In 2007 Golden Yachts launched the 51m O’Ptasia (now Victory V) from the Lamda Nafs shipyard. This yacht was such a success that she was sold by Ocean Independence Cavendish White only a few months after delivery. Now Golden Yachts launched a second, slightly larger, yacht called O’Neiro. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125141/image/large-3f1a554127dd9aba7fb59e4844be29c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125141">Giorgio Vafiadis designed both the interior and exterior of the 52m yacht. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1718">O’Neiro</a> can accommodate 14 guests in an owner’s suite on the main deck, a VIP cabin on the upper deck, two VIP cabins on the lower deck and three twin cabins. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125142/image/large-ea008aa6b2d5b1fe58f08fc4106073e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125142"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125143/image/large-cba2617cec90450a96f1ba6ebb7faeb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125143">The dark grey/blue hulled yacht is available for charters in the East Mediterranean this summer. By Merijn de Waard

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Italy-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> has announced that outfitting has begun on the 67-metre B.Now superyacht at the Livorno Shipyard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311853/image/large-0bc3cbc7b38547ed6b77cee903238f3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311853">Also known as FB289, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> B.Now 67M yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>&nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> acting as the owner’s representative throughout her construction. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947470922?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> “The success of the B.Now line, and the general increase in demand for large steel yachts, is an important acknowledgement of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s customisation expertise and our ability to satisfy the owners’ needs and tastes,” explained Massimiliano Casoni, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> General Manager.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311852/image/large-05e656197beea01e3ca4199c72a007c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311852">She boasts solid, sleek lines and the iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> style with multipurpose interior and exterior spaces. The B.Now 67M Oasis features an open-plan saloon with floor-to-ceiling windows and an opening aft door to connect her indoor and outdoor areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311854/image/large-6da3b880c1e1695a9e335697b303df7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311854">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12476" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti B.Now 67m Oasis Deck FB28967.0m (219'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Benetti</a> B.Now 67M Oasis is able to accommodate 12 guests across seven guest staterooms as well as carrying a crew of 17 to ensure the highest level of service. She is refined with a beautiful blend of tones and textures and an emphasis on natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311851/image/large-22f2c33c4a71e871136dda2a06ed2ad1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311851">The new-build yacht includes the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis Deck configuration that creates an open stern area that can be widened by extending her side wings to create a bigger platform. The area is completed with an infinity pool, ample lounge space, and an alfresco bar. From the stern, guests can enjoy unobstructed 270-degree views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311855/image/large-0aa4b9b43ebfe8341218c38da803cbfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311855">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a>, having brokered the deal for the owner to make the purchase, are greatly enjoying the build process at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and working alongside the interior design team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Raymond Langdon Design</a>,” concluded Geoff Moore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> Managing Director.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246619/image/large-bbe1986f2c4ef71b5c628ca99fc51536.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246619">“During the first phase of the build with the steel and aluminium construction work, it was great to oversee the project between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and their suppliers. Now the outfitting work starts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s Livorno shipyard for two years of work before her delivery, which will be closely overseen by our on-site project managers.”

67m Benetti B.Now yacht enters outfitting

Benetti has announced that outfitting has begun on the 67-metre B.Now FB289 superyacht at the Livorno Shipyard.

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Video: 67m Benetti B.Now FB289 superyacht enters outfitting

New renderings have been unveiled as the first 47.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> NL S1 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> nears completion and prepares for her launch at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> facility in Tuzla, Turkey. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311728/image/large-97c3ac744c4a2e7c66d55a3c20bd22b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311728">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> NL S1 yacht is part of the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> NL Plus series, which was unveiled in 2023. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard unveils new NL range of in-build superyachts from 47 to 65m (2023-04-19 12:15:00 +0200)">Nuvolari Lenard unveils new NL range of in-build superyachts from 47 to 65m</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311738/image/large-097ec0f23f2a547a3dc6cddd237fb339.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311738">“Her lines do reflect a certain masculinity, with a powerful, high bow and an unmistakable aft, characterised by a transformer platform and water sports area,” said Dan Lenard, Designer and Co-Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> features a contemporary yet timeless profile, with a generous owner suite at bridge deck level and a private library saloon with a balcony. Designed for an experienced yachtsman, she offers luxury and versatility, to create a Mediterranean-friendly vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311741/image/large-476775ead595df78194a77996528cbd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311741">“She also has her graceful, feminine touches too, from her sleek and elegant profile to her serene interior design, realised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> team, with artistic direction by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valentina Zannier Interiors & Architecture (Company)">Valentina Zannier</a>,” added Dan Lenard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311740/image/large-18a118a822f5729c3f3a20ccac270c0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311740">The main deck is home to a private forward saloon, with an open balcony overlooking the sea. This saloon can be used as a study, cinema, or simply a space for relaxation. The space is elevated by a large, glazed wine cellar that stores bottles in a controlled environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311739/image/large-8ebe394dbd203f4445c21d8dd722eeb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311739">Regarding her interior, “Wood and bronze feature, with the warm and reassuring tones balancing the abundance of light coming in through the expansive yawns of glass in the superstructure, creating the ultimate in luxury while eschewing ostentation,” explained Dan Lenard.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311742/image/large-b45e497e0995601a840b7fb466945ab4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311742">Serenissima I</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five sumptuous staterooms, with her aft-facing owner’s suite situated on the upper deck. Thanks to large windows, the suite benefits from plenty of natural light and panoramic views, as well as a private terrace. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311733/image/large-bc39d255e51ba685acd0c7f1d6fc3e7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311733">This terrace can be sheltered from the wind and the elements, with the addition of the extended shade from the sundeck overhead and glass panels that slide aft. The result is a versatile deck area that, much like a winter garden, can offer all-season inside-outside living.Her remaining guest staterooms can be found on the lower deck and consist of four double ensuites, two of which can be transformed by a moveable partition to create a luxurious VIP suite. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311734/image/large-b51ba17c94fb6b1c3daa6eeb7fed361f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311734"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311735/image/large-7daa7709956fc7471f487217a249d7ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311735">In terms of exterior deck space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind. Her beach club and large cockpit area are entirely covered by the sun, providing direct access to the sea.The cockpit is equipped with a folding bulwark and retractable crane capable of lifting 2.6 tons, making light work of accommodating &nbsp;a large tender, or even a car. This also leaves more than half of the space free for a sofa and bar area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311736/image/large-405cbf7c8843c20496d1a74e0deabc76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311736">“She offers large exterior decks, side deck walkways that you’d expect to see on a much larger yacht, and showstopper features for a sub-50 metre, such as a bridge deck owner suite and a giant sundeck,” added Carlo Nuvolari, naval architect and Co-Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>.&nbsp;According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a>’s sundeck is one of the largest in her category of yachts. “It offers three different areas: the aft area for sunbathing, the central and completely sheltered living area in the sun with a mini pool and a view towards the bow,” explained Carlo Nuvolari. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311730/image/large-a07aed400f17c235ce7ecba7a0ae991b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311730">“This deck, where guests will surely spend a lot of time and consume meals, is also served by an independent crew staircase, to ensure quality service and privacy. It’s a key aspect of the onboard experience that a lot of yachts at this size miss.”In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines. “The S1 opens up more destinations, thanks to its 4,000-mile range while opening up more cruising grounds because of its more compact size,” added Carlo Nuvolari.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311729/image/large-cbe990cef967fa60d38ca79d953417a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311729">“It has been a privilege to realise the superb design of the S1 and all of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>’s details that make the S1 such a special project,” concluded Hüseyin Mengi, Chairman of the Board at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>.“As a family owned yard with 60 years of experience building yachts, we are excited to be nearing completion of a superyacht that we are confident will stun when she appears at the Monaco show, as well as everywhere else she goes.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311737/image/large-444fe7eadb548fbdc619e8a72b9cc458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311737">The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> NL S1 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> will be launched soon, with the second hull due to launch in the summer 2024 and will attend the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>.

