Germany

Blohm & Voss GmbH

For more than 150 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts. Yet behind the celebrated new-build programme lies another cornerstone of the German shipyard's offering: a comprehensive refit and services division that combines the same craftsmanship, innovation and technical expertise with a proactive approach to yacht ownership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395685/image/large-6c0d99789964811f27b5ed79d23b7e34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395685">Operating across one of the largest yacht-building infrastructures in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit capabilities are available not only to yachts built by the shipyard itself, but to the entire global fleet. From routine maintenance and scheduled surveys to major conversions and sustainability upgrades, the shipyard has positioned itself as a destination for owners seeking complex solutions delivered to the highest standards.Scale, expertise and innovation<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s shipyard network spans northern Germany, supported by a design centre in Croatia and a sales office in Fort Lauderdale. At the heart of its refit operation is the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> shipyard in Hamburg, acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2016.Covering 451,000 square-metres and featuring seven docks, the Hamburg facility represents approximately 40 percent of the Group's total shipyard footprint. With Lürssen's legacy for complex new-build projects at its other facilities, owners benefit from the same level of engineering knowledge, project management expertise and highly skilled workforce responsible for delivering some of the industry's most advanced yachts.This integration creates a distinct advantage when tackling technically demanding projects. Whether undertaking a major structural modification, a complete interior transformation or a full vessel conversion, clients gain access to the resources and experience of a shipyard accustomed to solving complex engineering challenges.Since acquiring the Hamburg site, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has redelivered nearly 100 yachts, with close to half a kilometre of yachts undergoing refit work at the facility during the past 12 months alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395684/image/large-e860b8408cb8573130a03c0e4ccc63a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395684">A solution for every ownerWhile commissioning a custom new-build remains the ultimate expression of yacht ownership, lengthy construction schedules are often an unavoidable reality. For owners seeking a faster route to a highly personalised yacht, refit and conversion projects offer a compelling alternative.By identifying the right platform and investing in a carefully planned transformation, owners can create a yacht tailored to their individual requirements within a significantly shorter timeframe than a new construction project.The opportunities extend far beyond cosmetic upgrades. Leveraging its commercial shipbuilding heritage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is increasingly involved in large-scale conversion projects, transforming robust offshore and industrial vessels into capable exploration yachts designed for extended global cruising.These vessels, originally engineered to operate in demanding environments, provide strong foundations for owners seeking expedition capabilities without compromising on comfort, luxury or autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395663/image/large-fff7a51890ff3bb2699f3ff16be929a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395663">Advancing sustainability through practical solutionsAs environmental considerations continue to shape the future of yachting, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services is also helping owners reduce operational emissions through carefully assessed sustainability programmes.Every project begins with detailed feasibility studies, ensuring proposed upgrades align with the yacht's operational profile and owner requirements. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the shipyard focuses on identifying the most effective measures for each individual vessel.Depending on the programme, improvements can range from LED lighting upgrades and intelligent motion-sensing systems to advanced heat recovery technology and sophisticated energy management platforms that optimise onboard power consumption.Many of these initiatives can be incorporated into larger refit schedules, allowing owners to enhance efficiency while minimising disruption to cruising plans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395686/image/large-760964d6aac379d57a85ccebad544ef4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395686">Supporting yachts beyond the shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s commitment to owners extends well beyond the completion of a refit project. Through its Fast Operations and Response Unit (FORU), the shipyard provides global technical support for large yachts, with specialist teams regularly deployed to resolve operational issues around the world.Many repairs can be completed remotely, at anchor or alongside, reducing downtime and ensuring yachts remain where they are intended to be: on the water and in active use.This lifecycle-focused approach is further supported by dedicated maintenance planning, extensive spare parts inventories and round-the-clock assistance, giving owners access to the expertise of one of the industry's most experienced shipbuilding organisations wherever their yacht may be operating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395662/image/large-55a116c30cdaae0fb2a686b8dc25cbbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395662">A partner for the global fleetFrom scheduled class surveys and technical upgrades to complete vessel conversions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit division offers owners access to the same standards of engineering, craftsmanship and project execution that have defined the shipyard's new-build programme for generations.For owners seeking to extend a yacht's lifespan, improve performance or unlock new capabilities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services provides a pathway to maximise value while ensuring vessels continue to evolve alongside the demands of modern ownership.As the shipyard continues to expand its refit activities, one message remains clear: regardless of where a yacht was originally built, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s expertise is available to the entire global fleet.

