Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are ...

Luxury Yacht Design Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

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.

If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com

NISI 2400 motor yacht by NISI Yachts “Most Innovative Yacht of the Year” award finalist at Asia Boating Awards 2011.

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

NISI Yachts is pleased to announce that its NISI 2400 motor yacht has been chosen as a finalist in the “Most Innovative Yacht of the Year” category for the prestigious Asia Boating Awards 2011. The most coveted new yacht of the year, NISI’s groundbreaking design infuses casual opulence, cutting-edge styling and unsurpassed engineering in the 78-foot superyacht NISI 2400. She is the first and only yacht under 100 feet built to commercial RINA Charter Class and MCA (MGN280) commercial certification. ... read full story

The 37m motor yacht project DAS by Verhaaren Naval Architects

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Verhaaren Naval Architects of France have revealed their 37 metre motor yacht project DAS. Motor yacht Project DAS is a lightweight composite superyacht concept that was designed specifically for day trips in the Arabian Gulf area, enabling the yachts owners and guests to visit the many islands and enjoy sport fishing in the area. ... read full story

110m Explorer Motor Yacht Family Day by J Kinder Yacht Design

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 110m Explorer Motor Yacht Concept by J Kinder Yacht Design is a typical explorer superyacht concept. The main superstructure volume is located forward combined with large free deck areas at the aft. The immense deck spaces function exclusively for leisure and features a 12 metre long swimming pool. The helipad of the aft deck is functional, laid out for landing and take-off only. Neither the helicopter nor the tenders should interfere in the all-over appearance. ... read full story

Prout International starts construction of second Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Prout International has started the construction of their second Prout PT-138 catamaran. Measuring 42.06m, the Prout 138’is the world largest sailing trimaran and the first sailing trimaran super yacht intended for luxury global cruising. The Prout PT-138-02 was infused in early March and construction on both of the world largest sailing trimaran yachts continues. ... read full story

Greenline Yacht Interiors to complete 8 RFF135 motor yachts by the Royal Falcon Fleet

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Based on the existing contract with Royal Falcon fleet to complete the interiors of the first two units of the series of superyacht catamarans, Greenline Yacht Interiors has recently finalised the agreement to complete a further eight RFF135, which is merely the dawn of a visionary superyacht fleet programme. ... read full story

Motor yacht Valerie (ex project Firebird) launched – A Lürssen Werft Superyacht

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 84m motor yacht Valerie has been launched at the Lürssen Werft yard in Rendsburg, Germany. Yacht Valerie was known under the project name Firebird (hull 13660). Superyacht Valerie is the first yacht to be launched by the Lürssen yard this year. ... read full story

81m Motor Yacht AIR launched by Feadship

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship Koninklijke De Vries launched and christened the 81m Motor Yacht AIR at their Aalsmeer shipyard in Holland on Saturday the 26th of March 2011. Superyacht AIR measures a colossal 81 meters (265.7 feet) and is the largest yacht ever to be built at the yard. ... read full story

46m Long Range Motor Yacht – the Neo Classic Series by MCC Yachts

March 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

“Back to the Future”: MCC introduces its new 46-meter Long Range Motor Yacht at the 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show. MCC moves forward toward the future, and at the same time, turns back in time. At this week’s 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show, March 24-27th, MCC is introducing their new design for a 46-meter Long Range Motor Yacht—the Neo Classic Series. ... read full story

The Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht: New order from Russia

March 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht for a client from Russia. The all-new, all-aluminium yacht has been developed by the Mulder Shipyard design team and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. ... read full story

GALATEA 56 Motor yacht by Pama Architetti Design

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The design of the GALATEA 56 Motor yacht by Pama Architetti Design was aimed from the outset to offer the market a new and exciting motor yacht suitable for a young clientele, able to enjoy a modern and elegant motor yacht. Motor yacht Galatea 55 was designed for long-term stays on board in comfort and relaxation, thanks to a style of navigation that points to the pleasure of the journey rather than the busy reaching the goal. ... read full story

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