First 48m Mengi Yay NL S1 superyacht Serenissima I nears completion

New renderings have been unveiled as the first 48m Mengi Yay NL S1 superyacht Serenissima I is nearing completion and prepares for launch.

New images unveiled as first 48m Mengi Yay NL S1 yacht Serenissima I nears completion

Due to be delivered to her owner this summer, the first 33.42-metre wallywind110 sailing yacht is rapidly approaching the end of her outfitting phase at her Italy-based shipyard. Meanwhile, construction of the second hull in this series is already underway. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235349/image/large-55f12b1d73e07fc39595d2b3d4618d90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235349">With work on the first wallywind110 sailing yacht commencing in 2022, the vessel’s all-carbon hull is now laminated and has been painted a light shade of metallic blue that changes hues in the sunlight.The next stage in the process will be to transport the sailing yacht to the sea that lies 40km away, during which the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> team will have to ensure tree branches and road signs don’t cause damage to the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311531/image/large-418758693100c836985d583c8e3a55ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311531">Then, when she reaches her destination at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marinara Porto Turistico Internazionale di Marina di Ravenna (Company)">Marina di Ravenna</a>, the wallywind110 yacht will be fitted with a 6.95-metre telescopic keel, along with one-piece carbon fibre twin rudders and a lengthy 48-metre Hall Spars rig, preparing her for water-based adventure.&nbsp;Next, this hybrid cruiser will have to complete an increasingly challenging series of sea trials, before she is delivered to her owners in early June. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311530/image/large-eac7be2198aab2795bb782ade7ed249c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311530">“The wallywind110 is destined to deliver fast, ambitious cruising wherever in the world her owner wants to take her,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> Managing Director Stefano de Vivo explains.&nbsp;“Wherever you turn the dial between cruising and racing, a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> yacht will always be fast and innovative. That is why the brand remains a beacon of light for passionate sailors,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> Founder and Chief Designer Luca Bassani adds.&nbsp;

First 33m wallywind110 sailing yacht nears completion 

Due to be delivered to her owner this summer, the first 33.42-metre wallywind110 sailing yacht is nearing completion at her Italy-based shipyard.

Turkey-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has announced that the hull of the first flagship 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP superyacht has been turned.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289390/image/large-148441bc48468304990c68da3c49d3c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289390">The hull turning marks an important milestone in the construction of a yacht, as it will now move to the shipyard for outfitting. The flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design &amp; Services</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311165/image/large-1e94ef0396cc3853648b7a506c70216d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311165">“It’s a big milestone for our new model’s construction and I’m happy to confirm we’re on track with the delivery in 2025 as it was planned initially,” explained Murat Şen, General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311166/image/large-a5793fb402e7a4cf462b3efb1e28614b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311166">The MXP stands for Mediterranean Explorer, with the 40MXP retaining the same style cues and DNA of her sisterships. Her design reflects the beach club lifestyle that is typical of Mediterranean yachts, with an enlarged aft deck and a two-metre extension from the 37XP yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311167/image/large-7e08c45820982cc98d165cb13204ccca.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311167">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP yacht is capable of hosting up to 12 guests across six luxurious staterooms, with her full-beam master suite situated on the main deck and an impressive full-beam VIP on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311170/image/large-6faa151f4934ae9dd143719cb33a99d6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311170">The 40XP yacht boasts plenty of exterior space with a large alfresco dining area, bar and lounge area surrounding the aft pool. This new social hub extends down to a huge hydraulic swim platform that stretches across the yacht’s eight-metre beam.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311173/image/large-bd0d570de2289b21298a6510aeb39221.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311173">Her extensive flybridge and generous upper deck offer plenty of space for entertaining or relaxing, with the option for a shaded awning to offer more permanent shade in climates such as the Middle East or Australia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311175/image/large-50b50387b7535fcd9ac6de1306bf1473.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311175">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP yacht is a true global explorer, with a transatlantic range and large boat deck, giving her the ability to carry up to a nine-metre tender and three full-size Jet Skis, with room for additional water sports toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311177/image/large-5095b0017576e8752204905239577ae7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311177">“I’m happy that the market has exhibited a positive response to this model, with a notable influx of interested boat owners. Three 40MXP hulls have already been sold before the first one is launched, which is a great success,” added Murat Şen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289401/image/large-e65da9476c2286e27a29b6bc1b016cd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289401">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> 800 horsepower engines for the standard model, with the option to upgrade to Tier III-compliant twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> 900 horsepower engines. She has a 6,000 nautical mile range at eight knots and the first two models have been sold with the 900 horsepower upgrades.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289393/image/large-11d7c4535fb9a239fc7be38367e069dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289393">The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 40MXP superyacht has an expected delivery date of 2025, with the first three models already sold.&nbsp;

Hull turned of first flagship Numarine 40MXP superyacht

Numarine has announced that the hull of the first flagship 40-metre Numarine 40MXP superyacht has been turned.

In pictures: First flagship Numarine 40MXP superyacht hull turned 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> has announced that the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva yacht has entered outfitting. Currently under construction at the shipyard in Ancona, Italy, she has an expected delivery date of 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310598/image/large-cb4461fe6ef4314d03b8bb955efa2a7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310598">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 yacht began construction in 2022, with the development of her naval engineering stemming from the 2014-delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Okto66.4m (217'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2014">Okto</a> superyacht. The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 model embodies all the experience gained from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Okto66.4m (217'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2014">Okto</a>, with an elevated level of knowledge.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 superyacht features a sleek and sporty silhouette, with arches connecting her three decks. A circular entrance hall can be found on the main and upper decks, while her set back superstructure and reverse bow contribute to her recognisable profile.&nbsp;With exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, the steel and aluminium yacht sports a large swimming pool on her aft deck, with the addition of a second custom pool and gym on the sun deck.Read:&nbsp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 66m ISA Sportiva superyacht sold with 2025 delivery date (2022-09-01 10:30:00 +0200)">New 66m ISA Sportiva superyacht sold with 2026 delivery date</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310599/image/large-458097d1e6fff399ebf997e303464fa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310599">In terms of accommodation, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 yacht can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests, with her owner’s suite boasting a fixed balcony and fold-down platform on the main deck. Also on this deck is a VIP suite, while a further four guest staterooms can be found on the lower deck.As well as this, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 yacht can accommodate a crew of 15 across eight cabins on the lower deck forward, in addition to the captain's cabin on the upper deck.Performance-wise, the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Sportiva 66 yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M65L engines, allowing her to reach a maximum speed of 18 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239546/image/large-de50763566337773a3d121478f595bf8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239546">

New ISA Sportiva 66 superyacht enters outfitting

SA Yachts has announced that the 66-metre ISA Sportiva yacht has entered outfitting. 