Lürssen refit yacht shipyard 

For more than 150 years, Lürssen has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts.

Why owners are turning to Lürssen for complex refit and conversion projects

Which cities can truly claim that their ports are as old as the cities themselves? Hamburg is one of the few. Its maritime heritage permeates every corner, thanks in large part to Hermann Blohm and Ernst Voss.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388030/image/large-2b7a5af8e354717e8822a2c8e928c86f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388030">The two German entrepreneurs, whose names still proudly brandish the shiplifts that define Hamburg’s skyline, founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in 1877. They chose the island of Steinwerder to establish what would become a 451,000-square-metre shipbuilding operation – roughly the size of the Vatican City. Initially focused on ship repair, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> prepared commercial ships for the Atlantic passages before the company started building its own vessels. Today, Steinwerder operates under the custodianship of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and has returned to its core principles: refit and repair.Specialising in complex refit programmes for private yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Werft Hamburg has maintained Steinwerder’s legacy of being one of the world’s most trusted ports of call for refits. The yard also continues Hamburg’s tradition as a free-flowing hub of maritime knowledge, where expertise is shared across teams, suppliers, and partners.&nbsp;This open-source approach to expertise gives the crew a unique opportunity to learn directly from the wider supply network. When suppliers and technical partners converge in one place, crew gain insight into often-overlooked nuances, ensuring optimal understanding for vessel longevity. Training is regular, problems are solved collaboratively, and the collective intelligence of Hamburg’s maritime ecosystem is fully accessible. The city itself – just a road tunnel away from the shipyard – offers cultural events, international dining, and green spaces along the Elbe, rather than an isolated shipyard town."An effective yacht refit or repair does not necessarily require a shipyard appointment," says York Ilgner, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Werft Hamburg. "Smaller details can often be addressed at sea, at anchor, or at layberth with the right knowledge. As part of our service, we aim to impart as much expertise as possible so the crew can operate self-sufficiently. Our phones, of course, remain open when additional support is needed."Informal networks, however valuable, can be fragile when reliant on chance encounters or individual relationships. To address this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has formalised initiatives such as its annual Chief’s Day. The second edition, held recently in Hamburg, brought together more than 80 chief engineers, suppliers, partners, and management teams for a day of technical exchange. From innovations in stabilisation systems to advances in propulsion efficiency, the event brought forward many voices too often absent from strategic conversations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388029/image/large-3c5dccff002b180b0640f9c5554baf40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388029">Over the course of the day, one theme surfaced repeatedly: institutional memory. The big question is just how much data should be recorded, and what benefits this brings to ensure seamless maintenance. Which metrics truly predict issues before they escalate? How can maintenance histories transfer between teams without overwhelming them? The difference between a reactive refit and a strategic one often lies in whether previous lessons are learned or lost.Shipbuilding has shaped the identity of Hamburg for more than eight centuries, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> sustains its culture of maritime excellence. This culture develops through exchange, one conversation at a time. Hamburg remains what it has always been: a place where ships are built and repaired, and where the knowledge to do both better continues to evolve.

Inside Hamburg’s Steinwerder Shipyard: How Lürssen Continues the Blohm & Voss Refit Legacy

Hamburg's maritime heritage: How Lürssen keeps the Blohm & Voss legacy alive at Steinwerder Shipyard. 

Inside Hamburg’s Steinwerder Shipyard: How Lürssen continues the Blohm & Voss Refit legacy

The 136-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht Flying Fox has completed an extensive refit at the Lürssen Hamburg shipyard and has now been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hadar136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Hadar</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387821/image/large-43e0e279d416f7719f2186f95d29c5fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387821"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hadar136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Hadar</a> arrived at the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> facility in September 2025 and remained there for approximately five months. While details of the refit have been kept tightly under wraps, the first images show an all-white exterior, with her new name clearly visible.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="136m Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox arrives in Hamburg (2025-09-15 13:45:00 +0200)">136m Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox arrives in Hamburg</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387823/image/large-b3deb35a5f1e45555d545ac3e539eb47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387823"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387825/image/large-9e14347fe73601656bed05111204cf94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387825">Often referred to as “the charter market’s largest and most iconic vessel”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hadar136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Hadar</a> was originally delivered in 2019 and features 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>, with opulent interiors curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387824/image/large-7c184d05ca533a33c1eedd3db6361384.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387824"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387822/image/large-b89baf92d0c35513832f587d87198476.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387822">It is not clear whether changes have been made to her interior configuration, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hadar136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Hadar</a> was previously known to accommodate up to 22 guests across 11 staterooms. Her master suite is situated on the upper deck and includes a beauty room, his-and-hers dressing rooms, a private office, fireplace and a private Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387819/image/large-f7fc76bac6cc128826a17f99f6e7eebf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387819">The remaining guest staterooms consist of 10 VIP suites, all with their own balcony, office, bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, with two of the suites operating as convertible twins. She can also sleep a crew of 55.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hadar136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Hadar</a> 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> engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371237/image/large-ae736821a00d1232418cd8d01df195dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371237">

