The sixth yacht in Heesen's 55M Steel series is already in build on spec. Interestingly, she is apparently the only 180-footer (55-meter) available in The Netherlands at this point. Equally important, the yacht, nicknamed Project Gemini, represents a first-time collaboration with Luca Dini Design & Architecture. The megayacht follows in the Continue Reading
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28-Knot Maiora 30 Convertible Gulu II Premieres
One hundred feet (30.5 meters) of leisure space traveling at 27 to 28 knots sounds like fun. Enough customers of Fipa Group, the parent company for Maiora, felt this way that it created the Maiora 30 Convertible for that purpose. Hull number one, Gulu II, launched last week, suited as much for private enjoyment as she is party time. The Maiora 30 Continue Reading
Say Yes to YIS
Young and young-at-heart megayacht guests often enjoy observing the captain in the wheelhouse, additionally asking questions. So, YachtCloud, a yachting-technology company, got to thinking. Why not put some of the same navigation details and general yacht operational details in the palms of their hands? Thus, Yacht Information System (YIS) is now Continue Reading
La Datcha Starts Her Extraordinary Worldwide Journey: Sunday Superyacht Video
Some charter yachts are in demand due to their stunning spaces. Others attract attention for myriad reasons. La Datcha "is not afraid to stand out from the crowd," as Rose Damen, the managing director of Damen Yachting, explains. This 252-footer (77-meter) not only looks different, she is different. She has a remote Russian peninsula, Papua New Continue Reading
Ultra2 Concept Proposes Being More Sustainable & Ultra Secure, With a Safe Room
A private yacht is, of course, completely under the control of her owners. For cruisers with heightened security concerns, though, this may not be enough. T. Fotiadis Design proposes a solution with Ultra2, a 312-footer (95-meter) containing a safe room and additional physical, cyber, and human security oversight by a global specialist. Ultra2 Continue Reading
Derecktor Ft. Pierce Groundbreaking Celebrated, Completion Due in Months
Federal, state, and local officials joined Derecktor staff on November 13 for the Derecktor Ft. Pierce groundbreaking. The long-awaited ceremony comes shortly after receiving permits to transform the former commercial Port of Fort Pierce in Florida into a refit and service yard. The yard will handle some of the world’s largest sailing and power Continue Reading