About Devonport

United Kingdom

Devonport

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255304/image/large-092463e5146d4004d41ce3ca94e4d3b9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255304">Spotted last week docked in the port of Málaga, Spain, is the 96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>. Launched in 2012 in Plymouth, she is the largest yacht to have ever been built in the UK. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> features naval architecture by her builder, an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, and sophisticated interiors from the drawing boards of French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> has space for many toys like her Airbus Helicopter H145 on her heli deck, four tenders accommodated in separate tender garages both aft and forward, as well as a large swimming pool on her aft deck. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 3,933 GT superyacht can reach a top speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

96m superyacht Vava II in Málaga

The 96m superyacht Vava II, built by Devonport, is seen here docked in Málaga, Spain.

Nestled within the craggy coastline of the southwest of England are a number of leading shipyards, specialising in the design and build of both motor and sailing yachts. There’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, of course, a major player in all three areas – new build, rebuild and refit – which occupies a major corner of the idyllic Cornish town, Falmouth. On the other side of the Tamar, in Plymouth, is where another industry leader laid bricks and mortar, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a>. But the Devonshire port city was also home to a lesser-known builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> – the shipyard which built and delivered the United Kingdom’s modern flagship superyacht, not once but twice. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245064/image/large-a913e43e123b8d60013784148bc47964.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245064">The 82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> proudly claimed the plinth from 2008 - 2014, and her story has an unlikely origin: the Netherlands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>’ 54.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faribana V54.5m (178'10&quot;)Amels1998">Faribana V</a> (ex. Sarafsa) was the seed that fertilised the road from concept to sea. Her owner enjoyed life on the water, the pleasures of superyachting and the excitement that comes with overseeing the construction of a major project. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faribana V54.5m (178'10&quot;)Amels1998">Faribana V</a> was a great success and the fact that she’s only had two owners since 1998, and was sold after being on the market for less than three months, speaks volumes. But her commissioning owner wanted more volume – 2,347 GT more to be precise.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245088/image/large-9826817d09344b39628501d6d0bec6a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245085/image/large-c5d690c5519899fe6a0a632035dbb0eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245085"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, headed by Andrew Winch, displayed deft craftsmanship with both the exterior and interior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faribana V54.5m (178'10&quot;)Amels1998">Faribana V</a>, and the client wanted to emulate this success. After enjoying life on the water with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>-built superyacht, the client knew exactly what they liked and what didn’t fit so well with his lifestyle; they re-approached the British studio with a fresh list of requisites and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Andrew Winch</a> was more than happy to stretch the dimensions and draw up a fresh design. The result was an 82-metre project.&nbsp;Even though <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> had built and delivered just two superyachts prior to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a>, it was the British shipyard’s weighty maritime history that won over the client. “The yacht had to be British through and through,” &nbsp;Matt Pinckney of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> explained. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> was chosen because of a long shipping history – predominantly looking after the Royal Navy. And commissioning a 3,179 gross tonne project, it was essential that a yard with large vessel experience was selected.” With such prowess, commissioning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> for the project wasn’t as much of a vote of confidence as one might have thought. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245063/image/large-c1d525edfa060f017e86c0a189b462c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245063">A major difference between the first and second project is the naval architecture, the former was engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> while the latter was the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burness Corlett - Three Quays Limited (Company)">Burness Corlett - Three Quays Limited</a>. But “there are many similarities between his previous yacht and the new one, not only due to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Andrew Winch</a> design, but in many influences that have been repeated,” Pinckney continued. Much like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faribana V54.5m (178'10&quot;)Amels1998">Faribana V,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is equipped with some unique features such as a hairdressing salon and a general arrangement that provides the owner with ultimate privacy.