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66m ISA Sportiva 66 superyacht enters outfitting

Netherlands-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> has announced that its flagship 23.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 motor yacht is nearing completion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305968/image/large-6232afa7be4db0dc0229c3ea0a734880.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305968">Built at the Groot Ammers-based shipyard near Rotterdam, the hull and deck of the yacht will soon be joined, with carpenters, fitters and finishers ready to transform the interior in line with the client’s wishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310574/image/large-a21e9414df62882493e8bd2cd73213e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310574"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310571/image/large-46a3bd01f508717b3d8c27314951ef08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310571">Sold in January 2024, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 showcases a sleek exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, with a Porsche rhodium silver hull, white superstructure and contrasting orange and flag blue lines at her waterline.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310568/image/large-cea50cf6986b5e7955188a62b222eab2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310568"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310567/image/large-ccba8955f46fc1f81c3823e652720d24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310567">Expected to be delivered later this year in time for a new life on the French Riviera in July, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 yacht showcases similar features to the smaller models, while combining sleek minimalism with luxurious comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305993/image/large-320ed5fa1decf06fe7f9f2363607518f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305993"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306004/image/large-eb2b26492bedc20386e7cab836d47fa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306004">&nbsp;The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 yacht features a custom main deck saloon, with space for dining and lounging. The helm position also takes a privileged position in this layout, with total clarity of view through a mullion-free windscreen and hand-stitched leather seating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306003/image/large-ab08e17d3a698ddb80b1aafbe493b50a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306002/image/large-281b340335afb9320207a0b737a71e28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306002">“We are so proud of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 project,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> founder Sietse Koopmans. “Born of a loyal client’s desire for a bigger yacht, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 succeeds in perpetuating the famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> aesthetic, while hugely increasing interior volumes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305985/image/large-a683a64c92bdfc506a6fad8047b57755.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305985"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306000/image/large-61df53f4ad08f7f5eb6965cd4e053a2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306000">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 can accommodate up to six guests across her three sumptuous staterooms, with space for a crew of three. Each stateroom is adorned with chic, modern furnishings, alongside delicately ornamented wallpaper, to create an oasis of relaxation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305982/image/large-bee76ad24999ca988a39491622e04a91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305982">Her interior consists of a primarily white, cream, and rich ebony colour palette, alongside natural fabrics that evoke an aura of timeless elegance and sophistication, creating an inviting ambiance for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305969/image/large-299b914e911d80388377521b04f1acf8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305969">Regarding performance, the yacht features an innovative design, allowing her to operate at full speed without noise levels onboard ever reaching above the 72 dBa barrier. Therefore, while reaching top speeds the yacht will continue to provide a relaxing onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305967/image/large-85174cd915a951269d8d0718189f2823.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305967">“This yacht will be able to reach 40 knots across the Golfe de la Napoule, while our obsessive use of advanced soundproofing means that you will always be able to hold a normal conversation – even at full throttle,” concluded Sietse Koopmans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299137/image/large-180d5dc0771997d08816d84e071301c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299137">

Construction update: 24m Zeelander 8 yacht nears completion 

Netherlands-based yacht builder Zeelander has announced that its flagship 23.9-metre Zeelander 8 motor yacht is nearing completion. 

24m Flagship Zeelander 8 motor yacht nears completion

Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> has announced the keel laying of their 23.99-metre Giangrasso AP 24 yacht, which took place on Tuesday morning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310413/image/large-d3121bf05fd8fe9290e3c15fa21998a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310413">With a delivery date of 2025, the yacht, which is composed of a aluminium hull and superstructure, features exterior design and naval architecture both imagined in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310420/image/large-46cdbc5bbfce030b20c706c1cab886b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310417/image/large-debfe3876b51e0eda57690625075a198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310417">At a volume of 114 GT, the vessel is capable of hosting up to six guests across an extravagant three stateroom configuration, while a separate cabin can accommodate as many as two crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310418/image/large-5f8842cdb3526098be4c385fc5ed7dec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310418"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310421/image/large-0a025a767879970638eac6c5592bd69e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310421">Newly released renders of the motor yacht showcase the elegance of her interiors, which are largely characterised by a use of cream-coloured marbles, light wood materials, and sumptuous seating arrangements topped off with glossy finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310416/image/large-a91fb4a3c787c85806329d104ddb71c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310416"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310414/image/large-e39fb96cd00a9c15db34721d874524ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310414">Inside a well-lit stateroom, uniquely modern sculptures and geometric detailing, along with a desk for additional concentration, ensure a pleasantly homey atmosphere onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310415/image/large-442932c4ee997d04d86ec1c4911729b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310415">Moving outside, generous exterior deck spaces feature a lavish alfresco dining area on her aft deck and comfortable, cushy sunpads located forward for guests to enjoy uninterrupted views of the breathtaking scenery with a cocktail in hand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310411/image/large-7d685db55da0d314241bcaa60cbfaf6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310411">In terms of her performance, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 27 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310412/image/large-6b4398fc51b8a8835d0a9c5c77e47c21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310412">

24m Giangrasso AP 24 yacht keel laying 

Italy-based shipyard Giangrasso Group has announced the keel laying of their 23.99-metre Giangrasso AP 24 motor yacht. 


Keel laid of 24m Giangrasso AP 24 yacht 

New images have been unveiled of the 32.61-metre in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hage & Knapp (Company)">Hage &amp; Knapp</a> CAT 100 catamaran. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285457/image/large-fad43aca0accc212e69142c7f22e10c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285457">Currently for sale with David Johnson of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, the keel of the CAT 100 was laid in 2016, with her main engines, generators, bow thruster and additional engineering components installed in 2017. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275036/image/large-042739235f1177d35e8a9e57f501327f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275036"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275037/image/large-20c08b32a7caf3a18103cacf7d1e865b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275037">The CAT 100 yacht was the lifelong dream of a knowledgeable sailor who designed her to circumnavigate the world. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yacht design & Engineering (Company)">iYacht</a>, with naval architecture by her Germany-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hage & Knapp (Company)">Hage &amp; Knapp</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275038/image/large-84936864c6742722c391978319c69636.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275039/image/large-eadcc2e99cbf056613b372d6f2e7675a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275039">“The owner chose to have the hull built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hage & Knapp (Company)">Hage &amp; Knapp</a> in Germany, which is recognised as one of the most advanced welding companies in Europe, that builds to exacting tolerances and would follow the strict classification requirements from DNV GL,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310259/image/large-fe4263bf9010924eff1a439d90598bb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310259"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310260/image/large-32392c2c6b663601dc92ec0ccb0b9cc4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310260">Due to the global pandemic, work on the CAT 100 yacht slowed, with the client now deciding to sell the project, so a new owner can work with the current design team, or bring in a new design team, to complete the project to their preferences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310261/image/large-77defa23404f056a6f4445fb6953a995.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310261"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310262/image/large-93f5e78332299fc93259d36210695a62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310262"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310263/image/large-e27c8abb23deae450a95a89d95b26dfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310263">Constructed with 8mm aluminum hull plating and 20mm keel fins and structure plating, the CAT 100 yacht boasts an impressive beam of 14.21-metres. Equipped with five staterooms, she can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across her expansive interior volume. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310264/image/large-2930c4b365bca49e9aa56289123ee67e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310264"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285456/image/large-588538cfe0ba2a8cd61204e70c425a65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285456">In terms of performance, the CAT 100 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> 6LY2A-STP diesel engines. Potential buyers would have the option to launch the vessel now and have it delivered to any shipyard of their choice for the completion of the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310265/image/large-3ef5c7f13dfaebe888579fc84ab8b699.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310265">

New images of 33m in-build Hage & Knapp CAT 100 catamaran

New images have been unveiled of the 32.61-metre in-build Hage & Knapp CAT 100 catamaran. 

