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Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has bolstered its aftersales and customer support services with the addition...
August 21, 2024
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The Swedish shipyard Candela released an announce that a fleet consisting of eight P-12 electric...
August 21, 2024
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Columbus Yachts has begun the self-financed construction of a new Columbus Atlantique 37 vessel at...
August 21, 2024
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The 27-meter Canados motor yacht Manta has sunk off the coast of Corsica, France, after striking a...
August 20, 2024
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Chinese boatbuilder Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the appointment of Nick Harvey as its new...
August 20, 2024
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Northrop & Johnson has announced the sale of the Benetti Legend 85 yacht Rose of Kingston II....
August 20, 2024
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The 31.7-meter motor yacht Illusions has partially sunk while moored near the former Romeo Packing...
August 19, 2024
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The 41.14-meter motor yacht Lady Tahiti has been sold less than six months after being listed on...
August 19, 2024
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A 56-meter sailing yacht named Bayesian capsized and sank off the coast of Sicily, with a search...
August 19, 2024
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The upcoming Genoa Boat Show 2024 is set to showcase a range of new launches and innovations, with...
August 16, 2024
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Construction on the 32-meter explorer yacht Hanaa is making progress at Antonini Navi's shipyard in...
August 16, 2024
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Alia Yachts has announced that its latest 45-meter superyacht, Project SAN, will make her...
August 16, 2024
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The Besiktas Group has launched its latest compact explorer yacht, Bee, in Tuzla Bay, Turkey....
August 15, 2024
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Turkish design studio Adeo Yacht Design has unveiled its latest project, a 26-meter yacht known as...
August 15, 2024
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Northrop & Johnson has announced the sale of the 19-meter Solaris yacht Terrasavia, which was...
August 15, 2024
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Camper & Nicholsons has announced its appointment as the worldwide Central Agent for the CLX99,...
August 14, 2024
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Gulf Craft Group has announced the appointment of Yannis Haidis as its new CEO. Haidis, who brings...
August 14, 2024
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Ancasta has announced it will showcase six world premieres at the upcoming Cannes Yachting...
August 14, 2024
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The 37-meter sailing yacht Norfolk Star, built by Perini Navi, is now available for...
August 13, 2024
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The Yacht Design & Innovation Hub will make its return at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, set to...
August 13, 2024
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Camper & Nicholsons has announced the listing of the 59.8-meter superyacht Aifer for...
August 13, 2024
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German shipyard Dörries Yachts has unveiled initial details of its latest project,...
August 12, 2024
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The hull for the latest Jangada, a 35-meter custom yacht, has arrived at Van der Valk’s...
August 12, 2024
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AES Yacht has officially christened its 34.6-meter superyacht, previously known as NB066, as...
August 12, 2024
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Turkish shipyard Ares Yachts has introduced its first superyacht, the 62-meter ketch-rigged Simena. The steel-carbon composite vessel will debut at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show (September 24-27) after completing sea trials.Designed to RINA Charter Class C standards, Simena ranks among the world's top 25 largest sailing yachts. Taka Yacht Design developed the exterior, while Design Unlimited created the interior blending classic and contemporary elements. The yacht features teak decks, mahogany joinery, and a hybrid propulsion system enabling silent electric operation up to 6 knots or 14.5-knot top speed with diesel assistance."Simena blends classic ketch elegance with cutting-edge technology," said Piraye Sahinkaya Orhun, Ares Yachts Projects Director. The yacht accommodates 12 guests and 9 crew, with a main-deck owner's suite and transatlantic range of 4,000 nm at 11 knots.Interior materials include walnut cabinetry, textured leathers, and marble-clad bathrooms. Northrop & Johnson holds the exclusive listing. Ares Yachts, situated in Antalya Free Zone on Turkey’s south coast, spans 40,000 square meters of build space across four large sheds. Besides Simena, the shipyard is concurrently working on other projects, including the 50m motor yacht Spitfire and a 54m explorer yacht known as Project Atlas. Additionally, Ares Yachts is developing a 65-85m yacht range in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects.Credits: Ares Yachts
July 5, 2025
VisionF Yachts has announced the near-completion of its new 14-meter Superfast 46 performance boat, capable of reaching 80 knots. The model will make its global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 (September 9-14), with the first unit launching in coming weeks.The carbon fiber composite vessel features twin Mercury 450 HP Racing Sportmaster engines with Mercury's Active Trim system and Racing Revolution X propulsion. Its 3.7-meter beam and 0.47-meter draft combine with hydraulic steering and optional joystick controls for high-speed maneuverability.Technical specifications include 600-liter fuel capacity for approximately two hours of operation at maximum speed, Garmin 19" navigation displays, and a Fusion Apollo sound system. Safety systems comprise three bilge pumps and dual fire extinguishers.The Superfast 46 represents a new direction for VisionF, known primarily for luxury catamarans like its electric E-Cat series and aluminum models up to 47 meters. No pricing or delivery timelines beyond the Cannes presentation were disclosed. VisionF Yachts in Turkey was set up by Coşkun Bayraktar in Istanbul in 2019, but despite the shipyard’s relative youth it is a brand that is going places in the power catamaran world. In November 2020, VisionF Yachts debuted its first vessel, the VisionF 80. Credits: VisionF Yachts
July 7, 2025
Bilgin Yachts has revealed interior details of the 49.9-meter Camila, the second hull in its Bilgin 163 series, delivered in May 2024. The yacht was sold in 2023 to a U.S. client through FGI Yacht Group and Bilgin's commercial director Berkay Yılmaz.Unique Yacht Design developed the exterior, featuring extended deck spaces including a 21-meter sundeck and 12-meter bridge deck aft. Italian studio Hot Lab created the interior design, employing champagne, cream and pearl grey tones with wood, metal accents and Italian fabrics."The clean architectural volumes feature soft transitions between materials," said Hot Lab's Enrico Lumini. Notable elements include a full-height glass lobby partition, floating staircase, and sundeck skylight. The six-cabin layout includes a large beach club, with Bilgin claiming 20% more volume than comparable 48-meter yachts."Camila combines distinctive elegance with sportive exterior lines," said Yılmaz, noting the owner's active participation in the design process. No performance specifications or pricing details were disclosed. The first Bilgin 163 hull, Eternal Spark, was delivered in 2022.Bilgin Yachts is a boutique shipyard on the European side of Istanbul, building 50 to 120m luxury superyachts. It has been a family-run business for five generations since the early 1900s.Credits: Bilgin Yachts
July 7, 2025
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