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Work starts on 140 metre Espen Oeino designed superyacht Victory at FincantieriWednesday, 1 September 2010Today, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia), work commenced on the construction of the mega yacht ordered from Fincantieri at the end of last year. Introduced by Camper & Nicholsons International, one of the world’s leading brokerage companies in the mega-yacht market, who will represent the Client throughout the construction. Read More Construction update on the first Oyster 125 superyachtTuesday, 31 August 2010
Incat Crowther releases images of a 38m catamaran superyachtFriday, 27 August 2010
Hakvoort launches hull of 39.7 metre project 417Thursday, 5 August 2010
Sailing yacht Cobra Sultan nearing completionFriday, 30 July 2010
Rainbow JH2 transported to Holland JachtbouwWednesday, 28 July 2010
Superyacht Red Square well underway at Dunya YachtsThursday, 22 July 2010
Alloy Yachts begins construction on a World ExplorerWednesday, 14 July 2010
Delta Marine, Caterpillar Financial Services and JQB to complete project MonarchFriday, 18 June 2010
Athos receives Rondal rigMonday, 7 June 2010
Lürssen’s superyacht Phoenix 2 starts sea trialsFriday, 4 June 2010
Superyacht Lady B nearing completionThursday, 3 June 2010
Moonen Shipyards to complete Dixon 120 superyachtFriday, 28 May 2010
First Picchiotti-Vitruvius superyacht nearing completionFriday, 28 May 2010
Construction of the Blue Coast 95 at H2XMonday, 17 May 2010
Alloy Yachts underway with 47 metre superyacht AY43Friday, 14 May 2010
Construction update on the Inace 141Monday, 26 April 2010
Exclusive Photos: Superyacht Jamaica Bay undergoing sea trialsFriday, 23 April 2010
Exclusive: Porsche designed RFF 135 superyacht underway to SwedenThursday, 22 April 2010
Aerial gyrations for the 49m Spirit of Tradition KetchTuesday, 20 April 2010
World’s largest yacht Eclipse nearing completionMonday, 19 April 2010
Construction update on the Custom Line 124 superyachtsTuesday, 13 April 2010
Diverse Projects’ DP-08 reaches stage twoFriday, 26 February 2010
Naumachos 105 nearing completionFriday, 19 February 2010
Hull launched of Hakvoort's 44m superyacht BN 246Friday, 5 February 2010
Construction update on Heesen’s second 5000 class superyachtMonday, 25 January 2010
Hull of superyacht Zepter 50m launchedFriday, 22 January 2010
Completed hull of Lürssen superyacht Firebird launchedMonday, 14 December 2009
Oceanco loads in 87m Y707Friday, 4 December 2009
Transfer of 55m Picchiotti-Vitruvius superyacht successfully completedTuesday, 1 December 2009
Benetti presents the new Tradition 105Monday, 30 November 2009
First Oyster 100 superyacht on schedule for 2010 launchFriday, 13 November 2009
J-Class update on RainbowFriday, 30 October 2009
RMK Marine’s 45m superyacht takes shapeThursday, 17 September 2009
Amnesia IV moves into the outfitting shedMonday, 7 September 2009
Sunreef superyachts nearing completionMonday, 24 August 2009
The stunning new Sunseeker Predator 130Friday, 21 August 2009
Ocean Alexander and Christensen Yachts join forces to produce a new superyachtFriday, 14 August 2009
Two exciting projects from Tansu YachtsMonday, 3 August 2009
Wally 130 undergoing sea trialsFriday, 31 July 2009
First Sunrise 45m superyacht nearing completionTuesday, 28 July 2009
Perini Navi C.2126 hull arrives in ViareggioMonday, 27 July 2009
Azzura Marine wins Trinity superyacht contractThursday, 23 July 2009Trinity Yachts, the United States’ largest luxury superyacht builder, has sought the expertise of Australian custom yacht builders Azzura Marine to construct the interior of its brand new 57 metre luxury superyacht. Read More Second Admiral 54 megayacht under constructionThursday, 16 July 2009
Pax Navi building 39m sailing yacht Clear EyesWednesday, 10 June 2009
Curvelle takes a lead in green constructionFriday, 22 May 2009
