Contract for 46 metre Tripp Design performance sloop signed

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Holland Jachtbouw has announce they have signed a new superyacht contract for a 46 metre Tripp Design performance sloop designed for world cruising. It will be the first time that HJB have worked with Tripp Design but the second collaboration with Jens Cornelsen, the owner's representative. Read More

Overmarine sells two new Mangusta superyachts

Thursday, 4 April 2013

The Overmarine Group has sold two superyachts. The first is a Mangusta 165 hull, number 9 in the series. The second yacht is the 30th hull in the 108 series. With 2 jet skis stored on each side of the aft deck and a large garage that can accommodate tender and toys, the Mangusta 108’ is designed for pleasure. Read More

Wim van der Valk to start construction of 30m superyacht

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Following strong demand from the market, the Dutch based shipyard Wim van der Valk will soon start the construction of the first 30 metre Continental III Flybridge. The Continental III is the latest addition to their range of yachts. Read More

Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar enters superyacht arena

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Hot on the heels of last week's news from Dubai, when Dubai Maritime City (DMC), signed a yacht manufacturing workshop lease agreement with Vitmar Yachts, another Middle Eastern yard announced their superyacht plans. Qatari shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) announced that they will built Qatar's first fast luxury yacht at the Erama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan. Read More

107 Metre explorer superyacht contract signed

Friday, 15 March 2013

The commercial yard Kleven has secured a landmark new contract for a high specification, 107-metre long Expedition Support Vessel, specially designed for long expeditions in rough waters. The vessel blends a robust, hard-working character with luxurious added extras, including a swimming pool and its own 21m tender boat on the bow. Read More

Gulf Craft starts construction of the first Majesty 155 superyacht

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Gulf Craft announced the start of construction of a brand new superyacht – the Majesty 155 – on day one of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2013, taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi until March 9th. The luxury superyacht – the largest ever to be constructed – is expected to be completed in 2015. Read More

Trinity Yachts signs contract for 59 metre superyacht

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Trinity Yachts has announced that long-time Trinity clients have embarked on their next Trinity, a 193’ (59m) tri-deck custom built aluminum superyacht with a generous 33.5’ (10.2m) beam.The yacht will be built in Trinity’s New Orleans, Louisiana shipyard by the same experts that have built this repeat owner’s previous yachts. Read More

Construction of 65 metre superyacht started at Palumbo

Friday, 22 February 2013

Columbus Yachts announces the construction of the new 65m Classic superyacht, the third yacht of the custom Classic Collection. The keel of was laid yesterday in the Palumbo S.p.A. yard in Naples during a very simple ceremony. Designed by Sergio Cutolo, hull number C04 is the largest currently under costruction. Read More

New 55 metre superyacht contract signed at Heesen

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of the ﬁrst ever 55m steel fast displacement motor yacht. The superyacht was first introduced at the Heesen Yachts press conference at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. YN 17255 will reach the remarkable maximum speed of 16.5 knots with a range of 4500Nm. Read More

Central Yacht announces order for 56 metre Benetti FB266

Monday, 18 February 2013

Central Yacht has been appointed owner's representative for the build of 56 metre Benetti hull number FB266, a close sister ship to the Central Yacht styled and designed FB260 Lady Candy. Benetti have adopted some of the innovative features of Lady Candy but reverted to the waterline stern garage losing the beach club. Read More

More details about 63m superyacht contract at Hakvoort

Friday, 8 February 2013

Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands has signed the contract to build a 63.30 m motoryacht. Given the project name Zeus, she will be the largest superyacht built to date by Hakvoort, which also recently started construction on a 61 m displacement motoryacht, Golden Age. Diana Yacht Design is responsible for the naval architecture. Read More

New 50 metre superyacht contract signed at Christensen

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for a Custom 50M Series project. This sale, known as Project 2GES, was brokered by Steve Elario of Y.CO. With a massive beam of over 29’ and the international tonnage of approximately 499 GRT, this luxury 164’ vessel has a total interior square footage of over 5,000 square feet. Read More

New 63 metre superyacht contract signed at Hakvoort

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Hakvoort has signed a contract for a new order for a 63-metre luxury displacement superyacht. The yacht was sold in close cooperation with Moran Yacht & Ship, and will be the largest project built by Hakvoort to date. The design is by René van der Velden, and the naval architecture is by Diana Yacht Design. Read More

Rodriguez Group sells Cerri 102’ Flying Sport to Russian clients

Monday, 21 January 2013

The year 2012 ended in the best possible way for Rodriguez Group, with the sale to a Russian owner of hull number 3 in the Cerri 102’ Flyingsport line. The Cerri 102’#3 Flyingsport represents a true revolution in the open yacht sector, where innovation and modernity have always been core values and guiding principles. Read More

Fourth Benneti Classic Supreme 132’ sold

Monday, 14 January 2013

Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts has sold a new Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ superyacht. The yacht had a contract asking price of € 17,900,000. Designed by Stefano Righini, this is the fourth in Benetti's Classic Supreme series. The Classic Supreme 132’ is a recently introduced model, to complete the Benetti Class range. Read More

Construction of wooden superyacht Castagnola 38 WJ started

Friday, 11 January 2013

Costruzioni Navali Tigullio - Castagnola has begon construction of the yard's new flagship, the Castagnola 38 WJ. The new yacht measures 38 metres and has an 8.10 metre beam. She will be completely built in wood. Triple planking will be used the yacht's hull, but Lavagna is also looking into the use of carbon fibre sheets. Read More

The Admiral Tecnomar Group signs contract for 35m superyacht

Thursday, 10 January 2013

The Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 35 metre displacement motor yacht of the Classique Custom Series, due for delivery in the Summer of 2014. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the Classique 35 features 5 staterooms to accommodate 10 guests. Read More

Cantiere delle Marche announces a new order for Nauta Air 88

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Just a few days ago CdM sold the second Nauta Air, an explorer Yacht in aluminium that combines durable substance, seaworthy performance and low fuel consumption with airy, contemporary design. CdM Nauta Air is the result of the collaboration between Architect Mario Pedol, founder, along with Massimo Gino, of Nauta Yacht Design, and CdM. Read More

First 26 metre Continental III motoryacht under construction

Friday, 21 December 2012

Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts have announced that they have secured an order for the First Continental III, a 26.00 metre Flybridge yacht. This ship has been designed in close cooperation with Guido de Groot Design. This stunning ship will be equipped with many special features such as a Triple Volvo Penta IPS-1200 drive system. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells 50 metre fully custom superyacht

Friday, 21 December 2012

Heesen Yachts has announced that a contract for a 50 metre fully custom motor yacht has been signed. YN 17350 is the fourth vessel sold in and the order book now runs into 2015 with 13 yachts under construction. For the third year in a row, Heesen will celebrate the winter break in style with yet another contract under the Christmas tree. Read More

Two new superyacht design contracts at Dubois

Monday, 17 December 2012

It's been a busy couple of months at the Dubois Naval Architects design office. The designers have signed design orders for two new sailing yachts. The first is a 49 metre sloop for an existing Dubois owner. The second design order is for a 51 metre sloop for new clients. Amongst other design projects underway, is a 101 metre sloop. Read More

Construction starts of first Wider 150’ superyacht

Friday, 14 December 2012

Wider announces new developments for Wider 150’, commencing production of the very first unit. This is an important step for the shipyard, just over a year after the project was presented at the 2011 Monaco Boat Show. A thrilling but complex process then began, leading to establishment of a new production pole based in Marche. Read More

Second 67 metre Sea Axe fast yacht support vessel sold

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Following closely in the wake of Fast Yacht Support (FYS) vessel Garçon’s successful appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show, Amels announces the sale of another 67-metre Sea Axe, with some interesting custom features. The Damen-built Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel, is due for delivery in spring 2014. Read More

Baltic Yachts signs contract for Baltic 116 superyacht

Friday, 30 November 2012

Baltic Yachts has signed a contract for 116 footer last summer. The owner wants a high-performance cruiser for taking his family sailing in the Medi terranean. With naval architecture by judel/vrolijk, the Baltic 116 will have a deckhouse with a carbonfibre bimini hard for plenty of protection from the sun. Delivery is scheduled for October 2014. Read More