Flying Fox: 136m Lürssen yacht completes refit and renamed Hadar

The 136-metre Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox has completed a five month refit and been renamed Hadar.

Exclusive: 136m Lürssen yacht Flying Fox completes refit and renamed Hadar

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384039/image/large-f3ea7638e47c4bbc6633427f2bacd466.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384039">Spotted here last week cruising in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is the 119-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A 119.0m (390'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">A</a>. Also known as Motor Yacht A, she was constructed in 2008 under the project name Sigma and features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/24" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Starck (Company)">Philippe Starck</a>, who has previously described the interior as “the elegance of intelligence.” Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A 119.0m (390'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">A</a> include her long foredeck, which houses a helipad, while her aft deck is home to a swimming pool. 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, A is able to cruise at a maximum speed of 23 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>. &nbsp;

119m Blohm & Voss superyacht A in Dubai

Spotted here last week cruising in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is the 119-metre Blohm & Voss superyacht A.

Launched on 28 April 1930 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Sons</a> at Clydebank, in the UK, if the 91.44-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> could talk, she would speak of a storied past entwined with royalty, industrialists and surviving one of the most constitutional crises of the 20th century.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380647/image/large-0bed0a22f5fc597b14276531abc60623.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380647">Spotted here by SuperYacht Times’ Content Creator Fabio Lima during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antigua Yacht Show - 2025">Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2025</a>, we take this opportunity to explore more about the history of the 95-year-old vessel.&nbsp;Commissioned as a private steam yacht by Annie Henrietta Yule, known as Lady Yule, her owner was one of the wealthiest women in Britain at the time of her launch. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> was originally powered by four steam turbines and was among one of the last great examples of the classic steam yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380649/image/large-89d35abb2f911c7cf185232069e9b43a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380649">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd (Company)">G.L. Watson &amp; Co</a>, which were responsible for her exterior design and naval architecture, her name is believed to have Native American origins, reportedly meaning “fleet of foot”, a reference echoed in her figurehead, which wears a chieftain’s headdress.During the early 1930s, Lady Yule and her daughter undertook an extensive world cruise onboard Nahlin, after which the yacht became internationally famous in the summer of 1936. That August, King Edward VIII chartered the vessel for a Mediterranean cruise with Wallis Simpson, discreetly shadowed by two Royal Navy destroyers, HMS Grafton and HMS Glowworm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380646/image/large-fa8a8f84a25180bfdef284f6a2f0e1ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380646">In 1937, Lady Yule sold <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> to King Carol II of Romania, after which the yacht largely vanished from British records. Over the following decades she underwent multiple changes of use and ownership, eventually re-emerging in the 1990s when British yacht broker Nicholas Edmiston discovered her moored on the Danube, operating as a floating restaurant.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380643/image/large-3cbe5c44671bfb6c92929595bbf5d570.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380643"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> was sold several times in the 1990s, before being acquired by her current owner who undertook an extensive rebuild between 2005 and 2010. The rebuild saw German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> responsible for the body of the restorative work, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> were charged with her engineering. The whole rebuild was overseen by her original builders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd (Company)">G.L. Watson &amp; Co</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380645/image/large-1d8821910d27686b6bb312ee8d1f1730.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380645">In 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> returned to the British Isles in full, turnkey condition. The classic superyacht now has diesel engines, providing her with a top speed of 18 knots, with contemporary interiors now designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>.According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nahlin91.44m (300'0&quot;)John Brown & Sons1930">Nahlin</a> is currently in Guana Island, British Virgin Isles in the Caribbean.

Nahlin: History of 91m steam yacht

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the history of the 95-year-old yacht Nahlin, following her attendance at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2025.

