Hoek Design is celebrating an exceptional year of achievements by its sailing yachts during this most memorable of racing seasons. From the summer’s historic J-class events in England to the Bucket in St Barths, in regattas in Antigua, Palma and Holland, vessels from the boards of Hoek Design have been crossing the line in remarkable... ... read full story
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What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?
This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.
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7 Superyachts under construction at the CRN Shipyard
September 21, 2012
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CRN Shipyard – a Ferretti Group brand, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, has revealed its development strategies at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show (Montecarlo, 19-22 September). The CRN Shipyard has seven megayachts branded CRN that are being manufactured in Ancona. In 2013 CRN will have its 50th anniversary, a historical moment that... ... read full story
CRN 130 motor yacht DARLINGS DANAMA premiers at the Monaco Yacht Show 2012
September 20, 2012
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The new 60 metre CRN superyacht DARLINGS DANAMA has premiered at the 2012 Monaco yacht Show (Montecarlo, 19th – 22nd September). The CRN Shipyard, a Ferretti Group brand built the new CRN 130 60 metre motor yacht DARLINGS DANAMA, which was privately launched in Ancona in 2011. The DARLINGS DANAMA charter yacht is characterised by... ... read full story
The new Palmer Johnson SuperSport Series Superyachts
September 20, 2012
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The new Palmer Johnson SuperSport Series has been launched during the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show by Palmer Johnson. At the show, the Palmer Johnson 42m SuperSport, the Palmer Johnson 48m SuperSport, and the Palmer Johnson 72m SuperSport models were presented. Creating an entirely new design for the Palmer Johnson Super Sport series meant leaving the... ... read full story
Feadship unveils new 2012 Future Concept ‘Relativity’
September 20, 2012
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Feadship has unveiled its latest Future Concept ‘Relativity’ at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. Feadship’s Future Concepts are an annual exploration by the brand’s designers and naval architects into the requirements of the next generation of superyacht owners. The newest motor yacht concept Relativity was created by Feadship with a particular ‘client’ in mind as... ... read full story
Pershing 82’ motor yacht wins 3 awards at the World Yacht Trophy 2012
September 20, 2012
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The Pershing 82’ motor yacht, the latest yacht from the Ferretti Group brand was awarded “Best design trophy”, “Best layout trophy” and “Best innovation trophy” among the over 24 metres yachts, at the World Yacht Trophy 2012 in Cannes organized by the French editorial group Luxmedia. Pershing, brand of the Ferretti Group, among the leading... ... read full story
Heesen presents new FDHF superyacht range at ‘The future is now’ press conference
September 19, 2012
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Heesen Yachts have presented their new FDHF superyacht range to the yachting community at ‘The future is now’ press conference in the in the Principality of Monaco. The new Heesen range ‘The future is now’ was presented on September 19, 2012 at the Yacht Club de Monaco by Heesen directors Fabio Ermetto and Hans Boerakker,... ... read full story
CRN Navetta 43 yacht LADY TRUDY wins Best Interior Award at the World Yacht Trophy 2012
September 19, 2012
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The 43 metre CRN Navetta 43 superyacht Lady Trudy has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Interior Award’ as part of World Yacht Trophy 2012, organized by the French editorial group LuxmediaGroup. The prize was awarded at the end of Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes which ran from the 11-16th September 2012. The interior design... ... read full story
Vitters sailing yacht Aglaia with sail art by Magne Furuholmen
September 19, 2012
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The Vitters superyacht Aglaia started off her second Mediterranean season with a spectacular novelty: Her Code 1 sail which measures around 3,600m2 features artwork by Norwegian artist Magne Furuholmen. This extraordinary price of art is the largest artwork on canvas in the world. The owner of yacht Aglaia had a series of Furuholmen pieces on... ... read full story
The new 44m motor yacht AY54 by Alloy Yachts with delivery in late 2014
September 18, 2012
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A new order for the 44m motor yacht AY54 has been signed by the well known NZ builder, Alloy Yachts. Scheduled for delivery in late 2014, AY54 is designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, with the interior design by Justin Redman of Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
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