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A guide to the yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2023

SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Palma International Boat Show.

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The superyachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2023

Delivered as part of the Mangusta 108 series in 2006, the 33.5-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> has joined the market. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/blooms-34m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Blooms for sale</a> was built to perform and offers impressive top speeds with a refined Italian interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263351/image/large-69dbcc0f361ca7a5e9ea42eb18d51ab5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263351">Constructed in composite to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> classification, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> was also built to MCA standards. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by the legendary Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini</a> with naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263352/image/large-90d83b03775c616e5489d2a61b840e49.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263352">The 181 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was most recently refitted in 2017, with the addition of zero speed stabilisers in 2021. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> features interior design from the yard’s in-house team, which opted for a light and contemporary design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263357/image/large-0d57c4ea6647fa4bed3297f9b8a9dd75.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263357"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263359/image/large-502e8b0672e03642bb04887b68c5a5fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263359"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263358/image/large-6d7cc2bb1b37ac141170bf649e2ff3ad.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263358">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> includes sumptuous sofas and a large TV that rises up from the cabinet to divide the saloon and dining area forward. The roof is also retractable creating a versatile space where the indoors and outdoors merge as an open area, flooded with fresh air and natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263363/image/large-44f0cecb3edd63eca3aa13dd1db08f7e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263363"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263362/image/large-ff3d2c75be5a55ecdb02644d8f10b41a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263362"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263365/image/large-2c31adb7097e81c8476509edf412b839.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263365"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> welcomes up to six guests onboard for overnight stays across three staterooms, there is also the option to accommodate two children within the transformative convertible cinema space. The full-beam owner’s suite is located midships with the aft-facing double berth to port and a treadmill to starboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263368/image/large-03bb079f83524ab0686b954489cd1d44.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263368"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263370/image/large-10ff118d9e6e33aa87323a932c01ee91.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263370"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263367/image/large-fa63b0c800276b1d882ab16f77215a9c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263367">The remaining guest accommodation includes two VIP double staterooms, both with ensuite bathrooms and large wardrobes. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/overmarine/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Overmarine yacht for sale</a> can also sleep a crew of seven.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263361/image/large-f6e48309439c4337fddf24e4cb5092bd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263361">The lower deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> has a dual-purpose room with a corner sofa where guests can relax, and enjoy the large drop-down screen, allowing the room to be turned into a cinema, with the addition of a bathroom and shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263355/image/large-33685c901848a4ac8dda3339f5021dc6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263355"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263354/image/large-f655510f224fb65fe5954e8603ca6fe6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263354"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263353/image/large-fb7a2d4707ede13359d5d864fb393a8a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263353">The main deck aft of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> has been crafted with relaxation in mind, thanks to her large Jacuzzi which can be covered underway to create an expansive sunpad. Guests can also dine alfresco style with optional shade from a retractable awning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263356/image/large-fadf4ba5a30263a50e56273ba10458dd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263356">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blooms33.5m (109'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Blooms</a> packs a punch with twin 2,774 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines that give her an exhilarating top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots. Her low 1.9-metre draft means she is also perfect for exploring even the most remote ports and anchorages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263369/image/large-156a78ce14f144eade5df4379b24bab7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263369">

33m Overmarine yacht Blooms for sale

The 33m Overmarine yacht Blooms for sale was delivered in 2006 as part of the Mangusta 108 series.