New shed at Columbus Yachts for new 65 metre superyacht

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Columbus Yachts, the young and successful brand owned by the Palumbo Group, has finished building a third shed on Pier 37 in the Port of Naples, Italy, to house the construction of its new 65m Custom Classic yacht. The keel of the 65m, Hull # C04, is due to be laid before Christmas and the construction is scheduled to be completed in 2015. Read More

The Rodriguez Group sells 50 metre superyacht project

Friday, 16 November 2012

The Rodriguez Group ended the fourth quarter of its financial year 2011/2012 on 30 September 2012, marked by the sale of its new 50-metre megayacht, the 165’ Azul. Barely two months after delivery of the 40 Alloy Sanlorenzo and the 43-metre Italyachts. The project was conceived and developed by the Rodriguez Group and Andrea Bacigalupo. Read More

Sanlorenzo delivers SD122 and sells superyacht in Hong Kong

Thursday, 15 November 2012

Sanlorenzo just delivered to her owner in Hong Kong its first SD122, a 38-meter in composite material with semi-displacement hull that crossed the ocean on board of a special cargo ship. Lady Cecilia sailed off the Port of Genoa on board of a huge cargo ship, although the motor yacht is obviously capable of crossing the ocean autonomously. Read More

Two new superyacht projects at Tansu Yachts

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Tansu Yachts recently signed a new build contract, and has also started work on a new speculation project. Tansu is doing all of the concept design, styling, interior design and construction for both projects, and appointed Diana Yacht Design as the naval architects and engineers after the successful collaboration on the last launch. Read More

Sanlorenzo opens new office and sells new SL82 motoryacht

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Sanlorenzo has opened the new direct office Atelier Sanlorenzo, an authentic yacht boutique, located in the prestigious port Carlo Riva in Rapallo and it represents a new reference point for Northeast Italian ship owners. And there’s no better start than a sale, right today, of a new Sanlorenzo SL82 (24 meters) to an Italian owner. Read More

Christensen signs multiple new superyacht contracts

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Working up to this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Christensen closed three contracts during Sandy's wrath. On Thursday at FLIBS, with Christian Bakewell of Merle Wood and Associates, Christensen closed new customers on Project "C-2014" which was previously sold to another Christensen customer. Read More

Two superyacht contracts signed at Bilgin Yachts

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Just before the summer, Turkish superyacht builder Bilgin Yachts launched their first Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht M&M, which was very well received at the Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows. SuperYacht Times visited the shipyard in Istanbul where we discovered that the yard has recently also sold two new construction projects. Read More

Sanlorenzo sells the first Sanlorenzo 42EXP

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Sanlorenzo has sold the first Sanlorenzo 42EXP at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The yacht offers more volume compared to its size, less consumption for extended use, and a viable option for those who are downsizing. It provides self-sufficiency, the ability to carry extra equipment and a wide variety of toys. Read More

110 metre Oceanco superyacht sold by Burgess

Monday, 29 October 2012

Burgess has announced the signing of a 110 metre new build motor yacht project at Oceanco, which will be the largest yacht ever to be constructed to date in Holland. At approximately 4,200 gross tons and Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) compliant, exterior styling is by Igor Lobanov, while Sam Sorgiovanni has been appointed to design the interior. Read More

The Overmarine Groups sells three superyachts

Friday, 26 October 2012

Despite the anything but easy period for the world economy, over the past two years the Overmarine Group has done a considerable amount in terms of investments. As a result, the group has recently sold a Mangusta 165, and two 94's. “The results of these investments were not slow in coming either,” declares Francesco Frediani. Read More

Heesen sells 51 metre superyacht project Paloma

Friday, 26 October 2012

Commercial success at Heesen Yachts: Project Paloma (YN 16551), a 51 metre displacement yacht, has been sold and is due for delivery in 2014. This yacht is a 51-metre full-displacement, long-range vessel with a steel round-bilge hull form and aluminium superstructure. This 51 metre yacht can accommodate 12 guests in five cabins. Read More

Horizon sells E73 to repeat client from Hong Kong

Friday, 26 October 2012

Horizon Group has announced that Mr. Lee Kum Kee, the current owner of a 2001 Horizon E70, will become a second-time Horizon owner with a new Horizon E73. Mr. Kee signed a contract for a new E73 that will be delivered in mid-2013 and showcase at the 2013 Hong Kong Boat Show. The new E70 will be an open flybridge design. Read More

Logos Marine signs contract for 27 metre yacht

Thursday, 25 October 2012

Logos Marine, working in collaboration with Setzer Yacht Architects, is proud to announce a new 27 m “Fast Passage” yacht designed for an experienced owner with an appreciation for modern, seagoing vessels offerring comfort. The yacht’s verstatile, semi-displacement hull will provide both extended range and fast cruise options. Read More

Hoek Design comments on contract for Truly Classic 126

Friday, 19 October 2012

Hoek Design in the Netherlands has signed a contract for an exhilarating new model in the Truly Classic range. At 38.40 metres, the TC126 will be the largest Truly Classic to date and synthesise all the developments of recent years in terms of versatility, layout, performance, keel configuration and sail plan. Read More

Contract for Amer Cento superyacht signed at boat show

Friday, 12 October 2012

Gruppo Permare, builders of Amer superyachts, has announced that during the Genoa Boat show, the first Amer 100 superyacht has been sold. The Amer Cento measures 100 ft, and is based on the yard's award winning 92' and 116' series. The new 100 ft yacht will be delivered in the summer of 2013. Read More

Horizon sells new expedition superyacht to Singapore

Monday, 8 October 2012

The Horizon Group has announced that a new Horizon EP series 115-foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, was recently sold to an owner in Singapore. The yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group signs contract for 37 metre superyacht

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

The Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 37-metre superyacht in the Impero 37 RPH line. This sale represents the fourth superyacht sold by the shipyard over the last six months. Designed by Luca Dini and built to RINA classification, the superyacht “Impero 37 RPH” will be delivered in summer 2014. Read More

46 Metre Dubois superyacht commences build at Feadship

Friday, 28 September 2012

Dubois has announced that the second Dubois designed superyacht is about to commence build at Feadship. Apart from its excellent fabrication and fit-out, this new yacht will be notable for its unusual accommodation layout; the entire upper deck is given over to an owner’s apartment complete with a six-seat dining table on the aft deck. Read More

New Palmer Johnson SuperSport Series unveiled in Monaco

Monday, 24 September 2012

At the Monaco Yacht Show, US superyacht builder Palmer Johnson announced an entirely new design for the Palmer Johnson Super Sport series. The first hull of the Palmer Johnson 48 SuperSport series has already been sold and is currently under construction to be delivered in 2013. Read More

Dutch yard signs contract for Mulder 95 Voyager

Monday, 24 September 2012

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands recently announced a new order from a Russian client, who has commissioned the construction of the first Mulder 95 Voyager. The exterior of this groundbreaking model is the brainchild of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, while Vripack Naval Architects is responsible for construction and naval architecture. Read More

Alloy Yachts signs 44 metre superyacht contract

Monday, 17 September 2012

Alloy Yachts have announced that in the last week of August they signed a contract for a 44 metre Sorgiovanni Design displacement motoryacht. The project, known as AY54, will be the first time this customer and his experienced team have built with Alloy Yachts. Read More

Claasen Shipyards signs new superyacht contract

Friday, 14 September 2012

Claasen Shipyards is not only well known for building and promoting top quality J’s like Lionheart, two big J-Class hulls Atlantis & Rainbow and in the not too distant future SVEA, but also has a remarkable reputation for building high quality classic yachts. In this regard Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract. Read More

Ocean Alexander sells new 78 Motor Yacht

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Ocean Alexander of Florida have announced the sale of a new order 2013 78' Motor Yacht by Louis Dvorak. This new 78' will have a number of custom features including a new style flybridge configuration with a glass windshield and open sides & back. This will allow the owner to enjoy the ability to have an open bridge when the weather is nice. Read More

Lazzara sells first LSX95 yacht

Monday, 13 August 2012

Lazzara have sold a new LSX95, which in 2013 replaces the current LSX92 model. Peter Lenton, Director of Sales, said “We are very pleased to have sold this newly designed LSX95, which will replace the LSX92 model. Furthermore this is the third Lazzara Yacht for this owner and it will be the best so far.” Read More

