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
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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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Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht.
January 05, 2011
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Visionary Superyacht Designer Michael William (Bill) Langan dies
January 05, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Largest 10 motor yachts launched in 2010
December 29, 2010
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2010 has been a great year for new superyacht launches. Included in the top ten motor yachts launched this year is the 134 metre motoryacht Serene, the largest yacht ever built in Italy, the 85.6m MegaYacht Cakewalk by Derecktor - The Largest in USA History and 3 motor yachts by the superyacht builder in Lurssen including the 85.2m yacht PACIFIC, 87.2m motor yacht Phoenix 2 and 124.4m M/Y KATARA. ... read full story
The 75 Sunreef Power Sport Fish Catamaran by Sunreef Yachts
December 23, 2010
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Available in Expedition and Exclusive versions, now the Sunreef Power can also be converted into the Sport Fish version designed for deep sea fishing enthusiasts in mind that appreciate such catamaran assets as stability, low draft, long range coupled with low fuel consumption and extended storage. ... read full story
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