Yachting Developments currently have a 100ft composite performance cruising sloop under construction at its yard in Auckland. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” ... 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.
If you wish to tell the world about your new yacht design simply contact a yachting writer at news@charterworld.com
Knowledge for large superyacht designers via new research: BMT Nigel Gee
June 30, 2010
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The research has been funded by parent BMT Group, a company founded on the core principle of innovation, pioneering research and development. The company pursues an extensive R&D programme to ensure that its services and products are well informed, appropriately targeted at the challenges set by industry and populated with the highest quality validated data. ... read full story
The Green Voyager Superyacht by Kingship – the first RINA’s Green Plus Class Motor Yacht over 50m
June 29, 2010
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The Chinese shipyard called Kingship Yachts is soon to begin construction of the superyacht Green Voyager. The Kingship motor yacht Green Voyager will be the first yacht in the world under 50m which has been constructed to the rigid full RINA’s Green Plus Class certification standards. This low energy consumption, clean and compact, the construction of yacht Green Voyager is to begin next August 2010. ... read full story
Hodgdon Yachts new Design and Engineering Services division.
June 28, 2010
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Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay, Maine have announced a new division, Hodgdon Design and Engineering Services, which will offer subcontracted design and engineering services. ... read full story
Superyacht Project Monarch Renderings
June 23, 2010
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On the 18th of June, CharterWorld brought you news regarding Project Monarch Yacht that is to be completed by Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial). We have now received four renderings done by Jonathan Quinn Barnett of the exterior styling and interior design of Project Monarch which just arrived at Delta’s yard in Seattle for completion. ... read full story
Fitzroy Yachts to build Hull 16, a 50 metre Flybridge Sloop
June 22, 2010
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Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts expertise, reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new yacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. ... read full story
The New Canados 100 Flybridge Motor Yacht
June 22, 2010
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Styled by Carlo Galeazzi, this new 31.8m composite yacht the Canados 100 Flybridge will have a very modern design and to reinforce a new look for Canados superyachts the usual portholes are replaced by squared and rectangular windows and the general colour scheme gives a nice sensation of drama. ... read full story
24m Atollvic Adventure superyacht Concept
June 20, 2010
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Dixon Yacht Design and Atollvic shipyard have announced that they will be collaborating on the building of the new concept, the Superyacht Atollvic Adventure. The concept, created by Dixon Yacht Design offers a fresh, new approach to cruising. The “hybrid” mini superyacht has been designed for long-term cruising and is a modern reinvention of the traditional motor sailor - rugged, yet stylish, with good performance under both power and sail. It is an expedition yacht with truly green credentials. ... read full story
Superyacht Moonen 133 by Rene van der Velden Yacht Design
June 20, 2010
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Moonen Shipyards have assigned a new Superyacht project Moonen 133 to Rene Van Der Velden Yacht. The long range cruiser Moonen 133 is the largest super yacht Moonen Shipyards has ever endeavoured to create for a private client. The luxury motor yacht will feature a wide range of amenities and toys, which are likely to be more than most of its counterparts and even the larger yachts. ... read full story
The 70m New Diamond Superyacht Design Project
June 19, 2010
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The New Diamond Superyacht Project is a series of four motor yachts sizes ranging in size from 70 to 85 - 105 - 120 meters in length. Yacht design "New Diamond 70" is the latest new studio work by AVADESIGN Yachts Projects Prato, as led by designer Andrea Vasto. The New Diamond Project 70 m superyacht was realized by the designer, James Edmund van der Merwe who has followed the development of graphic concepts and assisted by the architect and designer Andrea Cardinal Fabio Vasta, members of the study AVADESIGN. ... read full story
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