The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest (or longest) private mega yacht in the world. M/Y ECLIPSE was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with interior designs by the very well know yacht designer Terrence Disdale. She was built by the Thyssenkrupp Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, is a large industrial giant in Germany. The mega yacht has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes and superyacht Eclipse is slightly larger (around 36 ft longer) than the world’s previous longest private luxury yacht Dubai at 162 m, as owned by Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai.
Providing a sign that the world economy and yacht building is rebounding, the Oconto based parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, called KCS International Inc., announced today the rehiring of 100 employees back to work on new orders for both brands.
Colonna Yachts, a division of long standing Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia is pleased to announce a major expansion with the opening of the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this new facility will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 megayachts and deep draft sailing yachts.
Built by Royal Van Lent, the 44.65 m (146’ 6”) motor yacht Sirius epitomizes the benefits of the new custom concept. The exterior yacht design of Siius was developed by De Voogt Naval Architects with Sinot Design Associates, the mature and contemporary exterior profile is combined with the unmistakable timeless lines and well-defined curves of a Feadship. Among the many sophisticated details is the way the knuckle goes ‘through’ the large main deck windows to enhance the nautical feel.
The 40.5 m Mondo Marine Superyacht Manifiq was launched in May 2010 and last week she was delivered to her new owners who will cruise the Mediterranean in the 2010 summer season. The ceremony took place at Mondo Marine’s facility in Savona.
Avadesign has revealed their latest 70-metre motor yacht concept NEW DIAMOND by Andrea Vastano.One of the main aspects of the design was to create a yacht that would be as “green” as possible, an increasing trend in the Superyacht industry.
Two 50m Series megayachts from Christensen Shipyards named Perfect Pursuit and Deputy Dog have been commissioned
The owner of a classic 30 metre long sailing yacht chosen the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Germany to be in charge of her refit. The most modern shipyard in Europe is located in Germany on the Baltic sea, which together with the experience staff makes the Tamsen Maritim Shipyard the most suitable for this job.
The 37m motor yacht Team VIP was designed by Ezequiel Cano Lanza and the Couach in-house design team. One aspect which makes the yacht distinguishable from her sister ships is her hard top over her sundeck. Two MTU 12V 4000 diesel engines producing 2735hp give the yacht a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Trinity Yachts has now announced that they have delivered their latest Bacarella superyacht to the new owner. The successful yacht delivery and acceptance of the 60 meter motor yacht Bacarella took place on the 1st of 2010. Superyacht Bacarella is a full displacement steel hulled yacht which is to be departing Florida and soon to be cruising in the Mediterranean for 2010 summer.
Yacht MI SUENO features 7 spacious staterooms including one equipped for wheel chair, a Patrick Knowles interior design, touch/go heli capability, tender garage, a (2) person wheel chair accessible passenger elevator, max speed of 20 knots, and approx 4,000 nm range.
The ISA 630 motor yacht was commissioned in September 2007 and the construction has taken two and a half years to complete, employing 310 direct and indirect staff members. Launch is scheduled at the beginning of April with delivery, ahead of schedule, before the summer season in the Mediterranean.