Sale of first Limited Edition Amels 242

Amels has sold its first Limited Edition Amels 242. She is due for delivery in 2016 and construction of the 74m (242ft) Tim Heywood design is already well underway. Andrew Winch has been commissioned to style the interior, which will include two generously sized VIP cabins situated on main deck, each of which is equipped with a bedroom, office, guest suite and dressing room.

Part of Heywood's secret in creating such a streamlined exterior for the 242 is her very long aft deck, which features a large swimming pool, 6.5m by 3.5m. The yacht will be fitted with a dedicated owner's deck with 240 sqm of space. Some of the features include a forward looking owner's suite, his and her bathrooms and an owner's office. Aft is the owne's lounge, with large sliding windows capable of making the lounge an inside or outside area.

Located centrally on lower deck is a large, full-beam spa, with sauna, steam room, gym and fold down beach platform, ideal for taking a dive into the sea from the side of the yacht. The watersports garage is large enough to hold two 9.5m tenders, jet skis and other assorted water toys.

Amels chief executive Rob Luijendijk commented: "We are really pleased to have sold the first Amels 242, and it is great to be working once again with Moran Yacht & Ship on this exciting project. We have created the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom construction, proven by the fact that we now have all five models in the Limited Editions range in build, from the Amels 180 up to the Amels 272. Tim Heywood's avant-garde design for the Amels 199 really turned heads at the Monaco Yacht Show, and this model is now widely acknowledged to be setting a new benchmark for the 60m luxury sector."

Royal Huisman's Double Dart

The innovative Dart 80 concepts which both measure 80m (282ft) in length are a stunning collaboration between Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch Design. Both the motor and sail designed megayachts in the Dart concept range have been inspired by the marine world especially the arc of a leaping dolphin. The dolphins movement and gracefulness can be seen through exterior styling of both designs. The low seamless stern and beach decks will provide owner and guests the perfect connection to the surrounding waters.

Great focus has been placed on the design of a green and efficient megayacht that will consume less energy thus producing less, so in turn becoming more environmentally friendly. The benefits from this "Total Energy" approach includes programs to optimise weight, to reduce energy consumption and to extract, exclude or re-cycle waste heat. The use of microturbines and alternative energy generation techniques such as hydro-generators in place of traditional diesel generators, advanced energy storage and management systems.

The motor yacht is designed to be lightweight, with high performance and long range capabilities that use very advanced propulsion techniques that offer fuel efficiency, high manoeuvrability, lower emissions, and minimal noise and vibration. The main aft deck will have fold down balcony to allow uninterrupted views and a 5.5m (18ft) fresh water infinity pool. There will be a central staircase that will link the main deck to the upper deck which features a large upper salon with full length windows. The sailing yacht will feature a large spacious upper deck that will include a number of large oval sunbeds, jacuzzi and a pair of circular tables. The pilot house which is also on this deck has a large dinning area.

Both designs have a main deck including the main saloon and formal dining area along with a VIP or children's suite with full height windows. Forward of this is the full beam master suite with his and her bathroom/dressing rooms and large windows with spectacular views. Six guest cabins are situated on the lower deck, each with private bathroom and full length waterline windows providing that all important connection with the blue world outside. The lower deck includes a cinema, beach club, spa, and gym, all linked to the terraced aft deck and pool via a short staircase. We are really looking forward to seeing how the future progresses for both of the Dart concepts. Hats go off to Royal Huisman they have produced real beauties.

 

The Beautiful Sea Owl Sets Flight

Feadship's beautiful 62m (203ft) Sea Owl sets flight as she has just been delivered to her very excited owners at a special ceremony that took place at the iconic Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The owners were so pleased with their new megayacht that they decided to throw a party for the Feadship personnel involved in the project. Along with their partners, a total of 800 guests wined and dined with Sea Owl’s owners and their family on a summer evening.

Having been recently restored to its former glory, the National Maritime Museum which was originally constructed in 1656 on 1800 wooden piles. It contains a replica of the Dutch East India company vessel Amsterdam and a large collection of maritime artifacts. The museum is also home to a number of Feadship models, but the best reason of all for the owners to choose this spot to take official delivery of Sea Owl was the stylish location it provided for them to treat the Feadship workforce.

"Sea Owl is the most sophisticated boat built by the industry to date," Dick van Lent told the audience at the event. "From the interior to the exterior, from the tenders to the onboard systems, from the wood carvings to the murals, this is a truly extraordinary bespoke achievement."

"Having worked on various projects since White Rabbit in 1994, we already knew that Feadship is the best," added interior designer Andrew Winch. "It has been a magical adventure to work with the owners of Sea Owl, with whom we have become great friends over the past five years. This friendship gave everyone the personal drive to push things further and deliver something that is truly special in our lives."

