From the biggest, boldest yachts under construction to record-breaking projects, let's take a look at what these shipyards have in store for 2023...
Project 1601
Germany: Lürssen
90 meters
Project 1601 was last seen in May 2020, when she made her first technical launch at the Lenzburg shipyard in northern Germany. Her battleship-style exterior is reminiscent of Leshun's iconic 71-metre "SKAT", both by the same designer, Espen Øino. Meanwhile, the interior design was done by Dölker + Voges.
Project 406 Netherlands: Royal Huisman 53 m
Project 406 is perhaps better known as the world's largest sport fishing boat. Commissioned by a passionate fishing enthusiast and seasoned yachting enthusiast, the 52-metre superyacht is a "steroid sport" fishing boat designed by Vripack for large deep-sea fish hunting. The project is defined by a soaring silhouette spanning six decks, with a long bow, high bulwarks and a low, neat fishing cockpit. In March 2022, at the Royal Huisman shipyard, it was seen that its aluminum hull had been closed and shaped.
X-Space
Italy: Sanlorenzo
44 meters
The 495GT X-Space is the latest expedition yacht at the Sanlorenzo shipyard in Italy, and it sits somewhere between the expedition boat and the classic navetta range. X-Space has five decks, with the exterior designed by Zuccon International Project and the interior by Piero Lissoni. Highlights include an 18 sqm swimming pool on the side of the main deck, and a private owner's apartment with access to the bow front terrace.
Abeking 6507 Germany: Abeking & Rasmussen
118.2 meters
The yacht, hull number 6507, will be launched at the German shipyard in 2023 and will be the shipyard's largest launch, with a length of 19.8 meters longer than the current flagship Aviva. Highlights designed by Joseph Dirand will include the semi-underwater Neptune lounge, as seen flying aboard the Elandess, another project in Abeking & Rasmussen, while featuring a spacious swimming pool.
Feadship 823 Netherlands: Feadship 67.4 m
Code-named Project 823, the Fedixing superyacht was caught in early 2022 as it crossed the Dutch canal to the Carger in the early hours of 2022. Little is known about this secret project, not even the designers. This is one of several projects under construction and is expected to be completed next year, along with Hull 710, 822 and two other unknown projects.
SeaXplorer 58
Netherlands: Damen Yachts
58 meters
Damen's SeaXplorer 58 may be the smallest in the series to date, but its 1090gt is plenty of room to be. The ice-class hull can carry an 11.4-meter performance sailboat, two large attachment boats, off-road vehicles and a straight lift
Machine. The untitled project, custom-designed by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture for a shipowner looking to circumnavigate the world, will join the 77-meter La Datcha and 62-meter Anawa.
Black Shark
Germany: Nobiskrug
77.1 meters
Project Black Shark, named after its shark-like radar mast, began construction in 2019, but work was stalled when the German shipyard filed for bankruptcy. In March 2022, Nobiskrg confirmed that the contract had been renewed and work resumed again. Her shark-shaped silhouette, with a distinctive anti-bow, is the work of Winch's design, and the boat will be finished in matte black with dark colors that will wrap around the three decks, while the superstructure will be painted in "sporty" metallic silver to complement the radar mast.
SkyFall project
Netherlands: Heesen
60 meters
The SkyFall project has been described as a "sporty fishing boat disguised as a superyacht" with a fighting seat and a storage cabinet with 40 fishing rods. One of the shipyard's most powerful projects to date, the 60-meter-long project has a total of 22,000 horsepower propulsion, equipped with four jet drives and a top speed of 37 knots. The Skyfall project will come with a custom Vanquish annex boat.
JAG Project
Germany: Lürssen
122 meters
The JAG project is the third superyacht commissioned by the owner to be built by Leshun as a replacement for its 96-meter superyacht. With a total length of 122 meters, the project is one of the largest superyachts currently under construction and was sold by brokerage company Moran Yacht & Ship in 2019. Designed by Nuvolari Lenard on the exterior and Reymond Langton on the inside, the project has been described as a "beautiful bespoke tribute to the owner's lifestyle". Each guest on board will be served by two staff members.
Y1050
Netherlands: Oceanco
105 meters
Oceanco's Y1050 project will soon join this exclusive club over 100 meters. Apart from its length, very little is known about the details of this project. Even by the standards of the superyacht industry, the secrecy work is absolutely commendable, not even a single photo. Following yachts such as the Infinity, Kaos and Bravo Eugenia, the Y1050 will be the seventh yacht over 100 metres delivered by Oceanco.
Alia Sea Club
Turkey: Alia Yachts
52.5 meters
Designed with the adventure concept in mind, Alia Sea Club features a fully certified helideck as well as generous storage for an inflatable water park. Dutch studio Azure Yacht Design designed the interior and exterior of the 499GT superyacht, using hull engineering designed by Diana Yacht. The yacht will carry a 13-metre passenger boat, an 8.2-metre crew boat, a submarine, two sailing boats and two catamarans, which are stored in covered cabins on the main deck.
