This December will see the official opening of the new Setzer studio, situated in the heart of Antigua’s Falmouth Harbor Superyacht Marina in the Caribbean. The well known US design firm has also recently launched a new website.
The splendid 25-metre superyacht Excellence, originally launched by Lyman-Morse under name ‘Wombat’ in 2004, has been recently purchased by a new Owner. Designed by Setzer Yacht Architects, she features beautiful, elegant and comfortable accommodation in 3 staterooms and 3 heads.
This year’s Perseus Award has been received by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a founder of the Living Oceans Foundation. He has made his Golden Fleet’s superyachts Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey available for this foundation, assisting scientists learn more about the world’s oceans.
The main deck of the newest superyacht Sunreef 80 Sailing, under construction at Sunreef Yachts, is already finished. The works are proceeding as planned, with launch of this splendid catamaran scheduled for spring 2013.
The latest 60m CRN 130 megayacht Darlings Danama has been recently awarded with the prominent Nautical Design Award in the category ‘Interior Design – Motor Yachts’. This breathtaking vessel is able to comfortably sleep up to 12 guests in 6 well appointed cabins.
Formally launched by Clear Group International and a Board of Directors, Ports of CauseTM (POC) represents a program, developed especially for yacht refits, funded through corporate sponsorships as well as state-of-the-art product donations. The Flagship Vessel of this program is the 116′ superyacht The Highlander. Ports of CauseTM will be also presented at the upcoming Miami Boat Show.
In order to provide a Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) equivalent code for yachts wishing to host up to 36 guests, BMT Nigel Gee and the Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR) have joined forces on the latest technical paper that will be launched on the 22nd International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction.
MANTA yacht concept is another impressive 70-metre design by the US designer Scott Henderson, following the beautiful Priona and Quillon concepts. MANTA takes inspiration from the Manta-Ray and its swept delta wings.
The partially-finished megayacht project Global was launched by the prestigious German builder, Lurssen, on November 9. 87 meters long, she was launched just after having delivered the 88-metre luxury vessel, superyacht Quattroelle (project Bellissimo).
Tempus Class is an elegant luxury yacht range from the well known British yacht design studio Humphreys Yacht Design in collaboration with the Turkish shipyard Arkin Pruva Yachts. The first yacht in this beautiful yacht series, the sailing yacht Tempus 90, is currently under construction with her launch due in 2013.
The respected Italian luxury yacht Overmarine Group Mangusta has teamed up with FENDI Casa at this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Their partnership is a great success and the companies will also cooperate at the upcoming Miami Boat Show.
The breathtaking 46m Baglietto displacement yacht project is one of the three new designs presented by the Italian builder Baglietto at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, it features beautiful and comfortable accommodation in 5 lovely cabins.