Measuring 26 meters in length, the first WallyAce motor yacht Kanga by Wally Yachts was successfully launched in June 2012. This highly innovative displacement vessel can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests.
It is a very successful period for the renowned Italian shipyard Custom Line Spa, with six launches announced this year. These comprise the 11th Navetta 33 Crescendo superyacht, the 5th as well as the 6th Custom Line 100 yachts, along with the Custom Line 124 motor yacht Thalyssa, the Custom Line 112 luxury yacht Next and the Navetta 26 Crescendo yacht Immagine, all launched this spring.
The Showboats Design Award for Best Tender Design 2012 for the 9m Limousine yacht tender for the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango went to Peder and Ewa Eidsgaard of Eidsgaard Design as well as Richard Faulkner of Compass Tenders. This splendid boat is the first successful collaboration of Compass Tenders, Eidsgaard design and EYOS Tenders.
This year’s Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show saw the premiere of the IAG 100 luxury yacht Electra. One of the winners of the 2012 Asia Boating Awards, this spectacular vessel can sleep 8 guests in comfort and style.
Investment in new product, facilities as well as the dealer network support yet another solid financial performance at Princess Yachts. This prominent UK-based shipyard has recently delivered its largest motor yacht ever constructed, the Princess 40M superyacht Imperial Princess and currently working on the second 40 Metre yacht.
The Dutch shipyard NED Yachts has successfully launched its 21.45m luxury yacht NED 70. Designed by well known Vripack, this wonderful vessel can accommodate its guests in 3 spacious and comfortable cabins.
The new restoration project of the 52m historical superyacht AMBRIABELLA by the Italian shipyard Quaiat will be exhibited at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. A twin ship to motor yacht Dionea, the 1962 Ambriabella can sleep up to 12 guests in 6 spacious suites, along with a professional crew of 9.
Two Italian design studios, Meccano Engineering as well as Marcello Papa Architects, revealed their joint project, the 59m luxury yacht X-One. This beautiful, futuristic catamaran can accommodate its guests in 6 lovely cabins and carries an impressive crew of 14 professionals.
Featuring a beautiful exterior by Espen Oino and Laurent Giles as well as lovely interior by Studio Reverberi, the 72m luxury yacht STELLA MARIS – the flagship of the respected Italian builder VSY – will make her debut at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, held this autumn.
Undergoing sea trials, the luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 82 Cockpit has become the fastest Ocean Alexander vessel ever constructed. This splendid vessel can comfortably sleep 6 guests and a professional crew of 2-3.
The 2012 Cannes International Boat Show will host the prominent Italian shipyard Ferretti Group, attending this highly anticipated event with five latest models, comprising superyacht Ferretti 870 and Ferretti 690 yacht, Pershing 82′ superyacht, Riva 63′ Virtus yacht as well as the Mochi Craft’s Dolphin 64′ Cruiser yacht.