40-Knot Megayacht Otam 80 HT Millenium Starting Spec Build: If you’re in the market for a fast yacht, Otam will try to give you one—fast! Measuring 25.5 meters, the 80 HT Millennium is the fourth hull in the Millennium series. Otam has noted that its shipyard has had a high number of requesting and ongoing…
Plans for Expedition Yacht Include a Seaplane: It’s no secret that many superyacht owners are seeking adventure on the oceans. The latest concept from Bill Prince Yacht Design fills that bill with a 40m expedition yacht that totes an Icon A5 seaplane. Unlike the somewhat traditional helipads found on many superyachts, the A5 seaplane was…
Oceanco Reveals Additional Details About 90m Moonstone Superyacht Project: Moonstone revealed additional details about its impressive new 90-meter luxury yacht project called Moonstone at the recent Dubai International Boat Show. The mega yacht is Oceanco’s latest distinctive creation in collaboration with Van Geest Design that includes innovative and artful features. The defining feature that makes…
Megayacht Builer CRN Completes First Refit: CRN, part of the Ferretti Group, has completed its first refit with delivery of the newly restyling 46m luxury yacht Eight. The refit involved most of the interiors and a general restyling of the superyacht, as well as maintenance and upgrading of technical systems and appliances. The new design…
Nautica Italiana Seeking to Expand in the United States: Nautica Italiana, the Italian marine association comprised of some of the industry’s most prestigious brands, and affiliated with Fondazione Altagamma, is seeking to capitalize on recent growth presented by the American market. Data presented by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) indicates that the American boating…
Mega Yacht Barbie Owner Receives $20 Million Payout: The owner of M/Y Barbie, one of two superyachts destroyed in a fire at the Marmaris Marina, Turkey, in early January has received a $20 million payout from 14 Lloyd’s insurers for irreparable damaged caused to the vessel by the blaze. The January fire started on Lürssen’s…
CCN Announces New 50m Superyacht Project: Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) has announced the sale and construction of a new fully custom 50m superyacht, the first bespoke project of this scale to be constructed at the Italian shipyard. Fuoriserie will feature an aluminum semi-planing hull designed by Studio Bacigalupo with chic interiors coming from Studio Vafiadis.…
Palumbo Group Interested in Acquiring Mega Yacht Builder ISA Shipyards: Palumbo Group has made an official bid to purchase the ISA Group Shipyards in Ancon, Italy. As part of their bid, Palumbo has indicated it intends to use the shipyard as a dedicated facility for new builds and major refits. If successful, Palumbo notes it…
Megayacht Builder Abeking & Rasmussen Launches Cloudbreak: Abeking & Rasmussen has launched the 72.5m explorer superyacht Cloudbreak that has been in development at the German shipyard for more than four years. Named after one of the world’s top 10 surf spots located in Fiji, she is currently undergoing harbor and sea trials. Cloudbreak features styling…
Bagliietto Unveils 48m Mega Yacht Explorer Project and 44m Open Megayacht Design: Italian shipyard Baglietto has unveiled a new explorer line that will complement its existing Fast and Open superyacht model lines. The 48m Explorer will offer exceptional sea keeping capabilities and has been designed to spend long periods at anchor as well as in…