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CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes

The 34.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">CIM (Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes)</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsession II34.2m (112'2&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes2002">Obsession II</a> has been damaged by a fire in Chalong Bay, Thailand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311978/image/large-9694c06d43a3e2eae2db6c6902678229.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311978">Moored in the area of Koh Lon, the fire broke out on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsession II34.2m (112'2&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes2002">Obsession II</a> around 15:00 on Monday 20 May with the Royal Thai Navy sending boats Tor 111 and Tor 272 to the scene. Alongside a speedboat from the Pearl Center Foundation and the Sorn Chon 4005, Region Three boat, the vessels tackled the flames.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311979/image/large-4facaba099d5ef4223e5afda14a68d1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311979"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311976/image/large-505d37eea8992665b035ea5b0fb6cfe7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311976">According to the Royal Thai Navy, eyewitnesses had spotted smoke coming from inside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsession II34.2m (112'2&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes2002">Obsession II</a> and notified the authorities. The fire was eventually extinguished, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsession II34.2m (112'2&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes2002">Obsession II</a> suffering heavy damage and her mast no longer standing upright. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311980/image/large-e6580a4148b0a473d44e033c1ef87f61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311980"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311977/image/large-188f03f01ebe18cdda2dfd284acae15b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311977">The cause of the fire is currently unknown, with no reported injuries.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/59074/image/large-aa02c3a486f578e02a1e522af526b9d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/59074">Delivered in 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsession II34.2m (112'2&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes2002">Obsession II</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1135" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design (Company)">Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design</a>. She can accommodate up to eight guests and was believed to be operating as a charter vessel at the time of the fire.

34m CIM yacht Obsession II destroyed in fire in Chalong Bay, Thailand

The 34.2-metre CIM (Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes) sailing yacht Obsession II has been damaged by a fire in Chalong Bay, Thailand.

34m CIM sailing yacht Obsession II destroyed in fire in Thailand

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The classic 29.7-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odysseus 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1987">Odysseus</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes</a> has been sold. John Gladstone and Joaquin Genrich of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> handled the negotiations with this in-house deal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84870/image/large-f27aaf0a4b45c072d103b483506b9064.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84870"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odysseus 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1987">Odysseus</a> was launched into French waters from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes</a>’ facilities in 1987. She features an exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens, Inc</a>. and an interior styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Garroni (Company)">Studio Garroni</a>. Her standout feature is a hydraulic platform that’s suitable for carrying a large dingy or diving gear.&nbsp;With 102 GT of interior volume and a three stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odysseus 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1987">Odysseus</a> can accommodate as many as six guests. This classic sloop also hosts four crew and is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engine that allows her to reach speeds of up to 11 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odysseus 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1987">Odysseus</a> is constructed out of GRP and underwent her most recent refit appointment in 2012. She was sold in California, United States with a last known asking price of $495,000.

CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes 30m sailing yacht Odysseus sold 

30m yacht Odysseus by CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes sold with a last known asking price of $495,000.

30m classic sailing yacht Odysseus sold 

The 29.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (CIM)</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7386" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taronga 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1991">Taronga</a> has been sold after 1,083 days on the market. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88162/image/large-0b2ec0e128423a49ba1d8b463e7de31a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88162">The deal was concluded in Thailand with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>’s broker Jim Poulsen representing the buyer and seller in the deal. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholson</a> also participated in the representation of the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88139/image/large-30a8a28ebf63110eed60c4baf23ded60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/68720/image/large-b99f432eb23b40d1ea58414bf9c2be52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68720"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88155/image/large-b943e31e8dec8c7448fc52307bad298d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88155">The 90 GT sailing yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">CIM</a> in 1991 and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>. She was the sixth of only 11 Maxi 88s built between 1989 and 2005 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">CIM</a> shipyard in Rochefort, France. The sailing yacht underwent extensive modifications from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes (Company)">CIM</a> engineers in 2013 to 2014, and she also had an exterior and interior refit in 2017. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88154/image/large-e16c7e019f162f973c9544e821e1fde6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88154"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88153/image/large-2506fe1bae4dd1af9df183fc02b26803.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88153"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7386" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taronga 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1991">Taronga</a> can accommodate six guests across three cabins. The yacht’s interior is light and airy, thanks to numerous windows throughout. The sailing yacht’s saloon features a large settee on one side, a comfortable sofa opposite and a bar. The yacht also has a commercial galley, fully equipped for a chef. Each stateroom has its own bath and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7386" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taronga 29.7m (97'5&quot;)CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes1991">Taronga</a> has accommodation space for three crew members in three crew cabins.On deck, she has a 45-square-metre covered cockpit with a seating area. The helm is just forward of the cockpit and further forward again, is an oversized double seat at the bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88145/image/large-2f005c97148a5a9c10c4b4955a416574.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88145">Powered by a Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine, she can travel at a top speed of 11 knots and cruise comfortably at 9 knots.

Sold: 30m CIM sailing yacht Taronga

The 30m CIM sailing yacht Taronga has been sold in Thailand after 1083 days on the market.

 Rare 30m CIM yacht Taronga sold in Thailand 

Ocean Independence has announced the sale of the 29.7 metre sailing yacht Moonlight II of London. The yacht was listed for sale in a joint agreement with Dutch broker De Valk, who introduced the buyer.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155111/image/large-b146e90f64eb37bc0a1c82de92c860ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155111">Moonlight II of London was built in 1992 by the French CIM shipyard to a design by Sparkman &amp; Stephens. The yacht accommodates 8 guests in four double cabins that can be converted to twins.Moonlight II was for sale with an asking price of €645,000.By Maarten Janssen