Lurssen Project: Green Launch Germany’s premier shipyard, Lürssen, has launched the super motor yacht formerly known as Project Green, a 66-meter ship designed by Espen Oeino. With a beam of 11.9 meters, this super yacht is now known as Ester III, featuring a masculine appearance with a strong character in its steel hull and aluminum…
With the continued depressed financial climate regarding valuation of super yachts and mega yachts in today’s market, pre-purchase surveys of your targeted ship and proper valuation is of utmost importance now more than ever. Just as important is who conducts the survey, as well as their qualifications, as improper valuations on both low and high…
Yacht owners are generally conservative when it comes to the exterior finish of their ships. Most often, white is the color of choice, with sometimes navy blue appearing on the yachts owned by the more adventurous. Within the past decade, however, more vibrant colors have begun to appear on hulls, and sometimes on superstructures of…
If you are looking for a unique ay to contribute to a charitable cause and are the owner of a super yacht, consider chartering your ship to Marine Conservation Expeditions (MCE), an organization that turns super yachts into research vessels that cater to high-end travelers who want to make a difference. Paying passengers on these…