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New images unveiled of the 33m in-build Hage & Knapp CAT 100 catamaran

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group (TISG)</a> has announced that the 56-metre ketch, known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56 C. 603 has moved to outfitting. The full-custom yacht is the second in the new generation of large Italian sailing yachts, following in the success of 46.6-metre catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artexplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2024">Artexplorer</a>, which was launched in September 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299411/image/large-0c278c95831829aaa8d38b96eac3721f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299411">Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56m Ketch features interior design by UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, to create a functional, stylish and innovative sailing yacht, which preserves the characteristics of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> fleet.&nbsp;“After the success of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artexplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2024">Artexplorer</a> catamaran, the emotion towards our sailing yachts is ever stronger,” &nbsp;commented Giovanni Costantino, Founder &amp; CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.“The experience and skills of the designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm Mckeon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, combined with our consolidated know-how, quality and innovation, will give life to a yacht worthy of the large <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> fleet."The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56m Ketch will be managed by Magnitude and will feature a digital tactile steering system, which promises to provide her captain with a ‘pleasant, exciting and completely safe navigation experience.’“Magnitude is delighted to be managing this project on behalf of the owner. We expect that through the passion of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcom Mckeon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, that when the project is completed, it will be a truly exceptional yacht” – stated James Edward Kerry, CEO of Magnitude.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard floating art gallery Perini Navi yacht, ArtExplorer (2023-11-10 11:00:00 +0100)">Onboard floating art gallery Perini Navi yacht, ArtExplorer&nbsp;</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297395/image/large-ec63fb957d90f4d7630205e6d175d9da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297395">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56m Ketch showcases large and minimal cluttered exterior deck spaces, which provide the owner and guests with maximum comfort and safety, even during advanced sailing manoeuvres.&nbsp; “Designing a 56m Ketch with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> has been an exciting journey, blending our passion for timeless elegance with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>'s renowned craftsmanship,” explained Malcolm McKeon. “Together, we're sculpting a vessel that harmonises luxury, performance, and innovation, setting a new standard in yachting excellence.”&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56m Ketch boasts luxurious and sophisticated interior design, with refined spaces which ooze elegance, purity and classicism. Modernity is at the forefront of her design, with special attention paid to ensure she features the defining characteristics of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> brand.&nbsp;“The 56m ketch is poised to redefine the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> brand under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>. We are creating an elegant interior featuring timeless, classic details, all whilst ensuring a lifestyle ambience infused with comfort and practicality,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.She can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with a full-beam master suite and four comfortable guest staterooms. She will also sleep a crew of six.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Owner interview: Designing ArtExplorer with Frédéric Jousset (2024-02-28 15:00:00 +0100)">Owner interview: Designing ArtExplorer with Frédéric Jousset</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293364/image/large-8076a975a334ea113168accada65ca36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293364">“Drawing inspiration from the constant fluidity of the ocean, the design is harmonised by organic contours throughout, complemented with rich, warm timbers and sand-coloured leathers and stones. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch</a> studio is also crafting a bespoke exterior furniture suite, to extend elegant living to the decks," added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.Details and images surrounding the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> 56m Ketch are being kept under wraps, but she has an expected delivery date of summer 2025.

Perini Navi 56m Ketch moves to outfitting

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced that the 56-metre ketch, known as Perini Navi 56 C. 603 has moved to outfitting.

56m Perini Navi C603 Ketch moves to outfitting 

The hull and superstructure of the 39.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) (Company)">Anadolu</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> have been completed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) (Company)">Anadolu Shipyard</a> in Turkey. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234860/image/large-fa523182768c1ff75a75904f3d5e1c40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234860">With an expected launch date of summer 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> began construction in 2022, with her hull turned in November 2023. She has been designed for a private owner, featuring both interior and exterior design imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310228/image/large-a2bf92e5cb7634e2c103d70a8e2ba7aa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310228"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310229/image/large-bd8ef1cbcd8036cd55e35aafe2eae2c1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310229">Her naval architecture comes from a collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Notilus Design (Company)">Notilus Engineering</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, while the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eureka Yachts (Company)">Eureka Yachts</a> team acts as project management.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction update: Red Yacht Design’s 40m superyacht Aisha hull turned (2023-11-22 10:45:00 +0100)">Construction update: Red Yacht Design’s 40m superyacht Aisha hull turned</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310231/image/large-93a88368f6a01cd58f87490dbfd67dba.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310231"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310230/image/large-e47f8f6e46cd1567eb266df41b91fce3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310230">Aisha</a> has been designed to optimise her interior and exterior living spaces. The all-aluminium vessel features a raised pilothouse, which enhances her sleek profile when cruising, while maintaining a generous interior, ensuring she can function as a large family yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234869/image/large-2539a36ba9a3b7ec49c5e2cb2a311f80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234869"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234870/image/large-63d664258306a46899f24a23dfe763f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234870">Particular attention to detail has been placed on the superyacht’s interior spaces, as a result <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> features an approximately 60 square-metre saloon, which houses a large lounge area, informal dining table and a dedicated bar area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234867/image/large-ae0626e1c8e657f53e58a0e52f25fd77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234867"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234868/image/large-cc0be7446fb4df5d6b28e2c6d1881d73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234868"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across her five staterooms, including a full-beam master suite situated on her main deck, equipped with a private office and his-and-hers ensuite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234865/image/large-50207871f3631aa610cae3ebf1614c08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234865"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234866/image/large-b1e36738ece47253e80d35dbd5ecd31a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234866">Her remaining guest staterooms are situated on the lower deck and consist of two double and two single staterooms, which can be converted into double staterooms if desired. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> also has space for a crew of eight.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234863/image/large-31310cd04201e396d6eddbddf6b546ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234863">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 39.75m (130'5&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2025">Aisha</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots, with a range of 1,500 nautical miles.

40m custom Anadolu superyacht Aisha hull and superstructure completed

The hull and superstructure of the 39.75-metre Anadolu superyacht Aisha have been completed at the Anadolu Shipyard in Turkey. 

Hull and superstructure of 40m custom Anadolu superyacht Aisha completed

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> has announced the sale of a new-build 28.49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> Argo 90 motor yacht, soon to be christened as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Memories28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2024">Memories</a>. Recently launched by the shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Memories28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2024">Memories</a> is expected to be delivered in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312908/image/large-d090dc27b376e8042dac9f224dab59f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312908">As one of the Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>’s new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> 90 Argo flybridge yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Memories28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2024">Memories</a> exhibits exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a>, with naval architecture penned in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>.&nbsp;Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Memories28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2024">Memories</a>, which has a beam of 6.5-metres, a draft of 2.15-metres, and a volume of 140 GT, can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard, as well as four crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23372/image/large-c7ab2a7683d57d78f22e25cc52c319a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23372"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Memories28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2024">Memories</a> has a GRP hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.

29m Riva motor yacht Memories sold

Moran Yacht and Ship has announced the sale of the new-build 28.49-metre Riva motor yacht, soon to be christened Memories. 