Overmarine’s 33m motor yacht Blooms for sale

The 32-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux (Company)">CNB</a> world-cruising sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idle32.0m (104'12&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2007">Idle</a> has entered the market for the first time. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/idle/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Idle for sale</a>, was delivered in 2007 from France and has been lovingly maintained by the same owner and captain since her launch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254746/image/large-2681a3c9b952dac798c0a8f8e9b646e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254746"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idle32.0m (104'12&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2007">Idle</a> enters the market in turnkey condition as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux (Company)">CNB</a> 105 series and has recently completed her 15-year survey. Built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> classification, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> bears sleek and modern exterior lines from designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254749/image/large-6e26f392aadcba60a2fa6feb0839d07d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254749">The 114 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a raised saloon with plenty of lounge and dining space. Idle is adorned with warm wood tones and a classic interior design that benefits from the great influx of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254750/image/large-e4dcde44fd7d241f0f4137127c61f1e6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254750"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254752/image/large-d078908a4f1348c41affc0b0bf9942dd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254752"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idle32.0m (104'12&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2007">Idle</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four ensuite staterooms consisting of a spacious full-beam owners suite, two doubles and a twin. She is also able to carry a crew of four.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254758/image/large-f5f57f4ce1e906d5756e25f02cfac248.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254758">The exterior deck of Idle includes a protected cockpit with dining area, built-in fridge, and sound system. Her aft platform also provides easy access to the lazarette for the use of toys, tenders and boarding.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254756/image/large-e249fc7052426d87e717568d9df6ecbb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254756">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cnb-construction-navale-bordeaux/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">CNB yacht for sale</a> is a great choice for cruising in the Mediterranean or Caribbean and already has two Atlantic crossings under her belt. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idle32.0m (104'12&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2007">Idle</a> was also recently equipped with new sails in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254745/image/large-f9f1423d1ebe099a3221ce84667e0c39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254745">Performance-wise <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idle32.0m (104'12&quot;)CNB - Construction Navale Bordeaux2007">Idle</a> is equipped with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine that provides her with a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots.

32m CNB sailing yacht Idle enters the market for the first time

The 32m CNB 105 series sailing yacht Idle has entered the market for the first time since her delivery in 2007.

32m CNB sailing yacht Idle for sale for the first time

The 38.71-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom Yachts</a> largest project to date when she was delivered in 2000, and she proudly claimed the plinth and title of flagship for 17 years. The design and naval architecture of this record-breaking <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom</a> yacht could only be entrusted to one studio – the studio that helped put them on the map back in 1991, penning its first-ever yacht: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239076/image/large-32abb17756bf9d5ff1c7e94896fafb91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239076">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a>’s flagship hit the water in 2000, under her maiden name Nectar of the Gods, not only was she the queen of Canada she ranked in the top five largest yachts in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin</a>’s portfolio. She was impressive then – and she’s impressive now.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239079/image/large-403d8f7d8a43f42a15d3f7001faae127.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239079">“When coming onboard for my first time in Newport Beach, California, it was love at first sight,” her captain, Jeff Dyess, told SuperYacht Times. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> exterior lines beautifully catch the classic timeless American yacht look that commands respect on the dock.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201410/image/large-ca7f369744f3c0f0a3ce66062a57e1fd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201410"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201407/image/large-6df25e2e3b047a7e59bc5a6a35d6134c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201407"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201402/image/large-128ac29c191adcf61a5beeae47246701.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201402">Kick off your shoes and step aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> and you’ll quickly discover this motor yacht is wrought with this timeless North American charm. Bill Scales was the studio behind her curation; and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> follows a successful dynasty between the Canadian builder and the designer, with a fleet that includes the two 35.05-metre production yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wire We Here35.05m (114'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts1996">Wire We Here</a> (ex. Warrior) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harmony35.05m (114'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts1999">Harmony</a> (ex. Dare to Dream). <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239077/image/large-84bd0ffeab8f146acb4b92f4901c4829.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239077">For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a>, Bill Scales had 282 GT of interior volume to play with and opted for light wood veneers for the foundation of her design. This light teak can be found wrapping the walls throughout the yacht, lending a calm and soothing ambiance. A neutral palette and homely furnishings balance the space – confirming exactly what Inspired was designed to be: a home away from home. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201417/image/large-31c3b7b0205d9b6b9211081172ba0b69.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201417"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201414/image/large-74e40dfafa426cfea2b615b200917c19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201414">But as Dyess confirmed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> prowess runs much deeper than her aesthetics. “I was quick to learn not only do her lines command respect but so does her seaworthiness. I have been a captain/engineer for over a decade and have driven countless boats. None have been more stable and comfortable as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">inspired</a> while underway.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201418/image/large-03cbb3491509ec39555f2d3b53a7a7cc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201418"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> boasts a transatlantic range, which has been taken advantage of time and time again with lengthy excursions to the idyllic waters that surround Panama, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas. Island hopping and remote exploration were fed directly into her design; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin</a> penned her with a shallow draft, while Bill Scales fed all the comforts one could need when out at sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222471/image/large-43b88c417f886703f463906b1d9173c9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222471">“Due to her classification state, excess is everywhere on board,” Dyess reflected. A key example is that she’s been equipped with three generators, meaning I will never be without power and my guests will always be safe onboard no matter where in the world I take us! Two Watermakers ensure that my guests will never go without fresh water. The list goes on and on.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239074/image/large-dedd24220d328ef79e2e584eabaea61d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239074"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> can accommodate as many as 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, comprising a split-level master suite with an ensuite spa, two double staterooms, and two twins. She also currently features a gym, which can be easily converted into another stateroom, depending on an owner’s needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222470/image/large-c6e3874cf27297ee1b093f22e16ad417.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222470"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222469/image/large-899a55480f9d780af032fb88e247bad5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222469">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>-classed motor yacht is currently on the market, and there hasn’t been a better time to buy as she undertook a major refit last year and has just completed her annual class survey. &nbsp;No expense was spared during her refit either, as Dyess explained: “With an open budget from the owner, we either bought new or rebuilt nearly every single piece of equipment all &nbsp;in the engine room.” But the work didn’t stop there. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201420/image/large-2e2b50221e78b756e8de2a3d1005bc2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201394/image/large-c64960f6c96a25d755d7e9e2eb120bf6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201394"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> has also had a major facelift to pair with her newly refined performance. Inside, all of her granite countertops and flooring were buffed and polished, new carpet was laid and headliners were replaced throughout the crew areas, and a fresh set of vanity mirrors was installed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201408/image/large-a738e0f8a65c38aea2b71c8c3342407e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201408"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222476/image/large-bc5a6329bcb21edc9892877b39ebce81.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222476"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> exterior was also spruced up, with her hull sanded and two coats of antifouling applied. Her capped rails were stripped and varnished, and a new lease of life was given to her alfresco tables and bars. Other works conducted include her anchor and pocket polished, her board deck davit rebuilt and new life rings installed. She also had a complete electronic package, courtesy of Simard. As her captain commented: “She sits, rebuilt, waiting for someone to come and take her away on another life-changing season!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239082/image/large-a9457e27686b537dd2b5a89235cc6cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239082">

