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The 111m Vintage Motor Yacht by Blohm + Voss

September 01, 2010

Classic Lines with state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing techniques
Hamburg, September, 2010

The expert team of Blohm + Voss is developing various pre-designed custom
yachts allowing clients to profit from the Blohm + Voss experience in large
yacht newbuild.

Following “B+V 110m/fast” and “B+V 120 MY/X” the next project to be
presented is the 111m (364’) Motor Yacht:

B+V 111 MY/ Vintage

In a history of more than 130 years Blohm + Voss has built well-known Yachts in finest
yacht building quality including legends such as MY SAVARONA.
B+V 111 MY/ Vintage links classical hull lines of yachts of the 1930’s with state of the
art equipment and manufacturing techniques.

The 111m Vintage Motor Yacht by Blohm + Voss rendering

The 111m Vintage Motor Yacht by Blohm + Voss rendering

The harmonic outer appearance is marked by traditional sheer and continuing deck,
connecting the bow-sprit with the classical shaped cruiser stern.

Characteristic rudimentary features of an important epoch of yacht design are also the
backwards leaned funnels and the sideways arranged air intakes, while the bulbous
bridge wings and the forward deck hoods implement modern design elements.

The yacht provides a helicopter landing deck, 2 large tender bays and 2 on deck spaces
for classical, davit-launched picnic tenders. This arrangement allows for a very
comfortable transfer for Owner and Guests.
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A special design feature is a viewing platform located up in the aft mast to enjoy a
stunning outlook over the yacht and the surrounding scenery. Access to the platform is
via a glazed elevator that allows guests to reach the platform in a very comfortable and
safe way from various decks.

The very spacious exterior deck areas, a swimming pool with glazed side panels and a
large beach club in the aft offer various possibilities for all kind of water sports. Sea
access is either from the sideways beach club platforms or the aft stern ramp.
One entire deck (deck 5) is dedicated to the Owner’s large residential suite in the forward
part which includes a large bedroom, his and her bathroom and respective dressing
areas as well as a private dining room and a private gym. The impressive Owner’s
lounge, facing towards aft, has a direct access to the open pool area.

The 111m Vintage Motor Yacht by Blohm + Voss

One deck below (Main Deck/deck 4), up to 12 Guests can be accommodated in 4 luxury
and 2 VIP guests cabins. Walking through a gallery space the guests reach an indoor
dining area that has a lounge area in the aft and connects to a shady aft deck for al fresco
dining including bar and sitting area.

In order to assure efficient and discreet guest services, Owner and Guests spaces have
been carefully separated from the crew service flow insuring minimum disturbance.
Crew cabins for 25 crew members are located on the Boat Deck (deck 3) including the
crew mess. Crew boarding can be done independently from Owner and Guests through a
dedicated crew entrance on the same deck. Galley and provision storage are on the same
deck allowing for easy access and provisioning. The same applies to the separate access
to the beach club so that preparation and set up work of the beach club and water sports
equipment can be done without disturbance to the Owner and his Guests.

The yacht has been designed for comfortable and reliable worldwide cruising in a
contemporary interpretation on the style of the early yachts of the 1930’s.
Needless to say modern technologies and up to date diesel-mechanical propulsion
system, a fuel capacity for 4.000nm at 14kn service speed and retractable fin stabilizers
will assure today’s expected service and comfort levels.

The 111m Vintage Motor Yacht by Blohm + Voss ga

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Technical Data:
Motor Yacht ‘B+V 111 MY/ Vintage
L.o.a.: 111.0 m (364 ft)
Beam Waterline: 15.6 m (51.1 ft)
Draught: 5.3 m (17.4 ft)
Max. speed: 17 kn
Cruising speed: 14 kn
Range: 4,000nm @ 14kn
Propulsion: 2x 2,560 kW diesel via gearbox to controllable
pitch propeller
3x 930 kW gensets with soot particle filtration
Manoeuvring System: 1x bow thrusters (500 kW),
1x stern thrusters (220 kW)
Passengers: Owner: 2
Guests: 12
Crew: 25
Features: Helicopter Platform
Beach Club
Viewing platform in the aft mast with lift access
Water Toy garage
Tenders: 2 x tender 10m (33’)
2x tender 8,5m (28’)

ThyssenKrupp Performs in the first 9 months 2010

August 13, 2010

ThyssenKrupp the large Germany manufacturing company, which builds large private superyachts under the name Blohm + Voss, as well as many other things, has seen improved performance noticeably in fiscal year 2009/2010: Order intake and sales increased quarter by quarter and in the first 9 months of 2009/2010 were up from the prior-year period. The earnings situation also improved. A profit was generated in all three quarters, with the past quarter’s result the best for seven quarters. Altogether ThyssenKrupp achieved earnings before taxes of €918 million in the first 9 months 2009/2010 – an increase of €1,905 million from the pre-tax loss of €987 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBT at €923 million was also considerably higher than the prior-year figure of €(506) million.

