Echo Yachts, the Australian superyacht builder, has released official renderings of an 84m Trimaran superyacht, slated for completion in 2017, and a 46m catamaran support vessel, due in early 2016. Both projects are under construction for the same owner at the company’s Henderson facility. New Zealand’s LOMOcean designed the fiberglass support vessel for the Trimaran…
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris of the Orascom Group is reportedly investing €220 million in the construction of a marina in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, according to local Cypriot media reports. The investment is not related to Orascom Development Holding, which is currently developing a marina in Lustica Bay, Montenegro. Construction of the new marina is expected…
Yet another superyacht has come out of the yards of the Dutch shipyard Heesen. Christened M/Y Sibelle, Heesen Project Y/N 16750 is a 50-meter fully custom yacht that remains under 500 gross tonnage. Featuring an aluminum hull and superstructure, Sibelle was built for an experienced Heesen owner who was deeply involved in the development of…
For the third time in a month Feadship has launched a superyacht, with the latest being the 46.4m Dubois-designed Project 689. The yacht is the second Feadship to be designed by British naval architect Ed Dubois and his team. Redman Whiteley Dixon, another British designer, is responsible for her interiors. Project 689 has a unique…
Wider Yachts has unveiled its latest superyacht project, the Wider 125. This 38-meter superyacht built in aluminum by the Italian shipyard, is designed by Fulvio de Simoni, who is also responsible for the Wider 150 and Wider 165. The newest design benefits from the same diesel technology featured in the shipyard’s other designs that improve…
Italian shipbuilder Benetti has successfully launched the luxury superyacht Incontatto from its shipyard in Viareggio. Incontatto is a Benetti Tradition Supreme 108 vessel with a sister ship, My Paradis, already launched in 2014. Incontatto can sleep as many as 10 guests in luxurious comfort over five beautifully appointed cabins that include a generous full-beam owner’s…
The Dubai International Boat Show returns this week with the 23rd edition of this international event. Over 800 companies and brand from 54 countries will participate at this year’s show, which will run through March 7 at the Dubai International Marine Club.. An unprecedented number of visitors from more than 120 countries are also expected…
The organizers of the Genoa International Boat Show have decided that the 2015 event will continue with the successful format started last year, continuing the format started last year. In 2015, two marinas will be devoted to displays of more than 500 boats. The new format reinforced traditional exhibition areas that will be flanked by…
Italian shipyard Tankoa has sold its first S501 superyacht to a French owner. Construction of the 50m superyacht will begin in April, with delivery scheduled for April 2017. Renowned designer Francesco Paszkowski developed the design in an attempt to develop a balance, timeless look with amenities and facilities usually seen only on much larger yachts.…
Is Russia looking for ways to please its nouveau riche, or is the country looking for ways to promote yachting tourism? Maybe it is a little of both. According to local media reports, Russia has plans to develop a yachting infrastructure with a planned marina in Gelendzhik and additional sites in the Crimea targeted for…