29m new-build Riva motor yacht Memories sold

Last month <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Esthec (Company)">Esthec</a>, hosted the annual Yacht Design Getaway in Rotterdam. The event welcomed around 20 international designers and extended an invitation to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> for an inspirational, educational, and enjoyable program. Notable designers in attendance included <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s in-house designer Jim Sluijter and exterior designer Mario Biferali who previously worked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312903/image/large-89a4983af1a8f29f9b59dbd6131fe88e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312903">The day began with a fast and scenic water transfer to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, where we toured the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht Y722, currently in-build, and engaged in discussions about design challenges with the project team. This was followed by a bicycle ride to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Esthec (Company)">Esthec</a> facilities, where we received a comprehensive tour and learned about the companies' contributions to yacht construction, particularly in terms of materials and synthetic modifications.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312900/image/large-dcedaee3d8a1c5806bb7568d55b2b4ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312900">An insightful interview was conducted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>'s Sales Manager, Wim Verhoeff, with designer Jim Sluijter, shedding light on the challenges faced by young designers in the industry and the prevailing themes that influence contemporary yacht design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312902/image/large-e96e61af78c409151807003d885a1bf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312902">The day's highlight was the design challenge, themed 'Reimagining the Classics.' <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Esthec (Company)">Esthec</a> aim to bring together the new generation of designers with the yard and suppliers to refit existing vessels into the new generation superyachts. As such, the challenge was based on the premise that yachts and vessels do not need to reach an end-of-life stage; with innovative design and construction, they can continue to be operational, as exemplified by the redesign of the 105-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312898/image/large-cb56dbe703e7d79428aab9700c17ace8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312898">Commenting on the event, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Sales Director Wim Verhoeff stated: “The Yacht Design Getaway gathers a community of designers at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a>. This event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to mingle, share stories, and collaborate. Our goal is to inspire the designers with our current projects and to draw inspiration from them, influencing future generations of yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312905/image/large-4f11c447cceae288279b7e313f5ba602.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312905">The best designs will be featured at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> stand during this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. Accompanied by inspiring speakers and a knowledgeable jury, the program proved to be both fun and energising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312906/image/large-79b80098804036f7cb30507e6e641b03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312906">The evening continued with dinner and drinks, providing an excellent opportunity for attendees to network and exchange design philosophies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312907/image/large-843d8b18315e5bc21d4b857c729d6ea2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312907">As per tradition, the getaway culminated with a celebratory boat trip on the waters of Amsterdam for King's Day. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> was proud to attend the event and to learn more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s plans for the future of superyacht design.

2024 Oceanco yacht design getaway

Oceanco, in collaboration with Bolidt and Esthec, hosted the annual Yacht Design Getaway in Rotterdam.

Oceanco, Bolidt & Esthec’s 2024 Yacht Design Getaway

The 40.18-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mac Brew40.18m (131'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2002">Mac Brew</a> has been sold with Costas Dimopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> introducing the buyer, and Hemmo Bloemers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roccabella Yachts (Company)">Roccabella Yachts</a> representing the seller. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312897/image/large-7ad6147acb4b16b83f5d381d0934b481.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312897">Originally delivered by the Netherlands-based shipyard in 2002, she has undergone extensive refits in 2015, 2019, and 2021. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mac Brew40.18m (131'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2002">Mac Brew</a>&nbsp; features an exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, as well as interiors courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292219/image/large-e6399a3ea439846c2f3c57ef2e59808e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292219">In terms of her accommodation, as many as 12 guests can be hosted across her palatial six stateroom layout, including a standout full-beam master suite on the bridge deck, while separate living quarters can sleep up to seven crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292218/image/large-4066bbd5512b83e21ee9954aaa833f9b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292218"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292217/image/large-d5db17fa0811fbede6db302aebb97fd1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292217">Moving outdoors, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mac Brew40.18m (131'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2002">Mac Brew</a>’s bountiful exterior deck spaces, such as the expansive stern beach club, allow guests to socialise and dine as they connect with the surrounding nature. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292215/image/large-8ca378e592e2ba29b730d1dbaf8fea22.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292215"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292214/image/large-4d3388529b22a2bc024d59d863e15228.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292214">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mac Brew40.18m (131'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2002">Mac Brew</a>, which is composed of an aluminium hull and superstructure, is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 22 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292230/image/large-f3421722733da012dc4fc2361292e3a2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292230">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mac Brew40.18m (131'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2002">Mac Brew</a>’s last known asking price was €8,500,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292213/image/large-39cf833388347be79b5f04f93350bb90.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292213">

40m Heesen yacht Mac Brew sold

The 40.18-metre Heesen motor yacht Mac Brew sold with IYC introducing the buyer, and Roccabella Yachts representing the seller.  


40m Heesen motor yacht Mac Brew sold

Video: Exploring Conrad Shipyards

Justin Ratcliffe takes a closer look into the large yacht production at Conrad Yachts to find out more about the Polish builder.

