While she’s classified as a research vessel, Pegaso is still a luxury megayacht through and through. The 241’5” (73.6-meter) yacht was commissioned by an experienced Mexican yachtsman who wanted to explore the far corners of the globe.

This 180’5” (55-meter) megayacht design was commissioned jointly by Hakvoort Shipyard and Moran Yacht & Ship She’s based on a fast-displacement hull design, a concept increasing in application in the yachting industry. As a reminder, a fast-displacement hull form is somewhat of a hybrid between a traditional displacement hull and a semi-displacement one. To that point, it’s fuel efficient at both slower cruising speeds and higher ones, rather than just one or the other.

PHOTO: Claus Schäfe/TheYachtPhoto.com Today, the fifth-largest megayacht in the world launched at Lürssen . She’s Topaz, and she’s taking yacht spotters and the industry alike by storm.

Forget “Congratulations!” In Holland, at least where Oceanco is concerned, the way to celebrate a megayacht launch is with a raw herring and some local suds. That’s how the shipyard personnel and the crew of Nirvana, a.k.a

On the heels of launching its largest-ever megayacht, the EP148, Horizon is set to deliver Summer Wind , part of its RP97 series. Commissioned

At 255 feet (77.7 meters), Tango makes quite the impression. It’s heightened by an unusual paint job: a combination of metallic grey swaths and blue paint on the superstructure, paired with a white hull. Imagine what that looks like when Tango is cruising at her reported top speed of 21 knots, powered by quadruple (yes, quadruple) MTU diesel engines

While other designers are researching hybrid technology for more fuel-efficient megayacht designs, Rene van der Velden is confident economy-minded owners can remain that way with traditional diesel power. That’s one of the features of the 110-foot cruiser concept seen here. In fact, the Rene van der Velden 110 Cruiser includes a variety of basic systems and machinery, eschewing the trend to go high-tech.

Pendennis welcomed one superb superyacht, Mirabella V, in for a refit while it was getting ready to say goodbye to another, Heavenly Daze. When Pendennis announced in March that its Pendennis Plus division was to refit Mirabella V, being renamed M5 , our website lit up like a Christmas tree.

A few weeks ago, we told you about the launch of Hampshire II, a Feadship focused on fun . The 257’7” (78.5-meter) megayacht was commissioned by a repeat customer of the yard who loves sports as much as he loves yachts. Hampshire II has a teak-laid helipad that doubles as a ball court, ringed with netting, to let guests play basketball, badminton, and more

Wynyard district in 2007, pre-development Government officials in Auckland, New Zealand want to see more services for more superyachts in their city. They’re focused on a hauling facility being developed and are therefore courting private investors, but they also want residents to help foot the bill, to the tune of NZ$16.8 million (about US$13.37 million).