The yachting component of the business includes Blohm + Voss large yacht building experience, and the expert team of Blohm + Voss has developed a variety of custom yachts proposals including the B+V 120 MY/X Explorer motor yacht whih has been laid out to combine the capability of worldwide cruising at a maximum possible comfort for the Owner and 16 Guests and above all enough space for a vast amount of exploration equipment.

A rendering of the Blohm & Voss 120 metre Expedition motor yacht design at sunset

A rendering of the Blohm & Voss 120 metre Expedition motor yacht design at sunset

Further recovery in key customer sectors: Quarter by quarter increase in order intake and sales / Improvement in earnings: EBT of €918 million generated in first 9 months / 3rd quarter: EBT of €414 million best for seven quarters / Outlook raised: Adjusted EBT expected to be in the mid to higher three-digit million euro range

Dr. Ekkehard Schulz, Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG: “Demand has improved significantly in our key customer sectors and core markets. But with the economic environment remaining volatile, we will continue systematically with our chosen course of continuous structural optimization. Based on the positive business trend in the first 9 months of the fiscal year our outlook for full-year sales and earnings has improved.”

We expect a slight increase in sales in fiscal 2009/2010. Earnings are expected to improve significantly and return to profit, thanks in part to the cost reduction programs we have initiated. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (excluding nonrecurring items) will probably exceed one billion euros. Adjusted earnings before taxes (excluding nonrecurring items) are expected to be in the mid to higher three-digit million euro range. Adjusted EBT will be significantly impacted by startup losses in the Steel Americas business area in the mid three-digit million euro range.

Dr. Ekkehard Schulz, Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG: “We have successfully started up the first key units at our new plants in North and South America: Blast furnace 1 in Brazil was fired up in mid July and the hot strip mill in Alabama produced its first coil at the end of July. We are pleased that even in this early phase of the ramp-up our new facilities are meeting with strong demand from our customers in the NAFTA region.”

The highlights for the first 9 months 2009/2010:

Compared with the first 9 months of the previous fiscal year, order intake increased by 8% to €30.6 billion.

Sales were 1% higher at €31.1 billion.

EBITDA improved to €2,443 million from €726 million in the prior year.

EBIT came to €1,418 million, compared with €(466) million in the prior year.

Adjusted EBIT increased from €15 million in the prior year to €1,423 million.

EBT at €918 million exceeded the prior-year figure of €(987) million.

Adjusted EBT amounted to €923 million, compared with €(506) million in the prior year.

Earnings per share improved year-on-year from €(1.73) to €1.38.

Net financial debt at June 30, 2010 was €3,753 million, an increase of €1,694 million compared with September 30, 2009, when we reported net financial debt of €2,059 million. Capital spending in the same period amounted to €2,460 million, of which €1,708 million alone related to the major projects in Brazil and the USA.

Highlights for the 3rd quarter:

3rd-quarter order intake was up 38% from the prior-year period at €10.9 billion.

Sales at €11.7 billion were 26% higher than a year earlier.

EBITDA improved by €1.1 billion to €935 million.

EBIT reached €587 million, compared with €(597) million in the prior year.

Adjusted EBIT increased year-on-year from €(289) million to €653 million.

At €414 million, EBT significantly exceeded the prior-year figure of €(772) million.

Adjusted EBT was €480 million, compared with €(464) million a year earlier.

Earnings per share improved from €(1.38) to €0.58.

Our expectations for the individual business areas in the 4th fiscal quarter are as follows:

Steel Europe – Good capacity utilization, higher average selling prices and significantly higher raw material costs

Steel Americas – Negative EBT contribution due to startup losses for the steel and processing plants in Brazil and the USA

Stainless Global – Slipping volumes, mainly due to seasonal factors, stable end-customer business and slow demand from distributors due to nickel price

Materials Services – Slipping volumes, mainly due to seasonal factors, higher flat steel prices and continuing strong demand from the auto and machinery sectors

Elevator Technology – Continuing high earnings contributions thanks to high orders in hand and steady maintenance business

Plant Technology – Continuing good revenue and earnings visibility in project business due to order backlog with good earnings quality

Components Technology – Recovery in demand for construction equipment, mainly positive earnings from automotive suppliers and continuing positive earnings contribution from slewing bearings for the wind energy sector

Marine Systems – Continuing losses due to lack of work in civil shipbuilding until completion of consolidation of shipyard sites

In 2010/2011 ThyssenKrupp expects an improvement in the overall economic environment and further positive effects from its cost reduction programs. This will have a corresponding impact on sales and earnings.

G.L. Watson & Co. designed Super Yacht NAHLIN

July 30, 2010

Super Yacht NAHLIN is a 91.44 metre vessel first designed in 1929 by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in 1930 by John Brown & Co..  Rediscovered  a few years back, she was completely restored to her full splendour by Nobiskrug Shipyard and Blohm + Voss Shipyard over the past four five years.

