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The Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> is celebrating its 20th anniversary &nbsp;this year, marking the event with a new office and studio in the heart of Milan. The firm, which is part of the Swedish design group <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viken Group AB (Company)">Viken Group</a>, currently has 22 superyacht projects under construction and this year is launching five new projects including the first 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> and the NB 066 from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306831/image/large-7b414eb06ab1f2bc34cabf9f48293343.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306831">"In our new office spanning 355 square-metres, nestled within a historic late 1800s building in the heart of Milan where our roots are, our team of 15 finds inspiration in every corner," enthuses co-founder Antonio Romano. "Choosing this location wasn't just about space. It was about immersing ourselves and our guests, partners and clients in the quintessential Milanese style and luxury. Here we not only provide essential design services but also curate experiences, including a cosy lounge area. Every square-metre resonates with our commitment to creativity and craftsmanship."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307616/image/large-3f51e482084b58730f3baeb2454a59ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307616">“We are in great demand and very happy about it. I can’t thank our team, our partners who have placed enormous trust in us, and of course the leadership of the parent company, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viken Group AB (Company)">Viken Group</a>,” adds Romano, who also works as Commercial Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viken Group AB (Company)">Viken Group</a>. “Enrico and I founded the studio at the dawn of the modern superyacht era and enjoyed a fruitful couple of decades pursuing what we love most, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of the entire industry. We have consistently raised the bar, and our satisfied clients stand as the best proof of our success.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306830/image/large-4f034ae4483afc304adfe595aaf47a09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306830">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>'s Architecture for Voyagers approach achieves a harmonious blend of form, function, style, and luxury,” added Enrico Lumini. “It places emphasis on both the exterior and interior architectural elements, striving for simplicity, geometric purity, and the elimination of superfluous details."

Hot Lab Milan studio

Hot Lab has opened a new studio in the heart of Milan.

Hot Lab opens a new office in Milan

New images of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES</a> Ice Yachts superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</a> have been uncovered, exhibiting the varied and refreshing luxuries that define this 67.52-metre yacht, which is currently in build and due to be delivered by her Turkey-based shipyard in May 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306233/image/large-7ff2753d351fede5273e1e21cdbb3e92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306233">With an exterior created by the Italy-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>, interiors imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and naval architecture courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endaze Marine Engineering (Company)">Endaze Marine Engineering</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</a>’s colossal 1,780 GT volume contains seven staterooms suitable for hosting up to 12 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306199/image/large-d9ce7e29c0f9d4dbe1c8244688e8cd04.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306199">Furthermore, as many as 19 crew members can be accommodated by the superyacht’s separate living quarters.Thanks to a generous six-deck layout, the vessel provides endless opportunities for a change of scene when it comes to outdoor entertainment. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306197/image/large-2a7ab13a33dd5ed058bdfac1c8f130a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306197">Not only do <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</a>’s exterior decks offer venues for exhilarating social gatherings on alfresco dining seating arrangements, but they all can serve as a tranquil haven for balmy relaxation on sunpads surrounded by panoramic sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306234/image/large-f59559f31e0e7e3cbdf98ad41befb488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306234">While exterior and interior living spaces are fused together smoothly with tinted sliding glass doors separating an indoor dining area from a comfortable configuration of outdoor sofas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</a>’s extravagance is especially evident through her lavish interior decor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306201/image/large-6ba62f245b3fe0754678ffbecdb3323a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306201">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</a> features four VIP staterooms and two guest staterooms on the main deck, complete with a state of the art entertainment system, while her master suite can be found on the private upper deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306204/image/large-adba6c907d0030a272efc5e07054e819.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306204">Equipped with his and hers bathrooms and dressing rooms for maximal privacy, the sumptuous master suite is composed of regal shades of grey and ecru, arranged in tasteful strokes and lines throughout her furnishings and linens. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306208/image/large-9a32f7ef1064b5491a38d76ad1f39771.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306208">The same colour palette can be found throughout her remaining staterooms, ensuring a harmonious sense of continuity, while the bathrooms are defined by their many mirrors and illuminated marble walls and floors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306209/image/large-ebe42a1e133c3b8676a6641aae782d81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306209">Whether guests want to feel soothed or energised, they can also take full advantage of the superyacht’s impressive 5.6-metre long pool and beach club for an even more nautical atmosphere.&nbsp;In addition, the vessel comes equipped with a considerably large garage capable of housing an 8.6-metre tender. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306206/image/large-4e7ce445250cead43d957eaa03b60a0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306206">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE 6867.52m (221'6&quot;)AES Yacht2025">ICE 68M</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 can reach an enjoyable cruising speed of 12 knots along with a top speed of 14.2 knots, across the course of a 5,000 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306207/image/large-f17307ebc98b826a47831808d8ff36ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306207">

New interior images of ICE 68M superyacht unveiled

New images of the AES Ice Yachts superyacht Ice have been uncovered, exhibiting the refreshing luxuries that define this 67.52-metre yacht.