Transfer and relocation of the Vitruvius 50mWednesday, 20 May 2009
Latest Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy superyacht tours Viareggio at nightTuesday, 19 May 2009
Robinson Marine Interiors secures interior contract with PendennisThursday, 14 May 2009
Fast 38m dayboat soon to turn over at Danish YachtWednesday, 22 April 2009
Hull turned of Sunreef 114 catamaran superyachtTuesday, 21 April 2009
Sunreef 102 reaches next stage of buildingMonday, 30 March 2009
Latest superyacht project from Diverse ProjectsMonday, 23 March 2009
Update on McMullen & Wing’s 45m expedition superyacht Big FishThursday, 19 March 2009
Exclusive: Sneak preview of the first Amels 212 Limited Editions superyachtTuesday, 10 March 2009
Perini Navi C.2146 superyacht arrives in ViareggioTuesday, 10 March 2009
Great Nautilus: new 50-metre super-schooner by Sultan MarineFriday, 27 February 2009
Lürssen's 85 metre J-24 enters new floating dockTuesday, 24 February 2009
Hull painting on Nazenin VMonday, 9 February 2009
Barracuda Yacht Design & Pendennis team up on 32m motor-sailorThursday, 5 February 2009
Slob Scheepsbouw launches the hull of Feadship Project 679Friday, 30 January 2009
Schooner Atlantic under coverThursday, 29 January 2009
Two exciting new build projects by Ocean IndependenceMonday, 26 January 2009
Nobiskrug to start interior work on Sapphire (hull 781)Thursday, 8 January 2009
Hull turning of the first Picchiotti-Vitruvius superyachtTuesday, 9 December 2008
Montigne - another stunning super schooner from Aegean YachtMonday, 8 December 2008
Twizzle shows her lines at Royal HuismanFriday, 5 December 2008
Ocean Victory nears completionWednesday, 3 December 2008
Moonen's Phoebe is on schedule for launch in summer 2009Friday, 21 November 2008
Hull largest J-Class yacht ever built transported to ZaandamThursday, 23 October 2008
Birth of the first Couach megayachtThursday, 2 October 2008
Aifos - a new Studio Vafiadis masterpieceThursday, 7 August 2008
Thursday, 8 October 2009Wednesday, 29 July 2009Tuesday, 28 July 2009Friday, 17 July 2009Monday, 20 April 2009Thursday, 19 March 2009Tuesday, 24 February 2009Tuesday, 13 January 2009Wednesday, 17 December 2008Wednesday, 3 December 2008Friday, 28 November 2008Wednesday, 26 November 2008H2X shipyard manufactures a 35m hull through epoxy resin vacuum infusion Wednesday, 22 October 2008Wednesday, 3 September 2008Jendrik Odenwald successfully completed 2 contracts with an Egyptian yacht builder Tuesday, 2 September 2008Monday, 4 August 2008Friday, 25 July 2008Monday, 21 July 2008Tuesday, 8 July 2008Thursday, 3 July 2008Fincantieri Yachts moves 134m hull 6154 into its new high-tech shed Wednesday, 18 June 2008Tuesday, 10 June 2008Monday, 2 June 2008Friday, 30 May 2008Tuesday, 27 May 2008Monday, 26 May 2008Friday, 23 May 2008Thursday, 22 May 2008Tuesday, 20 May 2008Thursday, 15 May 2008Wednesday, 14 May 2008Monday, 5 May 2008Monday, 28 April 2008Wednesday, 16 April 2008Thursday, 13 March 2008Completed hull and superstructure of the 799 arrive at Nobiskrug Wednesday, 12 March 2008Tuesday, 26 February 2008Monday, 25 February 2008Friday, 22 February 2008Hull and superstructure of 28.5m motor yacht arrives at Monty North Wednesday, 13 February 2008Thursday, 7 February 2008Wednesday, 6 February 2008Monday, 28 January 2008Wednesday, 23 January 2008High Modulus to engineer the largest all-composite motor yacht Wednesday, 16 January 2008Friday, 11 January 2008Monday, 7 January 2008Tuesday, 18 December 2007Tuesday, 27 November 2007 |
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The first hull of the new Oyster 125 superyachts has been successfully released from the mould after post curing in RMK’s purpose built 40m oven. Although Oyster didn’t set out to break world records, it was only once the process was well under way that we realised we had just set a new world record. 
