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 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.
This month saw the 50m super yacht Double Trouble (ex Turquoise, La Naturalle Dee) undergo the interior refresh, performed by Wild Group International.
Built by ISA Yachts to a design by Andrea Vallicelli in 2005, the 36,45m super yacht Happy Hour has recently undergone the galley transformation by Wild Group International. The textured foils now add a sense of additional quality to the finish.
The impressive 68m Abeking & Rasmussen super yacht AVIVA (ex Aviva III) is currently in the Rybovich shipyard for a major refit. Next month will see her become the largest yacht to be wrapped in the new high tech Färben marine foils and films by Wild Group International.
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.
Ferretti Custom Line has proudly presented their all-new super yacht Custom Line 108’. Characterised by elegance, style and a sporty character, this new project innovates the planing line, making the brand take another extraordinary step forward.
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.
New 45m super yacht F1215 concept has been proudly introduced by Francesco J. Corda from Italy, as part of the trilogy, including two luxury yachts and a 10m tender. All of these take inspiration from sports cars.
Diana Yacht Design have been announced as one of the finalists for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2015, with motor yacht ALYSSA and super yacht SO’ MAR, both built by Riza Tansu from Turkey.
Sarp Yacht has been shortlisted for the ‘Yacht Concept Over 40 Metres’ Award in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015, with their 46m superyacht SARP46. This has been superbly penned by Osman Tanju Kalaycioglu.
November 28, 2014, saw the Dutch shipyard, Acico Yachts, put the superstructure of the 24m Drettmann Explorer superyacht onto her hull. She is scheduled for launch in Spring 2015.