Heesen Yachts 50m SATORI is a Double Winner at Prix du Design Awards Ceremony

Dutch shipbuilder Heesen Yachts was the proud recipient of two World Yacht Trophies awarded in Cannes and the prestigious Prix du Design in Monaco for SATORI, the first of the 50 meter aluminum class, semi-custom series. The yacht was delivered last May and officially christened during the Monaco Grand Prix.

The World Yacht Trophies ceremony took place at the Carlton Beach, Cannes in mid-September. SATORI, a Buddhist term for enlightenment, was competing in the category Custom Yachts under 50m and won both the Best Design and Best Layout and Decoration awards.

Designer Rémi Tessier successfully evokes a Zen spirituality throughout the yacht interior using clean lines and a dramatic juxtaposition of dark and light, an effective nuance of the balance of yin and yang.

Screen shot 2011-10-07 at 10.34.58 AM — From left to right: Eric Benson (Owner of Satori), HRH King Juan Carlos of Spain, Valentina Coghlan, HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, Gaëlle Tallarida (Monaco Yacht Show) and Anna Becker (Nymphenburg)

Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen Yachts, collected the prizes and commented: “I am honored to receive these two prizes on behalf of the Owner. Satori is a beautiful vessel. Her clean, distinctive design and perfect execution are the result of incredible teamwork. Thank you to the Owner for his vision, to Rémi Tessier for his creativity, and to the Heesen staff for their incredible ingenuity.”

The Prix du Design ceremony took place on board SATORI, docked at Quai des Etats Unis during the XXI Monaco Yacht Show. HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, Gaëlle Tallarida – GM of the show – and Anna Becker from Nymphenburg, awarded SATORIs Owner with the stunning trophy, the Volute Bowl, a unique piece of ceramic designed by Ted Muheling and entirely hand crafted at the Nymphenburg atelier in Munich.

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Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hailed as a Superb Success Industry Wide

The Monaco Yacht Show concluded on a high note with industry professionals enthusiastic about sailing forward towards an increasingly bright horizon.

The internationally famous and breathtakingly beautiful event was buzzing with wealth and business excitement. More than 100 superyachts, with over 40 making their worldwide debut, lined the docks inside Port Hercules to participate in what is being hailed as the most successful show to date.

This year’s large yacht line up included: Steven Spielberg’s Seven Seas (86 m), Cakewalk (85 m) and Imagine the high volume 64 meter Amels build. Prima, the brand new yacht from Columbus Yachts, was one of several yachts from first time builders. Adrenaline junkies loved Shooting Star a superfast 38 meter, carbon-fiber superyacht from Espen Oeino and Danish Yachts. Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran, attracted throngs of sailing enthusiasts. Big Fish, the dramatically designed transoceanic yacht, was also on display for sale.

Industry wide confidence was high, a welcome sign of ongoing recovery from the gloomy world economy. The real benefits of the Monaco Show can only be determined over the weeks to come, but reports from participants were enthusiastic with regard to the quality and quantity of enquiries.

The Monaco Yacht Show is importantly a venue to underscore and promote environmentally friendly initiatives. Charitable functions included support for Wood Forever, a program backed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, dedicated to fighting world deforestation. This year Show organizers donated €40,000 to better educate industry professionals to use only wood certified as originating from sustainable forests in the effort to halt deforestation. The Show was also the occasion for Wood Forever to formalize the support of SYBA and the new commitment of the US shipyard Burger Boat as the very first member of the program.

In association with the Monaco Yacht Show, the RINA classification society presented the Green Plus Yacht certificates 2011 to Palumbo shipyard’s build Prima and Numptia from Rossi Navi shipyard, two yachts whose construction meets with compliance of the strictest environmental regulations. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II made the award to the yachts builders in the company of his guest, His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos of Spain who joined him on his tour of the show.

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Photo Credit: Pierre Pettavino

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Perini Navi Delivers 180 Ft. GALILEO G: An Ice Class Yacht Poised for Arctic Adventure

The Perini Navi Group, world leader in designing and constructing large motor and sailing yachts, is pleased to announce delivery of the the 180-foot superyacht GALILEO G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division.

The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the yacht and the shipyard’s team. After formalities, Galileo G’s crew proceeded with the flag changing ceremony.

The Picchiotti Galileo G from the Vitruvius® series has been designed and built according Ice Class classification rules for navigation along the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans through Canada’s Arctic Archipelago.

The fundamental concepts behind the yacht project were born from a collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. These are expressed mainly in the hull and superstructure, in the arrangement of on-board spaces and in the abundance of tenders and toys for the exploration and discovery of the yacht’s environment.

