Heesen Yachts have just recently unveiled a revolutionary 65-metre all-aluminium design based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), whose tank testing has been completed at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton (UK). Developed by Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen & Associates, the Heesen 6500 FDHF is an innovative concept that increases the overall performance of the yacht. read more …
Kathleen Anne, the second yacht in Feadship’s pioneering SL39 design platform, is the very definition of a floating private retreat. Built by Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Aalsmeer, in the Netherlands, she features a modern exterior from the boards of Guido de Groot and an elegant contemporary interior by Bannenberg & Rowell Design. read more …
On the 8th April 2010, CRN, a Ferretti Group brand and one of the world leaders for the prodruction of fully customized yachts of over 40 metres in length, launched a new mega yacht: hull number 128, the fifth 60 metre yacht launched by the shipyard of Ancona since 2005. read more …
On the 8th April 2010 Lürssen launched project J24. Her delivery is scheduled for summer 2010, ahead of schedule. The original 60 metre superyacht Phoenix was launched at Lürssen in 2004. Due to her success it led to her owner developing a new project with the same team which includes Andrew Winch Designs, Moran Yacht & Ship and the Lürssen shipyard. The resulting yacht is the eagerly awaited and recently launched Phoenix 2. read more …
On the 7th of April Feadship launched the third yacht in the exclusive and pioneering SL39 modular concept. The “Go” was christened at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, Holland in March. She was ready for delivery in April, well in time for a new owner to take the helm and embark on its maiden season. read more …
On Tuesday the 30th March 2010 in Wieringerwerf, Holland, Jongert Shipyard launched the “MY Lucia-M”, a 39 metres motor yacht type 3900MY. Lucia-M is the first motor yacht of these dimensions ever built by Jongert. The motor yacht line has been developed by the yard at the specific request of several customers who appreciate the design of the Jongert sailing yachts but prefer a motor yacht. read more …
Following the recent announcement of the sale of 15 patrol boats to the Indian Navy, Chantier Naval Couach , based in Gujan-Mestras, France and offices in Cannes, has now continued to build on their rapid development within the luxury yacht market by finalising the sale of their first 50 metre superyacht to a Ukrainian magnate. read more …
The 53.50-meter (175’6”) Feadship “Hurricane Run” was built by Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw at its yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. She showcases a unique monochrome interior from Terence Disdale Design and incorporates all the owners’ experiences on their previous Feadship, the “High Chaparral”, launched in 2004. With exterior styling and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects, Hurricane Run once again demonstrates why Feadship is one of the world’s leading exponent of luxury custom motor yachts. read more …
Heesen Yachts have just announced the launching of its largest displacement yacht to date: Hull number 14750, christened “Sky” – a 50 metre full-displacement motor yacht – from the shipyard in Oss in the presence of her owners. Sky is a fully customized 50 metre motor yacht of over 500GT (approx. 650GT), whose naval architecture has been conceived by Heesen’s in-house naval architects, while the exterior styling was drawn by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. read more …
On the 10th of March 2010 Azimuth Yachts announced in Dubai the order of four new yachts of over 30 metres and a design philosophy based entirely at the service of the megayacht owner. This would encompass a special tean of designers who provide services directly at the customer’s home, anywhere in the world. The program has thus been named: “Azimuth Grande”. read more …