The 34.61-metre superyacht of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES</a> project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES NB 06634.61m (113'7&quot;)AES Yacht2024">NB066</a>, has successfully left the shed. Scheduled for delivery by her Turkey-based shipyard in May 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES NB 06634.61m (113'7&quot;)AES Yacht2024">NB066</a> is currently on the market with David Westwood and Vedat Kohen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302693/image/large-a3cb9ae7fc7bc761fbab00a021429776.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302693">Built with a semi-displacement steel hull, as well as an aluminium superstructure for stability, she boasts a low level of fuel consumption, making the highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES NB 06634.61m (113'7&quot;)AES Yacht2024">NB066</a> an optimal vessel for environmentally conscious yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302689/image/large-511d2c2cbd4f54079e5f204696b62258.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302689">Besides working to limit air pollution, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES NB 06634.61m (113'7&quot;)AES Yacht2024">NB066</a>’s blueprint also possesses twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines with minimal emissions of vibration and noise, reducing potential risks of noise pollution. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302690/image/large-b03de1f56c62bab90b3e81b299b84cf4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302690">Moreover, her interior with a 298 GT volume contains ample living space for up to 12 guests across five chic staterooms, as well as accommodation for seven crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258896/image/large-0ffd56c44f1c9942f373afbb95f5d53c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258896"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES NB 06634.61m (113'7&quot;)AES Yacht2024">NB066</a>’s distinctive and trendy interior, imagined by the renowned studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> which also penned her exterior, is largely decked out in soft, soothing shades of grey, turquoise and blue, that echo her sea surroundings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258893/image/large-18850796f79ce80eb46e699d3cca8beb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258893">Her Milan-based designers chose to include a polished, geometric master stateroom for maximal comfort, paired with cohesive and spacious VIP staterooms situated on the lower deck to be enjoyed by guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258898/image/large-85d2f8dd9c22845214e00996ac229d72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258898">The innovative and highly functional superyacht also comes equipped with a 7.6-metre beam and a 2.25-metre draft. Her modern, sustainable build allows for a stable top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 11.5 knots, along with a 3,500 nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258897/image/large-ffffa025336eec4ff974a542298129ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258897">&nbsp;

35m AES yacht NB066 launched 

The 34.61-metre superyacht of the AES project, NB066, has successfully completed her technical launch. 


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35m in-build AES superyacht NB066 leaves shed

Istanbul-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a> has three major projects under construction, two of which are being built on speculation and scheduled for completion this year: the 68-metre ICE 68 and the lesser-known 34.61-metre AES Project NB066. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258897/image/large-ffffa025336eec4ff974a542298129ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258897">AES NB066 is a true explorer that promises volume, range and a shallow 2.25-metre draft. She is a true work of collaboration that saw Milanese studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> joining forces with Turkish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> – the former handled her design (inside and out), while the latter oversaw her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258893/image/large-cd44b764cfed0835fca7d70484677575.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258893"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> opted for a modern, minimalist interior design; the AES NB066 is finished with a neutral colour scheme of greys, browns and muted tones. Pops of colour from her throws, soft furnishings and wall art, furthers her sophistication. While her large floor-to-ceiling windows ensure that the main saloon is well-lit and guests are offered unrivalled views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258892/image/large-9fbe0e62b8f2c402f59bad8976dad95c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258892"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258894/image/large-442c49d57e7f4771840395d6ec17f39f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258894">The studio carved out accommodation for as many as 12 guests, across six well-appointed staterooms. In lieu of the dark woods found in the saloon and social spaces, the suites have been finished in lighter tones and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> has made great use of natural materials that are visually tactile. AES NB066 can also host seven crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258891/image/large-1483c7653092ad973a4776bbd774268c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258891"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258895/image/large-ee0847b909cbc8226948a676713f9cef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258895">“AES NB066 is a highly anticipated superyacht with impressive features and specifications. Its semi-displacement steel hull combined with an aluminium superstructure ensures stability and comfort during cruises,” Vedat Kohen, sales broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, commented. “Additionally, the low level of fuel consumption is a desirable feature for environmentally conscious individuals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258896/image/large-0ffd56c44f1c9942f373afbb95f5d53c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258896"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258898/image/large-85d2f8dd9c22845214e00996ac229d72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258898">“The beach club and large sundeck with a Jacuzzi, connected to a lounge, create an indoor-outdoor social environment that is perfect for entertaining guests,” Kohen added. “AES NB066 is a well-designed and highly functional superyacht that is sure to attract interest.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258889/image/large-6739b9692e6f426f67663ae4fbde5bb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258889"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES</a> is building the explorer with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and will equip her with twin 800 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> diesel engines. She’s expected to cruise for 3,500 nautical miles at 11.5 knots and reach speeds of up to 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258890/image/large-651d831f14f3e23370fdb6fdf253d490.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258890">

Interiors revealed of AES Yacht’s in-build 35m Project NB066 

The interior design of in-build 35m Project NB066 has now been shared, offering a first look at the Hot Lab-styled explorer yacht.