The owner agreed. "The talent and artistry that each of the craftsmen brought to this project has made the build an amazing experience for myself and my family. We chose Feadship because we wanted to create a boat that reflected our personality, to be intimately involved in the build process itself, and most of all to have fun. Another shipyard could have built a similar boat to Sea Owl but no other shipyard could have done so with such attention to detail, resourcefully tackling the obstacles that arise in a custom construction while at the same time making it a complete pleasure for us to participate. Craftsmanship shines through every detail of the finished product and Sea Owl is a jewel, the pinnacle of a shipbuilder's talent that will be the envy of all and a beacon for others seeking perfection."

Andrew Weir Yacht Management Provide Services to 'ACE'

The beautiful 87m (285ft) Lurssen 'ACE' arrived in Portland Harbour in England the other week, where Andrew Weir Yacht Management provided various services to the yacht in preparation for the arrival of her owner. The arrival of her owner had all ready been planned prior to ACE's arrival at AWYM on the Dorset coast, so they had to work fast to get everything organised and start work once she was secured at the dock.

'Getting everything ready and with a limited time we had quite a number of challenges to accomplish' commented Daniel Taylor from AWYM. Some of the services included crew transportation, provisioning of certain items that the owner required on board and limousine transportation for the owner to his Superyacht. It is a possibility that the owner had been at the Olympics prior to his arrival to his Superyacht.

Ace was launched in January 2012 by the German shipyard Lurssen. She provides accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious suites, with her interior and exterior styling created by Andrew Winch Design. The below picture (and more can be seen in the photos & video page above) was taken in June in Valencia Spain where the Russian owner was collecting his guests.

The Amels 65m 'Sea Rhapsody' Gets Musical Christening

On Friday the 20th of April 2012 the 65m (213ft) Amels 'Sea Rhapsody' was christened and delivered to her owners in a magnificent ceremony that was attended by more than 600 people. Tim Heywood who drew the exterior lines and Andrew Winch who designed the interior also attended the event, and Tim's external lines stood out beautifully as the different coloured beams of light reflected off the yacht.

The guests at the event were all treated to a video on a big screen, which detailed the building process. Then Sea Rhapsody was serenaded by a choir on her fore deck, accompanied by a live orchestra, a great spectacle for all to see.

Amels managing director Rob Luijendijk said 'Sea Rhapsody is a unique piece of art, she looks stunning and we're very proud of this project. We thank the owners for their trust in Amels.' Representing the owners, Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence said: 'The owners cannot wait for their first family cruise and truly enjoyed the building process.'

Sea Rhapsody's interior designed by Andrew Winch shows the owners love for Asia by creating a soft and harmonious decorative scheme inspired by Asian style.

Specifications

• Length: 65.50m
  
• Beam: 11.88m
  
• Gross Tonnage: 1503
  
• Owner & Guests: 14
  
• Crew: 16
  
• Speed: 17kts
  

Proteksan & Turquoise's New In Build 75m

Proteksan & Turquoise currently have a 75m (246ft) project NB55 in construction at their facility in Turkey. The project has two different exterior styles for the owner to choose from, one which has a longer sheer line and incorporates a fully glazed window recess along the main deck giving an elegant and sleek profile. The alternative style has a modified sheer line that is shorter and includes large vertical windows as seen in the image below. In both styles the guest accommodation is not in the traditional place on the lower deck, but forward on the main deck. This gives the guests spacious cabins with spectacular views from the large windows that are incorporated into the hull, seen below. The construction is at a stage where the superstructure can still be modified to the owners choice of design.She has been designed by Andrew Winch of Andrew Winch Designs and includes several specific and creative features, like the spa beach balcony and arrival dock, the aft swim stairs and open beach club terrace. There are other possibilities for customization so the owner can truly create the yacht of his/her dreams. There are plenty of open air spaces, seating arrangements and relaxation areas, such as the upper sun deck that includes sunning areas, a bar and a pool for guests to enjoy.

The wheelhouse deck has a large multifunctional room aft which opens onto a unique inside/outside gym and exercise terrace which could also be transformed into an owners library or a luxurious sunset bar. Included in her many features is the helicopter landing pad on the foredeck for easy transportation.

The owners stateroom is forward on the upper deck and is entirely private from the guest areas. This stateroom is magnificent and has some great features like the forward facing room with spectacular views, a private balcony/terrace forward with jacuzzi, His and Her bathrooms and an office for the all important work. The guest accommodation forward on the main deck includes a full beam VIP suite and 4 double cabins all of which are ensuite.

This is the perfect yacht for an owner who wants to buy at the construction stage but still has the power to fully create the yacht of his/her dreams.

