The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie that was launched earlier this year to great acclaim at Oyster Marine’s Private View in London, has been nominated for the best Luxury Cruiser in the European Yacht of the Year awards. The innovative new Oyster 625 yacht boasts a modern profile and contemporary styling and is a... ... 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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35m sailing yacht by Tony Castro Yacht Design
July 19, 2011
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Tony Castro Yacht Design introduces the new 35 m sailing yacht with practical layout and stunning exterior lines. ... read full story
Riva launches the 8th 115’ Athena motor yacht at the Ferretti shipyard
July 19, 2011
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The 8th hull of RIVA’s 115’ Athena motor yacht series has been launched at the Ferretti Group shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. The semi-custom superyacht Athena 115 is the flagship of the Riva fleet. Riva, a Ferretti Group brand has always shown great skill in designing and building large yachts, which it designs and produces... ... read full story
Perini Navi 60m Yacht – a performance sailing yacht with superb comfort
July 18, 2011
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The prestigious Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi introduces their latest 60m Perini Navi Sailing Yacht series. The shipyard has already signed two contracts for these stunning 60m yacht series. One of the superyachts is the C.2193 ketch due to be delivered in 2013 and the other one is the C.2218 sloop with a delivery scheduled for 2014. ... read full story
Dislopen line of superyachts by CRN
July 18, 2011
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The Ferretti Group has launched the Dislopen line concept which is a new range of custom leisure superyachts between 43 and 62 metres which will combine the aesthetics of open yachts with the comfort of displacement yachts. CRN, the Ferretti Group shipyard and brand, presents this unique megayacht concept which is destined to establish new... ... read full story
Atoll Yachts – The new superyacht builder in Brunei
July 18, 2011
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Atoll Yachts, a Brunei company established in March this year intends to design and produce world class yachts and enter the multi-billion dollar luxury ship building market. Atoll Yachts will produce the first Made-in-Brunei brand of yachts, utilising the country’s abundant forest resources. Using locally found hardwood, selangan batu and meranti, the company is already... ... read full story
Princess Yachts complete first hull of new 40M motor yacht – the largest resin infused hull in the world
July 17, 2011
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Princess Yachts International have completed the first hull of the new 40M superyacht, their largest vessel to date, which is believed to be the largest resin infused hull in the world. Princess Yachts has been using resin infusion technology for hulls and major mouldings of several of its new vessels over the past few years,... ... read full story
73.5m motor yacht Sapphire – A World Cruiser Superyacht by Nobiskrug and NEWCRUISE
July 17, 2011
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The 73.5m (242ft) luxury superyacht Sapphire built by Nobiskrug is a masterpiece that combines the talents of designers and naval architects Frank E. H. Neubelt and Roland Krueger with interior architecture of Katharina Raczek, all from the German design house NEWCRUISE. Yacht Sapphire was delivered to her new owners in April of this year, in... ... read full story
67m Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) launched by Baltic Yachts
July 15, 2011
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The 66.9m sailing yacht Hetairos built under the project name Panamax has been launched by Baltic Yachts. S/Y Hetairos, launched at Baltic Yachts yard in Pietarsaari, Finland features naval architecture and exterior lines designed by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design in collaboration with Dykstra & Partners, with interior styling designed by Rhoades Young Design. The construction... ... read full story
IAG Yachts recruit Dave Adams of Tricon Marine
July 15, 2011
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IAG Yachts have successfully recruited Dave Adams, formerly the VP of Tricon Marine. Dave Adams started with IAG as Vice President in charge of Operations on June 1st, 2011. Mr. Adams, a 40 year veteran in the yacht and marine business was co-founder of Tricon Marine shipyard which he designed and built the in Zhuhai.... ... read full story
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