Cantiere delle Marche signs contract for Nauta Air 86’

Thursday, 26 July 2012

After only a couple of weeks from the presentation of its new Nauta Air range, Cantiere delle Marche has announced the sale of the first Nauta Air 86’, the seventh CdM Explorer Yacht sold in less than 24 months. This aluminium Explorer Yacht has been sold to an Australian client living in Thailand. Read More

More details released about 61 metre Hakvoort contract

Friday, 20 July 2012

Hakvoort Shipyard has confirmed the new order for a 61-metre luxury displacement superyacht. Sold in close cooperation with Moran Yacht & Ship, this will be the largest project built by Hakvoort to date. The yacht will feature a private owner’s deck plus guest suites on the main deck with superlative views. Read More

New 61 metre superyacht contract signed at Hakvoort

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Moran Yacht & Ship have announced a new contract signed at Hakvoort in the Netherlands. The yacht measures 61 meters, and will offer accommodation up to 12 guests in six cabins. We are still waiting for more details to emerge, but we can tell you that the yacht is scheduled for a delivery in 2015. Read More

Four orders signed at Horizon Yachts open day

Friday, 13 July 2012

The Horizon Group hosted a 2012 Open House at the Horizon Premier shipyard in Kaohsiung from June 27th to June 29th to celebrate Horizon’s 25th anniversary as a luxury yacht manufacturer – the Open House also debuted new Horizon models as well as mark the official launch of the brand-new EP148 Horizon Polaris. Read More

Rossi Navi signs contract for 49 metre superyacht

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Rossi Navi has signed a new contract to built a 49 metre superyacht. The new yacht, project FR028, is a sistership to project FR027. Both yachts have light aluminium semi-planing hulls and superstructures and twin MTU 12V4000 M93L engines, providing a speed of 23 knots. She is due to be delivered in May 2014. Read More

Ocean Alexander sells 2013 Ocean Alexander 90 yacht

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ocean Alexander has announced a sale by Niel Steenkamp, of their latest 90 sky lounge motor yacht. This new 90 is hull #8 in this popular series and features a newly designed 4 stateroom layout with open floor plan on the main deck. The yacht was just delivered to the US and sold at its debut in Roche Harbor Washington. Read More

Baltic Yachts signs contract for spectacular 108-footer

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Late this Spring Baltic Yachts signed a contract for a spectacular 108-footer designed by Javier Jaudenes. This hi-tech racer/cruiser will have a displacement of only 82 tonnes, and the emphasis on minimal weight will follow the boat throughout the project. In the Autumn, construction will start at Baltic Yachts’ facilities in Jakobstad. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group sells new 45 metre superyacht

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

More great news from the Admiral Tecnomar Group, as the announce the second sale of a new build project in one week. Following the sale of a new 30-metre superyacht in the Nadara series, the yard has now sold a new 45-metre Superyacht in the Maxima series. The Maxima 45 will be delivered in Summer 2014. Read More

Admiral Tecnomar Group sells new Nadara 30 superyacht

Monday, 18 June 2012

Admiral Tecnomar Group has announced the sale of a new 30-metre superyacht in the Nadara series. The contract has been signed just a few weeks after the sale of another superyacht of 38-metre. "This is exactly the momentum we were looking for with two yachts sold..” says Francesco Carbone, Sales Director. Read More

New 56 metre superyacht order at Sunrise Yachts

Friday, 15 June 2012

Shortly after confirming a contract for a second 63 metre project in May 2012, Sunrise Yachts signed this week a new-build contract for one of the most innovative projects of the year: a 56 metre long-range motor yacht designed for circumnavigation and equipped with pod-driven diesel-electric propulsion. Read More

Bluewater sells 55.70 metre Palumbo superyacht project

Friday, 15 June 2012

Bluewater has announces the sale of 55.70 metre superyacht project, currently under construction at the Palumbo Shipyard located in Italy. Palumbo, are a recent award winning shipyard, delivering innovative and remarkable yachts. Read More

Feadship signs first superyacht order from mainland China

Monday, 11 June 2012

Feadship has become the first Western shipyard to sell a new-built 45m superyacht to an owner from the People’s Republic of China. Following a recent tour of the Far East by the award-winning Feadship Helix, a Chinese client requested a similar-sized vessel that would also include a helicopter deck. Read More

Piriou signs contract to build 76.6m superyacht explorer

Monday, 11 June 2012

The French commercial shipyard Piriou has signed a contract to build a 76.60 metre superyacht explorer. The exterior lines of the motor yacht are designed by Pierre Jacques Kubis Designs in co-operation with the engineering team of Piriou. The explorer motor yacht will have an ice-classed steel hull and is built for world-cruising in the most extreme conditions. Read More

New superyacht order for Horizon Yachts from Japan

Monday, 4 June 2012

On May 21st the Taiwanese shipyard Horizon Yachts signed an order with a Japanese owner for a 105ft superyacht. It is the second time the owner from Japan has signed a contract with Horizon, as he purchased a Horizon E78 in 2010. The exterior of the motor yacht is based on the Horizon Raised Pilothouse 97, but the new 105 will have an enclosed flybridge. Read More

Two superyacht orders for Italian yard Rodriquez

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Rodriquez has announced two new oders, for a 37 metre Rodriquez 37 RPH, and for a 42 metre Rodriquez 42. The Rodriquez 37 RPH is an all aluminium planning yacht, powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M93. The yacht, ordered by a European client, will offer accommodation for up to 9 guests, in a main deck master stateroom, and three lower deck cabins. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells 42 metre Fast Displacement superyacht

Friday, 25 May 2012

Heesen has announced the sale of the first motor yacht to be equipped with Hull Vane even before the official presentation of this innovation to the yachting community. Created by Piet van Oossanen from van Oossanen Naval Architects, Hull Vane is a foil fitted below the hull that can reduce resistance through the water by 24%. Read More

New 63 metre superyacht order at Sunrise Yachts

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Sunrise Yachts, the super yacht yard founded in 2006 by German entrepreneur Herbert P. Baum and French-British yacht-builder Guillaume Roché, has announced a major new 63 metre project for a European client introduced by YMG Yacht Management Group Switzerland. The Espen Øino designed mega yacht will be delivered in 2014. Read More

Fraser Yachts sells new 60 metre Benetti superyacht

Monday, 21 May 2012

Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts tells us he has sold a new build superyacht project at Benetti in Italy. Project FB 255 measures 60 metres, and is due for delivery in 2014. Her asking price was € 48,000,000. FB 255 will accommodate up to 12 guests, in a large upper deck forward owner's cabin, two cabins, and 4 lower deck guest cabins. Read More

38 Metre superyacht contract signed at Admiral Tecnomar Group

Thursday, 26 April 2012

The year started off on the right foot for the Admiral Tecnomar Group, which signed a new contract for a Nadara 38 metre superyacht. The sales occurred just prior to the delivery of latest superyacht Ouranos, a 45 metre. Powered by twin 2,580 kW MTU engines, the new Nadara 38 metre is expected to top out over 28 knots. Read More

New order for 37 metre superyacht at Fitzroy Yachts

Friday, 20 April 2012

Fitzroy Yachts has announced that they have signed an order for a new 37.5 metre fast cruising sloop. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with an interior by Design Unlimited, the yacht is being built for European owners, and she will be their first yacht. The yacht, to be known by her hull number FY17, is an all aluminium design. Read More

Gulf Craft sells second Majesty 135 superyacht

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Gulf Craft Inc., today announced the sale of its second Majesty 135 hull. The announcement comes less than four weeks after the largest ever hull construction by Gulf Craft made its international premiere at the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations, held at its Majesty Yachts manufacturing facility in the UAE on March 10. Read More

Live from China: Orders are picking up for Palmer Johnson

Sunday, 8 April 2012

At the Hainan Rendez-Vous I spoke with Russell Morris of Palmer Johnson. It’s the third time the company is exhibiting at the event. Speaking about the Chinese market for luxury yachts, Russel comments, “We are getting to know what they need and it’s only a matter of time before they build up their knowledge of yachting". Read More

