Ecological Yachts

Arcadia Yachts releases 2015 plans and update on yacht range completion

Italian shipyard, Arcadia Yachts, has released details about 2015 plans as well as updated information about yacht range completion. The company has unveiled new 2015 models: Arcadia 100, Arcadia 145 and Arcadia 180 yachts.

Solar Powered Sailing Yacht HELIOS concept by Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi

Italian students Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi have been nominated for Young Designer of the Year 2015 contest, with their highly innovative and eco-friendly 55-metre superyacht HELIOS concept. This performance ketch provides accommodation to up to 10 guests.

Another success for Filippetti Navetta 30 motor yacht GATSBY

Filippetti Navetta 30 super yacht GATSBY has been selected as one of the finalists for the World Superyacht Award 2015 in the “Displacement Motor Yachts of below 500GT – 30m to 42.99m” category. This beautiful ‘green boat’ boasts a breath-taking deck fully dedicated to the owner.

US debut of Arcadia 85 US Edition motor yacht hull #8 at upcoming Miami Yacht Brokerage Show 2015

This month’s Miami Yacht Brokerage Show 2015 will be marked by the US debut of the Arcadia 85 US Edition super yacht hull #8 by Arcadia Yachts from Italy. This striking vessel provides comfortable accommodation in four guest cabins at the lower deck, including the beautiful owner’s cabin adminship.

Sailing yacht OCEANAID concept by Harun Kemali, Gurbuz Bilici and Isik Goren

Naval architects Harun Kemali and Gürbüz Bilici, in collaboration with final year architecture student Işık Gören, have superbly penned the 45m super yacht Oceanaid concept. Environmentally friendly, high-tech and fast, the vessel is fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system, driving two pod drives beneath the hull.

Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran – A futuristic solar-powered yacht designed by architect Margot Krasojevic

Architect Margot Krasojevic has unveiled the Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran. This is a ground-breaking solar-powered yacht that can convert from a racing trimaran to a single-hulled cruising boat.

Knierim celebrating 50 years of yacht building

The German shipyard, Knierim, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The yard has worked on such outstanding vessels as the world’s largest solar catamaran – TÛRANOR Planet Solar.

Successful US premiere of motor yacht Arcadia 85 US Edition (hull #8) by Arcadia Yachts

The all-new ‘eco-friendly’ super yacht Arcadia 85 US Edition (hull #8) by Arcadia Yachts had a very successful debut in the USA. This highly innovative vessel brings a new way to experience the sea, with innovation and ethical values.

Trio of new Solar Hybrid Multi-Hull Superyachts introduced by Eramotive

Eramotive has presented a trio of new solar hybrid multi-hull superyachts, the Iris Series. These striking vessels are offered in full or semi Photo-voltaic coverage.

PlanetSolar’s last activities for the year 2014

The latest news about the PlanetSolar’s last activities for the year 2014. The boat is currently docked at the island of Certosa in Italy. It will stay there until May 2015, when it starts the 2015 expeditions.

Zeelander Luxury Explorer Yacht Z164 presented at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

Zeelander presents innovative luxury expedition yacht Z164 at the Monaco Yacht Show, designed by Zeelander owner and Chairman Sietse Koopmans and the Zeelander team to the point of perfection.

2015 SOLAR1 MONTE CARLO CUP

Solar1 has officially announced its return to Monte Carlo, with the race scheduled from 9th to 11th July, 2015, Monaco.