In Pictures: 91m former steam yacht Nahlin in Antigua

To drive the next development phase of Montenegro-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, the company has appointed a new senior management team, naming Klaus Borgschulte as CEO and Dirk Malgowski to lead commercial and corporate development initiatives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371555/image/large-a9cdd6cb4506b124d6157a8305a1a2a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371555">“As we now embark upon a very substantial and challenging programme of further development and growth at our yard, we are delighted to welcome the duo of Klaus and Dirk whose collective experience in the yacht and shipbuilding and refit industries is almost unrivaled,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42&nbsp;</a>Chairman David Margason.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371583/image/large-35aa7ebbb1b9b64f1d340784055aff4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371583">Klaus succeeds outgoing CEO Eric Robert-Peillard, who has overseen the yard through a series of complex and high-value refits over the past year. Commenting on the appointments, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42&nbsp;</a>Chairman David Margason said of Eric:“We would like to thank Eric for his tremendous efforts of the past year during which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> has bid, won and delivered multiple service and refit projects and moved substantially up the ladder of size and complexity of projects delivered.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371582/image/large-568cea37abd041a7526f1c116da42c8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371582"> For nearly two decades, Klaus and Dirk have collaborated at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1137" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (Company)">ThyssenKrupp</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> shipyards, where they played key roles in the construction and refit of several notable superyachts.&nbsp;“We look forward to their bringing this enormous experience to bear on our exciting future plans which are in the advanced stages of planning and are now beginning their implementation and to being able to update our clients and the wider industry of those plans soon,” concluded David.

Adriatic 42 new senior management team

 To drive the next development phase of Montenegro-based shipyard Adriatic 42, the company has appointed its new senior management team.

Adriatic 42 appoints Klaus Borgschulte as CEO and Dirk Malgowski to leadership team

The 136-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> has arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Hamburg shipyard in Germany, the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> facility. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371237/image/large-ae736821a00d1232418cd8d01df195dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371237">Although no details have been announced, her arrival may suggest that the superyacht has been sold, and may now be heading to the shipyard for refit and maintenance services.Often referred to as “the charter market’s largest and most iconic vessel”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> was delivered in 2019 and features 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>, with the opulent interiors curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a>, featuring a palette of neutral tones and plush fabrics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371238/image/large-e5b51945b8b26428c6ff4f66325409fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371238">The entire atmosphere onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> is enhanced through the use of greenery. With towering ficus trees and planters, the contemporary and neutral colour palette and natural textures create a warm and relaxing ambience.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 22 guests across 11 staterooms. Her master suite is situated on the upper deck and includes a beauty room, his-and-hers dressing rooms, a private office, fireplace and a private Jacuzzi.&nbsp;Her remaining guest staterooms consist of 10 VIP suites, all with their own balcony, office, bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, with two of the suites operating as convertible twins. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> can also sleep a crew of 55.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371236/image/large-af054b6eee425085398553309507407c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371236">Some of the key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> include a 400 square-metre, two-floor spa, with the first cryotherapy chamber ever installed on a yacht. She is also equipped with a 12-metre swimming pool, dual helipads and a ‘wet massage room’.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> 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> engines. SuperYacht Times has reached out to the shipyard for further information.&nbsp;

Flying Fox: 136m Lürssen yacht in Hamburg

The 136-metre Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox has arrived in Hamburg, Germany at the former Blohm & Voss facility, which is now owned by Lürssen. 

