Philippe Briand

A very successful Superyacht Design Symposium 2015

This year’s 7th edition of the Superyacht Design Symposium has been a great success. The highlight of the programme was the eagerly awaited ShowBoats Design Awards 2015.

A great success of British companies at ShowBoats Design Awards 2015

It has been a huge success for the British companies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. British Marine Federation (BMF) members, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and Design Unlimited, have been honoured with the Neptune trophies for motor yacht Como and sailing yacht WinWin, respectively.

Perini Navi mega yacht GRACE E multi-awarded at 2015 Showboats Design Awards

The outstanding 73m Perini Navi super yacht Grace E has been honoured with four Neptune trophies at this year’s ShowBoats Design Awards. This outstanding vessel boasts distinctive lines by Vitruvius Ltd and Philippe Briand, with interior design by Remi Tessier.

Vitruvius-designed motor yacht GRACE E receives four Neptunes at ShowBoats Design Awards 2015

Vitruvius-designed 73m super yacht GRACE E has received four Neptune trophies at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. This outstanding vessel was built at the Picchiotti shipyard, Perini Navi Group in La Spezia.

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous to close on January 30

Registration for this year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will close on January 30, 2015. Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht vacation location from March 11 to 14, the popular Caribbean regatta will host such outstanding vessels as the 60m Perini Navi charter yacht Seahawk.

Video: Perini Navi – Picchiotti Vitruvius Motor Yacht GRACE E (hull C.2189)

A video showing the Vitruvius series superyacht Grace E (hull C.2189), delivered by Perini Navi in 2014 as their largest motor yacht to date.

Inaugural Superyacht UK Design Competition Winner

The winner of the inaugural Superyacht UK Design competition has become David Rowles, a third year student from Coventry University. Sponsored by BMT Nigel Gee as well as Pendennis Shipyard, the competition is designed to raise the profile of the essential hand-drawing skill.

New 50M Vitruvius® Motor Yacht Design

New 50M Vitruvius® superyacht concept has been unveiled. This striking vessel is based on the highly successful hull of the first Vitruvius® motor yacht EXUMA, launched in 2010.

Inaugural Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition

The CWM FX London Boat Show 2015 will be marked by the inaugural Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition, running from Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15 January 2015. The competition is sponsored by BMT Nigel Gee and Pendennis Shipyard.

Superyacht Design Symposium 2015 to feature inspiring panel of expert speakers

The Superyacht Design Symposium 2015 is expected to feature an inspiring panel of expert speakers, including yacht designers Terence Disdale and Andrew Winch, as well as yacht stylists Espen Oeino and Peder Eidsgaard.

Additional images of 73m Perini Navi motor yacht GRACE E (hull C.2189)

Additional images of the outstanding 73m super yacht GRACE E (hull C.2189), built by Perini Navi to a design by Philippe Briand in 2013. Her beautiful interiors are by Remi Tessier.

Construction of 70m Perini Navi superyacht SYBARIS (hull C.2227) well underway

Construction of the new 70-metre Perini Navi superyacht Sybaris (hull C.2227) is in full swing. Once completed, she will represent the second largest Perini Navi sailing vessel ever built.