Maverick
Italy: CdM
44.3 meters
The Maverick is the second in the CdM Flexplorer series and the first of three Flexplorer units currently under construction at Italian shipyards. The boat was commissioned by an experienced owner who wanted to explore the high latitudes and ride the Northwest Passage with his family. Highlights include a huge A-shaped crane located on the aft deck, as shown on the first Flexplorer 130 Aurelia, which also features a watchtower.
Luminance Project
Germany: Lürssen
145 meters
This is another powerful Leshun megayacht with a classic sloping bow and a towering, stunning superstructure. If you add a small deckroom that looks like an observation area in front of the radar mast, she looks like it's on the seventh or even eighth deck. Other than that, very little is known about the yacht's details.
GTX116
Italy: Pershing
35 meters
The Pershing GTX116 is the first sporty multifunctional superyacht produced by an Italian shipyard. In October 2022, hull one, sold to American owners, meandered through the narrow streets of Italy towards Ferretti Group's shipyard in Mondolfo, making its first appearance. A 38 sqm beach club is connected to an electro-hydraulic rear wing that opens to connect the beach area and the swim platform, creating a beachfront lounge area.
Fox Project
United Kingdom: Pendennis
35 meters
Pendennis said the FOX project, designed as a small adventure yacht designed to get adventurous owners off the beaten path, would "represent the best of engineering and interior design in the UK". Key features of the 295GT yacht include a 103.5-square-metre open rear deck that can accommodate two 7.5-metre attachment boats, as well as submersibles, jet skis and other water toys that owners love. Q London's interiors are decorated entirely with Chevron oak flooring. Extras include a DJ booth, a glass-walled empty bridge lounge and a dedicated wine fridge.
Project 3090
Netherlands: Vitters
59 meters
Project 3090, 59 meters, is a high-performance brig cruising yacht currently under construction at the Vitters shipyard. The exterior was designed by Germán Frers, who first glimpsed her flat deck and raised deckhouse when she briefly left the dock in 2022. Once launched, Project 3090 will join the industry, the shipyard's flagship 85.9-meter "Aquijo" and 66-meter "Anatta", becoming the shipyard's third-largest launching vessel.
Moonen 110
Netherlands: Moonen
33.87 meters
The Moonen 110 is its Dutch shipyard's interpretation of the contemporary gentleman's yacht. The yacht has taken shape at the shipyard in Den Bosch and draws on Moonen 84 and 97 design inspiration, with the exterior by René van der Velden and hull engineering by Diana Yacht design. The London-based studio Indigo designed the yacht's interior with a spiral staircase.
Sparta project
Netherlands: Heesen
67 meters
The "Sparta" project is based on the shipyard's 66-metre "Avanti" project, a conceptual design that was first unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018 and attracted the attention of commissioned owners. The exterior and interior design of the 1200GT project was designed by Winch and features an elegant streamlined, elevated cab and stepped aft deck area.
Icecap project
Germany: Lürssen
107 meters
When she made her debut at the Wolgast shipyard in Leshun last summer, it was clear that the "Icecap" project was becoming a very capable expedition yacht. With an axe-like skinny superstructure extending forward, the yacht should be able to safely cross the sea while offering a huge cargo-carrying capacity on the open aft deck. Owner representative Moran Yacht & Ship called the boat diesel-powered. Ice-class hulls, helicopter hangars and forward observation lounges are also in the specification sheet. The owner is Canadian seafood tycoon John Risley, but it may have changed hands.
Atlantic 47
Italy: Columbus Yachts
43 meters
For the Atlantic collection, Hot Lab Studio drew inspiration from Italian supercar design to create a low-key superyacht collection that brings the deck closer to the water. Three yachts are expected to be delivered in 2023, the largest of which is 47 meters long and equipped with two swimming pools (one on the upper deck and one on the swim platform) and an open-air beach club. The first to be unveiled is the Atlantic 43, which will debut at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.
NB724
Spain: Freire
112 meters
Another top-secret project under construction is the 112-meter expedition yacht NB724. The 6,950GT steel project debuted in July 2021 when it was sent to the slipway at the Friere shipyard. It is understood that the yacht is designed by Bannenberg & Rowell inside and out, while the hull engineering is carried out by Marin Teknikk AS.
T52
Italy: Baglietto
52 meters
7 T52 have already been sold, and the first hull has not yet been launched, which will be the one to watch in 2023. The new product for Baglietto's T-Line range was announced in December 2020, and sales supported the shipyard's order record until at least 2025. Francesco Paszkowski's design includes a three-level beach club and a sun deck that opens on three sides.