77m Project "Dream" By Uldas Yacht Design

77m "Dream"

The 77m (252ft) project "Dream" was designed by the Turkish design studio Uldas. There aim was to create a masterpiece with distinctive elegant exterior lines and a very clean interior arrangement. Her bold clean lines define her two main features of the design studio's philosophy, whereby dynamism and simplicity are brought together.

She can accommodate 12 guests comfortably, in four double en suite cabins forward of the saloon on the main deck, and an en suite VIP cabin which features its own lounge area. The owners cabin is located aft on the upper deck, which is completely dedicated to the owner. The cabin includes his and her dressing rooms and bathrooms, and connects directly to a private terrace. Forward of the saloon on the same deck is the owner's panoramic lounge, with a jacuzzi forward of this.

The bridge deck offers al fresco dining for up to 12 people and links directly to a TV lounge. The sun deck includes another jacuzzi, bar area and sun beds for guests to soak up the warm tropical sun.

The luxurious crew area forward on the lower deck includes a crew mess, galley, steam room and a gym. Aft on the lower deck you will find a spacious tender garage able to house two 8.5m tenders and four jet skis.

77m "Dream"

Yachting Pages "Superyacht Shot" Photography Winners

Yachting Pages 2013-2014

The two winners in the Yachting Pages "Superyacht Shot" photography competition were announced last week as Quin Bisset and Captain Mark O'Connell. Their images will feature on Yachting Pages' superyacht directory covers for 2013-2014.

Launched in November 2012, Yachting Pages' Superyacht Shot attracted some incredible entries from professional and amateur photographers and superyacht captains and crew around the world.

Entering its 10th anniversary year, Yachting Pages is the industry's leading print directory and online resource. It helps people to search and find their superyacht related services and products from over 13,000 listed businesses.

Quin Bisset's sleek, shot of sailing superyacht Vertigo will feature on the cover of Yachting Pages: Mediterranean, Europe, Africa and Middle East. It was captured in his native New Zealand, though Quin is available on location throughout the world. A second shot of Quin’s will feature on the Yachting Pages Australasia, Asia Pacific and Far East cover, of the 54.5m (179ft) motor yacht Faribana V.

Superyacht captain of 26 years Mark O'Connell is the second winner. His classic shot of the world’s largest superyacht Eclipse, built by Blohm and Voss, will grace the cover of Yachting Pages: USA, the Americas and Caribbean. Well done to all who entered the competition.

Benetti Classic Supreme 132 "Petrus II"

Classic Supreme 132

"Petrus II" is Benetti's new pride and joy and also the first hull in the new Classic Supreme range. She is due to make her US debut at the Miami Boat Show 2013 which runs from the 14 - 18 February. The perfect Valentines day gift for your loved one, taking them to see this beautiful megayacht at the show.

She measures 40.24m (132ft) in length and has a maximum beam of 8.28m (27ft). The owner's suite with a terrace, a double Jacuzzi (both forward on the upper deck and on the sun deck) and the open air exterior stairways are just a few examples of this new model's innovations and features. Full height windows on the main and upper deck supply the interior decks with natural light and give the exterior a more sporty profile.

Petrus II's interior was designed by Francios Zuretti, in collaboration with the yards internal design team and her interior furnishings are of natural oak enriched with handmade leather. As always Benetti's interiors are completely customizable.

Her sun deck boasts 100 square meters of space including one of her jacuzzi's for her guests to relax in and enjoy. Her other jacuzzi is located forward on the upper deck. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the upper aft deck and then retire inside to the sky lounge for a game of cards at the card table or a drink at the bar. The sky lounge has full height windows which give exceptional views out over the surrounding area.

The owner's full beam suite forward on the main deck features a walk-in wardrobe, office and an extendible private terrace. The guest accommodation is located below on the lower deck and include, two VIP cabins and two twins.

Heesen Yachts New 58m Design

Heesen Yachts have presented their new 58m (190ft) design in collaboration with the Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski. Her sleek aggressive exterior lines portray speed and power combined with elements inspired by automotive and aeronautical styling.

The relationship between Heesen Yachts and Francesco Paszkowski dates back to the nineties with the creation of the exterior lines of the 35m (115ft) megayacht "Opus II" and more recently with the interior design of two vessels in the 50m (164ft) semi-displacement class.

