The CRN shipyard takes on a brand-new, extra-large challenge: vessel number 129, built of aluminium and steel, and measuring 80 metres – making it the largest yacht ever built in Ancona– yet another offspring of the fruitful working relationship between the CRN technical staff, which handled the naval architecture, and the firm Studio Zuccon International Project, which designed the external layout.

The company announced the launch of the 45M project in April 2008, in the framework of the exhibition MIBS-Spring which was held in the Moscow exhibition centre Crocus Expo. Preparation of all necessary documentation took less than a year and finally the solemn ceremony of the keel laying of the steel hull was held on 20th February 2009 in Shlisselburg.

Design is underway at New Zealand Yachts with the NEW 50 meter megayacht. The design team has focused on having simple elegant exterior with a hint of modern aggressive elements such as the highly polished intakes and carbon fiber canopy to stir intrigue and desire.

Aegean Yacht is working at a new custom project, 57-metre (187 feet) three masted staysail schooner set for delivery in May, 2009.

Altima Yachts of Montreal, Canada has collaborated with Bill Prince Yacht Design to develop their flagship series of pilothouse motoryachts.

The 60-meter yacht from Bill Prince Yacht Design is a “clean sheet” design catering to the 21st century yacht owner who requires features found on the world’s largest yachts in a more manageable size.

Motor Yacht FR021 is the natural evolution of M/Y “South” (FR019) launched on June 2008. The previous version reached expected performances in terms of power, stability and speed so general plans of FR021 will not vary.

"Anjilis" is one of the latest yachts to be launched by the Trinity shipyard. Her design has been penned in a collaboration between Glade Johnson and the Trinity Shipyard that called for a luxurious contemporary flair with sentiments from the Art Deco era. Anjilis stretches 49-meters in length.

The global econominc downturn has made proposals for 100metre plus yachts seem somewhat out of place – the latest SABDES design doesn’t adhere to the recent trend for ‘longer is better’ Superyachts, and further promotes the push toward ‘green’ luxury yachting. The new 50metre design rides on the recent surge in Catamaran yacht designs, and when built would become the largest Superyacht Catamaran on the planet.

In current economic climate Amels orders remain firm Vlissingen, The Netherlands: Amels, a global leader in the Art of Yacht Building, is pleased to announce the recent sale of the second 65.70-meter Limited Editions Amels 212, already under construction. The yacht has been sold to a repeat Amels client.