New 43 metre superyacht order at ISA

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Last month, the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. Today they have announced a fourth order, this time for a 43 metre Granturismo (GT). Two of these four orders are for repeat clients. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, she is a full displacement superyacht. Read More

Christensen Shipyards signs contract for 43m superyacht

Monday, 19 March 2012

Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for the first Custom 43M Series project. This sale to American buyers was brokered by Tom George of Tom George Yacht Group, making him the only broker to sell two new construction yachts at Christensen, the first being M/Y Mystic. Read More

Spirit Yachts to build a new J-Class yacht

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Spirit Yachts Ltd has announced an historic collaboration with Sparkman & Stephens Inc to build a new J-Class yacht. This iconic new ‘J’ will be named Cheveyo (pronounced shu-Vay-o), a native American word meaning “spirit warrior.” Registered in the United States, the yacht will carry sail number J1. Read More

New 41 metre superyacht order at IAG Yachts

Monday, 5 March 2012

In what has been quite a spectacular year for IAG Yachts and following on from some successful shows in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and Fort Lauderdale last year, the Chinese based shipyard has managed to complete sales on their first two production models in 2011, the 127 foot Primadonna and the 100 foot Electra. Read More

Benetti announces 90 metre contract in Miami

Monday, 27 February 2012

At the Miami Yacht Show last week, Benetti announced a new contact for a new 90 metre superyacht. Details are still unknown, but the yacht will be the largest yacht delivered by the Italian yard since the delivery in 1980 of the Bannenberg designed 86 metre superyacht Nabila (now Kingdom 5KR). Read More

Christensen Shipyards sells 49m superyacht to repeat client

Friday, 10 February 2012

Christensen Shipyard has sold a Custom 160 superyacht to Mr Donald A. Burns, who previously owned the 36.58 metre superyacht Cacique, now First Draw. Mr Burns is the 20th client who has returned to Christensen for a new yacht. The superyacht will be one of the first US flagged yachts with the capabilities of commercial charter in Europe. Read More

Construction starts on new Dubois designed Feadship

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Dubois Naval Architects have announced that the keel laying ceremony for design 368 took place yesterday at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Holland. Malcolm McKeon of Dubois Naval Architects began the weld on the superyacht now in build at Feadship. Design 368 is a 46 metre motoryacht. Read More

Further information on ISA Yachts’ three new superyacht orders

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Last week the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. The first two superyachts, the ISA 41m Classic and the 66m Granturismo, were signed in 2011, whilst the 54 metre project Panorama was signed in early 2012 with Fernando Nicholson of Camper & Nicholsons International introducing the buyer. Read More

ISA Yacht signs contracts for 41m, 54m and 66m superyachts

Friday, 3 February 2012

Italian superyacht builder ISA Yachts has just announced that the company has signed three new-build contracts between mid-2011 and early 2012. The company mentions that they are very proud that they have not only signed three new contracts, but also that the yachts are three brand new models in the ISA Yachts range. Read More

65.5 Metre Palmer Johnson 215 sold by Moran Yacht & Ship

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Moran Yacht & Ship today announced the sale of 65.5 metre Palmer Johnson project Stimulus. This sale represents the largest yacht sold so far in 2012. This yacht is the fifth Palmer Johnson built yacht that has been sold by Moran Yacht & Ship in the past four years. The sale of this yacht will directly create no less than 100 jobs at Palmer Johnson. Read More

Sunreef receives order for Sunreef 80

Monday, 9 January 2012

Following two superyacht launches in 2010, Sunreef Yachts continues moving forward in the field of large yacht design. In early 2011, the shipyard received an order for an 82 feet Double Decker, and the company has now announced a new sale of a similarly sized yet dramatically different concept based on light displacement. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells superyacht project Ventura

Friday, 6 January 2012

Heesen yachts has announced the sale of Project Ventura (YN 16050) the third in the new 50m all-aluminium class. YN 16050 is the fourth contract signed in 2011: in such a difficult economic climate this proves there will always be a market for superb quality and technical excellence, both qualities in which this Dutch superyacht builder excels. Read More

Southern Wind signs two contracts for SW 102 DS superyacht

Friday, 16 December 2011

Southern Wind had announced that two contracts for the SW 102 DS were signed immediately after the official project presentation in July, both to European clients. These first two SW 102 DS will be delivered in the Spring and Winter of 2012. The project is once again a collaborative effort between Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design. Read More

Perini Navi signs contract for 69 metre superyacht

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

The Perini Navi Group has closed the year 2011 on a positive note with the signing of a sales contract on a new 69m sailing yacht. Two more contracts for 60m sailing yachts were signed last summer. The new 69m yacht, the second longest of the Perini Navi fleet after the clipper The Maltese Falcon, will be delivered in 2015. Read More

Benetti Sail Division signs contract for BSD147 Logica superyacht

Monday, 28 November 2011

Benetti Sail Division has announced the sale of the BSD147 Logica, which is conceived as an transoceanic Yacht and will be a genuine breakthrough in the SuperYachting world. The BSD Logica line, designed by Luca Brenta, is the answer to the market that sees owners yearning for outstandingly well designed products. Read More

Three superyacht orders at Jongert

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Dutch superyacht builders Jongert has signed three impressive new orders over recent weeks. At the Monaco Yacht Show the yard signed contracts for two motoryachts and then confirmed a third new order at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Add in a major new refit project and it is clear that Jongert is well on track. Read More

Horizon yacht sales at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Friday, 18 November 2011

Following the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Horizon has delivered an E88 motoryacht to new owners in Florida as well as received an order for the newly-debuted PC58 power catamaran – both boats were on display at this year’s show and received much attention from visitors from around the world. Read More

Heesen and Nakhimov sell superyacht project Zentric

Friday, 18 November 2011

Heesen Yachts announced the sale of Project Zentric in collaboration with Nakhimov Yachts. YN 15944 is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class. YN 15944 is the third contract signed in 2011 and in such an economic climate this demonstrates that there will always be a market for superb quality and technical excellence. Read More

Overmarine sells hull 07 of Mangusta 165 superyacht

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Overmarine Group has announced the sale of Hull 07 in the Mangusta 165 superyacht series. Hull 07 will be realized in cooperation with Architect Stefano Righini, and is characterized by a beautiful interior designed by Overmarine Shipyard’s technical and décor departments. Power comes from 3 x 4609 HP MTU 16V4000 M93L engines. Read More

Alloy Yachts begin construction on 56.4 metre superyacht Mondango

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

After over 55,000 nautical miles of offshore sailing, the owners of the 52 metre Mondango have returned to Alloy Yachts to build again. This time, bigger at 56.4 metres and with refinements that only seasoned sailors would appreciate, the new ketch will have an aft deck spa pool and a swing lift centreboard. Read More

Heesen Yachts signs contract for 50 metre fast displacement superyacht

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of another motor yacht whose naval architecture is based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) by Van Oossanen and Associates. YN 16750 is a 50 metre, below 500GT, all-aluminium explorer yacht. With her striking lines and vertical stem, she will be fully custom-built for delivery in 2015. Read More

Northern Marine signs contract to build new 85

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Northern Marine has announce that it signed a new contract to build an 85-foot expedition yacht, which is slated to launch in the summer of 2013. Designated hull #8501, and named Blood Baron, the design features a bright red hull with a contemporary stylized exterior, while maintaining the aggressive and masculine look. Read More

Two new build orders in 2011 with MCM

Friday, 21 October 2011

MCM announces two new build projects underway, each at a different yard, complementing others already in progress. MCM’s team, including founding partners, Nigel Ingram and Peter Wilson plus its Yacht Management Division, will be at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show following on from exhibiting at Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Construction underway on second F-class superyacht

Monday, 17 October 2011

A new order for the second F-class superyacht has been placed. Construction of the hull of this 115-foot Race Classic has started at the Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw yard in Makkum and the yacht will be finished by Claasen Shipyards. She will be an identical sister vessel to the prototype Firefly, which was launched in the spring of 2011. Read More

Jongert signs two new superyacht contracts

Friday, 7 October 2011

At the Monaco Yacht Show, Jongert Shipyard signed two orders for new superyachts: a 44-metre motoryacht and a 43-metre motoryacht. The 44-metre yacht has been designed by Dubois Naval Architecture, and is a project of broker Alex Krykanyuk. Information about the 43 metre yacht will not be released by the yard for now. Read More