32m Crescent yacht Inspired for sale

SYT takes a closer look at the Canadian classic motor yacht Inspired, which is listed for sale with Superyacht Sales and Charter.

Crescent 32m motor yacht Inspired: The spotlight on a Canadian classic 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nereide Yachting Ltd. (Company)">Nereide Yachting</a>’s 27-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vintage I27.0m (88'7&quot;)Nereide Yachting Ltd.2008">Vintage I</a> has joined the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/vintage-i/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Vintage I, for sale</a> was launched from her builder’s facilities in Prague in 2008 and has undertaken two refits, one in 2017 and the second in 2020.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240249/image/large-aa2d0e6338f620f2cb77f6b29f67ba21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240249">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> was built under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> classification and has a successful charter history in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South Pacific where she is currently located in Tahiti.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240262/image/large-49422acf5b84acde1086502620a9cf07.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240262"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240261/image/large-232cbc82509c41ecf68352ec58983467.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240261">The exterior design of this classic aluminium sloop was conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Studio Strawinski (Company)">Yacht Studio Strawinski</a>, while her interiors penned by Patrick Raemdonck. She can accommodate as many as six guests across three staterooms, and can carry three crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240252/image/large-31554ba682c840482f548fae8f0b93f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240252"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240251/image/large-ca1ba196b841e95b864bb8253ad16736.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240251"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240253/image/large-b4def6971fb4bbf5cb9f790eeda40ecc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240253">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has a strictly modern interior design and Patrick Raemdonck made great use of black, matt throughout. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vintage I27.0m (88'7&quot;)Nereide Yachting Ltd.2008">Vintage I</a> has a great number of portholes and windows that ensure the interior spaces are well-lit and welcoming. In lieu of the black palette found in the main saloon and dining area, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vintage I27.0m (88'7&quot;)Nereide Yachting Ltd.2008">Vintage I</a>’s staterooms are finished in light, soothing colours to give these areas a more tranquil atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240264/image/large-4818afd6c24d935bd2a37058a3778c7f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240264"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240263/image/large-32e45adffaa518eeb04fc02bfd95a20d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240263"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240272/image/large-51af393f77ac604a5cdf0664ecaf4f49.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240272">Thanks to a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/nereide-yachting-ltd/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Nereide yacht for sale</a> comfortably cruises at 8 knots and can reach speeds of up to 10.5 knots, even with her sail furled. Vintage I has a beam of 6-metres and flies a Maltese flag. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240257/image/large-824baeca84ee9d499cf2bc235a9129ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240257">

