Andrea Vastano of AVADESIGN has accepted the invitation to design Icon YAchts 62m motor yacht and has begun work with his team Arch. F.Cardinale, Arch. G.Grassi, Arch. L.Ippolito, Arch. N.Corbinelli, to swiftly develop the new project. The shipyard has already been informed about the project and the first sketches have been released to brokers worldwide. ... read full story
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Mulder 72 Convertible: New flagship for successful range
June 01, 2010
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Mulder Shipyard have been commissioned to build a ‘Mulder 72 Convertible for a client in Germany. The motor yacht Mulder 72 Convertible will be based on the Mulder 68 Convertible, with a slightly extended length measuring 22 metres. ... read full story
The Bray 42 metre Ocean Explorer Superyacht Design
May 31, 2010
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The hangar system on the Bray 42 m Ocean Explorer motor yacht places the helicopter into what would typically be the central engine room space, but in this case the below-decks area is split into port and starboard mechanical bays either side of the hangar. Through the use of diesel/electric propulsion we were able to fit a standard-shafted drive system with the electric motors mounted on the prop shafts below the sole plates. A standard diesel propulsion system utilizing aqua-drive couplings is also an option. ... read full story
The Strand Craft 122 Superyacht and Supercar
May 28, 2010
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STRAND CRAFT is preparing to launch the extravagant 122 Superyacht, a high performance streamlined 38 metre Open motor yacht, with an amazing Art Deco interior that can be greatly personalized. The superyacht's Interior includes four double and very large staterooms, heads, reception and salon areas and of course comfortable crew cabins. There are 52" LED TV´s and Bang Olufson sounds systems in all rooms. ... read full story
The Innovative WALLY WHY Yacht Project Continues Development on schedule
May 27, 2010
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The Innovative Wally WHY yacht project continues development and further improvement of her design as planned following her schedule. The Wally WHY yacht project focuses on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability. Her design development continues since her successful launch on September 22, 2009 with the introduction of new WHY37x24 and finalization of the engineering... ... read full story
Palladium Technologies Contract for Yacht Adastra at 42 m Trimaran Superyacht Adastra
May 27, 2010
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Palladium Technologies, Inc. has been awarded contracts for the new 42m Trimaran Motor Yacht Hang Tuah. This unique superyacht Hang Tuah was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. Plans are to launch yacht Hang Tuah in early 2011 with her cruising grounds expected to be in the beautiful waters of Indonesia. ... read full story
52m Sparkman & Stephens Sailing yacht Nazenin V recognized at 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 27, 2010
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Superyacht Nazenin V has an exterior styling, engineering, and naval architecture completed by Sparkman & Stephens, while Redman, Whitely, Dixon of the UK created the graceful blond teak interior. Project Manager Paul Johnson, also brought years of experience and invaluable expertise to the project. The culmination of five years of design development, engineering, and construction has led to a world-class superyacht that exceeds the owner's strict requirements for comfort, safety, performance and tasteful simplicity in every way. Special congratulations to RMK Yachts for their outstanding execution. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts at Korea International Boat Show
May 26, 2010
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Sunreef Yachts will be participating at the forthcoming Korea International Boat Show held in Gyeonggi Bay, Gyeonggi Province from 9 to 13 June 2010. ... read full story
Princess Cruises honoured by Port of San Francisco for environmental efforts.
May 25, 2010
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Three Princess Cruises ships -- Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San Francisco 2009 Cruise Ship Environmental Award. The awards honor the ships’ “outstanding record in safeguarding the environment and protecting the air and water quality of San Francisco Bay during their port calls.” This is the fifth year Princess ships have earned this prestigious distinction. ... read full story
47 metre Benetti Motor Yacht IMAGINATION Launched
May 25, 2010
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The 2010 Superyacht IMAGINATION has been launched by the Italian luxury yacht building giant Benetti Yachts. Yacht IMAGINATION is 47 metres in length overall (or 154'20") and a beam of 8.8 m and she was designed by Stefano Natucci with an interior design by Francois Zuretti. ... read full story
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