Second superyacht order for Horizon Yachts from China

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Horizon has announced a new superyacht contract for a Horizon RP120 destined for the Chinese market – this is the second superyacht order above 100 feet for China. The first, a 110ft Raised Pilothouse motoryacht, completed her sea trails in August. The Horizon RP120 will be the first yacht for its owner. Read More

RMD designed 90m superyacht Illusion commences construction at Raffles Shipyard

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) has announced that their 90 metre motor yacht project Illusion has begun construction at Raffles Shipyard in China. The superyacht was designed taking inspiration from the Rolls Royce motorcar as the main styling influence, which can be seen particularly in the stem bow and flowing sheer line. Read More

Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts unveil the Long Island 85

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Designer Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts have developed a new concept for long range semi custom catamarans. The first order was recently signed. Marc Lombard’s design team put all of their 25 years of experience with cruising and racing catamarans into this new 85’. The firm is also responsible for the interior design. Read More

126 Metre superyacht under construction at Privilege Yard

Monday, 26 September 2011

Building superyachts often is about pushing boundaries and aiming beyond the horizon. Leave it to the Italians to realize such ambitious plans in an elegant way. At the brand new Privilege Yard in Civitavecchia, just northwest of Rome, some exciting new big projects are taking place. Read More

Royal Huisman signs two new superyacht contracts

Monday, 19 September 2011

Royal Huisman has announced not one, but two important new projects in collaboration with the renowned Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek. Hoek and his design team are responsible for the exterior styling as well as the naval architecture and, together with the yard, the structural design of these projects. Read More

Vitters signs contract for a 33.40 metre sailing yacht

Friday, 16 September 2011

Vitters Shipyard has announced the new build of a spectacular performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. Inoui, a 33.4 metre (110 ft) composite sloop, will be the fourth carbon super yacht built by this Dutch yard. The hull is currently being constructed at Green Marine in Hythe, and will arrive at Vitters Shipyard in May 2012. Read More

Benetti signs contract for 50 metre superyacht FB801

Monday, 12 September 2011

The Benetti Livorno yard has unveiled a new custom 50 metre series, the FB 800 series. The first superyacht, FB801, features a fibreglass hull and an aluminium superstructure. Just a few weeks after introducting the new series to their clients, the first in the series was sold to an existing Benetti client. Read More

Three superyacht contracts signed at Tecnomar

Monday, 12 September 2011

Today, Tecnomar announced that after intensive negotiations that lasted over two months, they have finalized three superyacht sales. They are contracts for a new build Impero 45-metre in steel & aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013, a new build Impero 40-metre in aluminum and a new build Regale 33-metre in aluminum. Read More

Palumbo signs contract for Columbus 125’ Hybrid with Russian owner

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

The Palumbo Shipyard has announced a new contract for a Columbus 125’ Hybrid superyacht for delivery in August 2013. The Russian owner, represented by Jimmy Broddesson of Bluewater Yachting, has also secured the option to buy the second yacht in the series. The superyacht is designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec Naval Architecture. Read More

Perini Navi signs contracts for two 60m sailing superyachts

Monday, 18 July 2011

The Perini Navi Group has launched a new series of 60 metre sailing yachts and has already signed two sales contracts for a total value of more than € 70 million. The two superyachts, a ketch – C.2193 – and a sloop - C.2218 – will be delivered in 2013 and 2014 respectively . The new line of 60 metre sailing yachts is created and designed by Perini Navi. Read More

Contract signed for new 32 metre Baltic

Friday, 15 July 2011

Georges Bourgoignie at GCB Marine has sold a contract for a new-build Baltic 32 metre sloop last month. The client is an experienced owner from North America. The yacht will be built at the Baltic yard in Finland, and features naval architecture by German Frers, and exterior and interior styling by Adam Lay. Read More

CRN signs contract for 73 metre superyacht

Friday, 8 July 2011

Yesterday CRN presented their new line of superyachts “DO”, which stands for DislOpen (Displacement / Open) and during the press conference in London, CRN Chairman and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of the Ferretti Group Lamberto Tacoli, also announced that the company had signed a contract for a new 73 metre motor yacht a few weeks ago. Read More

Aegean Yacht building two 28 metre superyachts

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Aegan Yacht has announced the construction of two 28 metre motor yachts for delivery at the end of 2011. The first hull has been ordered by a repeat client and the second hull is built on speculation and available for sale. The superyachts have steel hulls and superstructures with teak laid decks. Read More

Trinity Yachts signs contract for 36m superyacht

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Trinity Yachts, LLC has announced a new construction contract for a high speed, 36.60 metre raised pilothouse motoryacht for an experienced American yachtsman. The owner, a patriot at heart, is hopeful that the design and performance of this superyacht will inspire other American yachtsmen to step forward and place orders now. Read More

Benetti superyacht project FB260 Lady Candy unveiled

Friday, 20 May 2011

Captain Paul Brackley of Central Yacht informs us about a new order at the Benetti yard, project FB260, Lady Candy. Lady Candy was conceived as a true superlative charter yacht, making her the perfect home away from home. Both her master cabin and her VIP cabin are situated on the upper deck, along with the central saloon and study. Read More

Sunreef signs order for new superyacht, the sunreef 82 double deck

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Following the successful launch of two mega catamarans over 100 feet each in 2010, the Sunreef shipyard has been designated as a builder of a 24.9 metre double decker sailing catamaran with the latest design, featuring sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped with a giant 35m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts. Read More

Update on Amels Limited Edition 180 superyacht

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Ocean Independence and Dutch superyacht builder Amels have announced the sale by broker Jeroen Minnema of the first Amels Limited Edition 180, designed by Tim Heywood. Due for delivery in May 2013, the latest in the Amels premium semi-custom range will measure 55 metres long, with a beam of 9.4 metres and a Gross Tonnage of 650 tonnes. Read More

Carpe Diem, the 58.23m Trinity superyacht delivered and underway

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Trinity’s newest superyacht, the 58.23m tri-deck Carpe Diem, has been delivered to her owner, a repeat Trinity client. Featuring a 10 metre beam Carpe Diem’s striking exterior styling represents a new design for the acclaimed builder, one which keeps the promise Trinity delivers to all clients: to build a yacht as specified by her owner. Read More

Gulf Craft sells superyacht Majesty 88 at Singapore Yacht Show

Thursday, 21 April 2011

Gulf Craft, has announced the first sale of a Majesty 88 as a result of its major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show. As part of a targeted marketing initiative, Gulf Craft is currently engaged in a 6-week ‘road tour’ of the region, showcasing two models – the Majesty 88 and the Majesty 56 which are great examples of Gulf Craft’s superyacht range. Read More

Delta Marine announces 66 metre superyacht contract

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Delta has announced the construction of a 66-meter motor yacht, with an ice strengthened steel hull and composite superstructure. With remarkable beam and tonnage, the yacht will have expansive interior volume and offer more headroom, greater fuel capacity, and enhanced ability to accommodate extended worldwide cruising. Read More

Azimut Yachts sells superyacht at the Chinese Hainan Rendez-vous show

Friday, 8 April 2011

In confirmation of its leadership in Asia and, specifically, on the Chinese market, Azimut Yachts, represented by its five official dealers, celebrated the sale of its fifth boat during the Boat Show – actually, the eighth boat, if one considers the three boats sold in the run-up to the Boat Show. Read More

Sunreef Yachts to build mega catamaran Aeroyacht 110

Thursday, 7 April 2011

Polish Shipyard Sunreef Yachts has announced a new, exciting project in its portfolio – the Aeroyacht 110, a high-performance, exclusive super catamaran. The yacht is designed by Gregor Tarjan founder of the international renown multihull brokerage company Aeroyacht Ltd in conjunction with Morrelli & Melvin. Read More

Tecnomar signs contract for 30m superyacht

Monday, 4 April 2011

Good news from Tecnomar as they have just announced the sale of a new Tecnomar Nadara 30 metre yacht to a European client. The Nadara 30 has a beam of 7.20 metres, which makes her one of the widest 30m superyachts available in the world. Both the interior and exterior styling of the yacht are by the Tecnomar Style & Interior Department. Read More