Incat Crowther has released images of a 38m Catamaran under construction at Sabre Catamaran’s shipyard in Perth, WA. The vessel’s sleek lines, the result of collaboration with Waterline Yacht Design, feature a stylish mix of modern and motor yacht styling cues. All major aluminium work has been completed, as has hull fairing. 
Hakvoort launched the hull of project 417 at casco builder/shipyard Made in Moerdijk. With over one year to go before the final launch, the casco will now be towed to shipyard Hakvoort in Monnickendam where she will be finished. Naval architecture is done by Diana Yacht Design. This stylish yacht can accommodate 10 guests. 
In 2008 Cobra Yachts launched the 38.20 meter explorer motor yacht Maisha and the company is soon to launch another superyacht, only something completely different; a 45.30 meter modern styled motor sailor. Currently in the final stages of construction at Cobra’s shipyard in Bodrum. 
On Monday July 19th Rainbow JH2 was transported on a barge to Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam. Zwartsluis based HEBO took care of the transport, across the IJsselmeer and through Amsterdam. The 40 meter yacht, designed by Dykstra & Partners, is now on a cradle inside Holland Jachtbouw where she will be finished. 
In November 2009 we reported on the construction of two 72 metre superyachts at the Turkish shipyard Dunya Yachts. Since November 2009 much has changed and the construction of the first superyacht DY003 with project name Red Square is well underway. The hull and structure, of what will be the largest yacht ever built in Turkey. 
Just 25 days after the 44m sloop, Imagine left their shed – Alloy Yachts are cutting plate on AY44, a 39-metre Explorer Yacht designed by Rene Van der Velden. The specification is for a 39-metre, twin screw, steel hull and aluminium superstructure motor yacht. AY44 will venture to the far reaches of our oceans without compromise to comfort. 
Combining the strengths of two long-standing American companies, Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) are working together to complete Project Monarch. Construction of this 151-foot motor yacht began at Northern Marine in Anacortes and will be completed at Delta’s yard in Seattle. 
Rondal has successfully stepped the masts on the 62 m Hoek Design schooner Athos, built at Holland Jachtbouw. Starting on a calm late-April morning followed later by rain and the threat of wind, the two masts measuring 61 m and 54 m were seamlessly lowered into their deck rings. Both masts were built from High Modulus carbon fibre. 
Following her launch on 8th April 2010, the 87.20 metre Phoenix 2 has started her sea trials. After sea trials, and ahead of schedule, she will be delivered to her owner in the summer. Phoenix 2 features interior and exterior design by Andrew Winch Design and project management was in the hands of Moran Yacht & Ship. 
At the end of March 2010, the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, launched their latest superyacht, Lady B. The 44.70 metre sloop is nearing completion and the following photos show Lady B returning from sea trials at the end of April 2010. Lady B, Vitters hull number 3062, is designed by Dubois Naval Architects. 
Moonen Shipyards has been commissioned for a unique project to finish a 120 ft yacht designed by Bill Dixon which was started by Royal Denship in Denmark before bankruptcy. Around a quarter of the semi-displacement motoryacht had been completed when the Danish yard went into administration in June 2009. 
The Picchiotti Vitruvius 50 metre superyacht, the first of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group, is ready for her launch, which is scheduled in the first week of July. The motor yacht was transported from one of the three new building sheds to the square outside, from where she will be fully completed for her launch. 
