Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: <span>Yachting News</span>

Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Yachting News

NISI yachts – Stylish design with proven integrity February 25, 2013

Beneath the surface of the NISI 2400 motor yacht, she boasts today's state-of-the-art technology, combining outstanding performance with luxury and comfort. Handling is fused with powerful lines – a plumb bow, sparkling stainless steel stanchions and rugged lifelines. NISI, like no other, is at ease in the South of France, as she is in the Hamptons. As the first and only yacht in the world under 24-meters (82 feet) to receive commercial RINA Charters + MCA (MGN280) certification, the NISI 2400 yacht is engineered and built to standards exceeding... Read More

World’s Largest Luxury Yacht in NYC February 22, 2013

Launched in 2009 by German shipyard Blohm & Voss, "Eclipse" is the largest private luxury yacht in the world at 533' and she has just arrived in New York City. As one would expect from such a luxurious vessel, this yacht has lots of impressive features such as balconies for guest suites and futuristic submarine and helicopter hangars. "Eclipse" comfortably has accommodations for 34 guests in 18 beautifully appointed cabins. This includes an owner's stateroom and 17 VIP suites. Of course, the vessel has a wide variety... Read More

World Superyacht Award Nominee: 196′ “Excellence V” January 28, 2013

Luxury superyacht Excellence V was designed by Raymond Langton Designs and launched by German Abeking Rasmussen in 2012. This yacht boasts a stunning dark blue hull with elegant lines measuring 60m (196,9ft). Excellence V is the largest 60m superyacht by volume at 1632 gross tons. She can accommodate up to 12 charter guests in 7 deluxe cabins and is available for charter in the Western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. This yacht has a contemporary naturally earthy toned interior with vibrant accents of color subtly added through fine art... Read More

The 102′ Cerri high performance luxury yacht

At 102', this yacht is a real head-turner with her gray hull and aggressive, sleek exterior lines. The Cerri 102, built by the Rodriguez Group, is an exciting example of the relatively new idea of a flying sport yacht. These yachts combine the looks and performance of express style sport yachts but also have a small flybridge helm which combines the best of both worlds for yachtsmen who enjoy high performance crafts. Sunseeker yachts were one of the first to adapt the flying sport hull to their larger Predator models which... Read More

OceanCo unveils their new 348′ Solar Sailing Yacht January 25, 2013

OceanCo is building a 348' (106m) sailing yacht with solar power capabilities that is expected to be launched in 2015. The design is from Nuvolari Lenard which will be in a steel hull with a beam of at least 15 meters. The length of the vessel, dubbed Project Solar, will be greater than the playing area of an American football field when completed. In addition to sporting battery-saving solar panels, the superyacht will also employ a rigid sail system called a Dyna Rig. If you think back to... Read More

The 289′ sailing yacht Maltese Falcon and her DynaRig

Launched in 2006, the 289' sailing yacht Maltese Falcon is a real head turner with her sleek profile, and automated sailing rigs. Thanks to her DynaRig sailing set up, the yacht is easily controlled and has been seen to sail off her anchor and away from berths within harbors. The yacht's sophisticated computer detects parameters such as wind speed automatically and displays key data. An operator must always activate the controls, yet it is possible for a single person to pilot the yacht. Damon Roberts of Insensys, Ltd. was... Read More

World Superyacht Awards nominees announced January 23, 2013

After receiving a massive amount of nominations, Boat International Media's expert team of editors have refined the nominees to an impressive list of World Superyacht Award finalists who now stand in contention to receive a renowned Neptune trophy. Over the next few weeks the judges will be personally visiting the contenders, with at least one judge inspecting each vessel, to inspect the details and quality the yachts. Not only does the physical inspection come into play, however. When the judges convene at the YCCS Virgin Gorda Clubhouse on the... Read More

2012 World Superyacht Award Winner: Feadship “Tango”

As soon as you see her signature Feadship lines and her muscular profile from afar you can quickly identify the Feadship yacht Tango. Launched in 2011, this 254' yacht has seven cabins which provide exceptionally comfortable accommodations for up to 14 guests. Quadruple MTU diesel engines allow her crew of 22 to cruise at speeds up to 21 knots. A few notable features of this Feadship include a full-beam main lounge, guest suites on the main deck, and a private owner's deck. There is a contra flow... Read More

Feadship has launched it’s sixth 147′ F45 yacht January 18, 2013

Cruising on a Feadship yacht is an experience to be enjoyed on every sensory level. 2012 has been another exciting year for the shipyard because they received several awards and launched some very exciting new yachts such as the "Venus" Project. The first journey is one of those never to be forgotten pleasures. After over two years of development, Feadship has begun a limited edition production of the spec-built Feadship Vantage F45. The design and technological concept have merged into a yacht that meets the highest standards... Read More

“Chopi Chopi” Superyacht Launch

An enormous celebration of 3,000 people gathered for the launch of superyacht “Chopi Chopi” in Acona, Italy on Saturday. The 80 meter megayacht is the largest vessel built by prominent Italian builder CRN Shipyard, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The vessel is one of the biggest ever made entirely in Italy, boasting naval architecture by the CRN Engineering team, exterior lines and interior layout by design studio Zuccon International Project and interior furnishing and design by Studio Laura Sessa. (more…)

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