Burgess Unveils A Big Secret!

Little information is known about the impressive 82m (269ft) superyacht currently under construction at Abeking & Rasmussen. However, Burgess who placed the build order, has now announced that this closely guarded 'secret' was commissioned for experienced owners and delivery is slated for May 2013. Exterior design is by Sam Sorgiovanni and a stunningly elegant interior has been designed by Jim Harris, the long-time designer of the owners, who was also responsible for the much lauded interior of their previous yacht, the 61m (200ft) Feadship named SECRET. Captain Andrew Lawrence has served as build captain and owners' representative since inception of the project. This exceptional new vessel promises to be one of 2013's most eagerly anticipated arrivals on the superyacht scene.

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

A great time was had by all who attended the seventh annual World Superyacht Awards in Istanbul, Turkey last night, with some great yachts winning the infamous Neptune. The awards ceremony took place in the magnificent surroundings of Ciragan Palace Kempinski, set over looking the beautiful and historic Bosphorus waterway. Lets get to the winners of the categories.

Motor Yacht Awards

• Motor Yacht of the Year: Tango, 77.7m (255ft), By Feadship
• Displacement Motor Yacht 3000GT +: Serene, 133.9m (439ft), By Fincantieri Yachts
• Displacement Motor Yacht 1300GT to 2999GT: Tango, 77.7m (255ft), By Feadship
• Special Award, Interior with widest appeal: Numptia, 70.0m (230ft), By Rossi Navi
• Displacement Motor Yacht 500GT to 1299GT: Kaiser, 60.0m (197ft), By Abeking & Rasmussen
• Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT: Helix, 44.65m (146ft), By Feadship
• Tri Deck Semi-Displacement: Satori, 50.0m (164ft), By Heesen Yachts
• Two Deck & Open Semi-Displacement: Shooting Star, 38.0m (124ft), By Danish Yachts
• Raised Pilothouse Semi-Displacement: Aurella, 37.0m (121ft), By Heesen Yachts

Sailing Yacht Awards

• Sailing Yacht of the Year: Vertigo, 67.2m (220ft), By Alloy Yachts
• Sailing Yacht 40m +: Vertigo, 67.2m (220ft), By Alloy Yachts
• Sailing Yacht 30m - 40m: Antares III, 30.0m (98ft), By Yachting Developments
• Special Award, A Notiable Contribution to the Technical Advancement of Sailing Superyachts: Hetairos, 66.7m (219ft), By Baltic Yachts

Other Awards

• Refitted Yacht Award: Destination, 41.0m (134ft), By Trappman Consulting, Refit: Alloy Yachts
• Voyager's Award: Golden Compass, 46.0m (151ft), By Picchiotti Yachts

Cruising Route: 30,000nm 'World Tour', starting in the USA, through the Caribbean,
South America, the Mediterranean, then on through the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, cruising the Indian coast to Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, the Malacca Straits and on through Indonesia to
Papua New Guinea.

• Legacy Award: Mr Neville Crichton

For his instrumental role in the establishment and growth of the New Zealand Superyacht building industry, for his leading position in the world of sailboat racing, his generosity of spirit, and his inspiration to others in these fields.

The First "Hetairos" Superyacht

There is two yachts named Hetairos that belong to the same owner and many of you know the new 219ft project name Panamax now called Hetairos. Some of you may not know the old Hetairos so below accompanied with pictures taken earlier today in Valencia Spain are the facts and details about her.

The Superyacht that the owner had before his new yacht and still owns but its up for sale for €13.8m was built by Abeking & Rasmussen. The project was started in 1991 and the yacht 141ft ketch was launched 662 days later in 1993. Abeking & Rasmussen was one of the only yards at the time to be able to meet the owners needs in exquisite design and experienced craftsmanship. The out come was a beautiful and elegant ketch with top craftsmanship that still today nearly 20 years on still sits at the top level of the great Superyachts in the industry.

She has recently under gone a 8 month refit by the Southampton Yacht Services. She now has a black hull with gold trim that really matches well with the cream masts and booms. Her exterior design was the work of Bruce King Yacht Design and her interior was by the famous Andrew Winch Designs. She was recently at the Monaco Yacht Show in September and her next plans are unknown.

She can accommodate up to 10 guests in a full beam master suite and 2 double and 2 twin cabins. She has been all around the world to places such as the Amazon, Alaska, New Zealand, Madagascar and the South Pacific. She has a shallow draft to be able to get into and explore the most hard to reach places of the world.

Herb Chambers New Mega Yacht "Excellence V"

The new launch by Abeking & Rasmussen, the 200ft Excellence V commissioned and owned by happy owner Herb Chambers the New England car dealership entrepreneur. Excellence V is a down size from his old yacht Excellence IV 258ft which has been sold to a new owner. The main reason for this was that he didn't think he needed such a big Mega Yacht and also with his new one he can get into his favorite ports.

She has interior and exterior designs by the London based design office Reymond Langton Design. Rich and dark woods will line the walls and large deep windows will let in more natural light into the main saloon area. Some of her main features will be a spa, gym, sauna and a private deck for Chambers which also includes his own saloon and for sure the aft garage will be full with lots of water toys. She will be able to accommodate 14 guests and have a crew of 18.

Abeking & Rasmussen Launch Hull 6492

Last week Abeking & Rasmussen launched their newest yacht of 257ft. She is known as Hull No. 6492 for now. The yard hasn't released much information due to the wishes of the owners who will take delivery later this year. We know that she will be able to accommodate 12 guests and 22 crew. The yacht bears similarities to other yachts from Abeking & Rasmussen with the same LOA Eminence, C2 and Titan. The designer Raymond Langton has worked with the yard for all of these projects. Color and small design differences can be seen.
Pictures of the other yachts can be seen below.