The Blue Coast 95’, one of the biggest cruising catamarans in the world designed by Jean‐Jacques Coste, is still under construction in the workshop of H2X shipyard in La Ciotat. It has been a year now since the client, who came through charter‐brokerage‐management company Gaspard Yachts, chose H2X. 
Soon after SY Kokomo was launched from Alloy Yachts Bay 6, the space was back in use as the team started construction on a 47m flybridge motoryacht. The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design is working together again to build the spacious motoryacht. The same team created Allogante. 
The 135ft (41m) luxury superyacht from Global Explorer Yachts currently being constructed in Brazil and on the market is due for completion in February 2011. Beneath its’ sleek exterior it is very much designed as an explorer/expedition vessel. Carrying some 80,000 litres of fuel giving a range of 7000 miles at 10kn with a cruising speed of 12.5kn. 
The latest launch from the Nobiskrug shipyard, hull number 779, Jamaica Bay is currently undergoing sea trials in the Ostsee. The 59m superyacht was launched at the end of the year and following successful trials she will be handed over to her experienced owner. Jamaica Bay is the third yacht with the same name for her owner. 
SuperYachtTimes.com photographer Carl Groll took the first photos of the completed hull and superstructure of Royal Falcon Fleet’s 135 superyacht while underway to Nynashamn in Sweden for completion. The 41.15 metre catamaran superyacht was seen yesterday onboard a Freighter in the Kiel Canal. 
Following a seemingly effortless hull turning under sunny skies and watchful eyes a very proud owner, with family close at hand, took the makeshift podium to announce to close friends that yard number 388 would carry on with no name until the same group would reconvence to witness her official launch and christening ceremony. 
The world’s largest yacht, the 162.50 metre Eclipse, is nearing completion. Last week she left her dry-dock at the Blohm + Voss Shipyard for a short sea trial. We can report that the yacht is back at the shipyard again and will conduct final sea trials in May. After delivery, the Terence Disdale designed superyacht will reportedly set sail to Cape Town. 
Production of the 124’ model of Custom Line continues successfully at the Ancona facility. The project, presented during the last edition of Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, was developed through the working relationship between architect Gianni Zuccon from Studio Zuccon International Project, and Advanced Yacht Technology. 
Diverse Projects' Build Project 08 was recently transported overland from its construction facility at Profab Engineering in Palmerston North, to Napier. It was one of New Zealand’s largest ever over land yacht movements. Diverse Projects took on the challenge in keeping with their 'virtual shipyard' approach. 
A new model, the Naumachos ‘105, has been added to the Naumachos line. This real ocean-going yacht currently under construction. The performance and contours are in line with the well-known qualities of the traditional Exploration Yachts, including great range, diesel tanks with a capacity of 70,000 litres, and low fuel consumption. 
On Thursday February 4th 2010 shipyard Made, in Moerdijk, launched the completed hull and superstructure of a 44.9 metre Diana Yacht Design designed superyacht. With over one year to go before the final launch, the hull will now be dragged to the Hakvoort shipyard in Monnickendam where she will be finished. 
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the joining of the superstructure to the hull of construction number 15850, the second superyacht in the new 5000 class. Her exterior design, featuring a pelican-beak bow and negative sheer is the result of the collaboration between Heesen’s in-house Design and Development team and Omega Architects. 
Last month the hull and superstructure of the Zepter 50m were launched. The Zepter 50m, designed by Srdjan Djakovic, is due to be delivered to her owners later this year, following completion at the Kraljevica yard. The yacht will be powered by twin Cummins KTA38M-1 turbo charged marine diesel engines, and offers accommodation to 12 guests. 
German superyacht builder Lürssen Yachts has launched the completed hull of motor yacht Firebird from their facility in Rendsburg. The 86 metre superyacht will be moved to one of the outfitting sheds and is due for delivery in 2011. Firebird (hull number 13660) features exterior design by Espen Oeino with an interior by Reymond Langton Design. 
Saturday 21 November saw the load-in of yet another superyacht at the Oceanco shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. The Y707 is one of four 85+m yachts that are currently under construction by Oceanco. Built to the most rigorous standards, Y707’s completed hull was transported to Oceanco’s yard on Friday 20 November. 
