Green Jet by Mides Design

Green Jet designed by Erik Sifrer

The Green Jet designed by Erik Sifrer of Mides Design is a luxury yacht that runs with an environmentally friendly primary power source - wind.

The fluid, wavelike design of the upper deck is split into two sections. The forward area and pilot house is for the crew, while the midsection and rear are for the owner and guests. The central gyroscope-mounted Jacuzzi pool acts as a visible divider between the two areas.

The pool is also designed to create a connection between air and water outside, and help form a fountain-sculpture inside. Around the pool is a lattice work of skylight windows to allow light into the large main salon of the Green Jet.

For main propulsion there are two fully automated and computer controlled 62m high Aero sails guided by hydraulic motors. The rigging is designed to appear appealing, almost scuplture-like, when the sails are up or rolled into the boom.

The main hull, upper structure, masts and sails of the Green Jet are formed from carbon composite, while the decking is teak with stainless steel fixtures.

Underwater elements of the Green Jet include a canting keel with 2 foils, twin retractable Z-drive azimuth thrusters for increased maneuverability, twin rudders, and a hidden automated anchor system. When the sails are not in use the Green Jet can be maneuvered via the twin hydrogen-fueled 1274 horsepower engines.

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Year (of specifications)  -   2008
Engine(s)  -   2x Hydrogen fueled
Horsepower (max)  -   1274 hp x2
Displacement   -  330 t
Length   - 57 m / 187 ft
Beam    - 11.7 m / 38.3 ft

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Gran Marlin 46 Luxury Yacht by KFS

Gran Marlin 46 Luxury Yacht

KFS (KeyFrameStudio) an Italian yacht design firm popularly Known for  watercrafts like the K60 Anaconda and MAS 36, recently unveiled their latest project, the Gran Marlin 46.

The Gran Marlin 46 features an interior designed for comfort and privacy. A large proportion of the yacht is dedicated to the owners cabin, which is connected to the rest of the vessel through a private studio. The huge full-beam cabin is acoustically isolated from the rest of the yacht thanks to the service areas which surround it.
The KFS Gran Marlin 46 is a 46 metre (151 foot) vessel with a hull designed for comfort and ocean-crossing capabilities,  powered by a 1,800 horsepower Caterpillar C32 Acert engine an d sails at a cruising speed of 15 knots.

The technical areas located on the lower deck, have been engineered to improve the comfort and livability of the owners and passengers. By moving the tender garage to a more central area, the stern area has been freed up to allow for a separate room with direct access to the rear sea platform.

The KFS Gran Marlin 46 won the first prize in the 2012 MYDA 2012 international yacht design competition.
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ADASTRA TRIMARAN SUPERYACHT by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs

ADASTRA TRIMARAN SUPERYACHT

A beautiful yacht with low fuel consumption yet providing excellent sea keeping qualities and luxurious accommodation, Adastra Trimaran is a result of more than five years of design and planning by the world renowned John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs

Described by Boat International as "one of the world's most amazing super yachts, that could spell the future for efficient long range cruising", the 42.5m Trimaran Adastra is being built in China for a Hong Kong clients Anto and Elaine Marden.

Extensive tank testing and radio controlled model tests in waves have been carried out to analyze stability and performance. Outrigger height has been optimized for ease of motion at sea, and a new outrigger shape has been developed to increase stability in waves. A state of the art structural analysis has been undertaken of all the major components in the yacht in order to achieve the light weight required for very low fuel consumption. All this has resulted in the exceptional vessel that is nearing completion in China.

Features a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station. A forward facing door through the saloon window gives easy access to a large sunbed on the foredeck. The aft deck has a sofa and bar area to port and a dining area to starboard, further aft of this there is space for a 4.9 metre tender and directly below is a garage which can store a 3.1 metre tender. The garage door has been designed to fold out and create a large dive platform. Extra space has been created below deck by slightly flaring the central hull just above the waterline. This area has been split into two sections with a full-width master cabin located aft with access from the deck saloon, and two further guest cabins, accommodation for the crew, and the galley located forward of the engine compartment. Adastra offers comfortable accommodation for nine guests and up to six crew members. The main helm station, which has seating for two, is positioned in a raised pilot house situated between the aft deck and the saloon area and forms part of the cross beam structure.

