Mondomarine Details M70 Megayacht Design: Mondomarine has reveal details of its new M70Arte project, a 70m superject designed by Stefano Inglese of Giorgio Vafladis & Associates. The vessel, which means “art” in Italian, is one of the largest superyacht concepts ever proposed by the shipyard. Inglese, who won the 2013 Young Designer of the Year…
Palumbo Unveils New ISA Yachts Range of Megayachts: Palumbo has detailed its new major production and service yard in Ancona, Italy, that is now part of the Palumbo Superyacht Division. The new facility will serve as a central hub for new units and production and for after-sales of Columbus and Isa brands. It will also…
New Benetti 65m Megayacht Project Announced: Italian shipbuilder Benetti has revealed details of superyacht project B214, the first model in the company’s new semi-custom range called Now. Exterior designer Stefano Natucci said the design represents the ideal answer to current market needs because the style is clean and straightforward. Natucci also works to make his…
Turquoise Yachts Announces Construction of 74m Megayacht Project Barracuda: Turkish shipbuilder Turquoise Yachts has begun construction of Project Barracuda, a 74m yacht with delivery expected within three years. Turquoise CEO Mehmet Karbeyoglu noted that owners used to wait five years for their yachts to be completed, but that most customers now want their yachts quicker.…
Megayacht Builders Unite! Lürssen to Acquire Blohm+Voss: German shipbuilder Lürssen has announced that it will acquire the Blohm+Voss shipyard, subject to approval from the German Fair Trade Commission. Peter Lürssen, managing partner at Lürssen Maritime Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG, indicated the acquisition will allow his company to take over a shipyard with a strategically…
New Megayacht Design By RMK Marine and Hot Lab Design Reveal 55m Explorer: RMK Marine and Hot Lab Design have collaborated on a new 55m explorer yacht that they revealed at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The design shows accommodates for as many as 12 guests over several well-appointed cabins that include an expansive owner’s…
Megayacht Builder Feadship and Sinot Yacht Design Collaborate on New Concept: Sinot Yacht Design’s new generation of superyachts breaks away from convention designs that have what Sinot calls a “wedding cake appearance.” The new design, developed in conjunction with the Dutch builder Feadship, claims to have reduced volume without sacrificing any of the yacht’s usable…
Megayacht By Henry Ward Designs, Unique 66m Explorer Yacht Time: The 66m explorer yacht Time, designed by Henry Ward Design in collaboration with BMT Nigel Gee, is an insight into the future, expanding on current luxuries while challenging boundaries as technology expands. Time will also provide guests with abundant, unforgettable experiences. One of Time’s most…
Megayacht Builder Feadship’s 2016 Future Concept Choice: As in past years Dutch shipbuilder Feadship has unveiled a new superyacht concept that it has developed based upon client feedback, internal brainstorming and research. This year’s future concept that showcased the manufacturer’s ability to adapt to changing times and innovations is a new 74.50m superyacht concept that…
Mondomarine Launches Largest MegaYacht to Date: Mondomarine has launched Sarastar, a 60m semi-displacement motoryacht that is the largest vessel the company has ever built. In addition, Roberto Zambrini, CEO and Mondomarine co-owner, claims that Sarastar is the largest all-aluminum yacht built in Italy. Luca Dini is responsible for interior and exterior design for Sarastar, which…