Interiors of AES Yacht’s in-build 35m Project NB066 revealed 

A new 50-metre superyacht concept has taken shape in Turkey – and the sleek modern design is fresh from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a>’s drawing boards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256358/image/large-03db02030ec358acaa3daa4a6a7571c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256358">The Turkish shipyard is no stranger to radical designs, delivering the overly contoured 71-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/465" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victoria71.0m (232'11&quot;)AES Yacht2019">Victoria</a> in 2019, styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gresham Yacht Design (Company)">Gresham Yacht Design</a>. Currently in-build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a> are three charismatic explorers, all designed by the Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. The largest being the 68-metre ICE 68, scheduled for completion later this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256360/image/large-cf9e789acd5702937827ef2a36b5cefb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256360">The latest concept, the AES 50 sits nicely within the shipyard’s portfolio. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a>’s in-house team oversaw her styling and penned her with clean profile lines and sinuous wings, which stretch the upper foredeck for additional alfresco space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256356/image/large-69770bac53a998cea1cabb4e5e8c9655.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256356">The sub-500 GT superyacht has a beam of 9-metres and promises accommodation for as many as 12 guests. She’s been designed with an abundance of outdoor living space aft, with a very generous beach club complete with a plunge pool as well as fixed and removable lounge seating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256357/image/large-485c5c7846bf06e32bd8be43028b3ef3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256357">&nbsp;Her main deck is protected by an overhanging canopy and is home to more comfortable seating. For alfresco dining, guests can make use of her upper deck where a large circular dining table is located. Up top on her sun deck sits a Jacuzzi and a casual area that boasts panoramic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256359/image/large-3cb199cfe2d3eca1f1f129f102b3298d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256359">The AES 50 has been presented with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a> suggests twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines for a cruising speed of 11.5 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knots.&nbsp;

AES Yacht 50m yacht concept AES 50 

Turkish AES Yacht has unveiled a new 50m superyacht concept, dubbed AES 50. 

AES 50: First look at the all-new 50m superyacht concept by AES Yacht

On Friday the 2nd of December the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> team invites international guests to celebrate a very successful 2022 during the 6th edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> Rendez-Vous. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250656/image/large-8f56d545a120516c700dd0540bac1303.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250656">The event will be hosted at Casa <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>, a stunning apartment and showroom in the centre of Milan, and attendees will include superyacht owners, shipyard representatives, owner’s representatives, marine lawyers and influencers. SuperYacht Times will once again be the media partner of the event. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250657/image/large-2480e02b5736571e895fa9441a2ceba9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250657">The theme of the party this year is “Feel comfortable at Home” and guests are invited to enjoy the event in the comfort of their pyjamas.A whole host of guests from major companies will also be in attendance: <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/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> and many more have confirmed their place at the event. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250659/image/large-2a806e4cf8072e251bd958f3e349f216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250659">The event was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic partners: <ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantalupi Electric Systems (Company)">Cantalupi Light Engeneering</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Dedar&nbsp;</li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guidi (Company)">Guidi srl&nbsp;</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6767" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Living Group (Company)">Luxury Living Group</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>The team has passed on a special thanks also to the internationally renowned companies like Antinori, Bentley, Campari, Foglizzo Leather, On House Milano and RGNT Motorcycles for their contribution to the 2022 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> Rendez-vous.&nbsp;

Hot Lab Rendez-vous 2022

Hot Lab Rendez-vous has returned 2022 themed “Feel comfortable at Home”. 

Hot Lab Rendez-vous returns for 2022

The 68-metre in-build superyacht Ice 68 is on the market. The <a href="https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-sale/ice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Ice 68 for sale</a>, is being built in Turkey at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES</a> shipyard, with a scheduled delivery date for December 2023<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190072/image/large-8f5d8944d615ae4c988915983131e167.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190072">Ice 68 features exterior and interior design by the Milan-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. The striking in-build <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> offers potential buyers the chance to enjoy an outstanding yacht well before the current market waiting list of three to five years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246023/image/large-33414fc0eef9003e1586275294678e76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246026/image/large-be8528b2f0d738429c7b161db7ace576.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246026"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246024/image/large-f49074ac6493fa2b751619a7f7bdd772.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246024">The 1,780 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> offers amenities that go way beyond those of a similar yacht of this size. Ice has a seamless connection between her outdoor and indoor spaces with plenty of natural light flooding her sophisticated and minimalistic interior layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246020/image/large-d488bd5d225c3d47c0c5f2f0431e51ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246020">The superyacht Ice is able to host up to 12 guests across seven sumptuous staterooms, with her private master suite located on the upper deck and three VIPs and three guest staterooms on the main deck. Ice also benefits from an elevator that connects four of her six decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246030/image/large-4e122bb1472b4a5a730ee4d99e168d3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246030"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246029/image/large-fb87dfa0f770730470aa8119fb07c388.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246029"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246028/image/large-58a9febc5f6ced175edfe9da53e3b074.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246019/image/large-503acf33a050b2bbfb705565191da750.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246019">Ice 68 delivers exceptional exterior deck space, comprising a 5-metre-long swimming pool, beach club, and a sizeable garage housing a 9-metre and 8-metre tender. As well as this, she has a touch-and-go helipad. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190070/image/large-ce8b99faf4e39fd67e56912ecfd6db76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190070">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/aes-yacht/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">AES yacht for sale</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> 3516 C engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Ice 68 has a range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles when traveling at the economical speed of 10 knots.&nbsp;

AES yacht Ice 68 for sale

AES Yachts’ 68m in-build superyacht Ice 68 for sale is due for delivery in December 2023 and offers 1,850 GT of interior space.