MotorYacht Nahlin can accommodate up to 14 guests aboard together with a crew of around 47 members. Her beam measures 11.03 metres in width, which reflects her very spacious proportions. She is also reasonably deep with a draught of 4.51 metres. Connected to her Curtis-Brown engine(s) are twin screw propellers. The main engine of the yacht produces 2200 horse power (or 1619 kilowatts). She is fitted with 4 engines. The total power for the boat is therefore 8800 HP or 6475 KW.

SuperYacht Nahlin in her full splendor on the river Dart

SUPER YACHT NAHLIN’S HISTORY goes right back to 1929, when G.L. Watson & Co. were commissioned by the heiress Lady Yule to design a steam yacht that would take her to every part of the globe she desired to see. G.L. Watson & Co. then went on to design the very impressive yacht of her times, which was at the top of the evolution of clipper bow and counter stern steam yachts.  She was then Clyde-built by John Brown & Co. and became a very acclaimed yacht of her day and she remains the ultimate classic power-yacht to this day, thanks to her amazing survival.

Lady Yule made several extended cruises on board of the Yacht Nahlin. In 1932 she wrote to Nahlin’s  designer James Rennie Barnett , senior partner of G.L. Watson & Co., that Nahlin Yacht was “the most beautiful yacht in the worlds and the most seaworthy”. Having seen “every corner of the globe she desired to visit”, in 1936 Lady Yule decided to make superyacht Nahlin available for charter or sale. In August 1936 she was chartered by King Edward VIII for a private cruise. In 1937 King Carol II acquired Yacht Nahlin, however less than two years later, with the outbreak of the war, Kind Carol resigned his throne and left yacht Nahlin on the river Danube.  Amazingly Nahlin superyacht survived almost unmodified since then.

Super Yacht Nahlin before

She was discovered in 1988, when the young yachtsman, William Collier set about to investigate yacht Nahlin’s whereabouts, encouraged by the broker Nicholas Edmiston. Collier discovered Super Yacht Nahlin operating as a floating restaurant on the river Danube in Romania. With the collapse of the Soviet block the yacht was sold to a privatised company. Here, Edmiston and Collier began to work hard on her purchase and repatriation. After large amount of frustration and hard work, finally, in 1999 Motor Yacht Nahlin returned home to British waters. She is once again registered in her home port of Glasgow.

From 1999 to 2005 G.L. Watson & Co started a comprehensive programme to stabilise her condition, document all surviving material and began to prepare her for restoration. Her hull was thoroughly examined, while she was dry-docked. Her interior was also cross-examined and CAD drawings were produced of her interior and panelling schemes.

In 2005 the restoration of the Motor Yacht Nahlin began under the supervision of G.L. Watson & Co., who acted as overall project managers, in collaboration with Owner’s Representative, Design Authority, Exterior Designer, Yacht Manager and Interior Designer of Crew & Service Areas.

The first stage of her restoration work on hull of the Luxury Motor Yacht NAHLIN was carried out by Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsburg. The following stage, the engineering and fit-out continued at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard in Hamburg. On the project other firms were participating from across the UK, Europe and beyond. These include Scottish and Merseyside engineering companies, who supplied John Brown’s about eighty years ago.

Blohm + Voss Super Yacht ORCA now christened Super Yacht Palladium

July 26, 2010

The 96 metre SuperYacht ORCA launched in March 2010 has been now christened to Yacht PALLADIUM.

Superyacht Palladium (ex Orca) Aft Image-Superyacht Photography by Klaus Kehrls in Hamburg

Superyacht Palladium (ex yacht Orca) has an orca inspired design by the renown design team at Michael Leach Design.  Her black and white markings and curved organic forms resemble those of the natures own king of the seas killer whale.

There are no interior images available at this stage, however yacht Palladium is believed to feature interiors created by Silverlining and Metrica. She is able to accommodate guests in eight luxuriously furnished cabins, some of them being full suites. The total accommodation therefor is for sixteen guests.

MotorYacht PALLADIUM features a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. She is believed to be powered by 2 MTU 575 L70 Diesel Engines.

CharterWorld is eagerly awaiting further news about this fabulous Luxury SuperYacht Palladium, and will post them as soon as they are available.

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

Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE

June 14, 2010

Here are some impressive photo images of the world’s largest superyacht ECLIPSE as sent in by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls. Klaus took these wonderful superyacht photographs of yacht ECLIPSE on the 18th of May-2010 in Hamburg Rüschpark.

Superyacht ECLIPSE Owned by Roman Abramovich is the Largest Private Luxury Yacht in the world. Yacht Eclipse - Photo image by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls

The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest (or longest) private mega yacht in the world. M/Y ECLIPSE was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with interior designs by the very well know yacht designer Terrence Disdale. She was built by the Thyssenkrupp Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, which is a large industrial giant in Germany. The mega yacht has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes and superyacht Eclipse is slightly larger (around 36 ft longer) than the world’s previous longest private luxury yacht Dubai at 162 m, as owned by Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai.