136m Lürssen superyacht Flying Fox arrives in Hamburg

The 162.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a> and the 139.7-metre Lloyd Werft superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> have been spotted departing Marmaris, Turkey by photographer Evgeniya Satsenko. Their departure marks the end of a three-year stay for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a>, which has been anchored in Marmaris since 2022 and is now reportedly en-route to Izmit, near Istanbul for an extensive refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368869/image/large-e08be0f326dede55fdd2909d8d0df815.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368869"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a>&nbsp;| 162.5-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>&nbsp;| 2010Delivered in 2010 and designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a> was known as the longest superyacht in the world at the time of her delivery, a title that now belongs to the 180-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368871/image/large-48b831581ec1f6c0c65b0fbf7fbf72b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368871"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368872/image/large-862f4208e3060ae5580a63146dd0535b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368872">After more than three years idle in Marmaris, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a> is now believed to be en-route to Istanbul, where she is expected to undergo a comprehensive refit. The timing coincides with the yacht’s 15-year Special Survey, a regulatory milestone requiring extensive inspection and certification to remain in class. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368873/image/large-ff2291c9af967839e3fce11e462634ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368873">Works commonly associated with this survey include gauging of the hull, maintenance of the running gear and stabilisers, overhauls of sea systems and compliance checks of safety equipment. Cosmetic upgrades such as a partial or full repaint may also take place.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368870/image/large-5968f4d208a502b0d7434d7c5a1a9d78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368870">Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, some of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a>’s most impressive features include two helipads, a large swimming pool that converts into a dance floor and a submarine. She is capable of sleeping up to 36 guests across 18 staterooms, as well as accommodating a crew of 70.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368875/image/large-ef2265df8cdd0007b75eaf6da488b822.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368875"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a>&nbsp;| 139.7-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>&nbsp;| 2021Delivered in 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> departed Marmaris alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a>. The 139.7-metre motor yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a> and is distinguished by her clean exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marc Newson Ltd (Company)">Marc Newson</a> and an expansive aft deck. Her movements remain unconfirmed, though her simultaneous departure suggests she may also be bound for maintenance in Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368877/image/large-f04db4c1b4183d76fa8819ef3e12bb7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368877">The flagship yacht was built for an experienced owner and features over 2,000 square-metres of glass, culminating in the one of the largest panes ever used in the luxury yachting industry. She has a total volume of 11,247 GT, which is more than twice the size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>’s 2010-built, 115-metre and 5,655 GT superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna114.2m (374'8&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368874/image/large-fb190ce8f05626c13d557b4cefb64df0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368874"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests across an impressive 18 stateroom configuration, as well as sleeping a crew of up to 60. She is powered by seven <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines driving two pods in a diesel-electric setup, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368876/image/large-7f6510a054d82a4a87f7b8416143fce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368876">According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> is currently at a yard in Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368878/image/large-13906e06aeadcd4cd7c473f4e0b0bf9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368878">

Eclipse and Solaris yachts departing Marmaris, Turkey

The 163m Blohm & Voss superyacht Eclipse and the 140m Lloyd Werft superyacht Solaris have been spotted departing Marmaris, Turkey.

In Pictures: 163m yacht Eclipse and 140m yacht Solaris departing Marmaris, Turkey

The world's largest 100m+ yachts

SYT gives you an overview of the world's largest yachts ever launched. 

Top 50: The world's biggest superyachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362519/image/large-851892696d828b01523b2def36dd512e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362519">Spotted last week docked here in the port of Málaga, in Spain, were the three superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diamond Binta58.5m (191'11&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2024">Diamond Binta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mayan Queen IV93.25m (305'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">Mayan Queen IV</a>. Leading the lineup is the 58.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diamond Binta58.5m (191'11&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2024">Diamond Binta</a>, a full-custom yacht delivered by <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> in September 2024. Commissioned by a seasoned owner, the yacht features geometric lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> and a refined interior co-designed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a>. A calming neutral palette is paired with bold lacquered contrasts and expansive windows. Highlights include a standout master suite with a fold-down terrace and accommodation for up to 14 guests. Currently for sale, explore her interior <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62319" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A closer look onboard the 59m Tankoa superyacht Diamond Binta for sale (2025-01-09 13:00:00 +0100)">here</a>.Behind her sits the 104.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> and delivered in 1990. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a>, both inside and out, she spans six decks and features a wide range of onboard amenities, including a cinema, spa, and private nightclub. Further along the quay is the 93.25-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mayan Queen IV93.25m (305'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">Mayan Queen IV</a>, also built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in 2008.&nbsp;If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

Superyacht lineup in Málaga 

The superyachts Diamond Binta, Lady Moura and Mayan Queen IV were recently spotted in the port of Málaga, Spain.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359767/image/large-c14b5d18520131a104f9cbbd8dfe048a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359767">Observed recently docked here in Málaga, Spain, was the 93.25-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mayan Queen IV93.25m (305'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">Mayan Queen IV</a>. Delivered in 2008 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>, the 3,879 GT motor yacht showcases naval architecture developed in-house by the builder. For her exterior, the owner sought the expertise of designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while the interior design, shrouded in secrecy over a decade post-launch, was skillfully curated by the British designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale</a>. Commissioned by a Mexican businessman, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mayan Queen IV93.25m (305'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">Mayan Queen IV</a> was built under the project name Safari and features amenities such as a touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck, two tender garages and an innovative balcony in the VIP stateroom that slides out from the superstructure. 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> diesel engines, each producing 5,099 horsepower, allowing for a cruising speed of 20 knots and a maximum speed of 22 knots.&nbsp;If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

93m Blohm & Voss superyacht Mayan Queen IV in Málaga

The 93m superyacht Mayan Queen IV, built by Blohm & Voss in 2008, is seen docked here in Málaga, Spain. 