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245071/image/large-050411e6d418f8b5ec6fe156ff48b394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245071"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245074/image/large-ba5e024f6ff847ada69140091b3aaa90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245074"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245080/image/large-511b080793f44a16129ff2f0e4c45d16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245080"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is a bazaar of thick carpets, heavy fabrics and is a rich contrast of colours and patterns throughout. She embodies a Middle Eastern sensibility that wouldn’t seem out of place framed in marble as the setting for political debate or as an abode fit for royalty. She’s a superyacht that spans six decks, with an elevator that services all levels. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> can accommodate as many as 14 guests across seven staterooms. Even though she’s only been used privately, she is commercially classified and can carry as many as 23 crew, making her an appealing vessel for charter. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245086/image/large-903e2381484a98523a91be8c0f65172f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245086"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245087/image/large-fecb307d1224f896630534f6316454ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245087"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245069/image/large-6cdfaca105202fc50a4e62171076871d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245069">While the style of décor is perhaps not to everyone’s taste, her long list of amenities certainly is. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> has been well thought out and each deck offers its own flavour; her sun deck, for instance, is all about wellness and is home to a hammam, gym and a Jacuzzi – located under a retractable roof. Meanwhile, the bridge deck is a wealth of entertainment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> planned this deck to cater for large social gatherings, fitting her with a spacious informal lounge area and fully equipped bar, a formal dining room for up to 16 guests which leads seamlessly to the aft deck where a bar and buffet area can be found. After long functions guests can find sanctuary in her large screening room, collapsing in one of many of her plump seats to watch a film.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245081/image/large-e174dba6233339c50ab76c0a83efc60b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245081"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245084/image/large-491ee6d616478ac57f2ab7024998cde0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245084"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245073/image/large-48f0760e3a9a66b68490d91314e019c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245073">A core facet of the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is her commitment to privacy and safety. Guests will find their accommodation on the main deck, below the bridge deck, which they share with a hair salon, a formal lounge area and access to her swim platform. The dedicated owner’s deck is situated much higher, and occupies the penultimate level. The owner’s deck is then akin to a penthouse suite and simultaneously boasts astounding views and the utmost privacy.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> optimised the space by fitting a lounge and observation area forward, with exclusive access to the upper foredeck. The owner’s apartment itself is aft and it has its own lobby, bathroom with bath, walk-in wardrobe, changing room and spacious private terrace aft. There is a second VIP cabin forward of the deck, which has been installed with additional staff or security in mind. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245089/image/large-92a77ff503f36781bbeed28bc1dcf76e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245089">Performance-wise is where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a>’ prowess truly shines, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is nothing shy of excellent when underway,” her lifetime captain explained. “She’s a solid build and handles impeccably – virtually no vibrations and excellent stability. Regrettably, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> has not travelled far of late. She has spent most of the past few years along the Côte d’Azur and more recently in Sardinia. She has been Med based for much of her years in service, and we did take her to the Caribbean for a two-week trip!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245076/image/large-43e6d7fa5eb1810e769d86c227973b1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245076">It is this lack of use that has prompted her owner to place <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> on the market for the first time. “There are several client profiles that spring to mind; clearly there are Middle Eastern features which would appeal to this region, but equally there are US &amp; Asian clients that prefer this style and décor,” Matt Pinckney said. “Perhaps what she offers most, is the potential for someone to create their own interior and style for a fraction of the costs for a replacement vessel.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245061/image/large-f027ada967c44cf32da42aa216b210fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245061">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport’s 82m superyacht Sarafsa for sale (2022-06-10 14:30:00 +0200)">Devonport’s 82m superyacht Sarafsa for sale</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is constructed out of steel and aluminium for her hull and superstructure, respectively, and powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that deliver a top speed of 16.5 knots and a transatlantic range. She has huge storage for four tenders and plenty of toys. She also features a touch-and-go helipad. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245062/image/large-198e530afe9c781d8b007f62c1aad251.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245062">Two years after the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard&nbsp;</a>acquired Devonport Yachts and the site became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Plus (Company)">Pendennis Plus</a> in 2010.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard: Reinforcing the legacy of British yacht building (2021-11-17 14:30:00 +0100)">Pendennis Shipyard: Reinforcing the legacy of British yacht building</a>