Summary of Motor Yacht Eclipse and her custom features:

Yacht Eclipse is able to accommodate her guests in 11 staterooms and suites with 6,000 sq ft of living space and 600 doors. The premiere luxury yacht features incredible technology including heli facilities (with two helicopter pads), two swimming pools, several hot tubs, a disco hall, three launch boats and a mini-submarine capable of submerging up to 165ft. The Blohm & Voss built mega yacht reportedly has intruder detection alarms installed as well as an advanced missile defence system.

Yacht ECLIPSE was built by the experienced yacht owner Roman Abramovich who has commissioned several motor yachts including Le Grand Bleu, Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea and now Eclipse. Perhaps the most complex private yacht ever built, yacht Eclipse had a preliminary launch back in late 2009 and her finishing and testing currently underway by Blohm & Voss in Germany and Norway. - Photo image by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls

The yacht is also possibly equipped with an ‘anti-paparazzi shield’, as activated by camera flashlights, which prevents some photography when operating by using lasers aimed directly at the offending cameras to overexpose unwanted photographs. In addition some of the windows on megayacht ECLIPSE have bullet proof glass and other areas are armour-plated for ultimate security against increasing worldwide piracy attempts.

Yacht ECLIPSE was built by the yacht owner Mr. Roman Abramovich and had her preliminary launch back in late 2009 with finishing and testing still being carried out in Germany and Norway. Roman Abramovich the experienced owner has commissioned several motor yachts including Le Grand Bleu, Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea and now Eclipse.

Yacht Specifications for Yacht ECLIPSE:
- LOA: 187.15 (614ft)
- Size: she is 13000 gross tons
- Built in: Hamburg Germany by Blohm + Voss.
- Naval architecture: by Blohm + Voss and Terence Disdale.
- Interior design: by Terrence Disdale and Greenline Yacht Interiors.
- M/Y ECLIPSE launched: in June 2009.
- Delivered to owner: Summer 2010
- Construction began: in 2006 and her delivery to her new owner will be some time in 2010, taking 4 years to build.
- Owner’s name: Roman Ambramovich from Russian / UK.

- Steel Hull: number 988
- Power: several diesel propel her at 22 knots cruise speed
- Maximum speed: is 25 knots
- Official Registration Flag: Bermuda
- Yacht ECLIPSE Port of registry: is Hamilton

- Guest accommodation: 62 crew
- Staff / crew 50
- Total accommodation: for persons on board is 112

Yacht Eclipse - Photo image by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls

Superyacht Amenities include: Yacht Eclipse has 2 helicopter pads, one large swimming pool, a missile detection system, a mini submarine with internal submarine boarding, several deck jacuzzi pools, internal lifts and customised & specialised security systems.

Luxury Yacht ECLIPSE Image - Photo by Klaus - There are no images of the interior of yacht Eclipse as yet.

The Futuristic Michael Leach Designed and Blohm + Voss built Superyacht ORCA

May 12, 2010

Superyacht Palladium is a German made yacht, constructed at Blohm + Voss shipyard. A well known company that has been around since 1877 and has launched many, state of the art yacht of great designs and performance.

Superyacht Orca - Photo Credit to Michael Leach Design

The motor yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) measures 96 metres and was first launched in March 2010. Her astonishing and groundbreaking design, both exterior and interior, were designed by the well known British design studio Michael Leach Design LTD. Their hard work is reflected in full beauty of this magnificent futuristic yacht.

Superyacht Orca Interiors- Photo Credit to Michael Leach Design

Futuristic Motor Yacht Orca - Photo Credit to Michael Leach Design

Michael Leach Design are based in Hampshire in UK and are well know for their immaculately detailed and refined designs.  Their portfolio includes also an award winning motor yacht ANNA,

a 67 metre displacement yacht, built by Feadship with both the interior and exterior by Michael Leach Design. Thanks to their work on the superyacht Anna, and not only,  Michael Leach is the winner of World Superyacht Award.

The futuristic super yacht Palladium has been built from steel, alloy and composite with a sportive and innovative glazing feature. She is powered by two Diesel MTU engines, that power her up to 19 knots of maximum speed and allow her to cruise at the speed of 14 knots.

Superyacht Orca at her launch in 2010 - Photo Credit to Michael Leach Design

As per her accommodation, motor yacht Palladium is able to offer luxurious over night stays onboard for 16 people in six guest cabins, one owner’s cabin and one nanny cabin.

There are some fantastic large images of yacht Palladium here.

CharterWorld offers many state of the art superyachts for charter, if you are interested in getting more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking here.

Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger succeeds Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG in Germany.

May 12, 2010

ThyssenKrupp Meeting

In its meeting on May 12, 2010 the Supervisory Board of ThyssenKrupp AG, at the proposal of the Personnel Committee, appointed Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger (49), currently member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, Munich, to succeed Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG with effect from the close of the General Stockholders’ Meeting of ThyssenKrupp AG on January 21, 2011. Dr. Hiesinger will join the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG as Vice Chairman at October 1, 2010. As Chairman of the Executive Board, Dr. Hiesinger will be responsible for Corporate Strategy & Technology, Corporate Executives, Corporate Communications, Corporate Information Technology and Internal Auditing.