The Superstructure is carbon fibre with Nomex honeycomb core, the hull is Glass/Kevlar foam sandwich and the interior is light weight oak cabinetry using honeycomb panels.
A SiMON_ integrated ships monitoring system monitors fuel, security, pump sensors, electrical, lights, etc and has a fully automated fuel management system which includes an Alfa Laval system for cleaning the fuel.

The anchoring system is unique with 3 anchors all driven by carbon fibre drum winches run by hydraulics. The primary anchor is a custom 130kg Bruce style anchor that deploys out of the starboard wing. The second anchor is 80kg and deploys out of the bow with a carbon fibre arm. The third anchor is 60kg which deploys out of the port wing and will be used as a stern anchor.

Specification

• Hull Draft - 1.12 m (1.6m to tip of rudder)
• Main engine - 1x Caterpillar C18 -1150 hp @ 2300 rpm
• Outrigger engines - 2x Yanmar 110hp @ 3200 rpm
• Tenders - 4.9m stored on the aft deck and a 3.1m stored in the garage
• Displacement cruising max - 15000 litres fuel - 64.8 tonnes
• Displacement ocean passage max - 32000 litres fuel - 77 tonnes
• Speed max - 22.5 knots
• Range at 17 knots - 4000 miles
• Fuel consumption at 13 knots - 90 litres per hour.
• Fuel consumption at 17 knots - 120 litres per hour
• Exterior Styling - John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs Ltd. and Orion Shuttleworth Design Ltd.
• 3D Modelling and Rendering - Orion Shuttleworth Design Ltd.
• Regulation Compliance - Orion Shuttleworth Design Ltd.
• Naval Architecture - John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs Ltd.
• Structural Design - John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs Ltd. & Applied Structural Analysis Ltd.
• Interior Design - Jepsen Designs, Hong Kong
• Builder - McConaghy Boats, Zhuhai, China

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Benetti’s Told U So Superyacht (Overview)

Benetti’s Told U So Superyacht

Superyacht Told U So, built by the renowned Italia yacht makers Benetti Yachts in cooperation with the leading luxury lifestyle group Molori Design  is now available for charter.

The 143.04ft (43.6 metres) superyacht  according to its manufacturers is a combination of exceptional quality, elegance and luxury, with special attention paid to incredible detail, sophisticated, original and carefully cultivated design elements that have become synonymous with the Molori brand. Its design incorporates the highest quality wood, marble and fine fabrics from around the world in the luxury yacht’s five individually styled suites.

She can  house for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 owner cabin, 2 VIP cabins, 1 double cabin, 1 twin cabin), can accommodate cocktail parties for up to 60 guests, and a crew of up to 12.  Each stateroom has an individual decor, ranging from the Red cabin to the Caramel cabin, the Ivory stateroom and the White stateroom. There’s even themed-tone crocodile leather covers on the iPads in each stateroom that control lighting, music and temperature.

The yacht indoor dining area is located on the upper deck and can be converted into an outdoor space by retractable glass walls. The Sky-Lounge can be transformed onto a state-of-the-art cinema revealing a wide screen TV hidden behind a magnificent art piece at the touch of button. Told U So yacht features a 3-foot real lobster-turned art-centrepiece or a 16th century Chinese daybed in the Main Salon.

Told U So has a cruising speed of 12 knots, max speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,000 nm from her 67,000-litre fuel tanks.

The yacht will be chartering in the Maldives and Indian Ocean plus the surrounding area including the Philippines, South China Sea, Indonesia, with the weekly charter rate of $400,000 plus expenses. During the 2012 summer, Superyacht Told u So will be available for charter in the Eastern Mediterranean at the weekly charter rate is €225,000 ($293,000).
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Amels 212 Imagine Luxury Yacht

Imagine, 212 foot (65.5 metre) vessel, is the first and the largest Limited Editions Amels 212 Super yacht. Designed by Tim Heywood (exterior), and Andrew Winch (interior), this luxury super yacht was launched in 2011 and built in Holland. The second hull in the Limited Editions 212 series, is due for a 2012 launch.

