Azzam – the world’s largest private yacht revealed

The world’s largest private-owned superyacht, costing an estimated £450 million, was officially launched in Germany , announced Boat International Media. Code-named “Project Azzam”, this 590ft long superyacht is believed to have been built for a Saudi billionaire. It dwarfs Eclipse, the current holder of “the world’s biggest private yacht”, owned by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, … Read more

2013 World Superyacht Awards finalists

Superyachts Battle for Supremacy: World Superyacht Awards 2013 Now into its eighth year, the World Superyacht Awards honour the finest new superyacht builds delivered to their owners in the past twelve months. Each May, the superyacht industry’s elite gather for the glamorous awards dubbed the Oscars of the superyacht world. Having received an overwhelming number … Read more

10 Heroes in boating and ocean advocacy

Yachtworld Heroes honoring individuals who inspire with their work in ocean advocacy and friendship with the sea YachtWorld, the world’s largest Internet yacht brokerage portal, recognized ten YachtWorld Heroes for their love of oceans and good work so they may inspire others. 2012 YachtWorld Heroes Awards is an international program honoring individuals who inspire with … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Style’s Silver Arrow motor yacht

Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow cars are motor racing icons, known and loved all around the world. Inspired by this symbols, Mercedes-Benz created a 14-metre motor yacht called “Silver Arrow of the seas,” the concept beiing presented against the backdrop of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. Mercedes-Benz Style’s Silver Arrows motor yacht comes at more than 125 … Read more

Nautor’s Swan to open new horizons with Gazprom Swan 60 Trophy

Gazprom Swan 60 Trophy Russian energy giant Gazprom is the new Nautor’s Swan’s partner. The relationship with the luxury sailing yachts builder will culminate with the creation of the Gazprom Swan 60 Class, title sponsorship of the Gazprom Swan European Regatta in 2013, 2015 and 2017. The activities both on the water and on shore … Read more

A McLaren MP4-12C for the world’s largest sailing trimaran

McLaren Applied Technologies designed a garage fit for an MP4-12C. The world’s largest sailing trimaran is CXL Trimaran Concept, a 158-foot-long superyacht designed by UltraLuxum. McLaren Applied Technologies desjgned for the giant retractable outer hulls and a garage for a McLaren MP4-12C. Despite CXL Trimaran Concept’s massive shape of 48 meters in length and 60 … Read more