In addition, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr. Jürgen Claassen (52), currently Executive Vice President of ThyssenKrupp AG, as member of the Executive Board with effect from the close of the General Stockholders’ Meeting of ThyssenKrupp AG on January 21, 2011. As Chief Officer Corporate Development and Compliance, Dr. Claassen will be responsible for Corporate Development, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Programs and Corporate Sustainability.

ThyssenKrupp is an integrated materials and technology group with almost 188,000 employees in more than 80 countries developing ideas and innovations to offer solutions for sustainable progress. In the 2008/2009 fiscal year they generated sales of more than €40 billion. Eight business areas focus the Group’s activities and know-how in the strategic competency areas of Materials and Technologies. In addition to manufacturing materials and plants, the Group also provides complete system solutions and innovative services. We are continuously optimizing our portfolio to sustainably increase the earning power and the value of the Company.

120m+ Exploration Yacht by Blohm + Voss

Blohm + Voss Shipyards is a company within the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. As management holding company, Hamburg-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems parents the new shipyard group, bundling staff and service functions which are furnished to the various companies.

Essentially, the group comprises today Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH, Kiel, TKMS Blohm + Voss Nordseewerke Gmbh, Emden and Hamburg, Blohm + Voss Shipyards GmbH and Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH, Hamburg, as well as Kockums AB, Sweden, and Hellenic Shipyards S.A., Greece.

Luxury Superyachts yet to be Launched in 2010

May 09, 2010

Admiral Yachts

With an extra number of large superyachts already having been launched in 2010 there are still some very exciting new yachts which are as yet to be launched this year. Some of the luxury yacht new builds remain secret new build projects and their actual names have yet to be released to the public. Accordingly, until their actual launch, sea trials and official delivery to the yacht owner, many yachts are merely known by their project names.

By the end of 2010 the worldwide superyacht fleet is going to have changed quite markedly. The number, size and design advancements of luxury yachts to be launched (and already launched) this year has changed. This bulge in production began last year in 2009 and will continue into 2011. Some experts have suggested that we will never again see such a proliferation of new yachts being launched. It is certainly exciting times for the superyacht industry. There has been plenty of action for yacht designers, builders, managers, but also luxury yacht charters and yacht sales. Superyacht supply is for once keeping up with – and in many cases outstripping – superyacht owner demand.

The list of luxury yacht builders which are to launch large mega yachts includes companies one would certainly expect to be launching large superyachts, such as Oceanco, Feadship, Blohm + Voss, Benetti & Lurssen. However, this year there are also several less known and newcomer shipbuilder names that are to feature. These are yacht building companies than many will not heard of yet, but the names will certainly become more widely known after they launch their yachts, some of which are quite radical in design and imposing in size. They include ADM Shipyards, from the UAE, Marco Yachts from Chile and Fincantieri Yachts from Italy. Derecktor from the US also moves into the large megayacht scene with their Cakewalk motor yacht.

Here is a taste of some of the exciting superyachts over 50m as yet to be launched later in 2010:

 

SWIFT141 Superyacht Rednering

Superyacht SWIFT 141
Superyacht Swift 141 is a very large and interesting luxury yacht as yet to be launched in 2010. She has a LOA of 141m (462′ 7″) and a beam of 14.2m (46′ 7″). Motor yacht Swift 141 is being built by ADM Shipyards from the United Arab Emirates and her exterior styling was designed by the French company Pierrejean Design Studio. The boat’s naval architect was Koninklijke Schelde Groep BV (KSG) and her interior design was composed by Pierrejean Design Studio.

Yacht Swift is an entirely unique motor yacht in many ways. Her exterior design is unusual and original and technically she is actually a rebuild/refit motor yacht because a former Royal Dutch Navy Frigate’s steel hull has been used as a base. The frigate hull was originally designed and built for blue water speed. The hull is henceforth streamlined and easily driven and when mixed with a modern lightweight composite superstructure Swift 141 is indeed sure to be very swift indeed. Early projections give her an amazing speed of up to 26 knots which is truly remarkable for a superyacht of this size.

And of course size also means superior space onboard, and the luxury yacht SWIFT 141 is able to provide accommodation for up to 60 guests, whether the owner’s of even potentially charter guests along with up to 56 crew members on board.

Superyacht ORCA

Yacht ORCA
Project motor yacht Orca is a 96 m superyacht currently being built by the accomplished German Blohm + Voss Shipyard. Blohm + Voss is a luxury yacht builder which is synonymous with large technically challenging and completely custom superyachts. The UK company Michael Leach Design created the ORCA yacht’s exterior and interior design work and her interior styling is by Silverlining and Metrica. Superyacht Orca has an technologically advanced and futuristic superstructure with a steel hull, and also fascinatingly, a flowing curved superstructure which utilises an aluminium, composite and glass amalgamation.  Project Orca will also include two Cougar Marine custom tenders on her sports deck.

