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Lurssen has unveiled Akira, the project of Harun Kemali, the next finalist of the category...
May 18, 2017
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Cannes Film Festival is attracting more superyachts to the South of France. 85.5m...
May 17, 2017
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Azimut Yachts has announced the sale of another unit of the Grande 35 Metri, the new...
May 17, 2017
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Following the sale of 50 m MY Elsea and K40, CCN has announced the...
May 17, 2017
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Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts has launched the Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI, the world’s...
May 16, 2017
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Feadship has launched the all-aluminium 35-metre motoryacht CID for a client looking to enjoy...
May 16, 2017
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Following over a year of research and analysis, Yacht Harbour is proud to launch Project...
May 15, 2017
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Sanlorenzo launched the 14th model of the SD126 line, a semi-displacement superyacht in...
May 15, 2017
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CRN Yachts, part of the Ferretti Group, have confirmed the delivery of Cloud 9. Launched...
May 15, 2017
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Perini Navi Group, the Italian shipyard behind the brands Perini Navi and Picchiotti, has confirmed...
May 12, 2017
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Motor Yacht Global (Ex-Kismet), the 74 meter Lürssen yacht built in 2007,...
May 12, 2017
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CCN has launched 50m aluminium yacht Elsea on April 20. This project has been penciled by...
May 12, 2017
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Wally has shared the details about its 44m sailing yacht Wally 145 developed for an...
May 11, 2017
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A helicopter has crashed into the sea with three people aboard while attempting to land on 60-meter...
May 11, 2017
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Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of YN 18455 (aka Project Antares), 55m Fast...
May 10, 2017
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Announced during last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the new Canados 969 Coliseum...
May 10, 2017
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On 25 February a new 74-metre Amels 242 emerged from the Dutch yacht...
May 9, 2017
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Dutch shipbuilder Damen has launched Game Changer, its latest 70-metre yacht support vessel...
May 8, 2017
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German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has launched the largest yacht in their...
May 8, 2017
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Lurssen has announced the winner of the award category "Student Designer". Rome-based Thibaud Le...
May 8, 2017
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Numarine, the Turkish shipyard based in Istanbul, has unveiled its latest model to date, Numarine...
May 8, 2017
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Superyachts are quite understandably, mainly associated with the Mediterranean or the Caribbean as...
May 6, 2017
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Bering Yachts has presented new Coastal series, conceived by in-house naval architects in...
May 5, 2017
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Last year we had already witnessed a meetup between M/Y A and S/Y...
May 5, 2017
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Northrop & Johnson has announced the listing of the 31.52-meter custom-built sailing yacht Playmobil. Represented by broker Jochen Brill, the yacht is asking €2,975,000.Constructed for an experienced owner, Playmobil is described as combining performance with long-range cruising capability. According to the broker, she is designed for easy handling with a minimal crew and is suitable for private use. A condition survey carried out in July 2025 confirmed her operational condition, including upgraded systems and sails fitted in 2024.The yacht accommodates up to eight guests in four ensuite staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite, a VIP cabin and two guest cabins. Crew quarters consist of two separate cabins. The interior is arranged around an open-plan saloon and galley, with large windows providing natural light.On deck, the yacht features an aft lounge area and a shaded forward seating space. Her teak decks, rigging, sails and navigation systems have been upgraded or serviced within the past year. Equipment includes a Williams tender, two Yamaha SuperJet jet skis and an updated Raymarine touchscreen helm station.Playmobil is powered by twin Mercedes 311hp engines and supported by two Fischer Panda 25kW generators, a Newport watermaker and a hydraulic bow thruster. These systems were tested and verified during sea trials earlier in 2025.Credits: Northrop & Johnson
August 22, 2025
