Fred Barrett

Yacht Design & Naval Architecture

Fred Barrett Yacht Design and Naval Architecture brings over 40 years of sailing experience and 30 years of professional naval architecture to every project. Fred’s hands on background in both building and design has led to a wide range of successful and practical yacht solutions, each reflecting a deep understanding of performance, craftsmanship, and the art of boatbuilding.

iYACHT

Yacht Design & Engineering

iYacht is a leading European yacht design and engineering studio with almost 20 years of experience in creating innovative, efficient, and high-performance vessels. With a strong focus on multihulls — both power and sail — our team delivers turnkey solutions from concept to classification. Our portfolio spans from custom superyachts to advanced composite catamarans, blending cutting-edge technology with timeless design. One of our latest multihull designs recently won the World Yachts Trophies Award and has been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year 2025, underlining our passion for performance and excellence on the water, the 49 m (160ft) catamaran presented in 2023 is followed by a another new built in 2026.

Misha Merzliakov

Misha Merzliakov Yacht Design

Misha Merzliakov Yacht Design is a superyacht design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. With a degree in naval architecture and recognition from BOAT International Young Designer of the Year and the 2017 International Yacht and Aviation Awards, Misha’s passion for design is evident in his approach.

The studio specialises in both interior and exterior design, often incorporating lighting and furniture design to deliver cohesive and distinctive projects.

Peter Brady

Pacific Powercats

Pacific Powercats is led by New Zealand–born designer and boat builder Peter Brady, whose lifelong passion for strong, safe, and efficient boats has shaped an impressive career in power catamaran design.