Her stern is very distinctive with a swim platform surrounded with full width steps and elegant stairs on either side of the sun pads to access the aft deck. An unusual design feature is located on the fore deck where a bimini lifts up to reveal and shade an open air lounge space.

Guests are accommodated in five cabins which include a traditionally located full beam owners cabin forward on the main deck, two twin and two double cabins located on the lower deck.

Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen, comments: "Paszkowski has created a very innovative interpretation of Heesen’s traditional lines; the look of this 58 metre vessel has a family feeling within its strong individuality. At Heesen we are very happy to have the chance to work with such a creative designer. This project, which we already studied and are ready to build, will sport a fast displacement hull (FDHF) created by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and will reach a maximum speed of approximately 23 knots powered by a pair of MTU engines of 16V 4000 M93L." 

The First Oyster 125 Hits The Water

Oyster 125

The first Oyster 125 flybridge superyacht named "Twilight" by Oyster Marine has been launched at the the Turkish shipyard RMK Marine. She has that distinctive design style of her world renowned designers Dubois Naval Architects, and she is sure to be a treat to look at out on the water with full sails up.

Flybridge saling superyachts are a relatively new concept and until Twilight the flybridge was only to be found on yachts 48m (160ft) and above. The experance of Dubois Naval Architects flybridge design has been passed down to the smaller Twilight from famous Dubois designed superyachts such as the 54.3m (178ft) Tiara and the 51.7m (169ft) Kokomo.

Her upper flybridge offers twin helms, a lounge, wet bar and a sunbathing area, while her spacious upper saloon offers great panoramic views. She will be able to accommodate up to 8 guests in a full beam master cabin, two doubles and a twin.

She is currently going through commissioning in preparation for sea trials which are scheduled to begin in February.

Hot Labs Concept For RMK Marine

Leisure Concept

The Italian design studio Hot Labs has done it again and have come up with yet another outstanding and smooth concept in two variations. This time they have produced this concept design for RMK Marine in Turkey. The RMK 5000 concept came about as Hot Labs continued their work with the Turkish yard on a 43m (141ft) refit project and they saw an opportunity to introduce the concept project to the yard.

The concept shows two variations the True Luxury Explorer and the Leisure, both of which are fully flexible to suit the individual client requirements and the tastes of the current market. They are both designed with modern soft lines that give that uncluttered look and feel that everyone wants in an expedition yacht. They both have fully displacement hulls with a long cruising range and can accommodate up to 10 guests and 8 crew.

True Luxury Explorer Concept

The True Luxury Explorer concept features a vast aft deck specifically designed to accommodate a tender up to 10.2m or can also be converted into a "touch and go" heli deck. Under the aft deck she will be able to house other toys such as a submarine, jet skis, hovercraft and a diving area. The owner will be able to enjoy the most out of his explorer yacht and the areas it will take him to with these toys at his hands.

Special attention is given to additional storage, ease of provisioning, extra freezing spaces and cold garbage storage which are all prefect for circumnavigation without a need of stopping in unscheduled ports.

Leisure Concept

On the Leisure concept the helipad is substituted with a 6m wide swimming pool and sunbeds so that guests can relax whilst enjoying the ultimate cruising experience. The 9m tender is placed in the lazarette below, which uses an overhead crane to deploy it easily over the side into the sea. The beach club is located at the stern and opens out to create a large social area close to the surrounding water.

Beach Club

Her robust hull is designed to ice class standards to overcome the harshest marine environments. She will have a transatlantic and transpacific rage to bring her owner and guests to the most remote places on the planet.

Exclusive: New 85m Concept Design

Yesterday Mega Yacht Global received the stunning new 85m (279ft) concept design by Abdulbaki Senol in our mail box. No other information is known about the design other than her length but as more information filters in over the coming weeks our readers will be the first to know.

Perini Navi Launch 40m "State of Grace"

Perini Navi have just celebrated the  launching of 'State of Grace' their first yacht in their 40m (131ft) fast cruising series at their yard in Istanbul. Following the 88m (289ft) clipper The Maltese Falcon, she is the second superyacht to be constructed entirely at their yard in Istanbul.

State of Grace was designed in house by Perini Navi naval architects in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. Both her hull and superstructure were constructed in aluminium, with just 220 tons displacement she is sure to perform brilliantly in all sailing conditions. Watch out superyacht Rolex regatta.