New superyacht order from Russia for Mulder

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 98 Flybridge for a client from Russia. The all-new, all-aluminium yacht has been developed by the Mulder Shipyard design team and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. The Flybridge yachts of Mulder Shipyard have been a major international success. Read More

Amels announces contract for first Amels 199

Friday, 18 March 2011

Amels has sold the first Limited Editions Amels 199, a distinctive and beautiful design by Tim Heywood. With construction of the hull already well underway, the Amels 199 is being customised for a repeat Limited Editions client and will be delivered for spring 2013. The owner has commissioned Laura Sessa to style the interior. Read More

New Sunseeker 40 Metre superyacht sold at Dubai Boat Show

Monday, 7 March 2011

Having just returned from the Dubai International Boat Show, I am pleased to report that Sunseeker has enjoyed a very successful show as the company sold a new 40 metre superyacht to a buyer from the Middle East. The new 40 Metre Yacht incorporates all the best elements of the 37 Metre Yacht but also enjoys other exciting new elements. Read More

First Amels Limited Editions 180 sold by Ocean Independence

Friday, 25 February 2011

Jeroen Minnema of Ocean Independence has announced the sale of the first Amels Limited Editions 180, a larger version of the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177 and the Amels 171, introduced in 2005. Ocean Management, part of the Ocean Independence group, have been appointed to manage the build project. Read More

Sanlorenzo sells four yachts at the first two 2011 Boat Shows

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Sanlorenzo attended the Düsseldorf Boot 2011 and, confirming the better economic situation of Germany, sold two yachts, an SL62 and an SL82, fiberglass planning motor yachts produced in the Ameglia Division. On the other side of the Altlantic during the first United States Boat Show that took place this February in Miami. Read More

Lazzara sells third LSX92 superyacht on last day of Miami Yacht Show

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has signed another LSX92 on the last day of the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. Dick Lazzara, President of Lazzara Yachts, said "Honestly Im left a little speechless right now. Selling two LSX92's in two days at the boat show, I'm ecstatic! " This particular LSX92 will reside in Canada. Read More

Lazzara sells second LSX92 superyacht in two weeks

Monday, 21 February 2011

Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has sold an LSX92 at the 2011 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show. Rich Lazzara, VP of Sales, said "Overall the boat show has been really good. Selling two LSX92's in the last two weeks just confirms that we are seeing a turn in the market".This particular LSX92 is destined to be moored near Tampa. Read More

Alloy signs contract for 43 metre sailing yacht

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

With Vertigo soon to leave the shed and AY43 and AY44 well underway, Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. The contract for this new superyacht was signed at the end of 2010. Repeat customers, the owners have spent the last 14 years cruising the world aboard Eclipse. Read More

Lazzara Yachts sells new LSX92 superyacht prior to Miami Boat Show

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Lazzara Yacht Corporation announced it has sold an LSX92 prior to the 2011 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Boat Show. Rich Lazzara, VP of Sales, said "We couldn't be happier to have sold this yacht when we did. The timing of the deal really sets the stage for what we believe is going to be a great boat show coming up this week." Read More

Benetti Sail Division signs contract for BSD 98 Logica superyacht

Friday, 4 February 2011

Benetti Sail Division has signed a contract for the construction of a new BSD98 Logica, the first superyacht of the new Logica range, for an Italian owner. Most of the engineering has been completed and the shipyard will commence the construction soon. The luxury motor yacht is due for delivery in time for the 2012 Summer season. Read More

Heesen Yachts signs contracts for 51 and 50 metre superyachts

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium vessel – was completed in January 2011. The contract has been signed thanks to a fruitful collaboration with Burgess. Read More

Shama Yachts announces order for new 41m superyacht the 135 RPH

Friday, 14 January 2011

Shama Yachts – who are based in Egypt, have announced the commencement of the building of a new 41 metre Raised Pilot House scheduled for launching in 2012, with the first hull now under construction. The 135 RPH is an ultra stylish modern yacht, both the interior and exterior designed by the Shama in-house design team. Read More

New order for Mulder Shipyard from Australia

Thursday, 6 January 2011

Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 73 Flybridge for a client from Australia, having previously delivered a yacht to a client in New Zealand two years ago. The all-aluminium yacht is an entirely new design by Guido de Groot and Ginton Naval Architects, and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. Read More

Ferretti Custom Line signs sales contract for CL112 Next in China

Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Last month, The Ferretti Group achieved success in China. Through its brand, Ferretti Custom Line, the Group has signed an important sales contract with real estate company Xanadu South China Sea for Ferretti Custom Line 112’ Next. The 112’ Next is one of the largest yachts ever to be sold in the country. Read More

Two Limited Editions Amels 177 superyachts sold

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

Dutch superyacht builder Amels has sold two yachts from the Limited Editions range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177. These latest sales further cement Amels’ leadership in the premium semi-custom segment. The sales of the two superyachts came off the back of a very successful Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

ISA Yachts sells the third ISA 50 metre superyacht

Friday, 17 December 2010

Due for delivery in July 2012, the new custom-made ISA 500.03 joins now the two further projects of 50 metre under construction at ISA representing a further confirmation of the success of this new series proposed by the shipyard to the market. This luxurious displacement motor yacht sold last November 2010. Read More

Moonen Shipyards signs contract for Moonen 82 Alu superyacht

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced the order for a brand-new 25.15-metre high-speed aluminium motoryacht. The Moonen 82 Alu will be capable of reaching 25 knots and have an exceptional range for a fast yacht, being able to cruise much further than vessels of an equivalent size and speed. Read More

Balk Shipyard signs contract for 36m explorer superyacht

Thursday, 2 December 2010

Balk Shipyard has announced a contract for a 36.40 metre explorer superyacht due for delivery in 2012. The motor yacht will be designed by Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design. Designed to have a range of 3500 nautical miles, the vessel is ice-classed and has accommodation for eight guests and a crew of five. Read More

Proteksan-Turquoise Yacht signs contract for 50 metre superyacht

Friday, 26 November 2010

Good news from one of the leading shipyards in Turkey, Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts, as they have signed a contract for a new 49.90 metre motor yacht. Hull number NB 56 was signed on 10th August 2010; the project has been named Thunder by the shipyard. The superyacht has a volume of 604 gross tonnage. Read More

Ocean Independence sells new 46m Rossi Navi superyacht

Monday, 22 November 2010

Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence Zürich reports that he and Peter Hürzeler brokered the sale of a 46.50 metre new build superyacht from the Italian Rossi Navi Shipyard with delivery scheduled for 2012. The exterior lines of the luxury motor yacht are designed by Frank Mulder and Studio Spadolini is responsible for the interior design. Read More

Northrop & Johnson signs contract for a Benetti Vision superyacht

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Northrop & Johnson has announced that Jonathan S. Chapman, CYPB, closed negotiations on a deal with a North American client who signed a contract for a 145’ Benetti Vision new build. Scheduled delivery is January 2013. The yacht will feature a number of customizations which will significantly set her apart from her sister ships. Read More

Couach sells the second 5000 FLY superyacht

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

Chantier Naval Couach confirms its position in the close-knit circle mega yacht builders by signing the sale of its 2nd Motor Yacht 5000 Fly, to a Russian industrial. The FLY 5000 is an exceptional yacht which brought together the historical mark Couach Yachts in the civil and military fields expertise. Read More

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority appoints Persico to build VOR yach

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has appointed leading global manufacturing firm, Persico S.p.A., to build its state-of-the-art racing yacht for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team to participate in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race, widely considered the ‘Everest of Sailing’. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells first 65 metre superyacht and sixth new-build contract of 2010

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. Following the sale of two 47-Metre full-displacement yachts, a 37-Metre semi-displacement yacht, and two all-aluminium fully customised builds – one of 50-metres and the other of 35-metres – the sale of this 65-Metre fast displacement yacht represents. Read More

Dream Ship Victory to build largest sailing yacht (141m) in the world

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

On September 23rd Dream Ship Victory signed a contract with Dykstra & Partners for the Naval Architecture and Ken Freivokh Design for the design and styling of Dream Symphony. With a length of 141 metres she will be the largest Sailing Yacht ever built. The Turkish shipyard will start construction in 2011. Read More