Nereide Yachting’s 27m sailing yacht Vintage I for sale

Nereide Yachting’s 27m sailing yacht Vintage I for sale for the first time. She was launched in 2008 and undertook her most recent refit in 2020. 

Nereide Yachting’s 27m sailing yacht Vintage I for sale for the first time

Many energy commentators believe that hydrogen is the transport fuel of the future. But are fuel cells the answer to the yachting industry’s dependence on fossil fuels?Moored in her home port of Saint-Malo in Brittany, the 30-metre, hydrogen-powered catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer&nbsp;</a>is a hive of activity. It’s mid-February and the first energy self-sufficient vessel using renewable sources to produce hydrogen from purified seawater is just days away from embarking on a round-the-world voyage that will last four years.&nbsp;Having already racked up over 18,000 nautical miles since her launch in 2017, by the time you read this the floating smart-grid laboratory will be en route for Tokyo and the Olympic Games before moving on to California. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186689/image/large-9f1327280a4370bf280d6935a26657a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186689">Over the winter <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer</a>’s array of green energy technologies underwent a series of technical tweaks. A second fuel cell specially developed by Toyota and based on the same system in its hydrogen-powered car, the Toyota Mirai, was added to provide the vessel with an extra 114kW of power.&nbsp;The photovoltaic cells covering the deck and superstructure have been upgraded in collaboration with Solbian and the 202m2 of solar panels now provide an output of 34kW. The fixed pitch propellers have been replaced with automatic variable pitch props by Brunton to reduce drag, increase boat speed and enhance the generation of hydrokinetic power. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186682/image/large-a486505339d92fb6209122b6ee418bdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186682">The 12-metre tall OceanWings developed by Van Petegehem and based on the wing sails of America’s Cup trimarans were already in place, but the deck fittings, mechanics and automatic management software have been improved. The vessel is also fitted with two battery packs of 50kWh each, which are mostly used for peak shaving and can provide 10 hours of ‘get home’ power in an emergency.“Of course, these improvements still have to be thoroughly tested at sea,” says Hugo Devedeux, the development engineer on the project and a permanent crew member. “But even using the new fuel cell at 50 percent for optimised efficiency give us around twice the net power when you consider the original fuel cell was just 22kW. That meant there were times when we struggled with the wind on the nose and 20 per cent left on the batteries.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186690/image/large-e915d169255840b2df073b6821ee0907.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186690">The tantalising attraction of hydrogen is that when consumed in a fuel cell to generate electricity, the only emissions are heat and water vapour. No greenhouse gases (GHGs) and no particulates. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer</a>&nbsp;harnesses green electricity from solar and hydrokinetic sources to electrolytically split water molecules (H2O) and release the hydrogen, which is fed into a fuel cell to produce energy in an electrochemical reaction to power the vessel and onboard services. The heat produced during the process is recycled to provide hot water and onboard heating.&nbsp;The first fuel cell predates the first combustion engine, but the success and efficiency of the latter has largely confined hydrogen technology to space exploration and submarines. Until now. The urgent need to combat climate change and global warming has refocused attention on hydrogen as arguably the most viable path to decarbonisation and securing a more sustainable energy system. Indeed, Pierre-Etienne Franc, initiative secretary of the trade group Hydrogen Council, believes “The years 2020 to 2030 will be for hydrogen what the 1990s were for solar and wind.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186692/image/large-8bcf110727e606ab77fd7d7eeeb88e02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186692">Fuel cells are no longer a technology of the future: we now have cars, buses, trucks, trains and even aeroplanes powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Ship builders are also responding to GHG-reduction regulations targeting marine traffic. Yachting has been slow to relinquish its love affair with fossil fuels and even slower to pick up on the potential of fuel cell technology, focusing instead on hybrid solutions with batteries. Lithium-ion batteries can provide zero-emission propulsion for smaller vessels that operate with short duty cycles, such as small passenger ferries and lake service boats, but their power density and weight limit their use as a primary power source for large yachts.Let’s be clear: fuel cell propulsion is still very much in development and there are considerable obstacles to overcome before fuel cells can rival batteries on yachts, let alone diesel engines. One of the principal challenges associated with using hydrogen as a transport fuel is that it is difficult and expensive to store. If a fuel-cell car were to store the 1kg of hydrogen needed to drive 100km at atmospheric pressure, for example, the gas tank would have to be 11m3 in size. That’s why cars use compressed hydrogen gas, squeezing about 5kg into a carbon-fibre reinforced tank at 700 bar. Clearly, even a small displacement yacht requires much more fuel, and hence storage space, than a family car. