On October 8, 2005, Benetti launched the 65-meter Amborsia III. This uniquely innovative yacht has been designed for her owners to cruise around the world. By volume and tonnage, Ambrosia III is the largest yacht launched to date at the Benetti Shipyard, as well as being the most technologically advanced yacht in the company’s history.

Holland Jachtbouw has announced the launch of the 141-ft schooner Skylge. The carbon mast and sophisticated rigging for this lightweight, high-performance yacht are currently being fitted, after which Skylge will make a shakedown cruise to Spain before heading to the Caribbean.

Westport Shipyard has launched and delivered Seaquest, the twelfth of its William Garden-designed 130-foot tri-deck motoryacht series. To commemorate the vessel’s completion, its American owner, a repeat Westport customer, hosted a catered launch party for employees at the builder’s Westport, Washington yard.

As Norberto Ferretti, president of Riva as well as Ferretti Group states: " It is a double challenge: in the one hand, towards the market that rewards the shipyard's choices from season to season. In the other hand, it is also a challenge for the Riva craftsmen, who are asked to produce a yacht over 35 metres with the same quality, style and refinement standards that have made this brand a legend".

Christensen Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington currently has six yachts under construction. Christensen’s advanced production schedule has Hull’s 28, 29, 31, 32, and 33 all at various stages of construction.

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It seems that Moscow Shipyard, now Timmerman Yachts, loves to launch its yachts with style. Last year the 38-meter Smile appeared in front of over 600 guests on a private riverside party out of clouds of smoke and a fireworks display.