Contract signed for 39.5-metre J-Class Yankee

Monday, 4 October 2010

Holland Jachtbouw has announced the order for the construction of a replica of one of the most sensational J-Class yachts ever built. The contract for the 39.5-metre Yankee was officially signed by Simon Dierdorp, the leader of the syndicate, at the Monaco show and the race is now on to have the yacht ready in time for the J-Class regatta events in England in summer 2012. Read More

Gulf Craft announces sale of Majesty 135 superyacht

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Gulf Craft and Majesty Yachts continue their success during the boat show season with the sale of the Majesty 135 - the largest yacht built by Gulf Craft to date – into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Currently being built in the UAE, the Majesty 135 is a three closed deck with fly-bridge yacht, and is fully MCA compliant. Read More

Perini Navi signs contract for 45 metre hull C.2114

Monday, 9 August 2010

The Perini Navi Group has announced the completion of the sale of C. 2114, the 4th boat to be commissioned in the 45 metre series of the Perini Navi fleet. Delivery is scheduled for late summer 2011. This yacht is a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and Ron Holland who has optimized hull lines and the sail plan. Read More

Fitzroy Yachts signs contract for 50 metre sloop

Wednesday, 4 August 2010

Fitzroy Yachts reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new superyacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. The European owner approached Fitzroy directly to build his latest sailing yacht. Read More

Amels sells first 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support Vessel

Monday, 19 July 2010

Amels has sold the first Sea Axe 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel. The vessel will be built by Damen Shipyards and is the largest vessel in the Sea Axe range, the Sea Axe 6711 boasts 360 square metres of exterior deck space and 140 square metres of interior deck space, and will comfortably accommodate up to 21 crew and staff. Read More

Shama Yachts announces order for 35.5 metre superyacht

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Shama Yachts – who are based in Egypt, have announced the first order for its new 115ft (35.5m) Raised Pilot House scheduled for delivery March 2011. The 115 RPH is a stylish modern yacht, both the interior and exterior designed by the Shama in-house design team. The lower deck accommodates four en-suite guest cabins. Read More

MCM signs contract with Alloy Yachts for 39m motor yacht

Monday, 5 July 2010

MCM is pleased to announce a new 39-metre expedition style motor yacht designed by René Van der Velden, which is immediately starting construction in New Zealand with MCM acting as the owner’s construction manager. She will have a comfortable and contemporary Redman Whiteley Dixon designed interior. Read More

YCO announces new build project at Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Following on from last week’s announcement regarding the signing of a 50m new build project; YCO has now announced that they have also represented the Buyer in the commissioning of a 58 metre new build project at Feadship’s Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw shipyard. Read More

YCO signs unique new build project

Monday, 21 June 2010

Following last weeks news announcement about the new contract at long-established pedigree yacht constructor Heesen Yachts in Holland, YCO can now reveal more about the project. YCO have represented the Buyer in the commissioning of the one-off 50m new build project. The yacht will undergo construction at Heesen’s new facilities. Read More

Moonen signs contract for largest superyacht to date

Monday, 21 June 2010

Moonen Shipyards in The Netherlands has signed the contract for its largest superyacht to date, the Moonen 133. Engineering has already started on this impressive order by a repeat client who has already owned a Moonen 84 and a Moonen 97. When launched in 2012 this will be the smallest luxury motoryacht ever to carry a submarine. Read More

Heesen Yachts sells a 47 metre and 50 metre superyacht

Friday, 18 June 2010

Heesen Yachts proudly announce the sale of two contracts: a 50-metre fully custom semi-displacement motor yacht and a 47-metre full displacement motor yacht. These are the third and the fourth contracts to be signed at Heesen since the beginning of 2010. Heesen’s order book now consists of fourteen yachts currently in construction. Read More

Christensen Shipyard signs twin 50 metre contracts

Thursday, 10 June 2010

Christensen Shipyard is pleased to announce the signing of 2 contracts for Custom 50m Series projects. Code-named: project “Perfect Pursuit” and project “Deputy Dog,” both yachts will feature an all composite, vacuum infused hull and superstructure. As the anonymous owners are American, the yachts will be flagged in the USA. Read More

MCP Yachts sign contract for 42.5 metre superyacht

Wednesday, 9 June 2010

MCP Yachts have announced the signing of a new contract for a 42.5 metre semi displacement aluminium superyacht, the Hemispere 140. The yacht, designed by MCP and Vripack, will have transatlantic capabilities, and will accommodate 10 guests. The master stateroom is located on the main deck, and features a study, large bathroom and a walk in wardrobe. Read More

K&M Yachtbuilders to build 26m Frers sailing yacht

Thursday, 3 June 2010

K&M Yachtbuilders has announced a new contract for the construction of an 88 ft classic sloop, designed by German Frers Jr. The name – Tulip – is fitting for a yacht with a Dutch owner. Together with German Frers the owner has designed a yacht with a classic hull form above the waterline, but with modern features under the waterline. Read More

CNI signs contract for a 61m Sunrise superyacht

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Exciting news from Camper & Nicholsons as we hear that Simon Goldsworthy has signed a 61 metre new build motor yacht with Sunrise Yachts in Turkey. To be built to a new Espen Oeino design, the new Sunrise superyacht will be launched at the end of 2013 and will be built at Sunrise's new state of the art facility in the Antalya Free Zone. Read More

Sapphire Seas LLC sells new 54m Benetti superyacht

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Sapphire Seas LLC recently announced that Steven Elario has just signed a 54 metre new build motor yacht at the Benetti shipyard for one of his longtime clients. The superyacht with hull number FB 258 is scheduled for delivery in 2012. Sapphire Seas LLC engages in Large Yacht Sales and Charters worldwide. Read More

Peri Yachts sign contract for a Peri 37 superyacht

Friday, 26 March 2010

Peri Yachts have signed a contract for a Peri 37 to be delivered in June 2011. The Peri 37 epitomises power and style and makes navigating at sea an unforgettable experience. Its avant-garde materials and design have enabled dramatic gains in speed. Not only that, but the boat has greater inherent stability and is easy to handle. Read More

Couach sells the first 5000 FLY superyacht

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Following the recent announcement of the sale of 15 patrol boats to the Indian Navy, Chantier Naval Couach has now continued to build on their rapid development within the luxury yacht market by finalising the sale of their first 50 metre superyacht to a Ukrainian magnate. The Couach 5000 Fly is under construction and is progressing very well. Read More

ISA Yachts sells second 50m superyacht

Thursday, 18 March 2010

ISA Yachts has just announced the sale of a new 50 metre displacement motor yacht. Developed on the 50 metre platform, the new ISA superyacht is a totally new custom project. Her modern lines have been designed according to the client’s style, with input from her designer Andrea Vallicelli. Read More

Fraser Yachts sells 72m new-build Proteksan-Turquoise superyacht

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Stuart Larsen in Fraser Yachts Fort Lauderdale office advises that a contract for the construction of a new Proteksan-Turquoise 72.6m (238’) motor yacht was signed at the beginning of February. Nabil El Jammal in London and Stuart Larsen worked in close partnership to bring this exciting sale to a successful conclusion. Read More

Heesen Yachts signs order for 47m superyacht

Monday, 1 February 2010

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47-metre displacement motor-yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012. This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen. The sale of this new vessel means that four new contracts were signed in the last 12 months. Read More

Monte Fino Europe sells 30.5m at London International Boat Show

Friday, 29 January 2010

Monte Fino Europe has announced that it sold a custom 30.5m semi‐displacement luxury superyacht at the 2010 London International Boat Show and in addition received a number of good quality enquiries during the course of the ten day event. A number of the larger new‐style Monte Finos in the 96 to 100ft range have now been sold. Read More

Perini Navi Group announces a new contract for a 40 metre cutter

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

The Perini Navi Group has just informed SuperYachtTimes.com that at the end of 2009 the company closed the sale of a 40 metre fast cruising cutter. Project C. 2180 will be delivered in 2012 and was the third contract signed by Perini Navi in 2009. The superyacht is designed by the in-house design team of Perini Navi in co-operation with Ron Holland. Read More