68m in-build superyacht Ice 68 for sale

SuperYacht Times Synopsis July

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.

SYT Synopsis: Top yacht news from  July

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a> has given a construction update on three yachts currently under construction with the Turkish shipyard. The largest is the 68-metre superyacht Days, followed by the 34.61-metre NB066 and the 26-metre NB067.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235249/image/large-ce2217baebb0d59ea13f5ee23f0b119a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235249">All three yachts feature interior design by Milan-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. The yacht Days sees her exterior also penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endaze Marine Engineering (Company)">Endaze Marine Engineering</a>. She is under construction in cooperation with ICE Yachts , CCN Group.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/45781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: AES Yacht’s 66m superyacht project DAYS (2016-04-18 09:40:00 +0200)">Exclusive: AES Yacht’s 66m superyacht project DAYS<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190072/image/large-6c9948aa99f501ef1af51cabde7b6a37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190072"></a>The NB066 yacht sees her exterior also designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> and her naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a>. The smaller NB067 yacht features exterior design by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a>, with naval architecture and engineering from a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endaze Marine Engineering (Company)">Endaze Marine Engineering</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235100/image/large-aaab3024fc99d9448b5b3ff99bedf03a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235100">The NB066 yacht is already in the outfitting stage of her construction with her steel and aluminum hull already completed. The 290 GT yacht is able to sleep up to 12 guests across five staterooms, with her owner’s suite located on the main deck and two VIP and two guest staterooms situated on the lower deck. She is also able to accommodate a crew of seven with three crew cabins on the lower deck and a captain’s cabin on the wheelhouse deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235101/image/large-26df4ae5b4a561152a4720dba3960cc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235101">The NB067 yacht is at the engineering stage with the first cutting planned in the beginning of September 2022. She is able to host up to eight guests across four staterooms comprising one owner's suite and three guest staterooms. She is also able to carry a crew of four across two crew cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235117/image/large-da6adeb6d4b3393c5e07fa5e431d43db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235117">In terms of performance, the NB066 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> diesel engines that will propel her to an estimated top speed of 14 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 3,800 nautical miles. Her sister, the NB067 yacht, is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines that will provide her with a top speed of 11 knots, a cruising speed of 8 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235160/image/large-71e6ced38ffac423142b1104cfb30af0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235160">The NB066 yacht has an estimated delivery date of May 2023, while the NB067 yacht is scheduled to be delivered in May 2024.

Construction update: Three yachts in-build at AES Yacht

AES Yacht has given a construction update on three new yachts currently under construction with the shipyard.

