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

Design Unlimited creates interior for new Sunseeker Manhattan 73 motor yacht

January 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The partnership between Design Unlimited and Sunseeker continues to go from strength to strength, with the interior of the new Manhattan 73 the latest project to come from Mark Tucker and his team. ... read full story

Palmer Johnson PJ 170 motor yacht features Sea-Fire systems

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new PJ 170 motor yacht from Palmer Johnson Yachts measures 171' in length and is one of the largest aluminum sport yachts ever built. Combining strong lines with sleek sophistication, the innovative PJ 170 superyacht offers state-of-the-art fire suppression systems from Sea-Fire Marine. ... read full story

Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht.

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ocean Empire LSV (life support vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the Hotel amenities of a luxury global voyager are supplied by harnessing 3 major sources of sustainable of energy. ... read full story

Visionary Superyacht Designer Michael William (Bill) Langan dies

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Michael William (Bill) Langan, age 55, died peacefully on December 31 at the Dana-Farber/Brigham & Women’s Cancer Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. ... read full story

The 280ft Adamantine Motor Yacht Design by Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design Inc.

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 280ft “Adamantine” superyacht is unique and nicely proportioned design created by Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design Inc. The Adamantine motor yacht design reflects modern appeal, military toughness and yacht elegance. ... read full story

PERI 41T Motor yacht Bibich Too launched by Peri Yachts

January 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peri Yachts launched their flagship Peri 41 T motor yacht named Bibich Too last week in Antalya, Turkey. The Peri 41 T Bibich Too motor yacht will be handed over to her owners in January 2011 following sea trial preparations and final fit-out . The 41.5m superyacht Bibich Too was conceived by Scaro Design, while the UK’s renowned Dixon Yacht Design engineered her planing V hull. ... read full story

Motor yacht Black Pearl by Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design launched

January 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 31.5m luxury motor yacht BLACK PEARL (Build Project 08) by Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design with an interior designed by Chris Connell was launched in Whangarei, New Zealand on the 29th of December 2010. M/Y Black Pearl is the largest yacht ever built by the New Zealand yard Diverse Projects. ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Design expands

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design has a workload that has steadily grown in recent years, thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat orders, and new yachting enthusiasts. They have therefore have acquired a splendid new space in charming Amersfoort to accommodate their expanding business and prepare for future growth. ... read full story

Eurocraft Explorer 44 Motor Yacht

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italian yacht builder Eurocraft is working on a mini-series of Explorer-type yachts measuring around 44 meters, featuring an in house design by Eurocraft. Eurocraft Cantieri Navali currently has 2 of these Eurocraft Explorer 44 motor yachts in build (hull number #507 and #607) at their port facility in Vado Ligure Italy. ... read full story

Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines Dubois’ racing-design experience with their expert knowledge of world-cruising requirements; reliability, seaworthiness and strength. ... read full story

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