Rossi Navi Launch 46m '2 Ladies'

Last week the Italian shipyard Rossi Navi launched their second Megayacht of the year the 46m (151ft) displacement 2 Ladies. This is just 2 months after the launch of their 45m (147ft) Aslec 4. 2 Ladies contract was signed by her two owners in September 2010 with construction starting 4 months after. Ocean Independence Zurich brokered and managed the project.

Rossi Navi have said that 'this yacht is the perfect marriage between northern lines and Italian contemporary style', this is due to the combination of her design teams. Mulder Design from Holland were responsible for the smooth two-toned exterior lines, while the Italian design studio Spadolini designed the contemporary Italian interior.

Her most noticeable design features include the two full beam master suites for her two sets of owners, one which is forward on the main deck and the other amidships on the bridge deck. Her other main design feature is the stunning exposed staircase made from steel, ebony and marble, which runs through all of her decks. The wellness of her guests was a top priority, with the owners incorporating a fitness area, sauna, jacuzzi and a magnificent on board entertainment system that's controlled by Apple iPads.

The rest of the accommodation comprises of two double cabins and two twin cabins that are located on the lower deck. She will have a respectable crew of 10 and is set for delivery towards the end of July where she will be available for charter through Ocean Independence.

Jade Yachts Launch Pocket Explorer "Smiling T"

Jade Yachts was started in 2004 as a subsidiary company of the Taiwan based shipbuilding company Jong Shyn to construct super & mega yachts.

This is the newest Pocket Explorer to splash into the worlds water, in a ceremony earlier last week (29th November 2011) Jade Yachts launched and christened their newest in their 90 series Smiling T. This project was sold and managed by Ocean Independence, the contract was singed at the Monaco yacht show in 2010 to a Swiss owner. Smiling T's exterior is the work of exterior designer JC Espinosa based in Fort Lauderdale and engineered by the Jade shipyard, the yacht was built to B.V classification and the owner might have her ready for charter for 2012. She is a fully displacement yacht with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, with a top speed of 13kts and a cruising speed of 11kts.

She has 4 decks which include 1 master suite and 3 guest cabins, accommodating 8 guests in total. One of the guest cabins can be used as a gym by folding up the beds into the wall. There will be a tender, a jet ski and a jacuzzi on board for the guests to enjoy. She has a large interior volume perfect for guest entertainment and dinning.

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