Milan-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> has come a long way since the studio was founded by three young postgraduates in 2004. With their diverse backgrounds in architecture, automotive and interior design, they chose the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> name to evoke their passion for design and the formal research that goes into their projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214865/image/large-2a5a9d058a6555a3760866b59555f157.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214865">Over the years the studio has evolved and matured. Co-founder Michele Dragoni left to set up on his own in 2019 and the 10-strong team is now headed up by Antonio Romano and Enrico Lumini. Still in their early 40s with a shrewd understanding of what the new generation of owners desire in a superyacht, they have developed a remarkably mature style of design under the tagline ‘Architecture for Voyagers’ that resonates with today’s market.2021 saw six <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> interior projects hit the water: 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6583" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C54.2m (177'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2020">C</a> launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>; 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1602" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crocus43.1m (141'5&quot;)Altinova Tersaneleri Imalat2021">Crocus</a> built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5609" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altinova Tersaneleri Imalat (Company)">Altinova</a> shipyard in Turkey; 41-metre Fifty-Five built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yildiz Shipyard (Company)">Yıldız Gemi</a> in Turkey; 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaia37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2021">Alaia</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>; the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Extra 96 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anvilugi28.5m (93'6&quot;)Extra Yachts2021">Anvilugi</a>; and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Private GG35.0m (114'10&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2021">Private GG</a>, the fourth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia</a> 115 series. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211621/image/large-8cfeae64369219071c90eac18594394a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211621">They have another six projects currently in build: two units of the new 43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a> Atlantique (interior and exterior) in a coupé and fly deck version (the first 47-metre Atlantique has also been sold); an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Extra X96 and an Extra X76 (interior); a 33-metre custom Navetta (interior and exterior) for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES</a>shipyard in Turkey; and a 43-metre motor yacht (interior and exterior) for a private client also being built in Turkey. &nbsp;Ongoing projects include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK and Hot Lab unveil 50m concept superyacht Aries now in-build (2021-09-27 10:30:00 +0200)">the 50-metre Aries explorer yacht (exterior and interior) started on spec by</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine</a> in Turkey; the 98-metre&nbsp;Superleggera concept for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>; the recently unveiled 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54296" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Turquoise and Hot Lab unveil 65m Neptune (2021-12-17 13:15:00 +0100)">Neptune concept for Turquoise</a>; and a 50-metre explorer concept for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207097/image/large-7c518165baffe4e2442855b521019304.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207097">A glance at the list above reveals a preponderance of projects in Turkey. When SuperYacht Times recently dropped by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> studio, we began by asking the company principals whether this has been by choice or chance. &nbsp;Antonio: A bit of both. Certainly most of our clients today are European or Turkish. When we were starting out it was probably easier to find work in Turkey and we’ve maintained those friendships and connections. Turkey is also ideally suited to our core business for yachts between 40 and 70 metres. A key aspect of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> is that most of our work is full-custom, which is another reason why our Turkish customers come to us. We also have Latin American clients and we are working to develop the North American market through our broker contacts. But the market is opening up: a few years ago we would never have knocked on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s door, for example, but even they are now presenting smaller concepts within our size range.You head up a young team of designers – is that a draw for younger owners?Enrico: It certainly doesn’t do any harm. The owners of the first two 43-metre Atlantique hulls in build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a> are in their early 40s like us, for example, and we have a lot of enquiries from owners looking to acquire their first yacht of 40 or 50 metres. This means they come to the table with very different set of expectations than the older generation of owners, who probably grew up with smaller boats before investing in a superyacht.&nbsp;We’re told that younger owners are more interested in sustainable technology for their yachts. Is that your experience?Antonio: Just recently we had a discussion with an owner’s representative interested in a 75-metre project with advanced hybrid propulsion, eco-efficient glass, energy recycling, and so on. But that was just one customer. Even among younger owners, sustainability is rarely a priority.&nbsp;Enrico: Yachting is at least a decade behind the automotive industry in this respect. I started to think seriously about buying an electric car in 2020 when they were still at a premium: now you see Teslas all over the place. The technology for yachts is still developing and it’s going to take a while for both the products and perceptions to catch up.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213969/image/large-94be124531b9db0a91dffdfdf0b81467.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213969">Your most recent exterior designs have a harder, cleaner edge to them. Does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>&nbsp;have an in-house style?Enrico: More than a style, I think we have an in-house ethos that is reflected in our designs. The Architecture for Voyagers philosophy looks to renew the balance between structure and form, elegance and versatility. The Columbus Atlantique range, for example, expresses what we are all about: clean, contemporary lines without any fussy adornment. Sailing yachts are rarely over-designed, so we combined Italian GT sports car motifs with a classic scooped-out sailboat stern that highlights the essence of travelling by sea.Antonio: Our focus has changed since Enrico took over as head of design and we’ve seen this in the projects we have in build or in development with four times the number of exterior designs we had ten years ago. The way we present projects to shipyards and brokers has also changed. We used to go with a portfolio of what we had already done, take notes on what they were looking for, and go away and come up with a design. Most of our proposals today have already been developed independently in-house. This was the case for the Atlantique range, but also the Neptune and Superleggera concepts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/202265/image/large-c3e133582ee8776af0ff79bcc50f5f26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/202265">Is there a yacht project that you would like to design given the opportunity?Enrico: There are a couple of projects we worked on during lockdown when we had more time to spread our wings that I’d like to develop further, also because they are smaller than what we usually do. But I’m also very interested in the evolution of &nbsp;relationship between spaces in yacht design. We’re starting to see yachts of 55 metres or more that are under 500 GT, and you can only do that by having more open or semi-open spaces. This in turn influences the exterior proportions and the relationship between full and empty volumes.&nbsp;Antonio: I think this is one of the most exciting design trends we’re seeing at the moment. The most recent example is 58.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a>, the longest yacht under 500 GT, designed 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</a> and built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>. These low-rise superstructures and long, slender hulls are more challenging to design and engineer, but we’re seeing more and more demand for this kind of yacht. We’ve started experimenting with designs of our own and the 50-metre explorer concept for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>, for example, is available in two different versions that prioritise interior volume or hull length.

Studio visit with Hot Lab design 

Justin Ratcliffe visits Hot Lab, the Italian design studio creating architecture for voyagers.