When she first hit the water on 28 February 1931, the regal 135.94-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was the world’s largest yacht. What ensued for the German-built motor yacht was nearly a century worth of prominence, demolition, abandonment, scandal, and resurrection.&nbsp;The yacht was originally designed for American heiress Emily Roebling Cadwalader, granddaughter of John A. Roebling, who was an engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. She nonetheless belonged to a range of owners throughout her history, including founder of modern-day Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33371/image/large-3eb4c0c0d7d5c49d131ef783da2e8592.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33371">Christened after an African swan living in the Indian Ocean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/94" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cox & Stevens (Company)">Cox &amp; Stevens</a>, while her interior styling stems from the drawing boards of London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>.&nbsp;Described as “probably the most sumptuously fitted yacht afloat” by Janes Fighting Ships in 1949, the yacht even made an appearance on the big screen, alongside a star studded cast in the 1934 German science-fiction film Gold. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31761/image/large-d066336e7cc55460a349d9871cfdb588.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31761">After spending seven serene years in the ownership of Cadwalader, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was purchased by the Turkish government in 1938, and gifted to the country’s then ailing president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.&nbsp;Following the late president’s death in November of that year, just six weeks after obtaining the yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s glory days were seemingly behind her. The once majestic watercraft was left to gather dust in Kanlıca Bay on the Bosporus throughout World War II. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33377/image/large-ae0dcca36409c937e28d97d8f4d1564d.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33377">However, by 1951, the tide was beginning to turn for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>, as she was converted and repurposed to the training ship Güneş Dil, which translates to “Sun Language” in English, going on to explore the globe for the next 28 years.&nbsp;Unfortunately, disaster struck for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> once again in October 1979, when a fire broke out onboard the Turkish navy school ship off Heybeliada Island in the Sea of Marmara, leaving her ravaged beyond use. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/75270/image/large-67263cca37648ff4adad4b1c093ed31e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75270">Now only a shell of her erstwhile self, the demolished superyacht was deserted and virtually forgotten over the course of the next decade. It wasn’t until 1989 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> became the centre of any attention, when she was chartered for 49 years by Turkish businessman Kahraman Sadıkoğlu. Sadıkoğlu undertook an extensive refurbishment of the vessel, restoring her to her former glory.&nbsp;Carried out at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tuzla Shipyard (Company)">Tuzla Shipyards</a>, the thorough three-year rebuild saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s original steam turbine engines get replaced by modern <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines. Her updated engines propel the superyacht to a cruising speed of 16 knots along with a top speed of 18 knots.&nbsp;The refit breathed new life into the superyacht’s interiors, so that she could play host to the rich and famous across her 16 guest staterooms, in order to preserve the memory of her best known owner, President Atatürk. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318/image/large-1e9f9e8716c3fd882c7880399e204fba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318">In addition to her new luxurious accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was now home to a Turkish bath, a movie theatre, and a library suite, which paid tribute to the late Atatürk through the presence of several of his personal artefacts, including his handkerchief and gloves. Meanwhile, the standout 86-metre gold-trimmed, grand staircase from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s previous life still remained following this refit.&nbsp;Other notably lavish features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> were her helipad, Jacuzzi’s, swimming pool, water sports facilities catering to water-skiing, jetskiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing, along with her well-appointed fitness centre. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323/image/large-30edb6ee0ee66881eb0344cd160803bf.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323">It wasn’t until August 2014 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> would be ready for official use again, after a 10-month restoration period. This refit involved the renewal of her electronic devices and installations, as she was fitted with the latest technology. Additionally, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s capacious saloon was redecorated to accommodate new seating and dining arrangements, making her ideal for hosting larger social gatherings.&nbsp;On 4 March, 2014, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted the first official reception on board, which involved a cruise along the Bosporus with his guest, the Bosnian politician Bakir Izetbegović.&nbsp;Most recently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> benefitted from nearly a year-long refit at the Istanbul Shipyard Command’s drydock as part of the recommissioning efforts launched by the Turkish Naval Forces. The drydocking maintenance and repair operations first commenced in September 2023, and the historic superyacht was relaunched in the summer of 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319/image/large-c679b7e984afaeb10f0d859436185335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319">According to Turkish media reports, the Naval Forces had discovered asbestos in the coatings, circuits, and insulation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> during their 2023 repair works. Not only that, but materials failing to meet certain quality standards were present in the vessel’s electric cables and pipe circuits. In light of these flaws, the Istanbul Shipyard Command proceeded to decontaminate the affected areas in late November 2023. Furthermore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines and the machine control system were overhauled during the comprehensive maintenance and repair work carried out by the shipyard personnel.According to local media outlets, the Defense Ministry announced that moving forward, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> would be used for the sea training of Naval Academy students. Thus, in spite of her repurposing and refurbishing, as well as her many trials and tribulations, the legacy of the historic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> continues to live on. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31760/image/large-ee102ff5872944f4e4d5d72ab7314ce0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31760">This article was first published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-52" target="_blank">Issue 52 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download at this website.</a>

