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After serving a commission in the Royal Navy, Peter Bennett moved to the South of France to break into the superyacht industry with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a>. As a talented broker and having been commissioned on various projects between 30 to 100 metres from shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pride Mega Yachts (Company)">Pride</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>, Bennett’s career has seen him follow superyachts throughout their entire lifecycle.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/103790/image/large-dc413f2f4ddd7912afdb87ec95b6b6cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103790">Bennett and his experience have laid solid foundations for the successful company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a>, which after over 29 years in action, has continued to expand in not only global reach and office location, but as the single provider of yacht brokerage, yacht charter, yacht management, crew training and crew solutions. The company are the only company able to sell, charter and manage yachts on which the crew were recruited and trained in-house.&nbsp;Now with an impressive fleet of charter and yachts for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a>, Bennett shares an insight into what makes the company stand out, how they’ve set up shop in Monaco and what superyachts to keep an eye on. &nbsp;<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/103698/image/large-9c7d40b27ca9b7495a923e568cade3e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103698">Why does&nbsp;Bluewater&nbsp;stand out?I believe that spending time learning every aspect of the industry is important, as there is so much variety in yachting and the opportunities are endless - plus one of the strongest influences on the market is quality industry employees who know what they are talking about! These factors are important and from day one, I wanted to have a company that offered one complete service, so <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a> started as a crew placement agency before rapidly expanding into crew training, yacht charter, yacht brokerage and yacht management. We are the only major yachting company to offer such a range of services and now with 29 years of experience, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a> offers our diverse and global client base an excellent personal service with a global vision.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/99272/image/large-e66498e5564e8c01373d68f029fe5d03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99272">When and why did the Monaco Sales &amp; Charter office open?&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a> already had strong ties with the Principality, particularly through our training partnership with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Monaco Yacht Club</a>, La Belle Classe, where we host our annual Yacht Chef Competition every spring. Between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Hercule (Company)">Port Hercules</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a> and the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2019">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, Monaco really is at the heart of yachting and so opening a Monaco office in Le Beau Rivage was clearly the natural progression to complement our significant Antibes office presence.&nbsp;Our new position will also help to enforce our strong network with the other 17 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a> offices around the world and so, the team and I are really excited about the opportunities this new office provides us with and we look forward to strengthening our relationships with our clients in the Principality and beyond.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/53468/image/large-5b78ee2fc3474af126ac9662afe5de9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53468">Are there any further plans to expand the company?&nbsp;Yes, we will be looking to bring new sales and charter brokers on board to add to the already strong team in our Monaco office. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a> group employs over 120 people worldwide and we are always looking for new ways to expand and improve the service we provide to our clients. The yachting industry is constantly evolving and we aim to be at the forefront of change. A yacht broker 20 years ago only needed to know about the yacht, the deal and the sale, but today business has to be a lot more focused and knowledgeable. Because of this, I am constantly pushing my team to develop bespoke, innovative services the industry is demanding in this world of fast-moving connectivity.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/83117/image/large-a1b2b5254587b223d55d94797100ec85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83117">What would you say are the most interesting yachts currently listed with&nbsp;Bluewater?We have a trio of interesting yachts in the 35 to 40-metre range including the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/562" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Devocean36.89m (121'0&quot;)Sunseeker2008">The Devocean</a>, a beautifully maintained 2008 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1887" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgia36.6m (120'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Giorgia</a> - a beautiful Benetti Classic 120 priced to sell, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiorente36.95m (121'3&quot;)Ferronavale1990">Fiorente</a>, a 36.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/861" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferronavale (Company)">Ferronavale</a> motor yacht that been invested in considerably over the past few years and is a great opportunity for her next owner. Our charter fleet is also rapidly expanding, with standout yachts including the 67.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Icon67.5m (221'5&quot;)ICON Yachts2009">Icon</a>, the sleek 40-metre 2013 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giraud40.0m (131'3&quot;)Admiral2013">Giraud</a> and the new 32.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt32.2m (105'8&quot;)SanLorenzo2019">Salt</a> delivered earlier this year from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SanLorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50620/image/large-3fc52f182e02d9cf6acc48a2fb59922a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50620">You are representing the 50-metre&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/994" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mosaique50.0m (164'1&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2001">Mosaique</a>. What are her best features?She is the best value 50-metre yacht on the market. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/994" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mosaique50.0m (164'1&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2001">Mosaique</a> is a sleek and stylish yacht with a great volume of 589 GT and a beautiful, light interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kristina Ferrand (Company)">Kristina Ferrand</a>. Her full-beam master suite is one of her standout features along with the alfresco dining area for up to 16 guests on the upper deck and a great Jacuzzi area on the sun deck.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/994" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mosaique50.0m (164'1&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2001">Mosaique</a> is ideal for an owner looking to enjoy the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons and might like to make use of her strong reputation as a very successful charter yacht. As a very versatile superyacht, she is perfect for anything from a family holiday to large, corporate event charters.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/83120/image/large-60393847014be8191ad0a4aaeebd8ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83120">To find out more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater (Company)">Bluewater</a>, contact the company directly at their new Monaco Sales &amp; Charter office via the details found below.&nbsp;

Bluewater’s founder Peter Bennett on the company’s expansion

Bluewater's founder Peter Bennett talks to SYT about the company's success and what superyachts to look out for.

5 questions with… Bluewater’s founder on the company’s expansion

Previously named Passionata, the 36.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiorente36.95m (121'3&quot;)Ferronavale1990">Fiorente</a> is now listed <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale">for sale</a>. Built by Italian builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/861" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferronavale (Company)">Ferronavale</a>, the 245 GT motor yacht was delivered to her original owner in 1990 and has undergone extensive refit works in 2000, and more recently between 2016-2018 that cost in the region of €5,000,000.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87221/image/large-946b09a3b48e4a7ff197cd0986a3d3df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87221"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87222/image/large-00cac76ee530cde033c8fdeae2bd4b7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87222">Motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiorente36.95m (121'3&quot;)Ferronavale1990">Fiorente</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale">for sale</a> and boasting all the latest innovations and comforts, features an exterior design <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Peterlin Ltd. (Company)">Studio Peterlin</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87208/image/large-69b35e50cc8dd2d0b82fd68386d3dfe7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87208"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87206/image/large-0f6411ac4a2a9278d7cc957222bf17b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87206"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87217/image/large-dc9e6174e70420c56ad6d668f1215fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87217">Up to 10 guests can be accommodated for across five staterooms, with the choice of the owner's suite, two doubles and two twins all with en-suite bathrooms on the lower deck. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87211/image/large-64e2e04005c46f7c393e498d37de0dae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87211"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/87213/image/large-af52b80b1a21f19899c31f3bfef09165.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87213">Guests of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiorente36.95m (121'3&quot;)Ferronavale1990">Fiorente</a> can make use of multiple seating and dining arrangements found across her two spacious deck areas and main-deck saloon, as well as her Sonos sound system, state-of-the-art media room and entertainment system. Her crew of up to seven can help set up the numerous toys and tender, such as paddleboards, jet ski and kayaks. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/87214/image/large-0ec20f4fe9f7474ea7f02de1e0c7e07e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87214">Motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiorente36.95m (121'3&quot;)Ferronavale1990">Fiorente</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale">for sale</a> and powered by twin 500hp Scania engines, can reach a maximum speed of 14 knots and a range of 2,800 nm.

1990 Ferronavale-built 37m yacht Fiorente for sale

The 36.95-metre yacht Fiorente for sale was built by Italian builder Ferronavale in 1990. Read more on SYT.