The second hull of the Wallyrocket51 racing yacht sustained damage after being knocked from its cradle during strong winds at Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro on the evening of 20 August.Images of the incident, showing the boat on its side with a broken mast, circulated online and led to speculation regarding their authenticity. Commentators questioned the extent of the damage and the setup of the cradle, with some suggesting a storm had caused the accident.Alfonso Postorino, director of Cantiere Rossini, confirmed the cause. “First of all we are glad that nobody was injured,” he said. “The boat fell down when hit by a strong wind, with gusts above 50 knots, that caused several serious damages all around the city of Pesaro.”Postorino explained that the yacht was resting on a cradle supplied by the owner and noted that high-performance sailing boats are particularly vulnerable when ashore. “These kind of high performance sailing boats are subject to this type of accident when they are ashore, due to their light weight compared to the windage surface,” he said, adding that no other yachts in the yard were damaged and the facility’s painting sheds were unaffected.Cantiere Rossini specialises in yacht refit services, including repainting, and has capacity for up to ten 50-metre yachts on hardstanding and 12 berths for yachts up to 55 metres.The Wallyrocket51 is the first pure racing yacht developed by Wally, launched in October 2024. With a length of 15.5 metres and displacement of 6.3 tonnes, it was designed with Botin Partners for competitive racing under IRC and ORC rules. The model incorporates features such as a trim tab to improve upwind lift and reduce drag.Ferretti Group completed its full acquisition of Wally in July 2025. The Wallyrocket51 was promoted as capable of outperforming TP52s and positioned as a potential benchmark in one-design racing.Technical partners for the project include APM (keel), Cariboni (hydraulic systems), Southern Spars (rigs), Future Fibre (standing rigging), Harken (deck hardware) and Gurit (composite materials).Credits: Ocean Racing
August 22, 2025
Antonini Navi has confirmed its participation in the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, which will take place from 9 to 14 September. The La Spezia-based shipyard will be present at Vieux Port – Jetée Nord, Booth 163, where it will showcase updates on several ongoing projects.Visitors will be able to view photographs and videos detailing the progress of the Seamore 34 and Evo 31 yachts, both of which are under construction. The Seamore 34, sold to an experienced owner, is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026 and will be exhibited at the following year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.At the redesigned Antonini Navi stand, which now includes an outdoor area, scale models of current and future projects will be displayed. These include the Seamore 34, Lounge 43, Explorer 43, XPD 88 and the SUY 110. The latter, designed by Fulvio De Simoni, has been described as a modern interpretation of the Sport Utility Yacht, combining a sporty profile with explorer capabilities.Antonini Navi will also present details of its activities in the wider industry, including its role in the Blue Design Summit, a regional event connecting yachtbuilding, engineering and design sectors, and its past collaborations with Mercedes-Benz. Throughout the show, the Antonini Navi team will be available to provide information to clients, dealers and industry professionals.The shipyard was established in 2020 as a partnership between Gruppo Antonini SpA, an industrial company active in La Spezia since 1943, and industry veteran Aldo Manna. Antonini Navi is based in the Gulf of La Spezia, within the “Blue Mile” district that is home to several major yachtbuilders. Its facilities cover more than 33,000 square metres, with 4,200 square metres of covered space in two sheds, and four construction slots dedicated to yachts of up to 70 metres. The shipyard employs more than 200 people, including an in-house technical team with extensive shipbuilding experience, and offers services ranging from yacht construction to refits, after-sales, berthing and third-party production.Credits: Sculati & Partners SRL
August 22, 2025
Fraser has reduced the asking price for the 50-meter motor yacht Belongers to €12.9 million. The vessel was built by French shipyard Couach in 2014 as part of the limited 5000 Fly 2 series, with only two units completed.Constructed under supervision of project managers and surveyors, the yacht features exterior and interior design by Metrica. The 497 GT vessel accommodates 12 guests in a 5+1 stateroom configuration, including a main-deck master suite with dual bathrooms and walk-in closets. The layout includes two double cabins, one convertible double/twin cabin with Pullman berth, and one single cabin on the lower deck.Outdoor areas feature bridge deck alfresco dining for 12 guests and a sundeck owner's office. Performance specifications include twin MTU engines enabling a cruising speed of 15 knots and maximum speed of 24 knots. Quantum zero-speed stabilizers provide comfort both underway and at anchor.The price adjustment reflects current market conditions for large motor yachts built in the mid-2010s. Fraser continues to manage the sale of the vessel, which remains available for immediate inspection and purchase. Credits: Fraser
August 25, 2025
Mangusta Yachts has launched the sixth hull in its Oceano 44 series from its facility in Pisa. The 44-meter steel and aluminum displacement yacht is scheduled for delivery to an experienced Turkish owner in 2026.Designed for long-range cruising, the vessel offers a transoceanic range of 4,500 nautical miles at 11 knots, with a maximum speed of 15.5 knots. Stabilization is provided by zero-speed stabilizers.The yacht's exterior design by Alberto Mancini features extensive glazing and semi-transparent bulwarks to enhance indoor-outdoor connectivity. Naval architecture was developed by P.L.A.N.A. Design. The interior layout was customized by Mangusta's in-house team in collaboration with the owner, emphasizing seamless flow between spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows.Key features include a 104-square-meter sundeck, forward infinity pool on the upper deck, and an aft beach club with folding terraces. The launch follows recent deliveries of sisterships Eva4Eva and The Great Escape earlier this summer.Nicolò Strocco, Mangusta sales manager who supervised the sale, noted: "The Turkish market keeps growing and has been gaining strategic importance for Mangusta."The shipyard recently launched the 12th unit of its GranSport 33 series, indicating strong demand for its production models.Overmarine Group was founded in 1985 by the Balducci family. The shipyard builds open and displacement power superyachts under the Mangusta and Mangusta Oceanco brand names. Credits: Overmarine Group
August 25, 2025
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