Ferretti Group company Pershing recently launched the new Pershing 80 motoryacht in Italy.

Designed by Italian naval architect Fulvio De Simoni, the 24.4m (80ft) yacht is said to offer exceptional performance. The standard version is powered by two 2030hp MTU engines combined with ASD 15L surface propellers for speeds of up to 44kt, while a faster version equipped with two 2435mhp MTU engines allows for speeds of 50kt at 1/3 loaded displacement.

The yacht’s construction process uses the “Scrimp System”, a fiberglass vacuum molding process that significantly reduces voids in the laminate and increases strength.

Pershing says that several elements give the new yacht an edge over its competitors, including an elegant slide-away glass partition, designed in collaboration with Besenzoni, that allows the cockpit to be closed off from the upper saloon. Alternatively, the owner can choose to join the two areas together to create a large open space, all on the same level. Another exceptional Pershing 80’ feature is the extendable-retractable hard top over the upper saloon.

The luxury yacht Azimut 68S were the most exclusive limousine yacht of the Croisette, chosen by Chopard to offer its VIP guests an unprecedented attention.

Chopard was the Main Sponsor of the “Palme d’Or” Festival besides being the maker of the coveted award.

On the occasion of the 61st Film Festival, the Azimut 68S becomes the most impressive stage on the sea in all of Cannes, welcoming onboard the stars of the Film Festival who are Chopard’s guests for “glitzy” photo shoots organised by the prestigious firm and offering short cruises between the Croisette, the famed beach of the Hotel Carlton and the Eden Roc of Cap d’Antibes, the exclusive venue for Chopard’s trendiest parties.

After the hugely successful 115′ Athena, flagship of the fleet since 2005, Riva continues its adventure in the megayacht segment, with a new, refined model. Mauro Micheli’s pencil, the work of his team at Officina Italiana Design and Riva’s Engineering Department have once again managed to sketch a winning yacht.

Curved, racy lines harmoniously design the profile of this yacht which encloses all the elegance and inimitable Riva style.

The novelties are numerous, both in the exterior design and in the interior layout and fittings, that won’t miss to match the requests of the most demanding owners.

Luxury yacht 4H is a 2008 San Lorenzo 40 alloy motor yacht which is available for charters in the western Mediterranean EUR€ 110,000 /week ($173,000 usd)

Built by San Lorenzo Yachts of Italy, 4H is a sleek and modernist yacht with an interesting and novel approach to design.

The luxury yacht’s interior and exterior design is by Francesco Paszkowski.

The first 54-meter mega yacht by AMY, the joint venture founded in October 2005 by Cantieri Navali Lavagna and T.Mariotti/Genova with a view to building Admiral branded displacement yachts, will be launched next July.

A grand party will celebrate this event, an important achievement for AMY: the advancement from spectators in the world of mega-yachts to significant players of such ever-growing industry.

Designed by Luca Dini and planned by AMY, the Admiral flagship enters the international stage as a truly unique vessel. Since the very first stages of design and construction of its steel hull and light alloy superstructure new construction criteria, typical in ship construction yet innovative in yacht building, have been adopted: the results are excellent.

“MARAYA” which translates as “many mirrors” is the newest launch to hit the charter industry. This 2008, 54m motor yacht offers the very latest innovations in technology along with the rich and luxurious comforts expected from a charter vessel and an abundance of both internal and external spaces for her guests to escape, relax and fully enjoy their freedom onboard.

The yachts contemporary styling and crisp minimal interior designs by “Claude Misser” present the guests with elegant curves and strong vertical lines combined with exquisite materials and countless refined finishing touches.

Some of the yachts more striking features include: a Master state room balcony, which can be lowered whilst at anchor to provide a completely private external relaxation area for the principle guests, over 450m2 of external space consisting of 5 separate deck areas, each with their own on demand entertainments and a great selection of toys ranging from a professional ski/wake boat to a pair of radio controlled racing yachts.