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186683/image/large-8068c8110200801b9641063c16a45e0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186683">“A major difficulty we face is that current maritime legislation – or rather the lack of it – limits compression to 350 bar as opposed to the 700 bar for cars,” says Laurent Perignon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer&nbsp;</a>developments’ maritime division. “This poses a problem because at 300 bar the hydrogen storage tanks on a yacht need to be around fourteen times bigger than equivalent diesel tanks and five times the weight. At 700 bar we could at least reduce the volumetric mass by half.”Liquified hydrogen occupies less space and has a higher energy density than hydrogen gas, but it has to be stored at minus -253°C. Liquid hydrogen requires a complex (off-site) production plant, specially insulated tanks for storage and a lot of energy to maintain cryogenic temperatures. A very real risk is that the net energy provided by the liquid hydrogen would not offset the energy and expense it takes to produce, transport and store it. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186693/image/large-65f71c2400ccfadeaa0ef2f8f2ad9d0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186693">Some of these issues are highlighted by Aqua, the 112-metre superyacht concept 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> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> notable for its audacious design and liquid hydrogen propulsion (recent reports that Bill Gates had commissioned Feadship to build Aqua as “the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht” were denied by Sinot). Lateral Naval Architects readily admit that technological readiness is at an early prototype level, but they fully recognise and support the need to transfer to alternative sources of fuel:“There is a key theme here, and that is electrification,” says the UK-based studio. “We believe that electrification is the gateway to fully exploiting the use of future fuels, cleanly produced via renewable energy.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer</a> produces its own hydrogen using electrolysis and renewable energy, but the industrial method is much less eco-friendly. Nearly all global hydrogen production is by steam methane reforming (SMR) that blasts natural gas with high-temperature, high-pressure steam. SMR requires fossil fuel input and leaves behind carbon dioxide as a waste product, so it is of little use for decarbonising the energy system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186684/image/large-a89d1446f00db7716178ef777de378b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186684">Clean hydrogen made by electrolysis is now becoming more cost-competitive, helped by the plummeting cost of renewable energy, but as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> point out: “The most significant barrier to the realisation of a full hydrogen superyacht is not the onboard technology, but rather the practical availability of green hydrogen within a global distribution network.”&nbsp;Regulations and infrastructure are other hurdles that need to be resolved if hydrogen propulsion is to have any hope of taking off. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer</a> team is working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s Register</a> to establish a set of safety criteria that the yachting industry can work to:&nbsp;“It’s a classic chicken and egg dilemma,” says Perignon. “Without operational guidelines in place, there can be no hydrogen refilling stations in ports and marinas. As the situation stands at the moment, a vessel storing more than one tonne of hydrogen would not be allowed into a commercial port. We urgently need regulations that are in step with the technology, and vice-versa.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186691/image/large-7cbc7c121ffb27b5d604c5e8ad4ca2fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186691">The most realistic scenario today for implementing hydrogen fuel cells on a superyacht is to replace the diesel generators for servicing hotel loads, or the same generators in a hybrid set-up for low-speed auxiliary propulsion in zero-emission mode for manoeuvring in port or cruising protected waters where the use of diesel engines is prohibited. But these applications are likely to expand in the near future with the EU-funded group Hydrogen Europe predicting that hydrogen usage will become widespread by 2030. In this context, yachting has the opportunity to be in the first wave of pioneers. “We’re working with a private client on a new-build project with fuel-cell generators that should be ready in time for the 2021 <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>,” says Perignon. “But what hydrogen propulsion really needs is other early adopters so the technology can move beyond the laboratory stage into real-life applications.”In the meantime, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy Observer30.5m (100'1&quot;)Canadair1982">Energy Observer</a> team is collaborating on a hydrogen-powered boat that will take part in the Solar Energy Boat Challenge in Monaco from 30 June to 4 July. The stripped-down, 12-metre prototype being built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6059" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hynova Yachts (Company)">Hynova Yachts</a> in the south of France will be fitted with two Toyota fuel cells for a top speed of around 30 knots. After the event, the boat will return to the shipyard for fitting out as a luxury tender and will make its debut at the Cannes and Monaco yacht shows in September. This article first appeared in a recent issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper. To subscribe, visit the <a href="http://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times Shop here.</a>