Hot Lab: Architecture for Voyagers  

Last week we predicted that more than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht sales booming and expected to pass the 1,100 mark before the New Year (2021-12-10 16:00:00 +0100)">1,100 yachts will be sold by the end of the year</a>. Lead times are at an all-time high and shipyards are booked for years to come, so we’ve made a round-up of the current spec built yachts for sale to help you get your yacht as soon as possible:<a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> tells us that there are currently 99 new-build yachts in the above 30 metre category available. These yachts belong to 52 different builders and are being constructed across 11 countries and most of these new-build yachts will be delivered in 2022.&nbsp;Thumbing through previous editions of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/syt-market-report-2021" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">State of Yachting</a> we can see that last year there were 175 new-build yachts in the same size category on the market. The year before that, there were 163 new-build yachts for sale, and in 2019 there were 143 available for purchase.&nbsp;Despite the fact that the number of yachts currently in-build and available for purchase is at a low, there is still a collection of interesting options for someone looking to buy. Here we’ve taken a look at some of the standout new-build yachts currently on the market.&nbsp;Five largest new builds on the market<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213897/image/large-d4c5d012fbecca360364a4567b27b19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213897"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>’ 85-metre&nbsp;Silver World Explorer&nbsp;Silver World Explorer is the longest new-build yacht on the market. She has been styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> who took charge of her exterior design and naval architecture, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vain Interiors (Company)">Vain Interiors</a> headed her styling inside. With an interior volume of 1,504 GT, Silver World Explorer can accommodate up to 14 guests, across 7 cabins and will be manned by 21 crew. She’s due for delivery next year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188309/image/large-7b39b0e2acd9ca16e3e50808d8cef08b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188309"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a>’ 79.9m Continental 80<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a>' Continental 80, may not be the longest but she’s the largest in terms of interior volume, offering an impressive 2,300 GT for up to 12 guests to explore. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team 4 Design (Company)">Team 4 Design</a> joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a>, taking charge of her exterior styling. &nbsp;Together, they configured the Continental 80 with five decks that start from a well-appointed sun deck that cascades down to a generous swim platform for easy access to the water. Her standout features include a wellness suite and an impressive swimming pool and a helipad. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> has scheduled her delivery for 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203134/image/large-2508fc843f324394b0cefb2ed5312f63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203134"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>’ 79.5m Silver Edge<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a> has secured third place in this rundown with it’s 79.5-metre motor yacht, Silver Edge, which is scheduled for delivery in 2024. Like the Silver World Explorer, Silver Edge features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>. Up to 18 guests can be accommodated onboard, across her eight well-appointed staterooms. Thanks to her two impressive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, Silver Edge will be capable of reaching a top speed of 24 knots. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185320/image/large-265c3f292df22b915ee9f01f40af956a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185320"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>’ 73.6m Project 243The Turkish-built Project 243 is sleek, modern and brimming with amenities. She was designed in-full by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> to accommodate up to 16 guests. She has a three-deck configuration, which provides her with heaps of deck space and an impressive 1,400 GT interior volume. Some of her standout features include a helipad forward, a large infinity pool to aft, wrapped by cascading stairs to a swim platform for seamless water access. Project 243 is due for delivery in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190072/image/large-8f5d8944d615ae4c988915983131e167.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190072"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AES Yacht (Company)">AES Yacht’</a>s 68m&nbsp;DaysAES Yachts' Days is another in-build speculation yacht due to be launched from Turkey. Unlike Project 243&nbsp;though, Days should make her big splash sometime next year. She'll feature an interior and exterior design drawn up by the esteemed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> design studio and a naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endaze Marine Engineering (Company)">Endaze Marine Engineering</a>. Whoever picks up this 68-metre motor will be able to travel with 11 guests on their excursions.Sailing yacht spotlightOut of the 101 yachts being built, only four are sailing yachts. There is the 50.05-metre MiTi K by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4456" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bodrum Oguz Marin (Company)">Bodrum Oguz Marin</a>, scheduled for delivery next year; the 43.03-metre Columbia II by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eastern Shipbuilding Group (Company)">Eastern Shipbuilding Group</a>, scheduled for completion this year; a custom 41-metre motor sailer being built in Turkey; and the gorgeous Rainbow II&nbsp;by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181703/image/large-806fd89de4f19e3f9e11c8e7eb8a8ba0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181703"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>’ 51m&nbsp;Rainbow IIRainbow II is the largest new-build sailing yacht on offer, weighing in at 51.32-metres in length with an interior volume of 230 GT. She features an exterior and interior styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and a naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="deVosdeVries design (Company)">deVosdeVries design</a>. She’s been configured with five staterooms and will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests onboard. Rainbow II features an impressive, covered alfresco dining area on deck allowing guests to enjoy the outdoor life wherever they’re cruising. Rainbow II will be delivered in 2022.&nbsp;

99 n-build yachts on the market for 2022

We’ve taken a look at some of the standout new-build yachts currently on the market. 

Speculation fleet down by 60% as in-build sales rise

Earlier this week the AES Yachts in Turkey launched the 71-metre superyacht Victoria, a long-awaited project with an interesting history behind her. The construction of Victoria started more than 10 years ago, with her keel laid on 30th May 2006 at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelskaya, a city in Northern Russia where she was built under the Baltika Yachts brand as project Agat.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31403/image/large-12730af15261b720d7664e6e58808326.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31403"> Victoria was not the only superyacht project of Sevmash at the time, as in September 2006 the Russian builders had also started work on an 82-metre project, which was later moved to Blohm &amp; Voss and completed in 2014 as Graceful.The story of project Agat, however, took a different road to completion. In around 2008/2009 she was put on hold and stayed in Russia for a few more years, not be heard of again until <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/71-metre-superyacht-launched-in-russia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">November 2013</a>, when the Russian yard launched the yacht. &nbsp;Although it was speculated that she was nearing completion at this stage, this soon turned out not to be the case, and she was put on a dock ship and travelled 5,000 nm to Italy in December 2013. In January 2014, SuperYacht Times published <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/71-metre-victoria-arrives-in-ancona-to-be-completed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">the very first</a> picture of what was to become Victoria, with the understanding that she was to be completed at ISA Yachts - though it was yet to be confirmed. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31404/image/large-723e2b26a6499fe862f3d6177948655e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31404"> In May 2014 ISA Yachts <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/isa-yachts-secures-order-to-complete-71m-superyacht)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">officially announced</a> that they had won the contract to complete the vessel. The contract included the completion of the technical areas, commissioning of the yacht’s systems, the realisation of the interior of all the guest areas and the installation of exterior furniture in aluminium and teak decks.The work never really took off, however, and it is unknown whether or not ISA Yachts went ahead with any of the announced work, with the yard running into some problems in 2015. Later in the year, the yacht was moved to Turkey and AES Yachts was contracted for the completion of the yacht.Now finally launched after a decade of uncertainty, we can confirm that the interior of Victoria has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, who were also originally contracted for the exterior design. However, AES Yachts informs us that Gresham Yacht Design was also involved in the exterior design as the project progressed. Naval architecture was undertaken by Agat Design Bureau of St Petersburg, Russia.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31406/image/large-370697fea05d2219dc7b8416be143795.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31406"> She has a beam of 11.4 metres, a draft of 3.8 metres and a volume of 1,553 GT. Built to Lloyds Register, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and complies with the MCA LY2.&nbsp;Power is provided by twin 3,111hp MTU 16V 4000 M17 diesel engines, providing her with a top speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 14 knots, and a range of 7,000 nm at 12 knots. Accommodation is provided for 14 guests in seven cabins and 16 crew in nine cabins.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31405/image/large-a2b0aca49e3dd8d769094e1990f70225.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31405"> AES Yachts has also informed SuperYacht Times that the yacht will not actually be off-white as the photographs suggest, but that the effect is just a white paint cover on the hull and superstructure. She will have a metallic bronze hull and metallic grey superstructure as shown on the rendering.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31407/image/large-e54c84401f1677ba71e849fb729123df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31407"> Victoria will start her sea trials soon and delivery is scheduled for July 2018.&nbsp;