Yacht Imagine accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 cabins, although as a private yacht she is liceneced for 12 yacht charter guests sleeping. Her cabin configuration is 5 Doubles and 2 Twin cabins. The Amels 212 motor yacht Imagine has a well thought out interior layout offering a lot of versatility.

The Master suite is located on the main deck and there are two further 2 VIP staterooms on the upper deck, each with balconies. There are another 4 charter guests cabins on her lower deck.

One of its attractions is the centrally located glass elevator, allowing easy and elegant access to all parts of the ship. These include the wet feet bar found on the sun-deck and the large Beach Club located at the yacht’s stern.

The yacht also houses a grand dining table in the main deck area that can be covered by sliding glass panels for a more intimate setup. There is also room for grand sunbeds, a swimming pool and separate Jacuzzi. Imagine features a large storage for a range of beach toys and also has space for two 8.5 m tenders.

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Mystic Superyacht

Mystic Superyacht

Price: $19,595,000

The 150.9ft length Mystic Superyacht , is built with Dutch exterior design (courtesy of Diana Yacht Design), interiors from German Schnaase Interior Design and engineering from UK-based High Modulus.

Mystic Superyacht interior

Accommodation is for 10 guests in 5 cabins configured as a vast master suite, 2 doubles and 2 twins.
Special features include a dedicated cinema/media room and a large fully equipped gymnasium with sauna and shower rooms.

Mystic Superyacht sundeck

Her expansive sundeck offers a large jacuzzi, integrated sun loungers and a bar area. Twin MTUs deliver a cruising speed of 13 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and her range is 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Mystic Superyacht bar area

Fitted out with top brands throughout, including Swarovski crystal lighting, Ralph Lauren furniture, Miele domestic appliances and a Furuno navigational suite.
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s 'The Breakaway' ship

Norwegian Cruise Line's The Breakaway Ship

Currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard Germany, and with a carrying capacity of up to 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship - The Breakaway,  will be launched in May 12, 2013 as the first of NCL’s two Project Breakaway cruise ships. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway will debut in May 2014.

Boutique Hotel

Breakaway that weighs 144,017 tons will boast new rooms designed to invoke a boutique hotel and a luxury private area called The Haven, complete with 24-hour butler service, a poolside valet and white-tablecloth in-room dining.

Dining Area

Ship’s cabins represent a dramatic pull-back from accommodations found on Epic. Much of what made Epic’s cabins unique, curvy walls, beds and couches, in-cabin bowl sinks and a split bathroom design featuring see-through doors, has been bypassed in favor of a Scandinavian design, traditional layout and a handful of flourishes.

The ship will travel to Bermuda, and prices are expected to start at around $1,199 per ticket.

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New Filippetti Navetta 26 Luxury Green Series Yacht

New Filippetti Navetta 26 Luxury Green Series Yacht

 With a Green Yacht Star-registration certified by the Italian Ship Registry Association, Filippetti Navetta 26 is the first model of an eco-chic series yacht  designed with environmental sustainability criteria: displacement hull, soft and rounded lines, low emissions and consumption, long range fuel and water.
The 26m motor yacht Navetta 26 can house up to 8 guests in 4 cabins including a large master suite located forward on the main deck with panoramic views and a bathroom located on a lower level down a few steps. The remaining 3 cabins (2 doubles and a twin) are located on the lower level.

Master suite

One of the most attractive features regarding the owner’s cabin, which takes up an impressive 40% of the yacht’s total volume, is the remarkably spacious bathroom area which can be reached through a stairway below deck, and two steps below is the main saloon level tact offers panoramic views.

main saloon/1

main saloon/2

Set in a clean color palette, the main saloon features a furnished sitting area that can accommodate eight-person on the dining table. 

sun deck on the aft deck area

The sun deck on the aft deck area, has a large aft sun bed area, an intimate al-fresco dinners and an L-shaped corner sofa with a fully equipped bar.
Externally, the Navetta 26 shows round curves with a look that is compact without being bulky, a refreshing design concept, resulting in a elegant, compact and versatile vessel. The yacht is powered by two C-18 Caterpillar engines with 875hp each, enabling a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 14 knots, and a range of 2,500 nautical miles at the economical speed.

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