,758m
Beam 7,520m
Draft 5,50/3,50m
Displacement 87000 kg
Ballast 24000 kg
IM 43,400m
J 12,470m
P 41,900m
E 13,900m

Hull construction Hull is built in advanced composite construction using Carbon/Aramid. Sandwich material is Core-Cell. Deck construction Deck is built in advanced composite construction using prepreg Carbon. Sandwich to be Core-Cell foam.
Keel Lifting keel

Interior Bulkheads and structural panels from Carbon/Epoxy/Core laminate. Visible surfaces covered with light wood. Mast and rigging Hall spars mast and boom. Standing Rigging PBO
Main engine Cummins QSB59 -355 Hp at 2800 RPM

Propeller Brunton Varifold 4-blade
Bow thruster Max Power R450
Tanks 6000 litres (fuel)
2800 litres (fresh water)
Air Conditioning Condaria Tropical
Batteries Starting batteries 24 V 200 Ah
Service batteries 24 V1200 Ah
Accommodation 14 persons, 7 cabins

Superyacht LIVIA  Launched by Moonen Yachts

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched yacht LIVIA, the third yacht in its impressive line of 30-metre steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Superyacht Livia is a new Moonen 97 motor yacht which is distinguished from other 97s by a truly original ‘New England/American Beach House’ interior from Art-Line and much else besides.

Moonen 97 Superyacht LIVIA

Motor yacht Livia was styled by René van der Velden, who has created a sleek low-profile exterior with an elegant flared bow, a sloping stern with twin stairways, a graceful sheer line and bold fashion plates. The round-bilged hull from the boards of Diana Yacht Design ensures exceptional comfort at sea, while the economical shaping combines with tankage for some 28,000 litres of fuel to give Livia an impressive transatlantic range.

Yacht owners and guests enjoy the most peaceful of cruises thanks to a comprehensive sound and vibration attenuation programme. In addition to deploying the finest noise-absorbing insulation, Moonen has eliminated vibration at source by giving the yacht’s highly skewed propeller 50 percent more clearance between the blade tip and hull surface.

Superyacht Livia is also exceptionally comfortable at anchor thanks to the installation of advanced Naiad zero-speed stabilizers. Moonen is known for its impeccable engineering and construction, and this Lloyd’s Registered and MCA approved yacht once again proves why.

One of the highlights of luxury yacht Livia’s aluminium superstructure is the efficient flying bridge, part of a clear policy to maximize the pleasures of alfresco living onboard this yacht. The interior offers spacious accommodations for the owners and six guests. The master stateroom boasts a walk-in closet of unusually generous proportions. There is also a delightful VIP stateroom plus two guest suites, all with their own bathrooms.

The Moonen 97 motor yacht is an evolutionary design based on two prior Moonen yachts: The semi-series Moonen 84 and the custom-built Moonen 96 Clementine. The first two Moonen 97s were Darsea and Sofia II, while a fourth model is set for delivery beginning 2011.

Moonen 97 Motor Yacht

All values are provisional until final design.
Dimensions
Length overall: 30,00 metres
Length waterline: 27,20 metres
Beam moulded: 7,00 metres
Beam maximum: 7,30 metres
Draught maximum: 2,18 metres
Displacement full load: 185 metric tons
Configuration
Hull: Round-bilge displacement
Stern: Transom with bathing platform
Keel: Duct
Tanks: Double-bottom integral with hull
Construction
Hull: Grade “A” Steel
Superstructure: Aluminium AlMg4,5Mn
Tank Capacities
Fuel (4 tanks): 27.650 litres
Fresh water: 6.700 litres
Black water: 700 litres
Grey water: 800 litres
Used lub-oil: 280 litres
Performance: With twin CATERPILLAR C 18 DI-TA engines rated 448 bkW at 1800 rpm
Maximum speed: 13,0 knots at 10% load
Continuous speed: 12,0 knots at 50% load
Range at economical speed: 4.000 nm at 9 knots
Styling: René van der Velden Yacht Design
Interior Design: Art-Line Interiors
Naval Architecture: Diana Yacht Design
Mechanical Engineering: Moonen Shipyards bv

Click here to view the superyachts launched in April_2010.