Video: Conrad Shipyard - The Polish yard that is shaking up the industry

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge Propellers</a> has been designing and manufacturing propellers and stern gear since 1974. With subsidiaries in India, Dubai and Malaysia, we visited its UK headquarters to discover more about the science behind propeller design and how they are made.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312851/image/large-56271323d374c8552778e12bc7e733b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312851">It is entirely fitting that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge Propellers</a> near the seaside town of Torquay is housed in a historic building built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great civil and mechanical engineer. Among his many achievements, Brunel designed the SS Great Britain, the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1845. Nowadays marine propellers come in multiple shapes and sizes, but they all convert rotational motion into thrust by producing a pressure difference in the surrounding water. Until quite recently, their design was driven by trial-and-error and was viewed as something of a dark art, but modern computing power allows engineers to predict propeller performance before they even get wet. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge Propellers</a> has been at the forefront of these developments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312845/image/large-e4ad63a85270801c05dd95b7596b4ec9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312845">The largest producer of custom propellers and stern gear in Europe, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> is one of very few companies that can execute the whole design and manufacturing process in-house. Able to react quickly to relatively simple requests for commercial ships and workboats, it increasingly operates at a higher level to meet the more specific needs of military vessels and large yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2019">Bold</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> and the restored classic Haida are just a few superyachts equipped with its propellers, while repeat clients include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> and leading production boat builders.“Some clients are specifically interested in fuel economy for longer range, or low noise and vibration,” says Mark Phare, Group Managing Director. “At the moment, for example, we’re designing propellers for electrically driven foiling tenders, but also for autonomous minesweeping vessels that need to have both a low magnetic signature and a low noise signature. So we've been doing all sorts of research into how to minimise propeller noise, which includes special coatings as well as the actual propeller geometry, which is know-how we can transfer to superyachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199662/image/large-ceddff7d19ed40a66dc705f81311e2e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199662">Efficiency vs noisePropeller performance revolves around mechanical strength, hydrodynamic efficiency, noise and vibration, and cavitation [the formation of vapour cavities in water induced by low pressure. These four criteria often pull in opposing directions, so the challenge is to find the best balance according to the specific requirements of each customer.&nbsp;“We’ve probably reached the top of the efficiency curve in propeller design as we know it and most of what we do today is navigating the design space to find the optimum compromise based on use,” says Dr Saeed Javdani, head of the Innovation &amp; Technology Department. “If you want low noise and vibration, for example, you may have to sacrifice some efficiency, because to have a quieter propeller you need a bigger blade area ratio, which increases frictional drag across its surface and reduces efficiency, and so on.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312846/image/large-048fba7026f73b71dfa53d5accf1ac8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312846">Noise is a key consideration for superyachts, which is why they usually have propellers with highly skewed blades to avoid propeller-tip vortex, the dynamic behaviour that can create wave-like disturbances, resulting in unwanted cavitation and high-pitched ‘singing’. Highly skewed blades mean the vortices shoot off into the water rather than hitting the hub (the issue can also be remedied by introducing a chamfer to the trailing edge of blades).Shafts, bearings, seals, brackets and rudders also affect the noise signature of vessels. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> designs and produces all these components and was an early manufacturer of velocity aligned rudders and brackets. The first such rudder was patented three decades ago by the U.S. Navy to delay cavitation erosion damage on its vessels. A revolving propeller causes the angle of water flow to vary along the span and chord of a straight rudder, which can result in cavitation that reduces performance, increases erosion and produces undesirable noise. A velocity aligned rudder is ‘twisted’ in the direction of the attacking propeller stream that follows the rudder surface, reducing pressure peaks and cavitation, while deflecting the water flow to increase efficiency (in sea trials of its velocity aligned rudder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> recorded an average increase in speed of one knot at maximum engine speed).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312842/image/large-77d933249818253ffb17207e04aef140.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312842">Propeller geometry is based on parametric definitions of pitch, skew, rake, blade section, and much more. Driving performance in a particular direction whilst operating in the complex wake of a ship or boat is a complex process. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> utilises powerful simulation tools, including state-of-the-art Star CCM+ CFD and Siemens HEEDS software, to understand the interaction between propellers and other appendages and the fluid flowing around their surfaces. This suite of advanced design tools allows for automated, AI-driven optimisation by coupling performance feedback to changes in the geometry parameters. The cycles are then repeated to hunt for improvements and up to 500 designs for a particular application can be produced over a 48-hour period. These numerical simulations are proving particularly useful with the arrival of hybrid and electric propulsion systems, which deliver power to the propeller in a different way than conventional diesel drive. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312861/image/large-ad17eeddff8e04711effbaceb918b663.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312861">“Electric motors and shaft generators have a big influence on the way the propeller is designed to avoid overloading and how the blades are optimised to absorb the higher torque and efficiently convert it into directional thrust across the complete motor speed range,” says Dr Javdani. “These developments in power supply and their control systems affect every component in the drive train from the gearbox to the propeller.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312848/image/large-ef3bafa63a0086f73dd489c8686baabc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312848">Machines &amp; manpower&nbsp;The industrial process of manufacturing marine propellers, from the making of the moulds to the casting and final finishing, has remained virtually unchanged over the decades. As with their design, however, digital technology is increasingly prevalent. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> has over a dozen CNC machines, including 5-axis mills for machining blades, CNC lathes for turning shafts, rudders and brackets, and 3D printers for making smaller propellers out of plastic filament. These machines can work to tolerances within the thickness of a hair, but much of the process is still carried out by hand.The most common technique is sand casting using aluminium bronze for its high fatigue and corrosion resistance. The mould cavities are formed by individual spindle patterns, basically wooden replicas of the final propeller blades, which are made by hand in various shapes and sizes. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> has a storeroom containing hundreds of these patterns that can provide over 16,000 different design combinations by varying the number of blades and their pitch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312840/image/large-99ecc389e2c7ad4f3805be7ee5e3a52a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312840">The patterns are a bit larger than the final article to allow for contraction as the metal solidifies inside the mould. The mould itself is built up into a propeller shape one blade at a time for reasons of flexibility, time and cost. Shaping the pattern is time consuming and costly, so full patterns – usually made of aluminium – are more expensive than individual ones, but the moulding time is shorter and they are very durable.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> also makes patterns quickly and cheaply from machined polystyrene, but these are less sturdy and more suitable for urgent one-offs. A few years ago, for example, the company was asked to replace a damaged propeller on Va Bene, Eric Clapton’s yacht. The boat was chartering in the Balearics and needed a quick turnaround, so the prop was unshipped in Barcelona and transported by road to the factory, where it was scanned and reversed engineered to make the polystyrene pattern. The new propeller was delivered within five days.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312841/image/large-794ec958759cf9be12207975821408a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312841">“When we get a project, we have to decide what kind of pattern to use based on final usage and the projected production run,” says Phare. “For up to three or four propellers we use a spindle pattern; over that we would probably use a full pattern; and if it’s a one-off a polystyrene pattern is ideal.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312862/image/large-9bdbac2a64a13e16c60f30f265a48e8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312862">50 years on&nbsp;Next year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> celebrates its 50th anniversary and will build 5,500 square metres of new production space next door to the current facility. Over the decades it has produced propellers for almost every kind of craft imaginable from tankers, bulk carriers and warships to leisure boats, foiling tenders and superyachts, but more recently it has responded to a gradual change in mentality whereby shipyards and naval architects are involving its engineers earlier in the design process than was the case as little as five ago. &nbsp;“People are more aware of the interaction between propeller, rudder, hull shape, brackets, wake field, and so on,” says Dr Javdani. “We’re getting more requests to look into what’s going on at the back end of the vessel, which is why we now prefer to focus on design for stern gear rather than just propellers. We’re an engineering and manufacturing company, but we don’t just supply products anymore – we supply solutions.” &nbsp;<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/312843/image/large-6988f57547b1e4e5b6700b5ecaaf63bf.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20240528%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20240528T122739Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=f5b46e0d5ded8029e1aa87c5080b2ee963abf901e59e16aa09f6706b5184aefe" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312843">Molten metalThe industrial production work in the foundry has changed little over the decades and still relies almost entirely on human hands. The sand used to make the moulds is sourced from a single quarry in Cheshire because it has just the right pH and varied grain size (if the grains are too uniform and tightly packed the gases cannot escape from the mould). In order to shape the sand, it is mixed with a binder resin which is activated by catalyst just before use. The mould maker then has to work quickly to ensure the binder doesn’t set too early.&nbsp;“The ingots of AB2 aluminium bronze begin to melt at around 1100°C, but we heat them to a higher temperature to ensure the metal remains molten throughout the casting process,” explains metallurgist Ryan Leese, Foundry Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a>. “The metal has a long way to travel through the runner and filter system before entering the bottom of the mould – that takes time and all the while it’s losing heat. The worst that can happen is that it starts to solidify and stops moving, so we heat it up a bit more to give it the ‘legs’ to make sure it reaches the tips of the blades. How much we heat it depends on the size of the propeller and is based on experience.”As the metal turns from liquid to solid it shrinks by 4 per cent in volume, so a reservoir on top of the mould is capped with a ‘feeder head’ containing exothermic powder that generates its own heat. This cap is changed up to a dozen times to keep feeding the casting with liquid metal and avoid deformation through shrinkage.After the casting has been removed from the mould, the finishing process starts with ‘fettling’ with a grinder to remove any unwanted metal and rough patches. The final polishing is done by hand to create the trademark patterns that every propeller manufacturer adds to its products. However, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge</a> recently invested in a new robot – nicknamed ‘Dudley’ after the foundry’s longest-serving employee – which will be able to take over some finishing tasks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312850/image/large-55100691f31cb9df68c86776889c243d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312850">Investment &amp; innovationOngoing investment in technologies and processes has resulted in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge Propellers</a> launching a number of innovations onto the marine market. In response to pitting in propeller shafts due to corrosion, for instance, in the late ‘80s it developed Temet 25, a high strength duplex stainless steel alloy with outstanding corrosion resistance in seawater. Temet 25 is now the yachting industry standard material instead of Monel K500 and Aquamet 22 or 17.&nbsp;Another innovation is the 5-blade C-Foil propeller, which has a special wedge-section near the blade root that helps reduce cavitation and improve efficiency. Independent computer modelling and comparative sea trials have shown it generates approximately 5 per cent more thrust than standard propeller designs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312849/image/large-85da61d07954ee12f8ca344e1e3c5733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312849">In 2019, the company received a special mention at the DAME Awards for its Clamp on Blade (CoB) propeller, the result of a research project into high-efficiency propulsion systems in partnership with the Energy Technologies Institute in the UK. Thanks to a unique blade attachment method and propeller to hub diameter ratio, the detachable blade system is the most efficient of its kind. It also means yachts can more easily carry spare blades to replace damaged ones without having to use a slip or dry dock.