Her 1,192 sq m sail plan can be handled by just one person thanks to an innovative sail control system designed by Perini Navi and built by their Mast Division. She has a 50m (164ft) mast, furling boom and standing rigging all made with carbon fibre materials.

The main saloon spans over two levels and has a comfortable dining room and a spacious living area. Her four cabins, including a full beam owners suite with a gym, have innovative layouts and can accommodate up to nine guests.

The yard in Istanbul is currently working on the first yacht in the 70m (230ft) series, scheduled for 2015, while the third yacht in the 60m (197ft) series could be ready in the next two years.

CRN Launch 80m "Chopi Chopi"

The CRN yard in Ancona, Italy was the place to be at the weekend as they splashed their newest edition to their fleet, the spectacular 80m (262ft) 'Chopi Chopi'. She is the largest superyacht CRN has built to date and one of the largest ever constructed in Italy, with an estimated value that exceeds 80 million Euro.

Zuccon International Project design studio were responsible for her exterior lines and interior layout, while the interior design and furnishings were left in the capable hands of Studio Laura Sessa. She is a beautifully designed and crafted superyacht that oozes Italian quality and perfection from every angle.

Some of her unique and interesting features include her massive beach club at the stern that spans to over 100m squared and converts to a a large swimming platform so guests and owners have easy access to the surrounding water. Another large area aft on the lower deck is dedicated to the guest wellbeing as it houses a spa, gym, Turkish bath, sauna and a massage area. She will be able to accommodate up to 12 guests in five guest suites (double + twin) and one master cabin. The owner's have their own private upper deck which also includes a heli-pad.

Chopi Chopi will remain in Ancona for the next few months as she undertakes sea trials and the last finishing touches are added. Her owner will take delivery in May and will bring her to the Adriatic sea on her maiden voyage.  

Horizon Yachts Launch "Tango 5"

Last weekend Horizon Yachts launched their first expedition yacht in their new EP series. The 35m (115ft) expedition yacht that was christened 'Tango 5' and holds the status as the largest megayacht that Horizon have sold to the Singapore market. Her owner had exploration and adventure in mind when he chose Horizon as she features a steel hull, bulbous bow, a four stateroom layout and a cockpit designed for fishing and diving.

She had a successful and smooth launch as she entered the water via Horizon's Dream 1 floating barge. After, she was docked along side so everyone present at her launch could admire her beauty. She will now spend the next two months conducting a series of tests which will include commissioning tests, incline tests, BV class surveys and many others to ensure that she will be delivered to her owner in prefect condition.

She is scheduled for delivery in March 2013 and will make her much anticipated world debut at the Asia Boat Show in April 2013.

Horizon Yachts New P136 Model

The Horizon Group has just announced that they are elevating the successful Horizon P130 model with a new P136 model that features a 28ft beam, a six guest stateroom layout with additional crew accommodation and bulbous bow. "Horizon has much experience manufacturing large FRP hulls, building to classes and regulations, and communicating with clients on comprehensive projects," says Horizon CEO John Lu. "We are extremely comfortable with the design and pedigree behind the new Horizon P136, and we are confident she will be well-received throughout the global yacht market."

The new P136 is currently the largest FRP hull that Horizon builds and offers enhanced performance with her bulbous bow, which helps reduce water and wave resistance, improved interior volume due to her 445 gross tonnage and increased waterline length by 2 feet 8 inches. The accommodation includes a master suite located forward on the main deck, five guest staterooms on the lower deck, and crews quarters aft of the engine room.

Horizon delivered five P130 luxury yachts to owners in the U.S. and Europe between 2007 and 2012, each one built standard to DNV classification and adhering to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and IMO (International Maritime Organization) MARPOL regulations during construction. These build standards will be implemented in the new Horizon P136 model as well, ensuring she will be yet another superyacht that offers a reduced environmental impact.

Baltic Yachts New High Performance Cruiser

Baltic Yachts in Finland are due to start construction on their new 35m (116ft) high performance cruiser this month, January 2013. The contract was signed last summer, with the owner wanting a high performance cruiser for taking his family sailing around the Mediterranean. 