Vripack & Newcastle Shipyards Combine in "Chuggaboom" Project

First thoughts when you look at this expedition yacht is "Wow", the shear size of this yacht and typical expedition style just shouts take me around the world and let me explore. Vripack and Newcastle Shipyards have combined in this project named Chuggaboom, with Vripack taking on the exterior design and the naval architecture, and the American shipyard Newcastle who are well known for their expedition yachts, taking on the construction and are progressing smoothly with the build.

Chuggaboom will be 177ft (54m) long,and have a beam of 37ft (11.50m) and a cruising speed of 12kts. Her external design and expedition style has a close resemblance to other expedition yachts in her size range such as the 184ft (56m) Pangaea, the 196ft (59m) Ulysses and the 209ft (64m) Turmoil. All of these boats have the same bold character for adventure.

Bart Bouwhuis Director of Design from Vripack said:

"This globetrotting family yacht is a true dedication to the original philosophy of our research vessel design. She is outrageously spacious and has been designed for a very experienced yachting family with the typical no-nonsense attitude we love. Even we have difficulty holding her down on our drawing tables, as the adventure that goes together with her design makes the drawings come alive"

Her bold character for adventure is softened by the luxurious interior designed by Andrew Winch. One of the yachts special features is the dedicated motorbike storage and workshop where the shop is directly connected to the forward deck enabling the bikes to be rolled on to a tender giving easy transport to the mainland for island exploration.

Readers Top 3 Mega Yachts pt II

Hope everyone has had a great weekend where ever in the world you are. Thank you for your emails sent in, not as many as last month but some interesting Mega Yachts all the same. Two of them are in the top 10 of the world privately owned Mega Yachts. If you have any questions about any Mega Yachts or want to see and article on one please send an email to Mega Yacht Global at megayachtglobal@gmail.com looking forward to hearing from you.

Al Mirqab

Al Mirqab 437ft was launched in 2008 by Peters Schiffbau. It took the yard 4 year to complete and she is currently ranked No. 10 in the largest privately owned yachts. The yachts exterior was by the renowned Tim Heywood and Kusch Yachts in Germany. The interior was by Andrew Winch Designs. She can accommodate 60 guests and have a crew of 60. She is owned by Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. Al Mirqab has a beam of 65ft showing that she has plenty of space inside. Some of her features are a heli pad, swimming pool, jacuzzi and a garage with lots of toys to entertain the guests.



Rising Sun

The Rising Sun is 452ft and was launched in 2004 by the Lurssen shipyard in Germany. This is one of the most prolific Mega Yachts in the world and is currently ranked at No. 8 in the worlds largest privately owned yachts. She is owned by the computer technology magnet Larry Ellison of Oracle computer systems. Her interior design was by the designer Laura Seccombe.

Rising Sun's most noticeable feature is the large windows that wrap around the top two decks. This will let the natural light in and give her guests great views. She is very roomy with a beam of 60ft and for a yacht of this size she is surprisingly fast with a max speed of 28kts and a cruising speed of 26kts. She can accommodate up to 16 guest and has a crew of 45. The aft deck is a heli pad but when no helicopter is present it is transformed into a basketball court, one of Larry's favorite sports. His other favorite sport is sailing and in the aft garage many laser dinghy's can be found and are used regularly for racing between the crew and owner.



Leander

Leander the 246ft yacht built by Peene-Werft and launched in 1992 but was refit in 2008 is owned by English national Sir Donald Gosling, owner of the National Car Park company. Leander is probably on of the most exquisite and well known yachts on the worlds oceans.

She can accommodate up to 16 guests in 2 double owners suites forward on the main deck, 3 double cabins and 3 twin cabins on the lower deck. She has a crew of 26 to meet the guests every needs. The yachts interior is designed to create a comfortable feeling of a home away from home, with luxurious rugs and large arm chairs in the main saloon. She has plenty of toys for the guests to use and a door in the starboard side of the hull opens for access to the water. The top deck can accommodate a helicopter if needed and the deck below has a jacuzzi for the owner and guest to relax an enjoy their surroundings.

Vitters new order "Inoui" 110ft Performance Sloop

The Vitters shipyard just announced the order of Inoui a 110ft performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand with an interior by Andrew Winch. This will be the fourth carbon Superyacht to be built by the yard and the hull is currently been built by Green Marine and will be delivered to the yard in May 2012 for a launching a year later in May of 2013.
She is sure to be a big hit on the racing scene when launched. With her light carbon constructed hull and her light weight interior she is destined to be fast and perform to her maximum potential. Inoui's interior hasn't been released yet but below are a few specs of the yacht.

• LOA: 33.4m/110ft
• Beam: 6.9m/23ft
• Ballast: 22 tonnes
• Draft: Keel up 12ft/Keel down 18ft
• Fuel Capacity: 12,000 liters
• Engine: Caterpillar C7