Bill Dixon

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2013 closed its doors on April 14

Having closed its doors on April 14, the 18th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show saw an increase of 10% in visitor numbers, coming from 51 countries. The event hosted around 500 exhibitors.

NEWCRUISE enters 59m survey vessel conversion design challenge by ICON Yachts

Newcruise is the fourth design studio that has entered the ICON Yachts Design Challenge, where designers were ask to transform a 59m HR MS Blommendal vessel into a luxury superyacht.

ICON Yachts Design Challenge: 59m superyacht conversion design by H2 Yacht Design

The futuristic interpretation of the 59m superyacht conversion by H2 Yacht Design is the third conversion design for the ICON Yachts Design Challenge, following the projects of Bill Dixon and Ivan Erdevicki. The winner will be announced at the Antibes Yacht Show 2013.

ICON Yachts Design Challenge: 59m superyacht conversion design by Ivan Erdevicki

Ivan Erdevicki has been selected by ICON Yachts as one of the three design studios to work on the transformation of the 59m Amels survey vessel HR MS Blommendal, as part of the ICON Yachts Design Challenge. The winner will be presented at the 2013 Antibes Yacht Show.

ICON Yachts’ challenge to transform real-life survey vessel into Superyacht

The well known Dutch builder, ICON Yachts, has set a rebuild challenge to transform the 59m Amels real-life survey vessel HR MS Blommendal into a superyacht. Three prestigious design firms, Erdevicki Superyacht Design, Dixon Yacht Design and H2 Yacht Design, came up with their proposals. The winner will be presented at the Antibes Yacht Show 2013.

The RSYC’s annual Fitting Out Supper attended by the world’s top yacht designers

The world’s most prominent yacht designers, Bill Dixon, Rob Humphreys as well as John Munford, were all present at the Royal Southern Yacht Club’s annual Fitting Out Supper, held on Saturday, March 23.

Impressive fleet of top class luxury superyachts hosted by Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2012

The 12th edition of the popular Asia Superyacht Rendezvous was a great success. Hosted annually by a fabulous Asian yacht charter destination – Phuket in Thailand, the event was attended by an amazing fleet of spectacular luxury vessels, such as charter yacht Silolona or the breathtaking Helix superyacht by Feadship.

Kelly Hoppen styled Pearl 75 yacht on display at the upcoming London Boat Show

Following her successful premiere at the 2012 Southampton Boat Show, the beautiful Kelly Hoppen styled Pearl 75 yacht will be displayed at the next London International Boat Show. She has been also nominated for the prominent International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013.

Pearl Motor Yachts to exhibit Pearl 75 yacht at London Boat Show 2013

The flagship of Pearl Motor Yachts, the magnificent Pearl 75 yacht, will be displayed at the upcoming London International Boat Show that will kick off on January 12. This splendid vessel provides luxurious accommodation in 4 well appointed staterooms, designed by renowned Kelly Hoppen MBE.

Motor yachts designs by Dixon very successful in 2012

Plenty of beautiful vessels designed by the prominent UK studio, Dixon Yacht Design, have been launched this year. These include the magnificent Pearl 75 yacht, as well as the Azimut Magellano 43 yacht, and many others.

Dixon Yacht Design’s superyacht Antares III wins ISS Award

Following a great success at this year’s World Superyacht Awards, the breathtaking Antares III superyacht by Yachting Developments has been also honoured with the ISS Award in the ‘Best Sailing Yacht in the 24m to 40m’ category. She is designed by renowned Dixon Yacht Design.

DAME – Design Award METS 2012 Nominations

Chaired by renowned superyacht designer Bill Dixon from Dixon Yacht Design, DAME Jury has announced nominations for this year’s prestigious DAME – Design Award METS competition. 39 products in total have been selected.