The third motor yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series, the 240-foot MY C.2189 is scheduled to arrive in La Spezia in early 2012. Here it will be finished after initial hull construction is completed at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The yacht is scheduled to be consigned in the first half of the year 2013.

The Perini Navi Group will be presenting Sailing Yacht P2, a 38m sloop from their Racing Line, and Sailing Yacht Antara, a 46m ketch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27th to 31st.

Please follow this link for additional information about the Perini Navi Group and a selection of Perini Navi Charter Yachts available worlwide.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Cutting Edge Designs from the Italian Proship Design Team: 48 Open Tender, Alpha 75 Fly and Kharima 81 Power Cat

Proship, the cutting edge Italian design and engineering team, announces three new luxury motor yachts, to be built at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao. The sporty 48’ open tender, the ALPHA 75, a displacement power yacht, and the KHARIMA 81, an energy efficient power catamaran, are each developed to target the affluent and expanding Asian yacht market.

Design on all three new vessels is by Architect Antonio Luxardo, whose goal is to combine technology and functionality without compromise to elegance and comfort. The dynamic 45-foot open tender features a multi purpose aft deck space with open bulwark on the stem that allows for a sprawling terrace at sea. Twin Volto Penta D6 – 435hp IPS600 engines power the boat to 40 km/h.

The graceful ALPHA 75 is designed with a rounded bow in contrast to sharp edges, to create an Asian flair specifically intended to appeal to Far Eastern consumers. The unusual interior layout features two main salons. The first is located on the main deck and directly connects to the aft deck equipped with dining table for eight guests. The well-equipped galley is on the same deck.

The second salon is on the lower deck, which also offers two guest rooms and the owner’s cabin with an ensuite bathroom and sauna. Crew accommodations are on stern deck with autonomous entrance.

The KHARIMA 81, designed for an Asian client, features two decks and a flybridge offering large volumes in living and cabin areas. Outdoor areas are designed for socializing and enjoying panoramic views. The flybridge features comfortable sofas, a bar and seating area, partially protected by a semi retractable top. On the aft deck two side open-out beach platforms extend exterior space and provide easy access to the water.

The main deck provides a stunning 110 square-metre open living space that includes the main saloon, dining area and state of the art wheelhouse. The master suite is located in the bow on the main deck and features spectacular views through a surround of large windows, which can be screened off by innovative sliding panels. The balcony can be partitioned as a little lounging or sunbathing area for additional privacy. The lower deck consists of two ensuite double guest cabins, a professional galley, and crew accommodations.

Here are some useful links to explore options for Luxury Motor Yacht Charter and Luxury Catamaran Charter worldwide.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Emax E-Volution 217 ft. Schooner built by Ned Ship

Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents the Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner with the goal to produce the fastest and greenest superyacht build to date.

The Emax E-Volution is equipped ZF 4000 Pods, retractable foil and electric bow thruster, aimed to provide unmatched maneuverability and an environmentally friendly alternative to anchoring. The superyacht has a photovoltaic exoskeleton to harness sufficient solar energy to operate off the grid.The Emax E-Volution’s high aspect ratio DynaWing sails are 20% shorter than a conventional rig, yet are designed to produce twice as much power. When moored or under severe weather conditions the mainsails are reefed and the stay-less rotating Wingmasts are feathered into the wind.

The greening of the Emax E-Volution comes without sacrifice to luxury onboard. The full beam master compartment is positioned on the upper deck and offers superb panoramic views through large picture windows. It features a king bed, spacious seating area, bathroom with Jacuzzi and power shower, state of the art entertainment center, walk-in dressing room and private adjoining office. Six spacious luxury guest suites are located amidships on the main deck. The suites have similar amenities with queen beds, walk-in closets, entertainment systems, Jacuzzi bathrooms and spectacular picture windows.

Technical Specifications:
Ned Ship – Bio Epoxy Carbon Kevlar Composite Structure
Ned Ship – Advanced Aerodynamic Radome and PV Wing Spoilers
High Modulus – DynaWing Stay-less Schooner Rig; Sail Area 1,600sqm
SunPower – Solbian Marine Solar Panels; up to 100KW (Over 300MWh per year)
MTU – Series 2000 Tier 4i 858KW engines
Tesla – 200KW Electric Motors
Tesla – Electronic Controller with (KER) Power Sailing Regeneration
ZF – 4000 Azimuth Pods
ZF – Hybrid Propulsion System
Ocean Yacht Systems – Rim Drive Bow Thruster
MDI – Retractable Anhedral -Foil
Corvus – lithium ion Storage UPS < 3MWh
Ocean LED – lighting
Certified Energy Star Equipment, AC & Refrigeration with Waste Heat Recovery to Produce Hot Water

Here is a link to learn more about Green Chartering for Low Carbon Emissions.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