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Conrad Shipyard, Inc

With its broad portfolio and spectacular range of yachts,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>&nbsp;holds a unique position in the superyacht sector. Francesca Webster joins the team to find out more. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375853/image/large-df488a6577132286938e5e829decb90c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375853">Founded in Milan in 1986 by Massimo Gino, Mario Pedol, and Enzo Moiso, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> has grown into one of the most versatile design studios in the industry. With a portfolio that spans everything from 30-foot production sailing yachts to 180-metre custom superyachts, the studio has delivered more than 100 plus-24 metre projects since its foundation, alongside thousands of production yachts.The successes of the past 12 months alone are quintessential of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> diverse capabilities; the delivery of the 142-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dragonfly142.0m (465'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Dragonfly</a> (ex. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dragonfly142.0m (465'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</a>), the completion of the two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> sailing yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Squared31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty Squared</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kiboko 435.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2025">Kiboko 4</a>, alongside the 44.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mat44.5m (145'12&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Mat</a>. Plus the launch of the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16006" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Imladris24.97m (81'11&quot;)Lagoon Yachts2025">Imladris</a> (ex. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16006" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Imladris24.97m (81'11&quot;)Lagoon Yachts2025">Eighty 2</a>) catamaran, which made her debut last month at Cannes as the studio’s largest production project to date.Guided by a philosophy that blends functionality, elegance and understated luxury, the studio has become a trusted partner to owners, shipyards and production builders alike. Francesca Webster sat down with the team to understand how they balance such a range of projects, while maintaining their founding ethos of clean lines and functional elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374551/image/large-3190e56ecbadebad1ad2815a7ab14b43.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374551">A strong foundationPedol and Gino’s maritime heritage laid the foundation for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> design DNA. Pedol’s grandfather was chief engineer aboard ocean liners, and his own formative years spent racing and cruising translated into a deep understanding of life at sea. His first steps in yachting came while still at university through the Avventura 703, a Mini Tonner designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)">Andrea Vallicelli</a>, with 40 units produced in 2 years.Originally a builder and designer, the company’s early milestone was the Nauta 54, co-designed with Scott Kaufman in 1986, which introduced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> enduring commitment to creating spaces that are both functional and elegant. Over the following decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> grew from its shipyard origins into a pure design house, with its methodical and technically driven approach to detailing, from cabinetry and joinery to naval architecture, forming the backbone of its style.For co-founder Massimo Gino, the longevity of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> style lies in its restraint. “The key is to stay true to your vision, and the market recognises and rewards your style,” he explains. Its designs are characterised by clean, timeless lines that remain relevant over time – an identity that has become the studio’s hallmark.Today, under the continued leadership of Pedol and Gino, the studio is in a phase of transition. Senior designers Martino Majno and Guido Valtorta have taken on greater responsibility, steering day-to-day management as Directors. With a team of 25, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> remains boutique in scale, yet with customers from all over the world.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374548/image/large-080ea95ec387932456334ff0a02bb685.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374548">Versatility at its heart<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> has built its reputation on the rare ability to balance bespoke superyacht projects with large-scale series production, applying the same ethos across both. As Guido Valtorta explains, the process is not about switching mindsets but refining solutions: “We don’t swap the approach, we adjust solutions.” Whether developing a 140-metre custom yacht or a 40-foot production model, the guiding principles remain the same; functionality, elegance and clean lines, with the design tuned to the parameters of scale, cost and build method.This cross-pollination between segments has become a defining strength of the studio. Insights from production projects sharpen an awareness of efficiency and usability that benefits custom yachts, and vice versa.. As Valtorta notes, the detailing and refinement expected on large superyachts find their way into production models, raising standards across the board.For Martino Majno, the diversity of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> portfolio ensures both creative stimulation and business resilience. “We are busy in several fields, bespoke custom design, semi-production and series production; we find this part very stimulating because the parameters are different and it ensures continuity of boats being built.”Series production remains an important pillar of the business. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> long-standing partnership with Beneteau has produced some of the most successful cruising sailing yachts in recent decades, with over 400 units of the Oceanis 51.1 sold since its launch (and more than 10,000 yachts sold over the Oceanis range in the last decade).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374552/image/large-37b2b71f4fc98d9fc3cf5c99c8a6d815.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374552">A philosophy of silent luxuryIf <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> versatility defines its scope, its design language defines its identity. “We believe in silent luxury,” says Valtorta. “We don’t shout with design. Instead, we create spaces where elegance comes through proportions, lights, materials and colors.” This philosophy favours architectural coherence over ostentation, with interiors that remain timeless and adaptable to different owners.For Gino, this philosophy is deeply human-centred. “Luxury in yachting is about more than styling. It’s about creating a functional, well-organised space that allows owners to fully immerse themselves in the natural environment.” Pedol echoes this sentiment, underlining the importance of a connection to the sea: “Outdoor living is an essential aspect of our design.”This ethos has been central to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> superyacht work since Project Light, an 80-metre designed in 2006. “Starting with Project Light 80m in 2006, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> has been a forerunner of a new generation of superyachts, with elegant, soberly centre-positioned glass-wrapped superstructures, so that much more importance is devoted to the exterior spaces,” explains Pedol. “This design vision enhances a higher quality of life on board, achieved through blending with the surrounding environment.”The principle has continued to evolve. “We’ve been working on this for some time, evolving the design to make our yachts more autonomous, efficient and functional, without compromising on the quality of spaces, materials and finishes,” adds Gino.This approach is visible in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dragonfly142.0m (465'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Dragonfly</a>, where a reimagined interior layout introduced a flowing, circulation through the decks, creating a new way of experiencing space at sea. It is equally present in the Oceanis series, where ergonomics and usability are paramount.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340524/image/large-ded43734a762ae0efdb31dc607042f26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340524">Looking aheadEleven superyachts designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> are currently in-build, including an 80m in the Netherlands, two 70m in Ancona in Italy, a 44m at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Shipyard, Inc (Company)">Conrad Shipyard</a> in Poland, two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CdM Nauta Air 11033.5m (109'11&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">CDM Nauta Air 110</a>’. Within the series production segment, multiple projects for Beneteau Group and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Del Pardo (Company)">Cantiere del Pardo</a> are under way, with new models recently unveiled at the Cannes Yacht Show 2025. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta’s</a> workload is both diverse and steady, yet the studio is cautious about growth. “We don’t want to be 100 people,” notes Valtorta. “We want to remain at a human scale, a studio where ideas are shared around a single table.”What unites this body of work is continuity: a belief that good design lies not in spectacle, but in creating yachts that feel natural to live aboard. “A yacht should never feel like a hotel,” says Valtorta. “It must feel like a boat, a place where you connect to the sea, where space, function and beauty work together.”Nearly four decades on from its founding, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> continues to embody that principle, proving that versatility, when underpinned by a clear philosophy, can be the key to longevity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374544/image/large-13898ba96abf2e2c82c399242ed37fa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374544">This article was first published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-55" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 55 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>,&nbsp;available for download&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-55" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

