A new 91m superyacht Project RIO to be built by the German Lurssen shipyard has just been signed. A new Lurssen megayacht ‘Project Rio’ measures 91m (298.55ft) and was signed for Lurssen to build just before the start of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. The German motor yacht builder Lurssen Yachts (or Lürssen Werft) is... ... 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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73m Nobiskrug Motoryacht by H2 Yacht Design
September 26, 2011
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The 73m Nobiskrug Motoryacht with exterior design by Focus Yacht Design GmbH and interior design by H2 Yacht Design is a new superyacht order signed in 2011. H2 Yacht Design are designing a New Hampton style interior for this elegantly sleek yacht. The 73 meter Nobiskrug superyacht is expected to be delivered in 2013. The... ... read full story
RF YACHTS present motor yacht PROXIMA design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
September 23, 2011
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RF Yachts designer Roland Friedberger presented his latest 50m Proxima yacht design at the 2011 Motor Yacht Show. ... read full story
New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design
September 23, 2011
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The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the world have come together with spectacular result: the 'Mantis 80' superyacht. Dixon Yacht Design, who are responsible for the naval architecture and the external styling of the sailing yacht MANTIS 80, have joined with Ken Freivokh Design who have weaved their magic on the interior of this outstanding yacht. ... read full story
BMT Nigel Gee announce collaboration on the new OCEANCO 110m DP001 Yacht project
September 23, 2011
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Oceanco and BMT Nigel Gee join forces on the creation of the new 110m motor yacht DP001 project. ... read full story
30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.
September 23, 2011
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The Sailing Catamaran yacht Q5 is a 30m catamaran currently under construction at the Yachting Developments Shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Q5 is due to be launched in early 2012. The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The superyacht Q5 will... ... read full story
Construction of 33m power catamaran Quaranta well underway with Curvelle
September 22, 2011
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Curvelle is pleased to announce completion of the hull of the catamaran yacht Quaranta, in close cooperation with Logos Marine as principal build contractor. Being the flagship and first vessel of the new Curvelle family, superyacht Quaranta, is currently the largest carbon hybrid composite power catamaran in the world. Four years of development went into... ... read full story
World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran Hemisphere engineered by BMT Nigel Gee
September 22, 2011
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BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, is pleased to announce its association with sailing yacht Hemisphere, the 44m VPLP design catamaran recently launched from Pendennis Shipyard, making her world debut at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE is the largest sailing catamaran in the world measuring 44m (145ft). Her huge... ... read full story
New 56m Future Feadship Qi Motor Yacht gives energy for life
September 22, 2011
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The New Future Feadship Qi (pronounced chee), is the sixth Future Concept Feadship has unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in as many years. Like its predecessors, Feadship Qi has been created by De Voogt Naval Architects to reflect the likely requirements and desires of the next generation of superyacht clients. Measuring 56 metres (183’9”)... ... read full story
New Generation Explorer Motor Yacht E&E – Comments from Vripack Naval Architects
September 22, 2011
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The 42m Expedition yacht E &E (ex Jasmin II) designed by Vripack is a new generation motor yacht that is an explorer yacht with the elegance of a Super Yacht. Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack designed superyacht E &E for a repeat customer back in 2009. Now at the 2011 2011 Monaco... ... read full story
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