Modern Yachts

Taiwan Excellence Gold Award for Horizon EP148 motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS

The Taiwan Excellence Gold Award 2014 went to the Horizon EP148 expedition yacht Horizon Polaris at the 22nd Taiwan Excellence Awards. This striking vessel combines style, stability, safety, as well as luxury.

Insight into the build of the first sailing yacht Swan 105 RS

Finnish boatyard, Oy Nautor Ab, is currently working on the first superyacht Swan 105 RS by Nautor’s Swan. Designed by German Frers with interior design by Beiderbeck Design, she is scheduled for launch and delivery in time for sailing this summer.

High level of superyacht activity at AMELS

It is a very busy period for the premier Dutch luxury yacht builder, AMELS. It has currently nine luxury yachts at its yard in Vlissingen. The impressive 83-metre mega yacht AMELS 272 is presently in the engineering and build process.

Keel laying ceremony for Admiral motor yacht ‘E Motion 52’ and ‘E Motion 55’ Yacht

Admiral Tecnomar – Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group has proudly announced the keel laying of two new luxury vessels: superyacht ‘E Motion 52’ and ‘E Motion 55’ yacht. Delivery of both superyachts is scheduled for summer 2016.

Sunseeker hosts its 5th annual Captains Party in Golfe Juan, Cannes

On April 11, Sunseeker hosted its 5th annual Captains Party in Golfe Juan, Cannes. The event was marked by the launch of the ‘SYM’ office, as well as exclusive tours of the Sunseeker motor yacht ‘Black Knight’ and ‘Lady Laura’ yacht, both available for sale.

Gulf Craft Yacht MAJESTY 135 to lead line-up of superyachts to be displayed at The Wave Muscat next month

The premier Middle Eastern luxury yacht builder, Gulf Craft, will hold the very first leisure marine show in Oman, set to run in Almouj Marina from May 1 to 3, 2014. Superyacht Majesty 135 will be the largest vessel on show during the event.

Mondo Marine S.P.A announces setting up of new company ‘Mondo Marine MC’

The setting up of the new company ‘Mondo Marine MC’ has been proudly announced by Italian superyacht builder Mondo Marine, in order to transfer the commercial and marketing duties from Savona shipyard to Monaco.

Antigua Sailing Week 2014: Day 2

Today, April 28, 2014, saw the second day of racing at the 2014 Antigua Sailing Week, marked by a stable easterly breeze of about 13 knots and a choppy sea state.

Sale of sailing yacht Swan 115 – 003 FD confirmed by Nautor’s Swan

Superbly designed by acclaimed German Frers, the all-new superyacht Swan 115 – 003 FD (flushdeck) has been successfully sold, as proudly announced by Nautor’s Swan.

Navetta 30 Yacht GATSBY by Filippetti Yacht

Set to be launched in June 2014, the brand new Navetta 30 superyacht GATSBY is currently nearing completion at Filippetti Yacht in Italy. She will be officially presented during the next edition of the Yachting Festival in Cannes.

Video: Front Street Shipyard moves newly refitted 130ft superyacht MAGIC

A shot video made by Billy Black showing the moving and launch process of the 130ft charter yacht MAGIC, recently refitted by Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine.

New Princess 35M motor yacht Hull #1 released from mould

The hull section for the new Princess 35M superyacht Hull #1 has been recently released from its layup stage within the Princess South Yard Superyacht Facility in Plymouth, Devon. It is finished in Princess Steel Grey.