The hull of the C.2156 – 55m Picchiotti-Vitruvius motor-yacht was successfully transported by sea from the Perini Navi shipyard in Yildiz, Istanbul to the Beconcini Shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. The steel hull – complete with aluminium superstructure - started its journey to La Spezia on November 16th, the same day it was launched, at 18.30pm. 
Benetti recently unveiled plans for a full new range of superyachts, the Benetti Class. The new Benetti Class will consist of seven models ranging from 90ft to up to 164ft. The first model from the new Class range will be the Tradition 105, which replaces the 100ft Tradition, and will be launched in the Summer of 2010. 
The first Oyster 100 superyacht came out of the mould on 14th September 2009 after post-curing of the hull and secondary structure in RMK Marine’s purpose built 40 metre oven. The keel stub was attached in late October and the superyacht weighed to determine longitudinal and vertical centres of gravity. 
A replica of the J-Class Rainbow, the famous American yacht which won the 1934 America’s Cup, has started building at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw at Makkum in Holland. It is no surprise that Bloemsma should be selected to produce the hull as the yard has previously built hulls for the J yachts Lionheart and Atlantis. 
RMK Marine is delighted with the progress of its new 45m Ron Holland motor yacht project. The client has chosen Design Unlimited for the interior and has been very impressed with the interior mock up images. The motor yacht currently named build number 80 will be a very special yacht and a notable addition to the RMK Marine portfolio. 
On 27th August hull FB252, the future Amnesia IV, has left the Welding shed to get into the outfitting shed. Midway through construction, the 65-metre is scheduled to launch late 2010 and has certainly extended the boundaries of her Italian builders. Designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Benetti for a repeat English Owner. 
Sunreef Yachts, believed to be the only company building two superyacht catamarans over 100 feet simultaneously, reports to SuperYachtTimes.com that both yachts are nearing completion and will be launched within the next few months.The first superyacht to be launched by Sunreef, the 102, is in the last stage of the construction process. 
Sunseeker International will launch the brand new Predator 130 at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. Already acclaimed as ‘star-of-the-show’, this outstanding high performance motoryacht boasts the very latest advances in design and innovation. The Predator 130 also has all the features expected on a luxury ocean-going vessel. 
Ocean Alexander, a premier international yacht builder known for its 30 years of engineering excellence, has created an alliance with Christensen Yachts, a renowned American shipyard specializing solely in the manufacture of luxury yachts from 160' to more than 200' , to build the new Ocean Alexander 115 Tri-Level Motoryacht. 
Tansu Yachts has just released full details on two explorer superyachts they have designed. Both superyachts, the 35 metre Mothtership OneFifteen and her slightly larger sistership, the 36 metre Mothership OneTwenty, are also being build by the Turkish company. SuperYachtTimes.com talked with the designers about these exciting new projects. 
The brand new breakthrough Wally 130 confirmed the expectations of outstanding performance predicted on the development of the design. The 40 metre superyacht, characterised by the innovative combination of the water-ballast with the trim tab lifting keel, impressed everybody onboard during the sea trials. 
The Antalya based superyacht builder Sunrise Yachts informs SuperYachtTimes.com that their first 45 metre superyacht, Africa, is nearing completion and will make her first public appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show. Meanwhile the sistership of Africa, hull 182, is well underway for a scheduled delivery in the Spring of 2010. 
Recently Perini Navi’s hull number C.2126 arrived at the shipyard. She will be the 48th in the Perini Navi fleet and the 8th in the 56m series. The aluminum hull and superstructure were built at Perini Group's Turkish yard, Perini Istanbul – Yildiz. From there, it took several days to transport the hull across the Med, to Perini Navi’s Picchiotti's Production Dept. 
While the Admiral 54 Sea Force One, the first 54 metre megayacht built by AMY, continues to receive great appreciation worldwide, her 54 metre sister ship is under construction at the Genoa facilities. The high resistance steel hull and the light alloy aluminium superstructures are already completed. 