Ocea signed a build contract for first Ocea Classic 72

Friday, 15 January 2010

Ocea Shipyard, located in Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic Coast and builder of the Ocea Commuter and Ocea Classic Yacht Series, has signed a build contract for the first Ocea Classic 72 to be delivered for the summer 2011. The Ocea Classic 72 is designed by the naval architect office Joubert-Nivelt. Read More

Second Limited Editions Amels 177 superyacht sold

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Amels has announced the sale of the second 54-metre Limited Editions Amels 177. The Amels 177 is an evolution of the Amels 171, with an optional touch-and-go helipad, plus a spacious “beach club” and a larger transom door for easier water-toy handling. As with previous Limited Editions models, the Amels 177 exterior is designed by Tim Heywood. Read More

Ocean Independence sells 57.5m new-build Benetti superyacht

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Following last week’s news that Fincantieri secured an order through Camper & Nicholsons International for a 140 metre superyacht, more good news comes in from Ocean Indendence, as Peter Thompson has sold a new-build Benetti superyacht. The 57.50 metre yacht will have a steel hull and construction will commence soon. Read More

Breaking News: Fincantieri signs contract for 140 metre superyacht

Thursday, 17 December 2009

Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of a seven-deck motor yacht of 140 metres in length. The superyacht will be identified as “Hull # 6218”. This is the first order for a yacht longer than 80 metres signed since the beginning of the financial crisis in October 2008. Starting from a new outstanding design by Espen Oeino, project “Hull # 6218”. Read More

First Nordhavn 120 superyacht sold

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

The dawn of a new generation at Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) has arrived with the sale of the first Nordhavn 120. With a scheduled delivery date of April 2012, the stage has been set for the emergence of a new breed of luxury expedition superyacht. Hull one is being built at PAE’s new partner factory in Xiamen, China. Read More

YCO signs Wally Yachts to build Aeroyacht 110

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Following significant interest in the recently launched design of the luxury performance catamaran released by Aeroyacht, worldwide sales agent YCO is pleased to announce that Wally has been signed on as the official shipyard. Ben Bartlett, who masterminded the collaboration, hopes the first yachts will hit the water late 2011. Read More

J-Class Rainbow starts construction

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

The J-Class Rainbow, designed by Dykstra & Partners for a repeat client, has started building at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. When the hull will be ready, Rainbow will be transported to be finished at Holland Jachtbouw. The re-build of this originally William Starling Burgess Designed yacht will be under supervision of Dykstra & Partners. Read More

Perini Navi sells 73m motor yacht and 50m sailing yacht

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Perini Navi has signed two contracts in August for the construction of a 50 metre sailing yacht, and a 73.30 metre motor yacht from its Picchiotti-Vitruvius® series. The two contracts, one for the Far Eastern market and another for the American market, reinforce the leadership of the Italian shipyard, which is based in Viareggio. Read More

Trumpy Yachts to build new classic motoryacht

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

A contract is signed between Classic Yacht Partners, and Trumpy®Yachts, LLC, to build two new dramatic Trumpy Yachts inspired. Johan Trumpy, grandson and partner in Trumpy®Yachts, LLC, said, “When we decided to re-launch our brand and business, we believed very strongly that thoughtful yachtsmen would respond to our proven designs". Read More

Shipyard Jongert new style signs first new order

Monday, 10 August 2009

An overseas relation placed an order for a new Jongert within a month after the restart of the yard run by the new management. The yacht will be completed and delivered early 2010. The present orderbook also comprising two refits and two yachts yet to be completed for shareholder VeKa signifies a flying (re)start for the yard. Read More

The new AA-Oassive 36 superyacht by Astilleros MCies

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Under the Oassive Custom Yachts brand the Vigo based shipyard Astilleros MCies is building a 36 metre superyacht. The steel hull is currently being constructed and the superstructure is under construction. With a length of 36.6 metres and a beam of 8.20 metres, the AA-Oassive 36 provides ample interior space. Read More

Lürssen to deliver three superyachts in 2009

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

With five deliveries in 2008 Lürssen has had one of it's busiest years. The 155m Al Said, 70m Martha Ann, 60m Vive la Vie, 110m Dilbar and 78m Madsummer, all left the yard for their cruising grounds. In 2009 three superyachts will be delivered, namely the 60m Arkley, the 75m Scout and the 110m Darius. Read More

Royal Falcon Fleet 135 by Porsche Design Studio

Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Royal Falcon Fleet, based in Singapore, have released more information on their exciting project, the RFF135. The RFF135 is a motor catamaran designed by Porsche Design currently under construction. She is set for an early 2010 launch date. Exclusive to Royal Falcon Fleet, RFF's debut model, is crafted for the new generation yacht owner. Read More

CRN Ancona presents 80 metre superyacht

Friday, 13 February 2009

The CRN shipyard takes on a brand-new, extra-large challenge: vessel number 129, built of aluminium and steel, and measuring 80 metres - making it the largest yacht ever built in Ancona. The CRN 129 represents another example of the successful working relationship between the CRN technical staff and the firm Studio Zuccon International Project. Read More

Second Limited Editions Amels 212 superyacht sold

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Amels, a global leader in the Art of Yacht Building, is pleased to announce the recent sale of the second 65.70-metre Limited Editions Amels 212, already under construction. The yacht has been sold to a repeat Amels client. The owner is extremely pleased with the Limited Editions concept and with his Amels 171. Read More

Tankoa Yachts presents their new 65m superyacht

Wednesday, 24 December 2008

At the last Monaco Yacht Show, Tankoa Yachts, a new Italian shipyard based in Genoa, presented their first superyacht; the 65 metre Tankoa S65. She is a twin screw displacement motor yacht built to both RINA and Lloyd’s rules. The superyacht will have a high tensile steel hull with a light weight alloy superstructure. Read More

Perini Navi delivers Silvana and sells new 56m superyacht

Tuesday, 16 December 2008

Perini Navi is proud to announce that they delivered saling yacht Silvana to her owner last week. Silvana is the 6th in the 56m series and number 44 of the Perini Navi Fleet. At the same time, the company announces the sale of another 56m aluminium ketch, which will be delivered in the summer of 2010. Read More

Pendennis sign new 46m Ron Holland ketch

Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Pendennis is pleased to announce that in partnership with Ron Holland Design and Palm Beach Yachts International, work on a new 46 metre ketch will start in the spring of 2009. It is a welcome addition to the Pendennis portfolio as the yard continues to go from strength to strength despite the current economic global climate affecting the industry. Read More

Horizon Group enters the steel superyacht market with Bandido 148

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

The Horizon Group held a traditional Chinese ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of its latest new model – the Bandido 148 Explorer. The first steel for its hull was cut on November 17. Horizon Group used the occasion to announce it is entering a new era by expanding its current model lines to include the steel luxury superyacht market. Read More

CMN presents the Line 60 range of motor yachts

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

After the launching of the 58m (190ft) Netanya 8 in February 2007, CMN has developed a new range of motor yachts, the CMN Line 60 with three units in construction: Slipstream, Cloud 9 and Project 803. The Motor Yachts have been studied in cooperation with the designer Andrew Winch. The yachts can accommodate an owner’s party of up to twelve guests. Read More

Ginton Naval Architects designs a new 40m CBI Navi motor yacht

Friday, 10 October 2008

Ginton Naval Architects in Holland has received an order for the design of a 40 metre Motor Yacht. The design concept is based on the succesful M/Y Metsuyan IV and she will also be built at CBI Navi, part of Fipa Group, in Italy. She has a steel hull, aluminium superstructure, 2 Caterpillar C32 engines, 850 hp each, ZF 4:1 gearboxes and Caterpillar C4.4 generators. Read More

Oceanfast presents new 48 metre superyacht

Tuesday, 7 October 2008

The 36 metre motor yacht Eendracht is the first delivery of Oceanfast’s new range of semi-custom private vessels designed for owners seeking a high quality, well engineered and functional yacht at a price level that makes sense. Their new range will be rounded out with 48 metre and 60 metre variants. Read More

Project Windjammer by Dykstra, Royal Huisman, YPI & Andrew Winch

Monday, 29 September 2008

2008 continues to be a busy year for Yachting Partners International and Chairman Alex Braden. Hot on the heels of selling his company to the Barry Rogliano Salles Group (BRS) - one of the world’s leading shipbrokers – the company now announces the signing of one of the largest new construction deals in its 36-year history. Read More