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The worlds largest yacht support vessels

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the largest yacht support vessels currently in the world and in operation.

The world’s largest yacht support vessels

The 67.06-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global67.06m (220'0&quot;)Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.1982">Global</a> has been sold after having been listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> by Chris Cooke at United Yachts along with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> representing the buyer. Launched in 1982 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. (Company)">Bender Shipbuilding &amp; Repair</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global67.06m (220'0&quot;)Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.1982">Global</a> was extensively refitted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shadow Marine (Company)">Shadow Marine</a> in 2007 and emerged as a luxury expedition yacht as one of the first SUVs (Sport Utility Vessel) for the superyacht market. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21647/image/large-db6c306990b3f76b9ebc8167b1cedb79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21647"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global67.06m (220'0&quot;)Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.1982">Global</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lay, Pitman & Associates (Company)">Lay, Pitman &amp; Associates</a>, naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kirilloff and Associates (Company)">Kirilloff and Associates</a> and an interior design by Kimberly Gonzales, who all worked to meet the requirements of MCA compliances, Bureau Veritas and SOLAS classifications. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated for onboard in six staterooms and make use of the range of amenities such as the swimming pool, helipad, gym, movie theatre, library and formal dining room.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/112390/image/large-567d652305a2823cf65e7d075b9e9aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112390">Across her five decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global67.06m (220'0&quot;)Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.1982">Global</a> has extensive storage space for water toys, sub-sea and on-shore expedition equipment and can work as a solo explorer vessel or a shadow vessel. The 1,303 GT superyacht is able to reach a range of 10,000nm range and achieve a top speed of 14 knots.During her time listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global67.06m (220'0&quot;)Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co.1982">Global</a> had a last asking price of &nbsp;$7,990,000.

68m converted luxury expedition yacht Global sold

Launched in 1982, the 67.06m yacht Global was extensively refitted in 2007 and emerged as a luxury expedition yacht.

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21647/image/large-db6c306990b3f76b9ebc8167b1cedb79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21647">Global&nbsp;anchored off MonacoHere is pictured the 67-metre conversion expedition superyacht Global&nbsp;anchored off Monaco last summer. Originally built by the US yard Bender Shipbuilding &amp; Repair in 1982, Global&nbsp;(ex: State Belle, Belle, Allure Shadow)&nbsp;was converted by Shadow Marine between 2006 and 2007, and underwent a major refit in 2008. Global&nbsp;features naval architecture from two Florida-based naval architects, Kirilloff and Associates and Lay, Pitman &amp; Associates, with an interior design from Shadow Marine.Photo by SuperYacht Times&nbsp;