Teignbridge Propellers

Original equipment manufacturer: The science behind propeller design

The inaugural World Boating Day came to a close this weekend with over 50 events hosted across the globe. Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, the events took place on 25 and 26 May, with both physical and virtual activities to get involved with. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312857/image/large-073457e50388ca936c853532d71cbfef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312857">The non-profit day aimed to share positive stories about yachting to support and grow the industry and make it more accessible to participants and visitors alike. In Australia, 22 events took place, with some centred around the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show - 2024">Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show</a>.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day 2024: Find an event near you! (2024-05-23 10:30:00 +0200)">World Boating Day 2024: Find an event near you!</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312853/image/large-9db7c8f794efa96bda588e947ef71fe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312853">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera</a> was proud to open our gates on Saturday 25 May as part of the World Boating Day celebrations,” explained Stephen Milne, Marketing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera</a> Australia. “Visitors had the unique opportunity to see and learn about the full-build process of a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera</a> luxury motor yacht.”Riviera was not the only shipyard to open their doors to visitors, as across the pond in Italy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> hosted a tour of the shipyard, with activities for those of all ages. “We are very pleased to have participated in the first edition of World Boating Day, especially given the enthusiasm shown by the public from the very beginning,” commented Massimo Casoni, General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>.&nbsp;“This event provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our strong relationship with the local community and share our passion for yachting with a broader audience, eager to discover our world. In just one day, our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> headquarter in Livorno welcomed more than 1,500 visitors, both adults and children, entertaining them with several activities.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312858/image/large-6855a046fc92477e05a1d01973aa9bac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312858">Turkey-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> also provided an opportunity to visit its shipyard, with a tour aimed at university students. The tour gave them the opportunity to gain insights into their cutting-edge projects and witness the shipyard’s meticulous attention to detail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312859/image/large-3d2001a9f0310813d8ea668c5172ca44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312859">“We were pleased to host a technical tour of our shipyard for students from Istanbul Technical University,” remarked Tugba Sengun, Marketing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>. “Engaging with these future industry professionals was incredibly rewarding. As a company, we deeply value the contributions of the younger generation to the future of yachting.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312854/image/large-097575f11e9b930dbda77eb6ea372a1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312854">In the Netherlands, yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> offered visitors the opportunity to design their own superyacht in a workshop with professionals. “With the very first World Boating Day, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> aimed to showcase the craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication behind the superyacht industry,” added Farouk Nefzi, Head of Marketing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312856/image/large-652013f60e267a0a53db1e30b11e8bdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312856">“It’s not just about building yachts; it’s about creating added value for owners, fostering employment, and preserving maritime production capabilities in the Netherlands. We’re celebrating the beauty of enjoyment on the water and highlighting the hard work and knowledge that makes it possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312855/image/large-3ba879f311fee78b138c430e842ad6f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312855">All of the events were well-received across the world, with those involved singing the praises of the involved companies and businesses. “As a young aspiring yacht designer, it’s amazing to get a glimpse into the inner workings of a major design studio like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> De Voogt; you get a peek into your dream world, seeing where you’d love to be in the future,” added Jens J. de Klerk, a 19-year-old participant at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Design Masterclass.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312852/image/large-bb0b0dea49ddf8cae9b330b1773236ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312852">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a> is already looking ahead to future celebrations, with plans underway to expand the scope and reach of World Boating Day 2025.&nbsp;If you would like to host your own event in 2025, you can get <a href="https://worldboatingday.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">contact with World Boating Day here</a>.

Inaugural World Boating Day 2024 draws to a close

The inaugural World Boating Day came to a close this weekend with over 50 events hosted across the globe.

Inaugural World Boating Day draws to a close with over 50 events hosted worldwide

The 36.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> has been seen on her sea trials in Haringvliet, the Netherlands. Spotted by photographer Bjorn Mierop, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinique yacht was launched last month at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> shipyard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312803/image/large-1916f24c666532a6ba4b69246f9d62ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312803">As part of her builder’s fast displacement steel hull design series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture penned by Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312802/image/large-d0d63697f7bc924f186ec22b53b806d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312802"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> is the sixth yacht in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinique series and features a bespoke interior design with a vibrant, distinctive decor, which was penned in collaboration with the Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hollander Yacht Design (Company)">Hollander Yacht Design</a> team. Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look inside 36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine (2024-05-24 11:30:00 +0200)">First look inside 36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312394/image/large-fc7c662fa0bedca5403ed6eff4c88ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312394">Her interior colour palette is inspired by the moon, drawing inspiration from both the light and dark side of the Luna. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> features contemporary furnishings, with her main deck dominated by soft, silver, and beige hues, transitioning seamlessly to a darker, more enigmatic atmosphere on the bridge deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312393/image/large-0780e303712fbec53acacc3e168ba102.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312393"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration, alongside sleeping quarters for a crew of seven.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look inside 36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine (2024-05-24 11:30:00 +0200)">First look at the interiors of the 36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312801/image/large-da6b8b7492dbb4763aa3726c9d2f585f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312801"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> sports an impressive, futuristic infinity pool on her sundeck, providing uninterrupted views from the comfort of the water. Her smooth flowing lines make the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinque yacht highly recognisable and create a distinct silhouette.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312804/image/large-5529aa6443c49f54b7d3384d06f43eeb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312804">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. Once she is delivered, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshine36.3m (119'1&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonshine</a> is set to cruise the Mediterranean and Caribbean, before arriving at her new home in San Diego, California.

36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine on sea trials

The 36.3-metre Moonen motor yacht Moonshine has been seen on her sea trials in Haringvliet, the Netherlands.