Judel/Vrolijk are responsible for the naval architecture and Nauta Design will take care of the custom interior. She will have a deckhouse with a carbon fibre bimini hard top for plenty of protection against that hot Mediterranean sun. Her hull will be constructed from carbon composite, and will be fitted with a lifting keel. There will be emphasis on creating a quiet and comfortable yacht, with noise and vibration reduction high on the priority list.

The layout includes 7 cabins, the owner’s spacious cabin with en suite bathroom situated near the bow, three cabins for the guests, one for the captain and two crew cabins.

She is scheduled to be delivered to her owner in October 2014 and we will be keeping you up to date throughout her build process.

Bury Design's 60m Expedition Trimaran

First thoughts, she is sleek and stylish but designed for the open oceans and the exploration trips of a lifetime. Bury Design have worked closely with submarine manufacture Trition Submarines on this design to carefully tailor it to meet the requirements to store a range of Triton personal submarines. She will provide unmatched levels of performance in the support of small submarines for extended deep ocean operations, but will also be quite at home being used as a more general expedition yacht.

Paul Bury’s experience in superyacht design and marine oil and gas applications has enabled him development this unique expedition yacht that combines high efficiency, comfort and serviceability. The design will give you the space and stability of a catamaran with the ride comfort of a monohull, giving you the best of both worlds.

She consists of a long, narrow and deep centre hull containing all the propulsive machinery. The outer hulls are shorter, shallower and of much less volume. The dimensions of the outer hulls are tailored to provide initial stability and are optimised for minimal resistance. Her hull arrangement allows her to be configured and optimised for either high efficiency moderate speed operation or very high maximum speeds.

Her layout provides a very large working deck area aft with a customisable forward accommodation area. The aft deck is set to support submarine activities, including below decks stowage and dedicated workshop facilities of up to four manned submersibles. The subs are suitable for personal or tourist excursions, including the Triton 36000/3, capable of full ocean depth (FOD) dives to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

She has a large helicopter hanger and landing pad forward, with the aft deck and upper deck also fully customisable for helicopter operations.

 Specifications

• Length: 60m (196ft)
• Beam: 16.3m (53ft4')
• Submarines: 2x Triton 36000/3 and 2x Triton 3300/3
• Crew: 12
• Guests: 8
• Range/Speed: 9000nm @ 14kts, 4000nm @ 20kts

Trinity Yachts Deliver 50m "Lady Sura"

MY Lady Sura

On the 4th of January Trinity Yachts announced that they have officially delivered their newest 50m (164ft) 'Lady Sura' after completing successful sea trials in December. She is a tri-deck custom built superyacht with an aluminium hull and superstructure, with a cruising range of 4,000nm at a speed of 11kts and a maximum speed of 19kts.

She features a full beam two level master suite forward on the main deck, where the owners can enjoy sleeping on the lower level and relax on the upper level while taking in the magnificent panoramic views. There are four guest staterooms located below and one VIP guest stateroom on the wheelhouse deck. The interior, by Patrick Knowles Yacht Design, is rich in Anigre, mahogany and harmonizing burl finishes.

Lady Sura's sky lounge is panoramic and her flybridge features a hot tub, numerous sunpads and lounge seating. A large tender garage aft provides ample storage for the tender, jet skis and other water toys.

Specifications

• Length: 50m (164ft)
• Beam: 8.5m (28ft)
• Draft (half load): 2.4m (7ft8')
• Displacement: 284 tons
• Max Speed: 19kts
• Range: 4,000nm @ 11kts
• Crew: 12
• Guests: 12

Interior Layout

Another Benetti Concept Design

The Benetti design and innovation section have produced yet another amazing and modern concept design. This time Palomba Serafini Associati design studio came up with this innovative design named project "Jolly Roger".

"We started from the idea of  high-powered car of the sea. Aristocratic and futuristic. An automotive dna that is in the structures, which release the decks from visual obstruction by giving back the relation with nature and the sea. Finally, large windows and a long deck that looks like a terrace overlooking the water."

The large open decks lighten the volume and allow the incorporation of large floor to ceiling windows throughout, reinterpreting the element of power typical of Benetti. A long suspension deck at the bow becomes a living and social space. The owner has the luxury of an entire floor at his disposal on the top deck, a privileged position that allows him to look at the sky through a removable cover. The inspiration came from the automotive sector, as her lines remind you of a high powered super car.