Ashish Gupta of Beyond Design in Mumbai has already become famous for his breathe-taking superyacht designs. His incredible wooden-hulled Maharaja concept (SYW No6) saw to that. But his latest project, the Black GT95, gives almost a classic look to the Maharaja.

Perini Navi Group proudly announces the sale of the 40 metre cutter fast cruising, C. 2180, with a delivery slated for 2012. This contract is the third new contract signed in 2009.

Bill Prince Yacht Design, Inc. has developed a handsome, fast 28-meter (92-foot) centerboard sloop that meets an experienced yachtsman’s need for comfortable family cruising.

The latest SABDES project is a striking 72.5m Axebow Motoryacht produced to the best Northern European standards. The design is based on ICON Yachts pre-engineered 62m-77m platform (optimized hull, technical and crew areas) with Exterior Styling by Scott Blee (of SABDES), as well as a customized Interior Arrangement for all the Owner and Guest areas.

The Dutch yacht company Ghost Yachts and Italian design company Gloss Design unveil their first project to the public, the Ghost Yachts G180. The yacht embodies the best of two leading yacht building nations. An unmistakable refined Italian styling combined with cutting edge Dutch engineering and build technology.

Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of a seven-deck motor yacht of 140 meters in length. The vessel will be identified as “Hull # 6218”. This is the first order for a yacht longer than 80meters signed after the beginning of the financial crisis in October 2008.

January 2010 – Vripack is working on an interesting 27m high speed Catamaran assigned by Windcat Workboats. This complete aluminium vessel with modern styling is specifically designed for transportation of crew and supplies to and from offshore wind farms and oil/gas installations.

Van Geest Design has developed this 60 meter super sailer into a special concept. With a sleek and modern hull, this fly bridge sailing yacht will be a true pleasure to sail cruising around or racing in the big boat regattas.

OCTOBER 2009 – BRIDGEPORT, CT– Noted U.S. superyacht builder Derecktor Shipyards is pleased to present a ground-breaking new yacht project designed by the world-renowned Vripack studio of The Netherlands.

Americas Cup influences the design for Barracuda 180ft/55m Performance Sailing Yacht Utilising skills and experience gained from being part of two previous Spanish Americas Cup Syndicates, Barracuda Yacht Design have recently completed an optimised design concept for an attractive 180ft performance orientated sailing yacht, with a canting keel and water ballast.