36m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Moonshine on sea trials in Haringvliet

The first 30.02-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 100/0130.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2024">Squalo 100</a> motor yacht has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> shipyard in Italy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312760/image/large-2929ec4dda905bb8f8832e41cf91f239.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312760">Referred to as Shark of the Seas by her builder, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 100/0130.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2024">Squalo 100</a>&nbsp; yacht, also known as Hull 101, strikes a balance between comfort and state-of-the-art technological performance, featuring an exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Curtò - RC Design (Company)">Roberto Curtò</a>, along with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Verme Projects (Company)">Verme Projects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312755/image/large-cdee42b2c4412b2b9b212609cfe78a80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312755"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312750/image/large-43745d84f6e1bb04802f8b0841b566ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312750">With a delivery date of 2024, the motor yacht is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across her five stateroom layout, while two crew cabins can accommodate up to five crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312754/image/large-376e916401c7d6596bb6a7899c559015.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312754"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312749/image/large-6e07ed98cbea92c9d322453e6cc9449d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312749">Where the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 100/0130.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2024">Squalo 100</a> yacht's performance is concerned, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 15 knots, as well as a cruising speed of 13.5 knots. When cruising at a speed of 13.5 knots, the vessel boasts a 1,400 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312753/image/large-a836fa037f75b3943c1f4882917624d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312753"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312748/image/large-96c3e50b657e520461084cf76d86b1f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312748">“We build innovative boats, with timeless elegance, “ explained Roberto Aboumrad of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312756/image/large-d4e7fa6912dcb685ec80dad356496008.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312756">Back at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> shipyard, construction of the following hulls in the series, Hull 102 and Hull 103, is steadily progressing. Meanwhile, Hull 104 is scheduled for delivery by the end of June this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312757/image/large-aa135364a7d6cf8150635107af8f1db5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312757"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268542/image/large-da5d2095aea781b4fd52ede090531687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268542">

30m Squalo 100 yacht launched 

The first 30.02-metre Squalo 100 motor yacht has been launched from the Alpha Custom Yachts shipyard in Italy.

First 30m Squalo 100 motor yacht launched 

For this weeks edition of our charter newsletter <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">Yacht Charter Market</a>, Jessamie Rattray sat down with Liliana Lopez, Head of Charter Management US at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>, to discuss managing the world’s largest charter fleet and the emerging charter market trends of 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312342/image/large-5edbaabcfd387d5491c03b1767016f3e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312342">Can you tell me about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>’s charter fleet, particularly the fleet managed by the US office?We have 160+ yachts in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> charter fleet, 40 of which are managed by our US office. Despite being managed from the US, the yachts in our fleet cruise all over the world; we have yachts that spend time in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, up in New England, on the West Coast from Mexico up to Alaska and more.We even have a new Charter Manager who is based out of San Diego, California and the Baja California area of Mexico, and we are currently promoting that region for charter management and are attracting owners from there.A lot of our boats regularly come over to the Mediterranean in summer and cruise all over the region. We also have a yacht based in Greece that we manage out of our US office.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312343/image/large-9830cfaa5d4a0e3abbc66b1ab6004b6f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312343">What goes into the management process to make it seamless and successful?One of the core principles in our charter management process is matchmaking. We try to attract like-minded and commercially-minded owners who really want to give us a shot at chartering. It's important to us that our clients share our ambition and understand what it takes to run a successful charter programme.During the pandemic, there was an influx of yachts that entered the charter market due to the tremendous increase in demand for yacht charters as a safe vacation alternative. What we then experienced was a lot of owners who had quickly put their yachts into the charter market, but maybe without having the experience or education about what makes a charter boat successful, and an unawareness of some of the realities that come with chartering. &nbsp;A lot of owners today are more ambitious, and have certain ideas about revenue from charter in their minds, which applies a lot of pressure. &nbsp;But that's why it's equally as important for us to be able to manage their expectations, right from the get go. We have these conversations with them while we're getting to understand what it is that they're looking for in charter management. &nbsp;We are very thorough, even when we receive interest from owners who are looking to transition from another brokerage house over to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. We remain selective with who we take on because we don't want to over-promise and under-deliver, especially in the softening market that we're experiencing overall.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312344/image/large-aa3da34a57e671ecc422a7185a446098.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312344">In terms of bookings for 2024, how are you doing compared with this time last year?We're slightly ahead of how we were doing this time last year and have grown our fleet since then too. So we are staying really positive. There is interest, there are bookings, and people are still chartering...

Charter management and key charter market trends interview with Liliana Lopez IYC

Liliana Lopez, Head of Charter Management US at IYC, talks managing the world’s largest charter fleet and emerging charter market trends of 2024.

Q&A: Charter management & key market trends with IYC’s Liliana Lopez

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> has announced the launch of its new superyacht line, with models spanning from 24 to 120-metres. Developed in partnership with Hartform Yacht Design, the collection aims to integrate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a>’ iconic design DNA, with a bespoke range of superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312729/image/large-4b02c60b8bba74eec6a75370e5410a1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312729">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> superyacht line, which is part of Vanguard Dutch Marine, includes six models; the VD80, VD100, VD160, VD200, VD230, and the flagship VD400. Each yacht is fully customisable, allowing clients to tailor the general arrangement, colour scheme and interior finishes to meet their needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312730/image/large-fef7036457d768efb9d7508815d65867.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312730">“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> superyacht line is a testament to the brand's commitment to innovation and excellence,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a>. “Featuring exclusive and high-end materials, these yachts are designed with the utmost attention to detail and quality.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312731/image/large-bc0ac1849aeaea581bdb89b62b2dd974.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312731">Each yacht in the superyacht collection features sleek and powerful lines, with an iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> straight bow. Constructed from aluminium, the yachts have been designed by Hartform Yacht Design.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312736/image/large-fd2439af93c73072d2a2333d8315c74d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312736">The entry-level VD80 yacht can comfortably accommodate up to six guests across a three ensuite stateroom configuration, with her full-beam master stateroom situated amidships on the lower deck, while a VIP suite can be found at the bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312737/image/large-8e5243f2a1cf4612775b775ad291f800.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312737"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312738/image/large-df2406c5bb61ac62dde942c708f66201.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312738">Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> as an “agile superyacht” the VD80 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 2,200 horsepower engines, providing her with an impressive top speed of 46 knots and a cruising speed of 34 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312728/image/large-46e50d603a0c3e69c326c557e388a683.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312728">The flagship 120-metre VD400 yacht offers 5,500 GT of interior volume, with accommodation for up to 24 guests and a crew of 32. The middle of the range yacht, 60-metre VD200 yacht is described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> as the “superior sport superyacht”, with accommodation for up to 12 guests and 15 crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312681/image/large-e10c54be6f5730311ae27caeb7a37d7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312681"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312682/image/large-d39c94f04ab688949fc16cb9256335ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312682">The VD230 also offers versatility on her fordeck, with the option to transform the foredeck to suit the needs at that time, with four different configuations. The foredeck can serve as a tranquil swimming pool, as well as doubling up as a secure tender garage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312683/image/large-c99ae95add1147e48ee23e3a3f0e2c89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312683"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312684/image/large-6445d29afd03080aff2fe1ed7c464d56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312684">It can also be converted into a touch-and-go helicopter platform, while at night-time the fordeck transitions into an entertainment area, complete with a large foldable C Seed television and premium speaker system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312734/image/large-d81c2d958977f83f7e7a34e6c628f16e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312734"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312735/image/large-7c2cc25007c50ae9bdce70acd2195640.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312735">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> is not just about yachts; it is a lifestyle brand known for its innovative design and luxurious offerings,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a>. “With the launch of the superyacht line, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch Yachts (Company)">VanDutch Yachts</a> continues to push the boundaries of high-performance and luxury maritime experiences.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312691/image/large-84dbd457e5c6bace807f7b2edeab0177.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312691" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

VanDutch Yachts unveils new superyacht line up to 120m

VanDutch Yachts has announced the launch of its new superyacht line, with models spanning from 24 to 120-metres.

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