Superyacht Orca will accommodate 16 guests in six guest cabins and her two MTU 595 TE 70l diesel engines create a maximum speed of 19 knots and a 6000nm range at 14 knots. CharterWorld will cover the launch of project Yacht ORCA.

Yacht GIN TONIC II

Motor Yacht Gin Tonic II is full displacement 74.6 metre superyacht by Marco Yachts which will be launched later in 2010. Not a huge amount is as yet known about the M/Y Gin Tonic II yacht but her exterior styling was developed by a UK company called Michael Leach Designs with the interior design by Loro Piana Interiors (Misa Poggi).

Superyacht Gin Tonic II has the usual steel hull and aluminium superstructure of a modern new build superyacht. She is powered by twin caterpillar engines and will have a max speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Marco Yachts Motor Yacht Z

Yacht Z

Another Marco Yachts superyacht Z is 85.3 m in length overall and is currently in construction. Ken Freivokh Design is responsible for a very interesting exterior and interior design of the superyacht Z which is reminiscent of motor yacht Vibrant Curiosity with a magnificent a vertical glass ribbon atrium spanning five decks amidships on the superstructure. This form looks very good on the eye but perhaps more importantly enables natural light and sea views to flood into the yacht.

A beam of 14.8 metres gives motor yacht Z offers a spacious interior as well as exterior. 14 guests are accommodated in seven suites with a configuration comprising an owner’s suite, two VIP cabins and four double cabins. Superyacht Z is has a top speed of 17.5 knots as produced by twin Caterpillar diesel engines. ”Z” is certainly another very interesting superyacht due for launch and CharterWorld news will keep you updated.

Motor Yacht Marco Yachts 231

Marco Yachts 231 is another Marco Yachts superyacht from the shipyard which is based in Chile. She is an 85 metre motor yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and exterior design also by UK-based yacht designer Ken Freivokh Design.

Fincantieri Yachts 134m

The Fincantieri Yachts 134m

The luxury motor yacht Fincantieri is the biggest of all the yachts yet to be launched in 2010. With a 134 m LOA and a beam of 18.5 metres the new superyacht is expected to be launched in the latter half of 2010. The ship is currently in build at Fincantieri Yachts a formally commercial and military focused Italian shipbuilder. Fincantieri Yachts as an autonomous division of a larger company but is totally focussed on building private luxury yachts larger than 70 metres (230ft). The yacht’s exterior design and engineering were by Espen Oeino and her interior design is by Reymond Langton Design. Taking 3 years to build the Fincantieri 134 yacht is one of the most technically advance superyachts currently under construction.

The seven deck Fincantieri 134m mega yacht will have two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine and a huge internal sea water pool, which can be adapted to be used for tender docking.

Other yacht concepts and projects by Fincantieri Yachts include “Project Prospect” 70 metres (230ft), “Project Goldmine” 75 metres (243 ft), “Project Wave” 85 metres (279ft), “Project Marco Polo” 102 metres (335ft) and “Project Morpheus” 115 metres (378ft).

Oceanco Yacht Y706

The 86m Oceanco Yacht Y706

The Oceanco Y706 yacht is an 86 metre superyacht with exterior design by Nuvolari & Lenard and naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects. Motor yacht Y706 is scheduled to be launched later in 2010.

Oceanco Yachts is a company that works with world class designers in continuing to improve the yachts they build. Each one is quantifiably better than the last. This sometimes comes with almost radical leaps in design and technology, as seen with ALFA NERO, whilst in addition there are perpetual small improvements which combine to produce superior yachts in almost all areas.

Oceanco Y706

One interesting thing about the new Oceanco Y706 superyacht is her performance. Large yachts with long waterlines are capable of high speeds and yacht Y706 has an impressive top speed projection of 18.50 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. Although not super fast it should be remembered that this is a typically volumous Oceanco motor yacht with good height and with a beam of 13.80 metres providing a capacious interior and exterior deck space. Her official after launch sea trial and testing will confirm her true speed capabilities.

Also interesting about the Y706 yacht is the powerful exterior design work as produced by the now famous Nuvolari & Lenard. In keeping with the Oceanco tendency, the megayacht has a swimming pool on her aft deck which can conveniently be transformed into a full helipad.

The Y706 Oceanco yacht has accommodation for 12 guests, including a now usual large separate master suite with study and private deck area. CharterWorld will report when on further details when the Oceanco Y706 yacht is launched.

87 m Feadship Yacht

The 87m Feadship motor yacht also to be launched in 2010 is only known, as yet, by her superyacht project name: yacht 1002 (ex project Makkum). What is known is that this Feadship superyacht was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects (exterior styling and naval architecture) in collaboration with the Dutch yacht designer Sinot Yacht Design (interior design and styling). The other known quantities are her build material (steel hull and aluminium superstructure) and that she will also have an impressive top speed as driven by her quadruple MTU diesel engines (4 x 16V 4000 M90 producing 3650hp each and a total of 14600hp).

