Megayacht Builder Cantieri di Pisa Inks Agreement for Akhir 42S Build: Megayacht Builder Cantieri di Pisa has signed an agreement for the first build in it new generation Akhir 42S with a Japanese owner. Luca Dini designed the entire 42m vessel that is expected to be delivered in spring 2018. The shipyard’s original Akhir range…
Otam Launches First Megayacht, the 35m Gipsy: Known for its high-speed craft up to 80 feet, Otam has launched its first megayacht at its shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Gipsy will be delivered to her Italian owner following her final sea trials and outfitting. After the summer cruising season, she will appear at the Monaco Yacht…
Megayacht Builder Christensen Launches 50m Silver Lining Via Unique Process: The first yacht to come out of the Washington State megayacht shipyard Christensen since its change of ownership is the 50m Silver Lining, recently launched from the yard’s facility. Christensen accomplished the launch via a unique cradle-and-launcher system designed to be safer and more flexible.…
New 108m Superyacht Design Draws Ideas From Automotive World: Einar Hareide, former design director at SAAB Automobile, has devised a visionary 108m superyacht concept that draws heavily from his automotive experience. Hariede Studio’s hybrid mega yacht concept shifts normal focus from extrovert admiration to creating a platform for actively experiencing nature and the changing elements.…
Christensen Completes Double Megayacht Launch with Chasseur: For the second time in June, American shipyard Christensen has launched a new 50m superyacht from its facility in Vancouver, WA, on the Columbia River. The launch of Chasseur marks the second vessel to come out of the shipyard since it was taken over by Henry Luken in…
American Yacht Sales Drop in July: Brokerage sale of yachts in the United States declined by 3%, or 114 boats, in July over the same month in 2015. Total value of $332.3 million for 3,269 bolts sold was almost identical to the previous year’s figure. Sales of boats more than 80 feet in length were…
38M Megayacht Tremenda Delivered By Admiral: Admiral Yachts has delivered its latest superyacht, the 38m Megayacht Tremenda, to her owners following a launch in late April. Tremenda’s launch marked the third superyacht launch of 2016 for the Italian shipyard that launched Quinta Essentia and Ouranos earlier this year. Tremenda features a masculine exterior designed by…
Long-Term Future of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Doubt: The long-term future of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is in question know that TRR Bahia Mar LLC (TBML) has withdrawn its proposal to redevelop the Bahia Mar Hotel and Marina, which had been deemed crucial for the show to remain at its current…
Moonen Delivers Semi-Custom Megayacht Bijoux: The first model in Moonen’s new Matica Caribbean series, the 29.9m Bijoux, was recently delivered to her new owner. The owners plan to take her on her maiden voyage to Malta where the new model’s giant stern swimming platform should come to good use. Rene van der Velden crafted the…
Superyacht Builder Blohm + Voss To Open Refit Facility in France: Blohm + Voss will partner with LaCiotat Shipyards, which will provide a large dry-dock and adjacent workshop within its existing shipyard to service the refit of yachts over 80 meters in length. Operations are slated to begin in November. Blohm + Voss is currently…