In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012. ... 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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Benetti Vision 145 Motor Yacht “Told U So” launched
February 18, 2011
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The 16th superyacht in the Benetti Vision Vision line, motor yacht Told U So has been launched at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. Superyacht Told U So, a Benetti Vision 145 is a custom creation of international entrepreneur, hotelier and designer Kirk Lazarus, who enlisted the world’s leading luxury yacht manufacture, Benetti Yachts to make his dream a reality. ... read full story
The New Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) and Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY)
February 18, 2011
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Drettmann Yachts have presented two new superyacht lines developed since the German Drettmann Group and the Turkish Sunrise Yachts merged resulted in the Drettmann Sunrise Group. The new Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY) and the Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) concepts are designed by Focus Yacht Design. ... read full story
73m Motor Yacht Sapphire Completes Sea Trials
February 18, 2011
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Motor yacht Sapphire built by the German superyacht builder Nobiskrug has successfully completed her seatrials. The 73.55-meter superyacht Sapphire (hull number 781) features interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story
Rossomare 115 Family Motor Yacht by Vripack
February 17, 2011
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The Rossomare 115 motor yacht is a family oriented yacht concept designed by naval architects Vripack. The Rossomare 115 yacht by Vripack was specifically designed to meet the requirements of a family, so they can enjoy precious Family time while onboard. The superyacht also has several safety features and will be equipped with sturdy equipment, straightforward and easy to handle that will be able to encounter all types of climate conditions. ... read full story
Diverse Projects deliver Motor Yacht Black Pearl
February 17, 2011
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The well attended motor yacht Black Pearl christening and official handover took place on January 22 in Auckland New Zealand. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel and alongside her on the pier. A very common theme in speeches and discussions was the very high standard of finish and quality throughout this stunning vessel. ... read full story
Pershing launches the Pershing 108 motor yacht
February 16, 2011
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The Pershing 108 motor yacht, the new Pershing flagship has been launched at Marina dei Cesari in Fano, Italy— one month after the launch of hull number 9 of the Pershing 115 motor yacht. The Pershing 108 motor yacht is designed by Fulvio De Simoni in collaboration with Ferretti's Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) division and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. ... read full story
Motor yacht D250 – “3 TIMES A LADY” Diana Yacht Design Series
February 16, 2011
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Diana Yacht Design proudly presents Motor yacht D250, the third yacht on the “3 TIMES A LADY” Series. In the design studio a series of three beautiful yachts were created under the working title “3 TIMES A LADY ". This new series consists of three yachts in different lengths, each with their own design and specialties. ... read full story
Design Unlimited interior photos of new Sunseeker Manhattan 73 motor yacht
February 16, 2011
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Following on from our press release entitled DESIGN UNLIMITED CREATES INTERIOR FOR NEW SUNSEEKER MANHATTAN 73 MOTOR YACHT published on the 06th of January 2011, we now have images of the interior by Design Unlimited. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts
February 14, 2011
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The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. ... read full story
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