82m Devonport yacht Sarafsa 

SYT in conversation with the captain and broker of the 82m superyacht Sarafsa.

Sarafsa: England’s 82m princess with a Middle Eastern heart 

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228746/image/large-c435771c0dcd0229d6b8afce3ce832f1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228746">Spotted last month anchored off Antibes on the French Riviera, is the 85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a>. Constructed for the worldwide charter market and delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">Akyacht</a> in 2021, she features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a> and interiors from British design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> while her naval architecture comes from her builder's in-house design team. She can sleep up-to 20 guests across one owner’s suite, five doubles and five twin staterooms within her expansive 2,300 GT interior. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features a 200 square-metre beach club, an indoor gym, a massage room and a hammam. Performance-wise, she 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> 3512B diesel engines allowing her to reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €125,000,000.&nbsp;Behind her helipad is the 96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>. Launched in 2012 in Plymouth, she is the largest yacht to have ever been built in the UK. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> features naval architecture by her builder, an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, and her sophisticated interiors come from the drawing boards of French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>.

85m superyacht Victorious in Antibes

The 85m superyacht Victorious, built by AKYACHT, is seen here anchored off Antibes on the French Riviera.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a>’s 82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> is on the market, The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sarafsa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Sarafsa, for sale</a> was launched in 2008 and she boasts an impressive 3,179 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17742/image/large-1a5f5ba2c076018d39992459c9e9cfe6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17742">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> sports an exterior and interior design by the world-renowned British-based studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. While her naval architecture came from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burness Corlett - Three Quays Limited (Company)">Burness Corlett - Three Quays Limited</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17738/image/large-fcbe70eee27dbec045960434d55b701b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17738">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> cuts an impressive silhouette, not only due to the sheer size of the vessel, but because of her muscular lines and striking two-toned palette. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230271/image/large-88ad2d9c94c75ebbc6e169fff683c409.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230271"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230272/image/large-2085ab12ef551faf8fe15233ad67c6b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230272"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230273/image/large-8cda3cd04acef38dfc689ba7d54bb7d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230273"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> can accommodate as many as 14 guests across seven well-appointed staterooms, one of which is convertible. The yacht also has 10 cabins on the lower deck, which can be used by 14 guests or crew. And a further 13 cabins are dedicated exclusively for up to 23 crew. Her interior design is an opulent dream: rich mahogany and royal reds emblazon every inch of the yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230274/image/large-7e3b678cf2f87f0552a99d605abe2f6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230274"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230275/image/large-986f12dfbaea3158263fbf24243c31dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230275">Her main saloon is home to a grand piano and a mottled jade bar – emulating the scene of a gentleman’s club. Other amenities are plenty, and the superyacht is even fitted with a screening room and grooming salon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230292/image/large-931bc83229f40fecf14d7bc68fd5718e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230292"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230287/image/large-73b8a1a35049de3a98fca372e1604a52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230287"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230290/image/large-50f028a967fdc847eda543ee441f5d8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230290">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/devonport/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Devonport yacht for sale</a> provides ease of access between each floor, thanks to a centralised elevator. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> isn’t all indoor space though, as she has four spacious decks aft. Forward of the superyacht is a touch-and-go helipad allowing guests the opportunity to travel to and from land, even when out at anchor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230286/image/large-7518a6d1c021b438c1ec2a9c7961de3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230286"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230283/image/large-38a93c8ed1d6888c9ff4cec5197b2c03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230283"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230281/image/large-0d39590eb75dfe5e651a6006b12a206c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230281">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16.5 knots. When dialled back to 13 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> has an impressive 6,000 nautical mile range.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66645/image/large-1e3c241f858dd9348a0d6bee4215b8ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66645"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> has only just completed a refit appointment too, which was conducted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adria Docks d.o.o. (Company)">Adria Docks</a> in Croatia last year.&nbsp;

Devonport’s 82m superyacht Sarafsa for sale

The yacht, Sarafsa, for sale was launched in 2008 and she boasts an impressive 3,179 GT.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228572/image/large-cf3c9b5f8c7f6c6b220228bcc49ef226.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228572">Spotted here last weekend anchored off Antibes on the French Riviera, is the 96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Devonport</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>. Launched in 2012 in Plymouth, she is the largest yacht to have ever been built in the UK. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> features naval architecture by her builder, an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, and her sophisticated interiors come from the drawing boards of French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> has accommodation for many toys like her Airbus Helicopter H145 on her heli deck, four tenders accommodated in separate tender garages both aft and forward, as well as a large swimming pool on her aft deck. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 3,933 GT superyacht can reach a top speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Devonport superyacht Vava II in Antibes

The 96m superyacht Vava II, built by Devonport, is seen here anchored off Antibes in the south of France.

Superyachts in St Barths this New Year

Some of the biggest and most beautiful superyachts have gathered in St Barths, see them here.

Superyachts in St Barths for New Year celebrations

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190712/image/large-6f89c5df013e484a848b0ba9d0176ad6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190712">The 82-metre superyacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sarafsa" target="_blank">Sarafsa</a> was built by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/devonport" target="_blank">Devonport</a> in 2008 as one of the largest yachts ever completed in the UK, with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/winch" target="_blank">Winch Design</a> as the studio behind the interior and exterior of her design. With a volume of 3,179 GT,<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sarafsa" target="_blank">&nbsp;Sarafsa</a> is one of the largest vessels at this length. The owner of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sarafsa" target="_blank">Sarafsa</a> previously owned a 54-metre superyacht that was built at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/amels" target="_blank">Amels</a>, now called <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/faribana-v" target="_blank">Faribana V</a>.

