Presumed to be 180 metres and called mega yacht Project AZZAM, the Lurssen yacht will be the world’s largest luxury yacht when launched.
To provide solutions as well as opportunities for industry in the current economic climate was the main aim of this year’s ASMEX conference, running from May 22 to 23 in Sanctuary Cove.
The well known Italian builder Wider Yachts is currently attending the Monaco Grand Prix of Formula with its luxury motor yacht Wider 42’ Cote D’Azur Edition. This wonderful vessel boasts a special steering wheel, inspired by the world of formula.
The 49m classic superyacht Bluenose II, launched by the Canadian builder Smith & Rhuland in 1963, will be fitted with a new C12500 Capstan developed by Seaway Powell Marine. This extraordinary vessel easily sleeps 12 guests, looked after a crew of 18 professionals.
A private sea trial organised by the well known Chinese shipyard IAG Yachts for its 100ft luxury motor yacht Electra during the 2012 Hainan Rendezvous was completed with a huge success, receiving a new order for this magnificent vessel.
The overall victory in the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race has gone to the 60ft yacht Jethou, followed by the 112ft luxury yacht Nilaya taking second place and the Wally 100 superyacht Y3K placing third.
From September 2012, Dorset in the UK will boast a new Marine Technology Centre situated in the Bournemouth & Poole College and supported by the respected UK superyacht builder Sunseeker.
Following the popular Hainan Rendezvous, the 60m luxury motor yacht Hull FB255 has been recently sold to an Asian client. Due for completion as well as delivery by May 2014, this Benetti beauty easily sleeps 12 guests in 6 luxurious cabins.
The well known Turkish builder Vicem Yachts is supposed to launch the largest vessel from its Vision Line – the 46m (151ft) luxury motor yacht Vulcan – next month. This beautiful vessel offers 6 lovely cabins.
Heesen yacht sell the 47 metre luxury superyacht Project California, the ninth yacht in the successful 47m displacement series with exterior lines by Frank Laupman and interior by Bannenberg and Rowell.
The Vegesack Rowing Club hosted once again five teams competing in the Lurssen Rowing Regatta, running on May 11, 2012. This famous event was also attended by designers from the Terence Disdale as well as Reymond Langton Design offices, along with a few Lürssen employees.
As the first vessel equipped with Hull Vane to achieve a much more comfortable motion in heavy waves, the 42m luxury motor yacht YN 17042 is a wonderful fast displacement vessel, recently sold by Heesen Yachts and providing beautiful accommodation to 12 guests.