Abeking Yacht Project #6483
The Abeking 6483 motor yacht project is 78.43 m in length and the superyacht is due for her launch in 2010 by Abeking & Rasmussen Shipyards from Germany. Reymond Langton Design is responsible for the Abeking 6483’s exterior and interior design.

This superyacht new build is very secret and little else will be known until she has actually been launched and delivered to her owner. CharterWorld News will keep you informed of developments. Some of the Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht’s further specifications: Max Speed: 16.50 knots – Cruising Speed: 14.0 knots LOA: 78.43m (257′ 4″) – Max Draft: 3.2m (10′ 6″).

Yacht Amnesia IV

Motor Yacht Amnesia IV
Amnesia IV Yacht is a handsome starlight plumb bow style 65m (213.25ft) superyacht with an especially flowing and well balanced contemporary profile. She is due to be launched in 2010 by the Italian yacht building company Benetti Yachts. Redman Whiteley Dixon have very successfully designed both exterior and interior design and Benetti was the in-house Naval Architect for the Amnesia IV superyacvht .

Benetti has built a steel hull and aluminium superstructure for superyacht Amnesia IV and the yacht will be able to a 15 knots maximum speed giving a range of 5000 nm at cruise speed. Two CAT 3516B diesels produce 9040hp.

The yacht was commissioned by an experienced superyacht owner and the new Amnesia IV yacht has specifically laid out accommodation for up to 10 guests. CharterWorld News will cover further information when she is launched.

Benetti Yacht FB 249

The Benetti FB 249 is another Benetti motor of 61.50m (201.77ft) LOA which is to be launched in 2010 by Benetti yachts.

Motor Yacht Katie Sue II
Lurssen Yachts of Germany have so far been keeping Superyacht Katie Sue II under tight wraps. What is known is that she is a 60m (196.85ft) motor yacht which is due to be launched in 2010 by the quality shipbuilder, Lurssen Yachts. Katie Sue II is a yacht with an interior which was designed by Glade Johnson Design and an exterior styling as created by Espen Oeino.

The Lurssen Yacht Katie Sue II provides accommodation for up to 12 guests in her 6 guest suites whist having the potential to run with a crew contingent of up to 15.

ADMIRAL Yachts 73

Motor Yacht Admiral 73m

The Admiral 73 Admiral Mariotti yacht project has been designed and is currently being built thanks to a collaboration between AMY (a joint venture company with Cantieri Navali Lavagna and Cantieri T. Mariotti) along with the technical department being Luca Dini Design studio. We have already seen a very successful superyacht called Sea Force One produced by a similar team. The Admiral 73 yacht is also a progression and evolution in design through the 54, 58, 64 meter Admiral superyachts.

The new Admiral 73 yacht is a five deck superyacht with an imposing volume and beam (13.20) producing plenty of space inside and out. In the yacht’s design and construction detailed attention has been given to the comfort of guests on board thanks to accurate studies made on noise and vibe’s reduction.

With its steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the Admiral 73 reaches a total speed of 15 knots. Propulsion is via an azipod system with two diesel Caterpillar C 32 generators feeding electric power to two Shottel Azipods. This system is efficient and it also assures that a motionless position is kept without anchorage, as well as allowing precise manoeuvring in tight areas.

And all of it, in utter quiet. By presenting series Azipods, AMY once again affirms how attentive they are to the latest advanced and most sophisticated technologies while being in no way remiss of environmental respect. The International Certification of Ecological Compatibility, characteristic of the entire Admiral line, assures compliance with the strictest regulations in terms of environmental protection while in no way compromising on the freedom of navigation.

Further Specifications for the Admiral 73 yacht: BOA: 13.20 M – draught: 3.50 M – Displacement: 1500 t – Engines: 4 X Caterpillar C 32 – Speed: 15 knots – Range: 5,000 NM – Builder: Admiral (CNL).

Yacht Cakewalk

Derecktor 85.6m Motor Yacht Cakewalk

Tim Heywood designed the exterior of superyacht Cakewalk and her interior styling is the work of Dalton Designs. The Cakewalk yacht is planned to be launched by the United States Derecktor Shipyards in 2010 and when she is launched she will become the largest private megayacht to be constructed in that country in 75 years. A six deck superyacht CAKEWALK will have an intricate massive iron staircase flowing from the main lobby all the way to the sun deck.

Cakewalk also has a library with fireplace and a grand piano. A beautiful dining salon and six spacious guest rooms are located on her main deck. The owner of the yacht is experienced in luxury yacht ownership and he has ensured an owner’s deck with generous lounge areas, full-beam suite with panoramic views, a private sitting area, office and vestibule.

Superyacht Cakewalk’s decks include sunbathing areas forward on the bridge deck and lounge areas on the sun deck and her aft deck is devoted to relaxation with a Jacuzzi pool, sun beds and further informal dining areas.