Hydrogen fuel: Is this the future of yachting?

Is hydrogen fuel the future? SYT investigates developments  made in green yachting tech.

Insight: Is Hydrogen the transport fuel of the future?

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> celebrated the launch of their latest custom build this week: the 70-metre FB273. The 1,425 GT superyacht sports a steel hull and aluminium superstructure developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> in close collaboration with the yacht's experienced owner, while the interior project is the work of<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">&nbsp;Laura Pomponi&nbsp;</a>and her design team. Having hit the water for the first time on Monday 17 February, the elegant exterior lines, futuristic stern and vertical bow were seen for the first time during a special launch ceremony in Livorno. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/113107/image/large-2fe87fc4ef567108af0ef9abbdb2de03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113107">Up to 12 guests can be accommodated for across six staterooms, all located on the lower deck. Spanning across six decks, the notable features on board include a geometric swimming pool with a special function to vary the depth, touch-and-go helicopter landing area, large sun deck and Jacuzzi on the sky deck. Guests can also enjoy sunbathing on the expansive outdoor spaces on the main deck, or move indoors to the saloon with its lounge and dining area and starboard balcony. The beach club can also be accessed from the main deck which opens out over the water thanks to two side terraces. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/113248/image/large-e52b7fe3bb1ad00b548c8458135680ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113248"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/13135/image/large-d3914b183ce8660a3d20f14e8b63de83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13135">Having assigned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas Solutions M&amp;O</a> to supervise the construction, the owner is to reside in the upper deck - a space that has been created entirely for this purpose. With a central stairway, the owner's suite covers over 120-square-metres with 180-degree views. A private lounge, bathroom, sauna, his-and-hers wardrobes and access to the helicopter landing area occupies the upper deck, as well as an outdoor lounge area, home theatre, gym and massage room. The owner's office features a glass wall that overlooks the interiors and is connected to the lounge area and private balcony. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/52044/image/large-b5b46566cccadedd714e7c37e059e8f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52044">In terms of performance, the FB273 is fitted with twin 2,400 hp Caterpillar engines that drive the yacht to a top speed of 17 knots and provide a range of 5,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Benetti launches 70m custom motor yacht FB273

Benetti celebrates the launch of their latest custom build this week: the 70m yacht FB273.

Benetti launches 70m custom superyacht FB273

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/107988/image/large-676bd0859b84fdc78c5e982ca643dad0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107988">Designed inside and out by the Rome-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a> and formerly known as O’Pari 3, the 71.85-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalina A71.85m (235'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2015">Natalina A</a> was built by Athenian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> and delivered to an experienced Greek owner in 2015. With room for 18 guests in nine staterooms and the possibility of 23 crew in 12 cabins to attend to them, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>-class yacht had a successful charter history in the Mediterranean during her first year and changed ownership as well as names in December 2016. The 1,708 GT yacht has large deck spaces and a wide range of amenities including a spa pool and a touch-and-go helipad, as well as a wide selection of toys and tenders. These days, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalina A71.85m (235'9&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2015">Natalina A</a> is usually in or near Dubai with her Middle-Eastern owner.

