Westport has launched the latest Westport 164 series motor yacht Wabi Sabi. The yacht features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey with naval architecture by William Garden. Yacht Wabi Sabi was built under hull number 5008 and is the 8th yacht in the American yard Westport’s 164 range. ... 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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Arzana Navi 48.4m Sailing yacht by Tripp Design
February 28, 2011
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Two 48.40 Sloops with naval architecture by Tripp Design are currently in build at the Italian Arzana Navi Yard. The 48m sailing yachts were developed based on in-depth market analysis, which revealed an underexploited segment of the superyacht market; that of owners desiring the amenities of a powerboat together with the excitement of a modern sailing yacht. ... read full story
Couach 3700 Motor Yacht Arion launched by Chantier Naval Couach
February 25, 2011
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The 37m superyacht Arion, Chantier Naval Couach’s first launch of 2011 has been launched at Port de Larros near Arcachon, France. Yacht Arion is the 6th hull of the sporty Couach 3700 Fly series, designed by the CNC in-house design team and Exequiel Cano Lanza. ... read full story
CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos by Cbi Navi nearing launch
February 24, 2011
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CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos by Cbi Navi features an amazing and breathtaking design that represents the perfect fusion of elements of a great brand: Cbi Navi, a shipyard which has been part of FIPA GROUP (www.fipagroup.com) since 2005. ... read full story
Superyacht Turquoise by Proteksan Turquoise nears completion
February 24, 2011
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2011 marks a milestone for the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard with three superyacht deliveries planned in the first three quarters. First to enter the water is the new 55.4 m (182ft) motor yacht Turquoise with exterior design by Dubois Yachts and interior design by Hoek Design Naval Architects and Suntay Design (Turkey). Yacht Turquoise (Hull NB52) was designed as a repeat order from the original owner of Turquoise built in 1994. ... read full story
Pearl 75 Motor Yacht from Dixon Yacht Design
February 23, 2011
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Dixon Yacht Design has been responsible for the stunning range of Pearl Motor yachts since 2002; their latest creation, Pearl Motor Yachts new flagship, the Pearl 75, is due to be launched later this year. ... read full story
67m Sailing Yacht Vertigo launched by Alloy Yachts
February 22, 2011
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Known locally as “The Big One”, Alloy Yachts today launched superyacht Vertigo. After 29 months of hard work by the team at Alloy Yachts, the 67.2m (220ft) Vertigo sailing yacht slipped into the waters at the base of the Alloy Yachts yard this morning. ... read full story
Polynesian Inspired 50m Superyacht by Delta – Hull 164041
February 21, 2011
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Delta Marine has announced the construction of a new 50-meter, full-displacement motor yacht hull number 164041. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, this sleek 50m motor yacht is more than 750 gross tons ITC with a large interior volume, plenty of deck space, and the ability to safely travel the world’s oceans with fortitude and grace. This will be the sixth yacht built to Delta’s proven hull design with large tank volumes and extended range needed for transoceanic cruising. ... read full story
37m Blue Whale Motor Yacht Concept by CanariaOcean
February 20, 2011
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A South Korean design firm CanariaOcean has unveiled a new superyacht concept, with styling inspiration from the “Blue Rorqual”, which they have named the “Blue Whale”. The Blue Whale motor yacht measures 37m with a beam of 9.6 m and a 2.2m draft. She will be able to accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins and have a crew of 3. It has been designed to attain a speed of up to 30 knots per hour thanks to twin 2500hp MTU engines. ... read full story
Vicem Yachts Signs Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh for 32 and 35m Vulcan Line
February 19, 2011
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Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast super yachts in the Vulcan Line, the Vulcan 46, Vulcan 35 and the Vulcan 32 m. For these Vulcan mega-yachts the Turkish yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. The Wetzels Brown Dutch design team will be involved in the interior design of the Vulcan 32 mt RPH. The UK based Freivokh team will develop the 35 mt Tri-Deck interior design works. Art-Line has been involved with the 46 meter yacht since its inception. ... read full story
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