Pax Navi is a Turkish shipyard based in Bodrum and 75%, German owned. They are currently building the 39 metre sailing yacht Clear Eyes and have just finished the refit of the 33 metre sailing yacht Blue Eyes. Clear Eyes is a tank tested steel hull with proven sea worthiness and will comply with ABS class and MCA LY2. 
Curvelle has Carbon Offset the energy that will be used to build its yachts. The Curvelle 33x9 yachts already show considerable energy savings due to their efficient, innovative design, and today’s announcement underlines Curvelle’s commitment to achieving optimal environmental performance across the board. 
The specialized team of riggers from Perini Navi's Cantieri Beconcini have successfully completed the transfer of the hull designated C. 2134, from the main square of Cantieri Navali Beconcini to one of the three sheds of about 3.200 sq m situated in front of the Gulf of La Spezia. The transfer was made by Beconcini's new 820 Ton travel-lift . 
Sanlorenzo moves forward with the construction of two new units of the successful 40 Alloy series, which has won prestigious international awards. The two hulls, with completed superstructure, were transported from Viareggio’s up-country, where Sanlorenzo assembles the hull and superstructure, just one week after each other. 
Robinson Marine Interiors are pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Pendennis in the UK to manufacture and install the interior for a 105ft sailing yacht currently under construction. Designed by Barracuda Yacht Design with interior design by Javier Munoz, the interior is being 3D modelled and manufactured in its facility in Auckland. 
With the build progressing ahead of schedule, the 38m fast dayboat in build at Danish Yacht’s superyacht yard in Skagen will soon be turned over for final interior and exterior hull lamination. Once this work has been completed, the hull will be turned back to commence work on the internal structures. 
Sunreef Yachts is pleased to announce that most of the aluminium work on the Sunreef 114 has been completed. The superyacht’s huge hull, 31 tons in weight and 114 feet (34.8 m) in length, was successfully turned and repositioned inside the shed. The hull structure can now be straightened so the next phase of the building process can start. 
One of the biggest luxury cruising catamarans in the world, which is currently being constructed in the Sunreef shipyard, has come to the next stage of building. The 40 ton aluminum construction has been transported by a water crane to another hall, where the welding works and final straightening of the hulls will be finished. 
Build Project 08 is currently under construction at Profab Central Engineering Ltd in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The hull was successfully rolled over in October, and the superstructure is now rapidly taking shape. Stage two of the program, interior, paintwork and finishing details will later take place in Whangarei, New Zealand. 
Big Fish is the current project underway at McMullen & Wing Ltd, New Zealand. A striking contemporary design she is already catching the eye of passers-by. This custom design from Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects is a 45m large volume steel and aluminum motor yacht engineered for remote operation throughout the Pacific. 
Last Saturday the first Limited Editions Amels 212 made a sneak preview while she shifted from one dock to another at the Amels Shipyard in Vlissingen. Hull number 6501 was sold at the end of 2007 and last month Amels and Ocean Independence announced the sale of the second Amels 212, hull number 6502. 
Last week the completed hull and superstructure of hull number C.2146 safely arrived at Perini Navi’s Picchiotti shipyard in Viareggio. The 45 metre steel hull and aluminium superstructure arrived from Perini Navi’s Turkish shipyard Yildiz. The sloop rigged C.2146 will be ready for delivery to her owner in 2010. 
A new 50-metre superyacht, due for launch mid-2009, is revealed for the first time. Great Nautilus, an iconic super-schooner, has been designed and superbly styled by the renowned international designer, Evan K. Marshall. The concept for the striking schooner was created by Sultan Marine Superyachts and she is under construction in Bodrum. 
At the beginning of February a new floating dock arrived at the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg from Montenegro. This new and second floating dock for the Rendsburg facility has a length of 150 metres, width of 35 metres and a height of 40 metres. The first superyacht to be completed in this new dock is J-24. 