AES Yachts launches 71m superyacht Victoria

The Turkish shipbuilders CCN revealed two new superyacht projects today at the Monaco Yacht Show. With exteriors and interiors designed in collaboration with the award-winning Italian design studio, Hot Lab, a 55-metre and a 75-metre yacht will soon be added to CCN’s explorer, Ice Yachts range.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14160/image/large-0907a4d84240cd7f8bac591227c206fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14160">75m ProjectConstruction on CCN’s 68-metre motor yacht, Day’s, the first yacht in the Ice Yachts range, is well underway at the AES shipyard in Turkey, with delivery expected by the end of 2018.The two new projects have been designed to meet the standard and design of Day’s, as Antonio Romano from Hot Lab explains, “These two concepts are united with the 68-metre already under construction by their shared family feel and characterised by tense and masculine lines, while maintaining the concept of being one with the outdoors, made possible by the presence of ample glass surfaces running full-height.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14159/image/large-dfcf7834919304342a00a8294ddc6857.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14159">55m ProjectAnother characteristic of these two new models in the Ice Yachts range is the careful attention paid to their distribution of interior volumes: with a 2.7 metre headroom on the main and upper decks on board Day’s, the new models will also reach impressive levels of headroom in their category.

Live from MYS 2017: CCN reveal two new superyacht projects

Established 14 years ago by three fresh out of college, barely 20-something designers, Antonio Romano, Michele Dragoni and Enrico Lumini have poured blood, sweat and tears into their journey to success, ensuring that Hot Lab is a force worth reckoning with.

 

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Meeting at their first professional jobs within a small product design studio, neither Antonio, Michele or Enrico originally anticipated a career in superyacht design. Though Antonio had studied under Giovanni Zuccon in Rome - who, he admits, had planted the seed that grew into a distinct passion for yachting - at this point, yachting was still just something that piqued all three’s creative and professional interest. But, as Antonio remembers, it wasn’t long before opportunity came knocking. “One day we decided that as we’re all thinking about yachting as a possibility in the very distant future - let’s go to the Genoa Boat Show. It was 2001, and we just wanted to think about designing a seat or an anchor. A product, basically - but never the yacht. So we went to every single exhibitor at the show, enquiring about products and sub-contractors.”

After an exhausting day of enquiries, the 21-year old trio decided they deserved to get on board at least one yacht at their very first boat show. Sidling up to the hostess of a small fibreglass boat from the Italian yard Raffaelli, she asked, “Do you have a yacht?” Looking at each other, the reply came naturally: ‘But of course we own a yacht!’ The bold and brazen no-fear approach that goes hand in hand with youth was in full force, as Antonio continues: “She told us the owner of the yard was thinking of a new model and he was looking for a new designer. We said, ‘Well, here we are!’ We immediately went to meet Gianpiero Raffaelli, and he asked us if we had already designed some yachts. We looked at each other again and said, ‘But of course we’ve designed yachts!’ He didn’t know that, actually, this was our first time on a boat...”

 

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Bold and brazen, indeed, if not a little naive and overly opportunistic, but this fearless move was a lucky shot that, fortunately, paid off. How did you have the confidence to undertake such a project without any previous experience in yacht design, I ask. The answer comes easily. “We were 21 years old,” laughs Enrico. But more seriously, each of the Hot Lab boys had something in them; a drive, a passion, a yearning to not only succeed, but to excel. And so, what could have been potential (and premature) career suicide was flipped to a golden opportunity. Pouring themselves into the project and learning on the go, they successfully delivered the interior design of the 16-metre project to the yard, putting themselves on the first rung of the ladder of superyacht design in the process.