Nauta Yachts' Power of Versatility

With its broad portfolio and spectacular range of yachts, Nauta Yachts holds a unique position in the superyacht sector.

From 30ft sailers to 180m superyachts: The versatility of Nauta Yachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Shipyard, Inc (Company)">Conrad Shipyard</a> has announced that construction of the third 44.27-metre Conrad C144S superyacht Moonlight is steadily progressing in preparation for her July 2025 delivery date, as she has moved to her outfitting stage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186658/image/large-cf499b58e07dba9b8b4d347b97f7dc07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186658">As Pawel Polak, Project Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7417" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Conrad Shipyard, Inc (Company)">Conrad Shipyard</a>, explained: “Superstructure painting has been completed and the hull is currently being prepared for showcoat application. The teak deck has been fully prefabricated and installation has commenced, starting with the sun deck.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345847/image/large-8d9642b14c81a2033b5b23fde089d676.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345847">Following in the footsteps of her predecessors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACE44.27m (145'3&quot;)Conrad Yachts2023">ACE</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Time44.27m (145'3&quot;)Conrad Yachts2024">Extra Time</a>, Moonlight was commissioned by a Middle Eastern client, which was introduced by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. The superyacht features sleek exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>, interiors and exterior social areas by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>, and naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345846/image/large-13c02f6f580f8c6da4c9d6976c8808f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345846">“Crew accommodations are finished, while prefabrication and installation of guest interiors are in progress. Key technical systems have also been installed, including equipment, piping, wiring, and the shaft lines—marking significant progress toward completion,” continued Polak.Video: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60576" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Conrad Shipyard - The Polish yard that is shaking up the industry (2024-05-28 15:00:00 +0200)">Conrad Shipyard - The Polish yard that is shaking up the industry<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345845/image/large-ac11f821d9c6aca4ee94e919f1e30732.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345845"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345843/image/large-d22f8b204f1f7a64a7e9ebb12d6cf988.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345843"></a>Accommodation-wise, Moonlight is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across a five stateroom layout, while further accommodation is also available to support a crew of up to nine members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345844/image/large-f4015cbc8e89d2e0411b394902416890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345844">Exterior features onboard the Conrad C144S yacht include a beach club and four lounge areas, along with a deck cinema, two bars, two alfresco dining areas and an infinity pool. Additionally, the superyacht’s garage can house a seven square-metre tender, two full-sized Jet Skis and several Seabobs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345842/image/large-2a24030263098e5e508885d2fad46df5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345842"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345848/image/large-441eb6aee2385b5b45a6f2337ed07055.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345848">Regarding her performance, the Conrad C144S yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots. When cruising at a speed of 11 knots, she has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186657/image/large-b4491b80c745505c96bb208a852e1ab9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186657">

Moonlight: Third 44m Conrad C144S yacht moves to outfitting 

Conrad Shipyard has announced that the third 44.27-metre Conrad C144S superyacht Moonlight has moved to outfitting.