The Blohm and Voss yacht Savarona's refit history 

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From managing physical assets for a multi-family office to establishing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox Yachts</a> in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> CEO Will Harrison has dedicated his career to the advisory and management of luxury assets.Since its inception, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> has evolved to primarily focus on the superyacht sector and is now actively involved in the brokerage market. SuperYacht Times sat down with Harrison to discuss his journey into the yachting industry, the challenges of launching a new brokerage firm, how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> secured the Central Agency (CA) for the 91.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neorion (Company)">Neorion</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a> and what lies ahead for the company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353619/image/large-4f81e53d458e8bf7376e6ab88b49a14c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353619">How did you begin your career in the superyacht industry?I started my career with an asset management company focused on managing physical assets for multi-family offices. While many multi-family offices specialise in financial management, our emphasis was initially on yachts, before broadening into art collections, real estate developments and private jets. My first significant superyacht project involved overseeing the construction of a 90 metre new-build yacht, an experience that provided essential hands-on insight into the build process.Over time, the company expanded, ultimately managing around 35 active clients, supported by a network of specialist contractors and advisors across various asset categories. After selling the business in 2018, we retained several highly transactional clients and established <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> in 2020, strategically deciding to concentrate primarily on superyachts. We have been involved in the purchase of two new-build yachts exceeding 50 metres, as well as three used yachts over 40-metres.Initially, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> operated discreetly, prioritising internal growth without branding or a public presence for the first two-and-a-half years. Early last year, we entered the yacht brokerage market, a sector significantly different from art, where personal relationships typically outweigh brand reputation. Yacht brokerage, however, is predominantly brand-driven and structured around established reputations. Recognising this, we positioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> to leverage our extensive asset management expertise, offering a specialised, niche service within the brokerage sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353628/image/large-122945eee20efe35d98ee7d8bf3a8107.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353628">What were the primary challenges you encountered when establishing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> and how do you differentiate the firm from your competitors?The key challenge was recognising that you cannot directly compete with major brokerage houses such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, which are exceptionally established and influential. Rather than competing directly, we leveraged our background in asset management to offer a distinctly personalised service.For instance, yacht owners considering a sale often initially think of approaching a major brokerage. However, if they prefer a more tailored approach - such as daily, direct interactions to closely manage the sales process - <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> can offer exactly that.Many yacht owners prioritise discretion and may prefer to avoid extensive marketing, mass email campaigns, or public exposure. Their yacht is a private asset and certain elements, like specific details or particular photography, should remain confidential. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a>, we carefully consider each client's individual preferences, making precise and targeted approaches to suitable buyers to maintain discretion and effectiveness throughout the sale process.Currently, we're assisting a buyer seeking a very particular yacht - either a new-build or one recently delivered from the shipyard. Clients like these typically appreciate working consistently with one dedicated point of contact, someone who manages their interests daily, arranges shipyard visits and guides them through the complexities of yacht acquisition.Moving from a 30 or 40-metre yacht to an 80 or 90-metre vessel can feel daunting, even for experienced owners. Our role is not just to clearly identify and meet their specific requirements but also to educate them thoroughly about the nuances of larger yacht ownership. To build confidence and understanding, our team includes former captains and chief engineers, allowing clients to comfortably raise any questions and approach their purchase fully informed and supported.When sourcing yachts, we are deliberately selective, often turning down unsuitable options. We present carefully vetted choices that precisely match each client's criteria. Thorough inspections are conducted by experienced former chief engineers, ensuring transparency and unbiased guidance rather than pushing clients toward quick decisions.While we respect and collaborate with larger brokerage houses and recognise there's much to learn from their operations, we strongly believe in our personalised model. Rather than adopting disruptive technologies or relying on mass-market online listings, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maddox Yachts (Company)">Maddox</a> applies the discreet, bespoke nature of a private family office to yacht brokerage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319279/image/large-6f4fd1dc0ef8732a33a995661004b77c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319279">How did you secure the central agency agreement for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonlight