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SuperYacht Times Synopsis July

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SYT Synopsis: Top yacht news from  July

The Mallorca-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> has partnered up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atollvic Shipyard (Company)">Atollvic Shipyard</a> for an all-new 50-metre hybrid superyacht project, dubbed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234218/image/large-09e3131c5c57be22bc8506f9b93550cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234218">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 yacht concept sports a full hybrid propulsion system with azimuthal thrusters. She’s been designed with four diesel generators, and two fuel cells with a complete energy management system and battery packs. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 yacht concept is said to “push the boundaries and innovation in the yachting industry”.&nbsp;With 499 GT and five staterooms, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 will be able to comfortably accommodate as many as 12 guests. The owner will have a dedicated area on the main deck, equipped with all the trappings, while the remaining four guest suites will be located on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234215/image/large-29dbfc4c02028d23c3235638f1ab3a97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234215"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> has sought to optimise onboard space to maximise the social experience. The main deck will be home to a large sunbathing area and comfortable seating, and guests will also find a 12-person alfresco dining area on the main deck. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 has an ingenious large pool on the foredeck, which can be converted to a helipad when not in use.&nbsp;The flybridge has also been designed with socialising in mind; the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 concept has a bar, Jacuzzi and numerous seating up top. To further her eco credentials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> has designed her large hardtop with a number of solar panels installed. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 also has a generous beach club that has twin side folding platforms, and space to stow a tender up to 8.3-metres in length. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234216/image/large-739a94d52b96895cfc418f2a49aa4c80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234216">“The whole concept is based on very simple lines, which work perfectly with each other and define the design,” Tià Simó, principal architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a>, commented. “We are proposing a modern and elegant yacht, in line with the latest design tendencies, but with simplicity.”Her performance though is the lodestar of this design, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> promises a number of running modes: diesel, full-electric, hydrogen or a combination of all the above. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 concept will be a high performance superyacht that is efficient and “eco-friendly”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234220/image/large-72498e5eca59fb2d0c39b0e767b41e99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234220">“We optimised the aerodynamics to reduce air drag and improve the overall efficiency of the yacht,” Simó explained. “She has a contained beam of 9.1-metres, in order to keep her slim, and we maximised the waterline length, all to improve efficiency. A very important difference is that the yacht is studied and proposed to reduce emissions and gain energy efficiency.”The exterior design of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 concept is muscular, modern and dynamic. Thanks to her nearly vertical bow, panoramic glazing and hardtop, she has a pretty aggressive posture. Notably, though, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> has said it offers the interior design of this concept, however, an owner can bring an external owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234217/image/large-3617648c297f91b8ca127ad275a6addc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234217">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> 50 concept has a cruising speed of 12.5 knots, a top speed of 14.5 knots and an eco speed of 9 knots. She has an impressive 5,500 nautical mile range.&nbsp;Simó concluded, “It will take three years for us to build this new superyacht, so if we start this summer the boat will be launched in 2025.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234219/image/large-b95222206496b019c83fb57d48cf0f9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234219">

BYD Group unveil 50m superyacht project: BYD 50 

The BYD 50 yacht concept is the result of a collaboration between BYD Group and Atollvic Shipyard. 

BYD Group and Atollvic Shipyard unveil 50m superyacht project: BYD 50 

Refitting a superyacht can pose many challenges. As such, precision is key to ensuring that the task at hand is solidly completed. To overcome some of the challenges involved in superyacht design, and to deliver that all essential precision, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">Bravo Yacht Design Group</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a>) have developed accurate, 3D high-tech laser scanning that is used throughout the entire lifecycle of a superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197680/image/large-d63ff002839c506c4c6376be655b7cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197680">Investing in laser&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> is based in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca and was founded in 2004, investing in high-tech laser scanning from the inception of the firm. With almost two decades of service in the yachting industry, the company offers comprehensive naval architecture services, and takes a calculated and data-based approach. By employing the use of high-tech laser scanning that simplifies the complexities associated with refit projects and beyond, projects they undertake range from scanning a propeller with a diameter of 1-metre to scanning the entire interior and exterior of a yacht ahead of a refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197683/image/large-c48ce406ba63b00603e25c79488bdb6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197683">2,500 metres scanned<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> has completed scans of over 200 yachts totalling more than 2,500 metres of hull length scanned. In addition to the sheer number of scans completed, a scan using one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a>’s three scanners collects millions of data points, ensuring precision. While the collection of millions of data points may seem redundant, the company says this extensive approach ensures success while refitting or building.&nbsp;Super precise lasersThe group employs two long range Faro-Focus scanners that are capable of measuring within one millimetre from as far away as 330 metres. They are also able to measure close to a million data points every second. A third smaller, but even more accurate, Go! Spark scanner used by the group, provides accurate measurements within 0.05 millimetres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197681/image/large-ecbc1c0289b4c5381fb1992d95277dda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197681">The real work starts post-scanThe laser scanner is merely a tool availed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a>’s dexterous naval architects to inform the best possible approach: “3D scanning is a hugely skilled job, with very precise setup required for accurate results,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> naval architect Tià Simó. “The equipment is portable, so the scan can be carried out wherever the boat lies, but the biggest investment comes back in the office, after the scan. Post-processing is critical to obtaining a precise image and must be done by a professional.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197682/image/large-4be2a188fdc8a9a478a1cdb02467f307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197682"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> has used its expertise in laser scanning for projects of different scopes, such as the mapping of the entire J-Class fleet for rating purposes in 2019, which included the unparalleled classic sailing yacht, the 39.4-metre Velsheda, to improve the symmetry of her steel hull. In-depth scans were also required to precisely measure the dimensions of specific areas on the 73.98-metre superyacht Cocoa Bean and 47.5-metre Feadship yacht Nostalgia, ahead of major refit work. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD</a> even fashioned its technology and expertise to aid in the design of a hull extension for the carbon racing yacht Jethou.High-tech laser scanning has seemingly endless applications, from small-scale modifications to detailed exterior refits, as in the case of the 72.54-metre Lürssen superyacht Coral Ocean. The implementation of this technology by the experts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Yacht Design Group (Company)">BYD Group</a> ensures that any-sized project embarks on a strongly established foundation.This article was originally published in the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The SuperYacht Times summer issue has landed (2021-05-03 17:00:00 +0200)">Summer&nbsp;2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

Laser scanning yachting: what is it and how is it used?

Kayla Dowling investigates how laser scanning yachting is implemented throughout a vessel's lifecycle

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Barcelona Yacht Design has released more information on their new 11m tenders, that were manufactured in Dubai, where the first two units have been supplied to the superyacht Dubawi.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/130070/image/large-21bd81db308c45238859fa9cc8a878de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130070" class="legacy">The high performance tenders reach speeds above 40 knots, yet offer complete comfort to its passengers. Maneuverability and elegance were some of the key requirements in developing this project.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/130071/image/large-05a30b9a2dedec313e189568913c5dfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130071" class="legacy"> <img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/130072/image/large-04988c9e7a9bd32ff72e83cc4e17734c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130072" class="legacy">Much of the success of this project comes from the use of hi-tech technology applied to the design and construction. Tools like CATIA V5, for a 3d engineering and the application of CNC techniques to all composite parts.Barcelona Yacht Design Group is currently also working on a 24m refit of a Steel Ketch.