RMK Marine have used a new application method for the hull painting for Nazenin V the Sparkman & Stephens 52m ketch currently under construction. The Awlgrip paint team were on hand throughout the process which was carried out by subcontractors Karma at the Tuzla yard. The whole process took 6 hours to spray the 52m ketch. 
British yard Pendennis has been selected to complete construction and final fit-out of the Barracuda 105, a 32m aluminium motor-sailor intended for a European client. With naval architecture provided by Barracuda Yacht Design and interior design by Javier Mu͂noz, the yacht is due for completion during summer 2010. 
The hull of Feadship de Vries project 679, designed by De Voogt Naval Architects was recently launched by subcontractor Slob in Papendrecht. Project 679 measures 55.05 meters, and is due for completion in 2010. Today she will be transported through Hollands narrow waterways, towards Aalmeer, where she will be finished. 
Work is progressing steadily on the new Atlantic. Laying under her winter cover at the quay of Van Drimmelen, Ed Kastelein’s team of specialized craftsmen is realizing another masterpiece of classic boat building. Designed by William Gardner, the Atlantic will be the most impressive recreation of a legendary yacht ever. 
Two new build projects with Zürich based Managing Partner Peter Hürzeler; the first from the award winning Rossi Navi shipyard that brought us South, is a 54m scheduled for delivery in 2011. She will be built in Viareggio featuring 6 guest cabins for 12 guests. The yacht features vast exterior deck spaces and a superb Med style transom. 
On 12 December 2008 the Nobiskurg shipyard in Rendsburg launched the completed hull and superstructure of Sapphire. Following her launch from the slipway she was towed in a dock from where she will be outfitted. The 74 metre Sapphire is being built for the same owners who built the 66m Triple Seven and the 73m Siren at the Nobiskrug shipyard. 
The 50m aluminium hull for the first motor yacht in the Vitruvius series – code name C.2134 – was turned upright at the Cantieri Navali Beconcini premises, the Perini Navi Group facility in La Spezia. The difficult operation was successfully completed in front of the shipyard workers and the Group management. 
Aegean Yacht is working on a new 57m schooner set for delivery in May 2009. The buyer, an experienced superyacht owner, is naming the yacht Montigne and planning to use her both for private and charter use. Built to the MCA’s highest standards for safety, Montigne will become one of the world's largest sailing yachts available for charter. 
Under a rich blue sky on a November Saturday morning the massive Alustar aluminum hull of Twizzle was rolled out of her construction hall for routine turning. Four cranes performed the seamless manoeuvre with the look and speed of synchronised swimmers, placing the upright hull on a build cradle that will be her home until completion in the Spring of 2010. 
This morning the 75.75m Ocean Victory left Harlingen to complete her last sea trials prior to delivery. Ocean Victory, the first full custom Feadship superyacht built at the Makkum facility of Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw, left the shipyard last week and conducted her first sea trials off Rotterdam, before docking in Harlingen. 
Moonen Shipyards, a leading builder of "pocket-size superyachts", has reached a significant phase in construction of the first yacht in its new 99 Alu semi-displacement series. At the beginning of October the superstructure was placed atop the hull of the new yacht, ready for welders to begin joining the parts. 
Claasen Jachtbouw ordered the hull of the largest J-Class yacht ever to be built by Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. The impressive ship Lionheart, that is being finished by Claasen Jachtbouw, was transported last week on a pontoon from Makkum to Zaandam. Lionheart is being built after an original design of Ranger. 
Couach celebrated a great success on July 15th, with the completion of the first 50-meter hull. The French brand now takes its first steps in the Mega-Yachting market. The next stage is the installation of all technical equipment before the hull and deck assembly scheduled in October. Another major step in the construction. 
Scheduled for delivery on early summer 2009, Aifos by CBI NAVI, built entirely in aluminium, DNV classified and MCA compliant vessel, powered by the new twin MTU 4000 16V M93 with an expected speed of 24 knots, AIFOS is a family concept triple deck yacht. Aifos may accommodate up to twelve guests in six cabins. 