72m Golden yacht Natalina A in Dubai

The 2015-built yacht Natalina A, from Athens’ Golden Yachts shipyard, was photographed recently in Dubai.

The 72m Golden superyacht Natalina A in Dubai

The technical launch of the Leopard 34/18 took place on the first of August at the Leopard yard in Italy, in the presence of the yard PM Nicola Pollacchi and Owner’s representative Team Andrea Carlevaris &amp; Partners.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/63452/image/large-fbd5300c883d637e75f00fd872149b36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63452">This latest hull in the highly popular 34-metre superyacht series features an interior design by Luxury Projects and was built under Bureau Veritas.The new yacht is expected to be finished and delivered to his Owner by the end of September.

Superyacht Leopard 34/18 launched in Italy

International Classification Society Bureau Veritas is launching NR500 DT R01E, a fully updated set of classification rules for Yachts and Large Yachts built in steel, aluminium alloys or composite materials. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for single yacht building or for production in large series following an alternative survey scheme. Furthermore, a major addition to the new Rules is a set of standards applicable to Large Yachts with a length not exceeding 100 m, carrying more than 12 passengers according to SOLAS definition, and used for charter purposes. These standards bridge the gap between international conventions applying to passenger ships and yacht industry standards. These requirements cover hull construction materials including the use of composite materials, stability criteria and damage stability, emergency sources of electricity power equipment and fire safety equipment. They are defined on the basis of SOLAS and Load Line conventions requirements for passenger ships carrying between 12 and 36 passengers. The driving principle is to assist the designer and yard with an alternative approach as an equivalent basis to the international conventions. In addition to the classification of yachts, these Rules are also applicable within the scope of European Community certification for pleasure yachts ranging up to 24 m, with Bureau Veritas then acting as notified body. The new Rules update BV’s 2006 Yacht Rules and they also include significant newness for pleasure yacht under 300 UMS and several additional class notations covering environmental items (CLEANSHIP), comfort on board (COMF), operation in ice (ICE), automation (AUT) and, above all, helicopter facilities (HEL(Y)). BV has also developed a specialised software package which is dedicated to the calculation of yacht structures built in composite materials, which is linked to the new Rules. The new NR500 - BV Rules for the Classification and the Certification of Yachts is now available on Bureau Veritas website, under General Info/BV Rules. As usual for all BV Rules, also this set of Rules can be downloaded free of charge in pdf version. Unless otherwise specified, these Rules apply to units for which the date of contract for construction is on or after 1st of March 2012. Bureau Veritas <a href="mailto:marine.genova@bureauveritas.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">marine.genova@bureauveritas.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.veristar.com">www.veristar.com</a>

Bureau Veritas launches new rules for superyachts

International classification society Bureau Veritas is launching a fully updated set of classification rules for yachts and superyacht. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for single yacht building or for production in large series following an alternative survey scheme. Motor and sailing yachts of mono or multi hull type, built in steel, aluminium alloys or composite materials are covered. A major addition to the new Rules is a set of standards applicable to very large charter yachts and yachts with over 12 passengers. These standards bridge the gap between international conventions applying to passenger ships and yacht industry standards. In addition to the classification of yachts, these Rules are also applicable within the scope of European Community certification for pleasure yachts ranging up to 24 metres, with Bureau Veritas then acting as notified body. The new Rules update BV’s 2006 Yacht Rules and incorporate feedback in service of yachts built to those rules. They also include additional class notations covering comfort on board, operation in ice and helicopter facilities. BV has also developed a specialised software package which is dedicated to the calculation of yacht structures built in composite materials, which is linked to the new Rules. The new Rules also contain appropriate technical standards for large charter yachts over 500 UMS and/or yachts carrying passengers which fall into the category of passenger ships under International Conventions such as SOLAS. At present, there is a technical approach consensus in National Flag Regulations covering charter yachts over 500 UMS or charter yachts carrying less than twelve passengers. The regulatory environment becomes more difficult for charter yachts carrying more than twelve passengers. These yachts, engaged in trade, are covered by IMO Conventions and are to be considered as passenger vessels. These conventions, developed for passenger vessels carrying hundreds or thousands of passengers, are not easy to use for a yacht design. The new BV Rules develop a new set of requirements, close to the international conventions but customised to the yacht industry standards. These requirements cover hull construction materials including the use of composite materials, stability criteria and damage stability, emergency sources of electricity power equipment and fire safety equipment. They are defined on the basis of SOLAS and Load Line conventions requirements for passenger ships carrying between twelve and thirty six passengers. The driving principle is to assist the designer and yard with an alternative approach as an equivalent basis to the international conventions. Bureau Veritas classification can speed the flag approval for each yacht project. Visit Bureau Veritas at Monaco Yacht Show booth No: QP65 Bureau Veritas <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bureauveritas.com">www.bureauveritas.com</a> (for corporate information) <a target="_blank" href="http://www.veristar.com">www.veristar.com</a> (for marine information)

