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Video: CRN 129 motor yacht CHOPI CHOPI leaves her shed

A video showing the breath-taking 80m CRN 129 mega yacht CHOPI CHOPI, while leaving her shed in December 2012.

Construction of 70m Perini Navi superyacht SYBARIS (hull C.2227) well underway

Construction of the new 70-metre Perini Navi superyacht Sybaris (hull C.2227) is in full swing. Once completed, she will represent the second largest Perini Navi sailing vessel ever built.

Guide to the biggest 101 luxury yachts in the world

Today, on December 11, 2014, the definitive guide to the world’s biggest superyachts will go on sale in the January 2015 issue of Boat International magazine. The biggest yacht in the world remains the breath-taking 180 metre mega yacht Azzam, built by Lurssen to a design by Nauta Yachts.

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous to celebrate its 14th anniversary this month

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will celebrate its 14th anniversary this month. The prominent event will once again host the world’s finest yachts, including the 72m custom charter yacht Titania, which underwent a major refit in 2012.

Video: Heesen Yachts at the 55th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)

A video showing the prestigious Dutch manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). During the event, the 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star (Project Omnia, YN 16465) received the 2014 ISS Design Award in the ‘Best in Design 65+’ category.

141m motor yacht YAS under sea trials

The impressive 141m mega yacht YAS (ex Swift 141) is currently undergoing sea trials off the coast of the beautiful Abu Dhabi yacht holiday destination, positioned in the Middle East. This striking vessel was built by ADM Shipyards to a design by Pierrejean Design in 2011.

Fincantieri announces delivery of 140m motor yacht OCEAN VICTORY

Friday, December 5, 2014, saw the delivery of the outstanding 140-metre mega yacht OCEAN VICTORY by Fincantieri. The largest yacht ever built in Italy and one of the ten largest in the world, OCEAN VICTORY has been superbly penned by bespoke Espen Oeino.

ICON Yachts re-launch newly refitted motor yacht SHERAKHAN

Following a major 8-week refit, the luxury charter yacht SHERAKHAN has been successfully re-launched by ICON Yachts. She has received a complete exterior repaint, together with an extensive schedule of technical services and upgrades.

84m Echo mega yacht to feature luxury guest elevator by Lift Emotion

Currently under construction in Western Australia, the impressive 84m Echo mega yacht will feature a luxurious guest elevator by Lift Emotion. This is scheduled for completed by September 2015.

Amphibious technology kit for superyacht tender builders launched by Sealegs

Sealegs has launched an amphibious kit for superyacht tender builders, turning their own craft into land and sea vehicles. The system is expected to prove particularly popular with explorer yachts as it presents an answer to landing in remote and challenging places.

ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Finalists

ShowBoats Design Awards Finalists 2015 Finalists have been proudly unveiled, including such outstanding vessels as the 91,5m Oceanco mega yacht Equanimity.

Video: 61m CRN 133 motor yacht SARAMOUR

A video showing the striking 61m CRN 133 mega yacht SARAMOUR, superbly penned by Francesco Paszkowski, in partnership with the CRN Design Department.