Numarine has long been in the yachting game, building some impressive motoryachts that have caught the attentions of boat shows including Monaco last year plus top publications around the world. The company released their 78 model not long ago, available in both a hardtop (HT), and a FLY (Flybridge) model. For their HT model, Numarine really pushed the envelope.
While most yachts are certainly designed with style in mind, most stay within the accepted norms and feature light solid colors, sleek hull designs and boast an overall elegant look. Numarine’s 78 …

An impressive looking 44m yacht built at MMGI Shipyard at Montfalcone, Venice, after a hard work of close to two years, has finally hit the waters this year. Popular as H2ome, the yacht was constructed with dual efforts coming in from naval architect Mario Grasso’s Navirex who planned the hull. Second company is the A-LAB design company of Marino Grasso and Federica Giovannone which has not only made a contribution to the interiors and exteriors but also the furniture designing. When the shipyard set out to manufacture this yacht in …

Princess Mariana is one of the most interesting and most luxury one of the world. The yacht has a length of 78.60 metes, which is equals to 257 feet. The beauty has a beam of 14.40 meters or 47 feet and a draft of 4.50 meters or 14 feet. The yacht is among most expensive yachts, and the price of Princess Mariana is the amazing 125 million EUR, which is approximately, equals to 185 million US Dollars. This is fantastic price for one beautiful and luxury yacht.

The engines of the …

SEA OWL has been custom designed and built for an experienced American yachting family and is the result of an impressive collaboration between the Burger Design Team, Andrew Winch Designs and Vripack.  Featuring a nautical and traditional interior for a contemporary lifestyle, SEA OWL has been completely personalized to her owner’s taste and requirements.

Reflective of the owner’s appreciation for nature, and unique to SEA OWL, are various hand-carved wildlife motifs above doorways throughout the vessel. The interior features multiple varieties of teak to create her traditional wall paneling, flooring and …

The Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated Mercedes Benz Bluetec engine coupled to a Carbon-Grossbauteile electric motor. When combined with other currently available technology her Fuel Consumption and GHG Emissions are 50 to 100% lower than any speed boat ever built.
The Guardian’s Lithium ion UPS provides a Zero Carbon cruising range of up to 50 nautical miles while her plug-in SunPower array generates enough free energy to motor Carbon Neutral for up to 1,000 nautical miles a …

Nature has been the source of inspiration for many technological developments. The hook-and-loop closures pioneered by Velcro, for example, were created after a researcher observed how tiny hooks on the edge of burrs allowed them to latch onto clothing, animal fur, and other surfaces that happened to have loops. Then there’s the famous swimsuit material that Speedo supplied to athletes in the recent Beijing Olympics, modeled after the drag-reducing ability of shark skin. These and countless other examples are based on the principles of biomimicry, wherein nature’s own solutions to …

Baia Yachts began production over forty years ago in Naples as Mericraft building small wooden boats and as the years have passed their experience has grown immensely. They specialize in all fiberglass yachts that are made of quality craftsmanship and expertise.  Today, the innovative Italian yacht maker operates in Miami, Los Angeles, England, Greece, Santo Domingo, Spain, Norway, Odessa, Turkey, Cote d’Azur and Dubai with models that have evolved over the years as they gained experience in the domestic and export markets.

Baia B50 has been a myth of the eighties, …

#10   Octopus – 414 Feet

Yacht Name: Octopus
Yacht Length: 414 Feet (126m)
Yacht Launched: 2003 (refit 2008)
Yacht Builder: Lürssen, Germany
Yacht Designer: Espen Øino
Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
Yacht Material: Steel
Yacht Owner: Paul Allen
Yacht Propulsion: Diesel 9200hp
Yacht Cruise Speed: 17 knots
Yacht Maximum Speed: 20 knots
Yacht Approx. Weight: 9932 tons
#9  Al Mirqab – 436 Feet

Yacht Name: Al Mirqab
Yacht Length: 436 Feet (133m)
Yacht Launched: 2008
Yacht Builder: Peters Schiffbau, Germany
Yacht Designer: Tim Heywood
Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
Yacht Material: Steel
Yacht Owner: Emir of Qatar
Yacht Propulsion: Diesel 13400hp
Yacht Cruise Speed: 21 knots
Yacht Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Yacht Approx. Weight: 5000 …

The fifth edition of India’s largest and only truly international boat show will bring a unique opportunity to participate in a well established and trusted platform to cater to arguably the last large untapped leisure boating market in the world. With the Middle East reaching a saturation point, the focus of sales is bound to move to India, which has the potential to be the largest market in the region for boats.
Based on the suggestions and feedback of many exhibitors, attempts are being made to bring the land and water …

The Maharashtra Maritime Board has invited developers to build marina across the state’s 720-km coastline. If things go according to the plan, Mumbai alone may get a few marinas, which will be equipped with restaurants, plazas and water sports facilities.
A marina is a harbour with wharfs keeping boats and yachts, and with services for recreation boating. Normally, a marina has refuelling, washing and repair facilities, ship chandlers, stores and restaurants. A marina has ground facilities like parking lots and boat trailers. Unlike a port, marina does not handle large passenger …

Dutch 14-year-old Laura Dekker will leave Portimão, Portugal, tomorrow to begin her attempt to become the world’s youngest solo circumnavigator.
Her manager Peter Klarenbeek said the teenager was at sea today doing final equipment tests before leaving tomorrow on a journey that could take up to two years.
Dekker arrived in Portugal on her red-hulled, 11.5-metre ketch Guppy last Saturday with her father after a ten-day voyage from her native Netherlands.
She left Den Osse in the southwest Netherlands days after winning a 10-month court battle with child welfare authorities who had been …