Devonport superyacht Sarafsa Rijeka

The British-built and designed superyacht Sarafsa spotted at anchor near the Croatian port of Rijeka. 

The 82m superyacht Sarafsa in Rijeka

Top 10 largest yachts for sale in 2020

In this article we take a look at the 10 largest yachts for sale on the market in February 2020.

Top 10 largest yachts currently for sale in 2020

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167916/image/large-e32ba900faaa8d2b48624d35265cb15a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167916">Built by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/devonport">Devonport</a> in 2006, the 77-metre superyacht&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/samar">Samar</a> is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains one of the largest 77-metre yachts today with an impressive volume of 2150 gross tonnes. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/h2">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/nick-meyers">Nick Meyers</a>, interior designer Joe Thome and naval architects <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/laurent-giles-superyacht-architects">Laurent Giles</a>. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots. Following an off-season refit period in 2019, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/samar">Samar’s</a> characteristic all-white exterior has been altered and she now sports a classic blue hull and crisp white superstructure.&nbsp; &nbsp;

77m superyacht Samar in Malta

The 77-metre British-built superyacht Samar spotted in Birgu, Malta

Superyacht Samar in Birgu

15 of the world's fastest yachts

We present a selection of 10 of the world’s fastest yachts. Find out how a 42m superyacht manages to top out at 70 knots on SYT:

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89314/image/large-ffe5975eb89d9f2c62eb1baf612f24c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89314">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, the 77-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> is one of the largest yachts to have ever been built in the UK and remains one of the largest 77-metre yachts today with an impressive volume of 2150 gross tonnes. The design team behind the project includes exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a>, interior designer Joe Thome and naval architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a>. She features a large tender garage in her stern which houses an 11-metre Chris-Craft tender and she is equipped with a helipad on the upper deck. Samar’s interior is quite dramatic with a lavish master suite and an extraordinary main saloon with a 3-metre-high ceiling made up of octagonal light wells. Samar is powered by triple Wärtsilä diesel-electric engines that deliver a top speed of 17 knots. Following a recent off-season refit period, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar’s</a> characteristic all-white exterior has been altered and she now sports a classic blue hull and crisp white superstructure combination.

77m blue-hulled motor yacht Samar in Cannes

Sporting her fresh new blue hull, the 77-metre Devonport motor yacht Samar was recently seen in Cannes, France. 

The 77m motor yacht Samar in Port Canto

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66645/image/large-1e3c241f858dd9348a0d6bee4215b8ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66645">The 82-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2008 as one of the largest yachts completed in the UK, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> as the studio behind the interior and exterior of her design. With a volume of 3,179 GT,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">&nbsp;Sarafsa</a> is one of the largest vessels at this length. The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarafsa82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Sarafsa</a> previously owned a 54-metre superyacht that was built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>, now called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faribana V54.5m (178'10&quot;)Amels1998">Faribana V</a>. Here she is seen anchored outside Antibes on a hot summer's day last year.

82m motor yacht Sarafsa in Antibes

The 82m Winch Design motor yacht Sarafsa at anchor outside the town of Antibes, France.