The years that followed proved hard but productive work for the three new yacht designers. In the years leading up to the Crisis, they say, Italy really was a land of opportunity when it came to design, and working on several smaller projects proved to be the perfect learning curve for the team as they tried out the ropes. Although the big bucks were yet to come, their determination to make a name for themselves overpowered their desire to reap rapid financial reward. This period of practice was also a contributing factor to Hot Lab surviving the Crisis years, as Enrico puts it simply: “We were too small to die.” Without a huge team to support and before being accustomed to the real 30+ metre superyachts that fill their drawing boards today, Hot Lab were able to not only ride out the Crisis years, but to make the real step towards superyacht design with the signing of their first real superyacht project, the 37.5-metre Bilgin-built Noor, in 2007.

 

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It would be easy to mistake Hot Lab’s trail of successes to this point as luck. Luck, however, is a word thrown about far too much in regards to success. Luck implies chance, but the signing of the project in question was the result of an aggressive branding and marketing campaign, not a simple fortunate accident. The Hot Lab team knew it was imperative to create a name for themselves - and they wholeheartedly endeavoured to do just that. “At the beginning, we sent our designs to every single yachting and design publication possible. We really focused on creating the name,” says Antonio. “We knew we were too young for the big yards to take us seriously, but we were not stupid. We brought ourselves into the spotlight.”

This smart investment into branding and marketing paid off with the signing of the Bilgin project, though the Hot Lab team still, undeniably, had a lot to prove. This could not be demonstrated more by the fact that the Turkish owner was actually building Noor in conjunction with a sistership belonging to a friend, with a bet placed in good humour on who would have their boat delivered first. Young and inexperienced with a substantially lesser price tag, it seemed an easy win for the client’s friend. But this was not to be. Hot Lab recognised this opportunity as make or break. They gave it their all regardless of accepting a substantially lower fee than their rival designers, and, of course, finished ahead of schedule with a perfect product and an extremely happy client.

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With a happy owner and a network of advantageous relationships now established, it wasn’t long before other shipyards started noticing Hot Lab - with one of the most notable projects riding on this success being the refit for one the most well known, important Turkish family’s 43-metre Trinity Yachts built vessel, Keyla, which strengthened the brand’s position in Turkey. “She won The WSA (World Superyacht Award) in 2014 for best rebuild, and she was done for an important family in Turkey,” says Enrico.

Their inaugural Italian-built superyacht being no other than the very first Mondomarine M50, the Ferrari-red Ipanema. Measuring 49.2-metres and delivered last year, Ipanema, Michele tells us, was the project that really developed the Hot Lab design style. He says, “Ipanema started a little bit of a design signature for us, and there is something in Ipanema in several of our other projects. The best part of this project was having time to spend on it, and no pressure - like it should be every time, but of course it’s never like that. So if you can spend 6 months on the lines with no stress, it’s going to stand out. Ipanema allowed us to develop ourselves and her lines are really striking.” Met with industry-wide acclaim, Ipanema quickened the already-moving snowball effect of good recommendations and visibility.

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Proving this, 2016 saw the Hot Lab team spark a new collaboration with another Italian shipyard, this time Baglietto, which saw three superyacht projects developed. Antonio continues,”This year also saw a new collaboration with Heesen Yachts (project Cayman) as well as enquires from RMK, of which we have the 55-metre XXL, and from Sarp Yachts for a 63-metre project Aouda that we presented in Cannes and Monaco. Then we have started to design a 68-metre superyacht under construction at AES, and we are working directly for the final customer. They have a great team full of very smart people from all over the world, and she is scheduled to be delivered in Spring 2018. She’s huge, 68 metres but over 1,800 GT. We are very happy with how that process is going.”

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So, where to from here? “In the next five years, we’re going to present a collaboration with one of two of the most important shipyards in Northern Europe, something we are seriously working on at the moment. In the next seven years, we would like to have a 70+ metre boat in the water - we’re also seriously working towards this. In the next 20 years, we will buy all of the other studios and we’ll be at the top! In 2018 we’ll have two big yachts in the water, and we have a surprise which we hope to announce soon enough,” Antonio tantalising concludes our interview. With no shortage of projects keeping them beyond busy, it seems that the guys at Hot Lab are not just hot, they’re on fire.

 

This article was published in a recent edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> now and never miss another issue.

 

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Behind-the-scenes with Hot Lab

The team at Hot Lab marked the beginning of the end of their best year in business to date over the weekend. Hosted at Cappellini Point in the heart of the Italian studio’s home city of Milan, the SYT team attended the Hot Lab Annual Rendezvous along with several key industry players.

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Founding co-partner and at the head of the studio’s marketing and strategy, Antonio Romano, comments: “We organised this event to say thank you for a truly incredible year at the Hot Lab studio. 2016 has been our best year yet, with a total of four yachts delivered and four new projects started. We are no longer the ‘young designers’ of the industry - we’re aiming for the top! We’ve made fantastic progress and our entire team look forward to welcoming clients, partners and friends for the Rendezvous again next year.”

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Just some of the projects Romano notes include the 50 metre Ferrari-red Ipanema launched in June at Mondomarine, as well as the 68 metre project Ice, currently under construction in Turkey with AES Yacht. Other exciting projects keeping the team busy include the 42 metre Project Cayman with Heesen which was unveiled at the latest edition of FLIBS, as well as Baglietto's V-line of yachts.