Benetti Targets Oasis 135 Mega Yacht to Active Outdoor-Loving Owners: Italian yard Benetti has expanded its semi-custom megayacht line once again with the Oasis 135. The new mega yacht line will emphasize a comfortable, somewhat relaxed lifestyle on the water just like the Delfino 95 and Fast 125 lines. However, Benetti sees younger, more active…
Saddam Hussein’s 30M Superyacht Becomes a Captain’s Hotel?: He never used the king-size bed surrounded by silk curtains in the master suite or the gold-rimmed bathroom, yet the 82-meter superyacht called Basrah Breeze built for Saddam Hussein not only has survived the decline and fall of the deceased Iraqi dictator, it has taken on a…
Heesen’s Superyacht Project Omaha, Formerly Project Maia, Nearing Delivery: Omaha, the first hull in Heesen’s new steel superyacht series, is almost ready for delivery, officially bearing the name Omaha. Construction began on the megayacht on spec in 2016, with a buyer finally stepping in last December. The new steel series replaces the Dutch’s yard’s former…
Ocea Yachts Reveals New 38m Mega Yacht Explorer Project: French yard Ocea Yachts has unveiled its latest mega yacht concept, the 38-meter OCEA 125XP explorer, developed in cooperation with Joubert-Nivelt Design and Borella Art Design. The silhouette of this concept, designed by Michel Joubert, reflects its primary function as a deep-sea vessel designed for exploring…
Golden Yachts Launches 85m Superyacht O’Ptasia: Golden Yachts of Greece has launched an 85-meter steel-hulled superyacht christened O’Ptasia. Studio Vafiadis is responsible for interior and exterior styling, while N Hellas provided naval architecture. O’Ptasia has 11 staterooms highlighted by a 95-sqm upper-deck owner’s suite that has a private study, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Two…
Bering Yachts Unveils Bering 92 Flagship Mega Yacht Details: American manufacturer Bering Yachts is expanding its line, announcing a new range of steel-hulled explorer mega yachts called the Bering 92. The design for the first hull of this custom line was developed by Bering’s in-house team working in close collaboration with the client. The new…
Nobiskrug Signs 77m Superyacht Project: German shipyard Nobiskrug has signed a 77-meter superyacht project that will have five decks and feature a large beach club and spa area. The project is a collaboration with London-based Winch Design, which designed the exterior, and Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, who created the interior. The new yacht will also…
The Flying Dagger Megayacht To Pierce The Water At 27 Knots!: Flying Dagger should live up to her name. With triple MTUs paired to triple KaMeWa waterjets, the custom Rossinavi megayacht should reach a top speed of 27 knots. Formerly known as hull number FR036, the 49-meter Flying Dagger also went by the code name…
New 160m Project XIA Superyacht Concept Revealed: Global regal Yachting has unveiled a 160-meter superyacht concept developed in collaboration with New York studio Gill Schmid Design and Spain’s Hijos de Barreras shipyard. Project XIA will be built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure featuring 22 guest suite, including a large owner’s suite over two…
Ferretti Yacht Group Realizes Double-Figure Profit in 2017: Ferretti Yacht Group Achieved its first net profit since 2008, but 2017 was even better as the combined companies achieved a double figure PAT (Profit After Tax) of €24 million. This number represents growth of 71% from the previous year and a consolidated production value equal to…