The Devonport motor yacht Sarafsa in Antibes

Company founder Tommy Baldwin III made his first provision delivery in 2015 at the Sag Harbor Yacht Club in New York. From then on, he has utilised his experience and knowledge of the industry to create <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shoreside Support (Company)">Shoreside Support</a> - the young superyacht provisions company that has quickly become a global leader after recently acquiring its 200th client. With their order book filling up, notable clients already include the 95.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4095" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet95.2m (312'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Kismet</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen’s</a> 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Areti85.0m (278'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Areti,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionheart90.0m (295'3&quot;)Benetti SpA2016">Lionheart</a>, the 126.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a>, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/60045/image/large-ce4a6ba9eee40ed3502cf4103d463718.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60045">“In our infancy, 100% of our new clients came from me walking on the docks and cold calling boats. Now, I would say we gain around 10% of our clients from cold calling and 90% from word of mouth or similar. Cold calling, however, is still one of my favourite activities!” explains Tommy. Soon to be a team of 20 by the end of 2019, the company works to provide 50+ metre superyachts with a range of meats, seafood, fruit and vegetables, dairy, dry goods, international and gourmet products, furniture, electronics, galley equipment and toiletries from their bases in Miami, Monaco, New York and St Thomas. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/53104/image/large-9eb9d6ec333d257806ac3610da96d95c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53104">Taking the time out from launching their latest operations in the Mediterranean and Asia, Tommy and his team had the pleasure of sponsoring the first and second place winners of the coveted Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2018 Chefs Competition. Chef Peter Frost, or “Frostie,” of 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eternity65.0m (213'3&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2010">Eternity</a> was awarded first place as a result of the competition, with Chef Micail Swindells and Dom Horsey of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise’s</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go77.0m (252'7&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2018">Go</a> placing second. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/60049/image/large-88b042505c2c55f724633b0411d4b094.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60049"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/60041/image/large-2f1ccbbb4c7e1dd8d4d5b9bd4918bf84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60041">Having been supplied by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shoreside Support (Company)">Shoreside Support</a> with Petrossian caviar, wagyu from Snake River Farms, Armand De Brignac champagne, Harpke Family Farms’ micro herbs and edible flowers, contestants were challenged to create a three-course ‘New Year Eve’s Dinner Party’ in just 30 minutes. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/60044/image/large-0587616ffb7294aa329638216c3f70ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60044">Despite the company’s infancy, Tommy and his team have established a bullet-proof strategy of how best to meet client requests, regardless of how extraordinary. “We strategically place team members in the most emerging and popular markets so the demands of our clients can be met with personal attention by people who have local knowledge and connections. This is a huge advantage compared to blindly shipping items from one of our offices and relying on third-party freight or logistics companies,” commented Tommy, who ensures that he can personally visit vendors regularly “to verify product quality, the facilities and maintain personal relationships. Personal attention and relationships are vital in this industry.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/38900/image/large-dd1522866d8bd39367c54e8d5d3dc335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38900">Although they have served luxury superyachts such as 74.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elandess74.5m (244'5&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2018">Elandess</a>, 62.97-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Polar Star62.97m (206'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Polar Star</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses52.94m (173'8&quot;)Frederikshavn Værft & Tørdok A/S1967">Ulysses,</a> not all provisions have been high-end. “We also provide anything and everything for the crew. The crew can range from 15 to 70+ members, so they consume quite a lot. With our buying power, we are able to provide all of the crew’s food, beverages and even toiletries at competitive prices to a grocery market all within the crew’s budget.” Whatever the request, this new, fresh-faced company will ensure their top priorities are: “sustainability, product integrity and safe handling,” which will surely secure a bright future in this ever-changing industry.&nbsp;

Shoreside Support yacht provisions

Learn more about the new yacht provisioning company: Shoreside Support on SYT.

Shoreside Support: The young, fresh and fancy superyacht provisioners

Founded in 1927 in the quaint sailing town of Lymington, Laurent Giles Naval Architects has recently celebrated the milestone of their 90th anniversary in business. With over 1400 yacht projects under their belt, the brand has firmly stood the test of time, a true testament to the generations of support for the brand. We recently sat down with Managing Director, David Lewis, who gave an insight into keeping a small English studio alive for almost a century.

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Speaking candidly about his personal journey into the industry, Lewis explains where his passion for yachting really began. “I guess my love for the industry started with a love for sailing, I sailed with my family from a very young age. When I left home I did a boat building course in Falmouth for a year before moving on to do a degree at Southampton Solent University.” Interestingly, it was during this time at university that Lewis was first introduced to the Laurent Giles studio, “One of my lecturers, Stephen Wallis, was a director at Laurent Giles. The week I graduated, he offered me a position and it was from there that my involvement in the industry grew right up until 2008 when I was appointed Managing Director of the firm and became a major shareholder in the company.”

Throughout his time at Laurent Giles, Lewis has witnessed the company’s focus evolve from traditional sailing yachts to high-performance racing yachts and more recently, on to superyachts. Looking at the progression of the brand, Lewis talked us through the history and heritage behind the name. “When Jack Laurent Giles started the business in 1927, many of his early designs were what we would call gentleman’s sailing yachts. Though the performance was always paramount, the yachts of this era were substantially smaller than what they are today.”