“The Boathouse” accommodate superyacht CAKEWALK’s water toys and tenders. These include two custom tenders commissioned by the owner (a Limited Edition AquaRiva ‘Centos’ and a Vikal Custom Limousine) along with an Intrepid Custom 350 Open tender. Motor yacht Cakewalk has a maximum speed of 17 knots from her MTU 2000 series diesel engines. CharterWorld will report further details when the Derecktor Cakewalk yacht has been launched.

Yacht Carpe Diem

Motor Yacht Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem is another yacht by an American superyacht builder, Trinity Yachts. She is a full aluminium 56.70m (186.02ft) motor yacht. The luxury yacht’s exterior yacht design and engineering was undertaken by Trinity Yachts. Carpe Diem’s interior was designed by Carol Williamson & Associates and her exterior styling was again created by Trinity Yachts – producing a Trinity brand type theme. Her luxury interior styling is by Carol Williamson & Associates. Yacht Carpe Diem offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 2 suites along with a maximum of 8 professional crewmembers. With her twin engines she can reach a max speed of 16 knots.

Motor Yacht Sapphire
Superyacht Sapphire is a 73.55m (241.31ft) motor yacht to be launched in 2010 by ’the German Nobiskrug Yard. Newcruise created Sapphire’s exterior and interior design with Nobiskrug naval architecture and has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 12.5m (41.01ft).

As a leading player in the megayacht market, Nobiskrug focuses on designing and constructing custom yacht projects from 60 m to 200 m in length overall. Including the Sapphire yacht Nobiskrug currently has five superyachts un construction totalling over 350 m in length. They are secret yacht projects that include a 60m, 68m, 73 m, and two 74 metre motor yachts.

Yacht Sycara V

Yacht Sycara V
Superyacht Sycara V is a 68.15m (223.59ft) motor yacht also currently in build at the Germany Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsburg and another which is expected to be launched in 2010. Motor yacht Sycara V is expected to have a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top  speed of 17.00 knots. Yacht Sycara V has accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites and she is also capable of running with a max number of 20 crewmembers.

Motor Yacht Turquoise
Turquoise is a 55.4m (182ft) motor yacht, due to launch in 2010 in Turkey by the Proteksan Turquoise Shipyard. The yacht’s exterior design, as with the earlier yacht owner’s previous yacht, is by Dubois Yachts. Her interior was designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects. The Turquoise superyacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 9.30m (30.51ft) and a 3.45m (11.32ft) draft.

Yacht Turquoise has a 17 knots high speed, with a range of 4500 nm. Further yacht specifications: – 55.40m – Length Waterline : 50.00m – Beam moulded : 9.30m – Draft, maximum : 3.10m – Full load displacement : 650 ton – Speed, cruise : 14 knots – Range (at 14 knots) : 3500 nautical miles – Engine power : 2 x 1120/1500 kW/hp.

Motor Yacht Harmony A
Harmony A is a 66m (216.54ft) motor yacht with a beam of 11.6m (38.06ft) which is being built and designed by Apollo Victory Marine, Lally Poulias. The Harmony A yacht is scheduled to be launched by Apollo Victory Marine from Athens, Greece in 2010.

Motor Yacht Miss Tor 270
Superyacht Miss Tor 270 is being built by the Orucolgu Shipyard and is due to be launched in 2010. This 82.29 m motor yacht has her exterior and interior design created by Italian design firm Raggio. The Miss Tor 270 yacht has a helipad on her foredeck and an infinity pool positioned on her aft deck. Similar to an Oceanco, she has a automatically raising floor which transforms the pool area into an additional helipad. Miss Tor 270 is projected to have a maximum speed of 16 knots as driven by her twin Caterpillar engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Motor Yacht Nero
Superyacht Nero is Benetti displacement steel hull number FB 251. She is a 56m (183.7ft) motor yacht scheduled for her launching in 2010 by the Italian superyacht builder Benetti Yachts. Yacht Nero has Benetti in-house naval architecture and her exterior designer was Stefano Natucci.

Further reading of interest may include superyachts launched in 2010, the largest 100 luxury charter yachts and superyachts to be launched in 2010 that are under 50 metres in length.

CharterWorld is the specialist in superyacht charter worldwide. If you are interested in a luxury superyacht charter on a recently launched new and modern motor yacht please contacts us for professional, prompt and friendly service.

The Blohm + Voss SuperYacht ORCA was launched last Friday

March 29, 2010

The 96 metre Michael Leach designed  and Blohm + Voss made superyacht Orca was launched last Friday from the shipyard in Hamburg in Germany.

SuperYacht ORCA by Blohm + Voss

This futuristic superyacht named Orca has been designed by the British design studio Michael Leach Design Ltd.

The Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its large entertaining and private spaces will feature  furniture from the well known British firm Silverlining,  each piece being handmade by a single craftsman and stamped with their signature silver hallmark. Metrica is in charge of the interior execution, and Cougar Marine will provide two custom limousine tenders stored on the yacht’s sports deck.

Orca has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure and said to be powered by 2 x MTU 575 L70 Diesel engines.

This impressive Super Yacht is due to be launched just in time for the Mediterranean summer season 2010.

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