Bureau Veritas launches new rules for yachts and superyachts

Bureau Veritas Italy Marine Division recently classified the large motor yacht Azteca, built by CRN SpA at the Ancona Shipyard, reflecting the growing appreciation of the Owners and Yacht Management Companies to the services provided by the Classification Society. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135228/image/large-e8a355330aaaa784e2ef816d07f39b53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134023">Bureau Veritas, founded in 1828, a global leader in the segment of conformity assessment and certification services, including ship classification and certification, operates worldwide with a network of 48,000 employees located in 930 offices and 330 laboratories located in 140 countries. BV Italy Marine Division is present throughout the country with 14 offices and headquarters in Genoa, and employs over 50 engineers and technicians &amp; surveyors.Bureau Veritas + 39 0 10 58 5 4 39 1 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.veristar.com">www.veristar.com</a> CRN Yachts +39 71 5011 111 <a href="mailto:info@crn-yacht.com?subject=Azteca%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@crn-yacht.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.crn-yacht.com/">www.crn-yacht.com</a>

Bureau Veritas classified superyacht Azteca

ISA Yachts, set up in 2001, has delivered 25 yachts, and currently employs a workforce of 160 people. The Italian yard has recently been bestowed by Bureau Veritas, the world's leading certification body with a core business of conformity assessment, with the OHSAS 18001 certification. The OHSAS 18001 certification is the international standard giving requirements related to health and safety management systems. ISA is the first superyacht builder to receive this certification. In-depth audits by Bureau Vertitas and many hours spend by the certification body at the yard checking procedures and applications, have now insured that ISA workers, and sub-contracted companies can now work in a Bureau Veritas certified yard meeting BS OHSAS 18001:2007 standards. Bureau Veritas lead auditor Eng. Maurizio Nannini concludes "The company has shown that they have undertaken this virtuous path in the management of a system protecting worker health and safety. They have done so professionally and with great commitment. The 18001 certification will be further proof of the desire expressed by ISA to maintain this path of continuous improvement towards excellence in the management of accident prevention systems". ISA Yachts +39 (0)71 502191 <a href="mailto:info@isayachts.com?subject=ISA%20certified%20by%20Bureau%20Veritas%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">info@isayachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.isayachts.com/">www.isayachts.com</a> By Maarten Janssen

ISA certified by Bureau Veritas

Ever greater attention being given to safety in the workplace is resulting in companies undertaking rigorous training courses and growth that culminates in certification of conformity with safety standards that is valid nationally and internationally. In particular, ISA, a leading Italian pleasure boating company of significant size based in Ancona has formally launched a virtuous process that will result in OHSAS 18001:2007 certification during 2009. This is the most far-reaching standard for managing health and safety in the workplace. “The 2007 version of the OHSAS 18001 standard is a particularly effective instrument as it combines health and safety in the workplace with management and aims to gradually reduce risks along the lines of ongoing improvement,” said Marco Mari of Bureau Veritas Italia. "ISA pays particular attention to the problem of safety and, also as a result of expectations for the Company’s new campaign,” concluded Luciano Bregola, Managing Director of ISA “we are particularly proud of being the first in our area to have embarked on this road. It is important to provide a concrete test bench, which is of use not only to our group by to our sector as well.”