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It was during the following years that ‘Laurent Giles’ became more than just a name, and truly evolved into the brand that it is today. “The 60s was a hugely productive design period for the firm with major large yacht projects becoming the norm,” says Lewis. With technicalities at the forefront of design, Jack Giles and his partners went on to embrace greater architectural complexities on an increasingly large scale. “He (Jack Giles) was quite an innovative person, he pursued performance and technology and it is that very DNA and heritage that still drives us today.” Indeed, from pioneering projects such as the 34-metre Blue Leopard to new concepts like the 110-metre motor sailor, Project Atlas, it is easy to see this thread of passion woven throughout the rich tapestry of the studio’s history.

Looking to their involvement in the superyacht industry, it is only in more recent years that Laurent Giles has truly ventured into the larger league. “Though the company has always had a heritage of doing big yachts it was around the year 2000 when we started working with Devonport Management Limited (DML) that we got into the superyacht business.” From the 58.5-metre superyacht The Other Woman to the 77-metre Samar, the designs have continued to evolve both stylistically and structurally yet it remains overwhelmingly evident that whilst the size of boats have grown, their legacy of the brand has lived on uncompromised.

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Samar (Photo by Karl Borg)

Building on their firm foundations, Laurent Giles has expanded and evolved into a multi-faceted firm of dynamic naval architects, yacht designers and engineers with the skills and services provided by the studio stretching across the boundaries of the various disciplines. As Lewis explains, however, this isn’t the norm, “Back when I started in the industry, the naval architect was also the designer, the engineer, they would have all the skills in their toolbox. Whereas in the superyacht industry these trades have since been divided up.” Though they are commonly overlooked for their role in the design process, Lewis explains their involvement in all aspects. “For quite a long time we focused on naval architecture in the superyacht industry, however, we have always given a lot of support for the designers and for the shipyards, so officially expanding our expertise into exterior design and general design seemed like the natural thing to do.” The combination of practice is where the firm's strengths really lie. “We welcome projects that have a technical idea behind them and we build the design around that. It’s a sort of holistic, naval architectural design process that is behind every product.”

Though this holistic, naval architectural approach has been truly fundamental in the 1400 projects produced by the studio, naval architects still remain the unsung heroes of the superyacht industry (as we spoke about in our last issue featuring <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/bmt-nigel-gee-making-naval-architecture-cool" target="_blank">BMT Nigel Gee</a>). It is easy to see how the essential architectural input from smaller studios such as Laurent Giles slips under the radar. “A lot of what we do goes largely unnoticed and people are totally unaware of it. It’s difficult to discuss because it is seen as boring, people think it only becomes exciting when you can see, touch and feel a project.” As put by Lewis, “Owners expect their boat to float and we are the people that make that happen. There is a slightly sexy side to naval architecture, it’s not really quite as boring as people think!”

Though clients over recognition remain the primary focus, Laurent Giles’ dedication to innovation and advancements in the yacht building process is interesting. Superyacht design remains highly traditional at the request of owners, yet a strong emphasis of the Laurent Giles studio is the consistent and committed pursuit of the latest developments in new materials and methods, pushing the boundaries of conventional design.

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Stella Maris

Looking to the future of superyacht design, ecology and efficiency are at the forefront of focus for Lewis and his team. “We try to keep on top of anything that is up and coming and when there is an opportunity to use something that is new, we try to incorporate it into our design. Certainly, more recently, a lot of emphases has been put on green or eco parts of vessels and seeing if that is something we can integrate into our industry. From diesel electric engines to solar panels and glazing, we try and engage with all products in a well thought out manner. Rather than just creating a typical yacht and sticking solar panels on it, we incorporate the design from the very beginning and that is crucial. Eco aspects of designs are becoming increasingly important and I think many vessels will continue to incorporate this in future.”

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HEMY

With a desire to drive the ecological evolution in design, the studio has unveiled a high-efficiency motor yacht or HEMY for short. Maintaining performance as a priority, the team have miraculously managed to create an environmentally conscious design that upholds the same luxurious standards of living, whilst drastically reducing output. “The HEMY is a great example of an environmentally friendly superyacht. At 110-metres it is a very large vessel but it uses the same power as a 72-metre yacht to do two knots more.”

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Atlas

From the 72-metre Stella Maris to the 76.88-metre Samar, Laurent Giles has certainly worked on many distinguished designs over the years. Showing no signs of slowing down and with a busy year ahead, Lewis talks us through what is in store for the brand in the upcoming months. “We have got quite a few things happening right now, we’re doing a 90-metre refit at the moment which we have been heavily involved in for quite some time. We’re also just about to launch a very efficient 32.3-metre semi-displacement vessel in Turkey.”

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