II91.4m (299'10&quot;)Neorion2005">Moonlight II</a>?We were initially introduced to the owner’s representative of Moonlight II through a previous client. After this introduction, we invested considerable time in understanding their previous brokerage experiences, the challenges they had faced and their specific expectations. While there is no secret formula beyond the methods employed by established brokerage firms, our focus was on delivering a carefully tailored approach. We developed a targeted marketing strategy, prioritising clear, transparent and realistic communication throughout.We outlined a clear plan, identifying five specific individuals whom we planned to approach directly and requested the CA to manage both marketing activities and onboard matters, particularly addressing the client's privacy concerns. Fortunately, we secured the CA.Since then, we've maintained regular communication with the owner’s representative, typically providing detailed updates every other day. From our experience, consistent and transparent communication places owners in a stronger position to make informed decisions, especially during difficult conversations, such as discussions around price reductions. When clients are continually updated about market conditions, feedback from potential buyers and any obstacles encountered, these conversations become clearer and more constructive.Delivering difficult news honestly - whether in yacht brokerage, property or art - is never easy. Informing clients their assets may not meet their expected valuation involves significant sensitivity. Although honesty carries a risk of losing clients in the short term, our experience demonstrates that transparency ultimately builds trust, with clients often returning later, appreciating our forthright approach.Our aim is always long-term engagement. Even if a yacht doesn't sell immediately or at the expected price, our clients fully understand the reasons behind this. We believe that clear, honest communication about market realities, even when difficult, is essential. This transparency has been key to building lasting relationships and repeat business.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270262/image/large-9ec5e6947b5b187a32ed445af5d875cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270262">Among all the superyachts currently in operation, which one stands out as your favourite, and why?I’d have to say the 119-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A 119.0m (390'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">A</a> remains my favourite. I have a personal affinity with the yacht, but beyond that, its distinctiveness sets it apart. While I could easily name 30 or 40 yachts I admire, A is uniquely iconic and was ahead of its time, particularly in its approach to single-level, flowing spaces.Her design contrasts notably with the trend towards multiple decks; while it became common to see yachts with four or five decks, A was forward-thinking in its concept of fewer decks and greater openness. I believe this approach to single-level, flowing spaces is becoming increasingly desirable among yacht owners today. The superyacht’s striking and iconic design is truly timeless.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/32335/image/large-78c8fbeca970e3df0878cc32e984ca27.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32335">Are there any upcoming plans or developments you'd like to share with us?Our immediate priority is deepening our engagement within the industry. Given our asset management roots, we're focused on spending more time building relationships with shipyards and previous clients - not just in terms of acquisitions or sales but also to strengthen long-term connections.Over the next six months, we plan to significantly expand our presence in Dubai. We currently have a small office there, but aim to grow sustainably, recognising the considerable wealth and opportunities in the region. We're carefully expanding our team, prioritising individuals who understand that brokerage requires long-term commitment and patience.In addition to our Dubai expansion, we also plan further growth in our London office within the next year. We currently have an advisor based in Monaco and may explore further opportunities there. We're also closely monitoring emerging market trends, particularly given the current global uncertainties. The US West Coast, in particular, represents intriguing potential due to its relatively untapped market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338865/image/large-ae13d0771410fbeb98b9fa57406d3803.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338865">

In conversation with Will Harrison, CEO of Maddox Yachts

 SuperYacht Times sat down with Harrison to discuss his journey into the yachting industry, the challenges of launching a new brokerage firm.

In conversation with Will Harrison, CEO of Maddox Yachts: From asset management to superyacht brokerage

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345313/image/large-f75e347d74f48f32f421ec3e8ed4096a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345313">Spotted in December anchored here in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, in the Caribbean, is the 104.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>. Built in 1990 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> stands out as one of the most expensive and advanced yachts ever constructed. Both her exterior and interior design were created by Italian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> was among the first yachts to feature a beach club, hydraulic fold-out balconies, and a dedicated tender garage. Her amenities include a private nightclub, spa, gym, cinema, and two medical centres. Accommodating up to 27 guests in 13 staterooms, the yacht spans six expansive decks, including a dedicated full-beam owner's deck. A standout feature is her name, prominently displayed in 24-carat gold on the exterior, a fitting symbol of her iconic status in the superyacht world.

105m superyacht Lady Moura in Saint Lucia 

The 105m superyacht Lady Moura, built in Blohm & Voss in 1990, is seen docked here in Saint Lucia, in the Caribbean.