Modern Yachts

Tim Delaney to participate in Global Superyacht Forum 2014

Tim Delaney will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Global Superyacht Forum 2014. Tim is the Chairman of advertising agency Leagas Delaney, who recently developed an advertising campaign for mega yacht Solandge. He will be participating in Tuesday 18 November’s ‘Thinking that Transforms, Change that Inspires’ session.

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014: Final preparations to welcome Superyachts

The Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014 is currently preparing for the arrival of Superyachts. From December 16 to 18, the event will officially start with the welcoming cocktail party aboard the legendary charter yacht Silolona.

Video: 104m Lurssen motor yacht QUANTUM BLUE

A video showing the breath-taking 104m Lurssen mega yacht Quantum Blue, while cruising the waters of the Wesser river in Germany on November 7, 2014. The vessel has been superbly penned by Tim Heywood.

Video of 150m+ motor yacht to be completed by Mariotti

A video showing a gigantic 150m+ mega yacht in the port of Saloni in Chioggia, Italy before leaving for Genoa to be completed by Mariotti Yachts.

Porto Montenegro – A host venue for launch of new motor yacht by Kormaran

Porto Montenegro, a fabulous Montenegro yacht holiday destination, will be a Mediterranean host venue for the launch of the all-new motor yacht by Kormaran. This has been designed to transform across six different configurations, including Mono Hull, Katamaran, Trimaran, Night Mode, Flying Mode and Bathing Mode.

Bering Yachts working on new motor yacht Bering 70

Due to be delivered by May 2015, the all-new Bering 70 yacht is currently under construction at new Bering shipyard, located in Antalya’s Free Economic Zone in Turkey.

Two targets for supermaxi yacht WILD OATS XI over next nine months

The upcoming nine months will see the Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI participate in the 70th anniversary Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in December 2014, as well as the Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu in July 2015.

A very successful Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show for Viking Yachts

Viking Yachts attended the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show with an impressive fleet of 15 yachts on display. These included their flagship 92 Enclosed Bridge Convertible superyacht Scooter, as well as the just launched motor yacht Viking 75.

British superyacht design dominates at the 2014 ISS Design Awards

This year’s ISS Design Awards have been a great success for the British design. Superyacht UK member, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD), has won the ‘Best Power’ in the 40-65m category and the ‘Best Interior’ across all categories for the luxury yacht Como.

Gulf Craft to attend Qatar Boat Show with motor yacht Majesty 101 as the biggest superyacht on display

The premier Middle Eastern builder, Gulf Craft, will attend the 2014 Qatar International Boat Show, running at Lusail Marina from November 11 to 15. Luxury yacht Majesty 101 will be the biggest superyacht on display during the event.

Alloy Yachts launch 44,1m motor yacht HEY JUDE (AY54)

The brand new 44,1m super yacht HEY JUDE (AY54) has successfully hit the water at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand. Due to be delivered next month, she has been beautifully penned by Sam Sorgiovanni, with interior design by Redmany Whiteley Dixon.

Launch of 101m motor yacht V853 at Kusch Yachts

German builder, Kusch Yachts, successfully launched the 101m Vega Yachts super yacht V853 last week. She will comfortably sleep an impressive number of 22 guests.