Luxury Yacht Design

KaiserWerft and Voith Engineering to present new propulsion system at Dubai Boat Show and Hainan Rendez-Vous

The prestigious German builder KaiserWerft will be attending both the 2013 Dubai Boat Show as well as the 2013 Hainan Rendez-Vous together with Voith Engineering, presenting a new propulsion system. Kaiserwerft will also officially introduce its all-new flagship, Kaiser 85 yacht.

New motor yacht ACAPULCO 55 concept by Christian Grande

Measuring 55 meters in length, the latest Acapulco 55 yacht concept by Christian Grande is a beautiful, sporty vessel, featuring race cars’ dynamic styling.

Oceanco to attend the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show

The respected Dutch builder, Oceanco, will be once again participating in the next Dubai International Boat Show, displaying such spectacular vessels as the 88,5m mega yacht Nirvana, as well as the 86m superyacht Seven Seas. The company will also unveil some new exciting details about its latest superyacht projects.

Ocean Yacht Systems’ thrusters for 32m Swan 105 Yacht

The all-new 32m superyacht Swan 105 by Nautor’s Swan will feature class leading thrusters, developed by Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS).

New 35m motor yacht by Rayburn Yachts and Ron Holland

Introduced earlier this month, the latest 35-metre Rayburn superyacht boasts beautiful exterior styling by renowned Ron Holland. She is currently under construction.

Heesen Yachts announces sale of the first 55m motor yacht YN 17255

The respected Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, has recently sold its all-new 55m superyacht YN 17255. Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, she features a highly innovative fast displacement hull form, developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

Central Yacht appointed as Owner’s representative for the build of 56m Benetti motor yacht FB266

Central Yacht has become owner’s representative for the build of the new 56-metre Benetti superyacht FB266. She is a sister ship to the FB260 yacht Lady Candy. Her delivery is scheduled for April 2015.

New 75m motor yacht XHIBITIONIST concept by Eduard Gray of Gray Design

Latest 75-metre superyacht Xhibitionist concept has been designed by Swedish designer Eduard Gray of Gray Design. Eduard is also a designer of supercars. One of these, the Xhibit-G, has been specially created to complement the vessel.

CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack 

An exclusive interview with one of Vripack’s Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat about the company’s exciting new projects, such as VriThink or the 50m version of motor yacht Project Liquid. We also discuss why yachts E&E and Jasmin are such successful charter yachts.

Royal Huisman Yacht BLUE PAPILLON by German Frers and Rhoades Young with launch in 2013

Set to be launched this year, the 143-foot superyacht Blue Papillon is currently under construction at Royal Huisman in the Netherlands. She boasts naval architecture by German Frers, while her interior design is by Rhoades Young.

New sailing yacht W.100′ by W-Class Yachts and Front Street Shipyard

The dramatically beautiful W.100′ superyacht concept is a modern classic sloop, currently in design for Newport-based W-Class Yachts. A sistership to W.123′ yacht, W.100 will be constructed by Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine.

New 36 m power catamaran yacht ‘quaranta Plus USA’ by Curvelle Yachts

Following a great success of its 110-foot charter yacht ‘quaranta’, Curvelle Yachts is proud to present its latest 118-foot ‘quaranta Plus USA’ yacht design, also developed by Mauro Gamboi.