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Top 20 longest superyachts on the market

SYT runs through the longest superyachts available to purchase. 

The 20 longest superyachts on the market 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363143/image/large-c5f605b18a9553ceae861e57804449e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363143">The 85.01-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> was spotted last week anchored here in Vouliagmeni, Greece. Delivered in 2021 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features refined exterior lines crafted 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 Design</a>, with subtle nods to military styling. With an impressive interior volume of 2,299 GT, her sophisticated interior design by <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> include a main saloon framed by wrap-around windows and a neutral palette. Throughout, guests experience a rich mix of textures, from quartex marble floors to plush carpets and bespoke detailing.Onboard amenities include a cocktail lounge, a bar, and an exclusive wine and cigar club room, complete with sumptuous seating and a cosy fireplace. Beyond aesthetics, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> offers a beach club with a fully equipped gym, a massage suite, a Turkish hammam, and a heated pool, all seamlessly integrated into a spa-like ambiance. She is also equipped with a helipad that can accommodate an AC145 helicopter. 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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> cruises comfortably at 13 knots and reaches a top speed of 16 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

85m superyacht Victorious in Vouliagmeni

The 85m superyacht Victorious, built by AKYACHT in 2021, is seen anchored here in Vouliagmeni, Greece.

The 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> is currently on sea trials, alongside the 49.95-metre Bilgin 163 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camila49.95m (163'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Camila</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362709/image/large-6b028ac11eb92ea6ed61d0f7d1e6eaa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362709">Launched in December 2024 as the third hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 263 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> is one of the largest yachts ever launched by the Turkish shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> joins sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2020">Tatiana</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a>, boasting 20 percent more volume than her predecessors.“Having both our 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camila49.95m (163'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Camila</a> and 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> at sea together is not just a proud moment for us; it’s a clear reflection of how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> is confidently leading across different segments of the superyacht market,” said Tugba Sengun Topgul, Marketing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="80m Bilgin 263 superyacht Al Reem launched (2024-12-12 17:45:00 +0100)">80m Bilgin 263 superyacht Al Reem launched</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343531/image/large-5fa3131985dc6698dfdedfa0cb634cb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343531">Previously known as Project Silence, construction began on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> in 2018, with her sale announced in February 2022 in collaboration with Irina Blagodyr of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bluewater Yachting (Company)">Bluewater Yachting</a>. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a>, with interior design penned by <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>.Her interior design is adorned with precious materials such as rich Macassar ebony, eucalyptus, and opulent marble accent, which blend seamlessly together to create a luxurious, yet comfortable atmosphere.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> features a six stateroom configuration, capable of accommodating up to 12 guests, as well as accommodation for a crew of up to 20. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a>'s owner's deck is accessible via a glass elevator, which connects all decks for ease of use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362711/image/large-e46ad7316c8312556cdf02fa3f31c31c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362711">A key design feature onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> is her forward-facing owner’s suite, which offers an expansive 300-degree view and direct connection to nature, with two sliding doors that lead to an outdoor terrace and Jacuzzi area.Another one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a>’s standout features is the relocation of her wheelhouse to the top deck for enhanced visibility. As well as this her staircase has been redesigned to accommodate her circular elevator.The upper deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind. The spacious deck is home to a large swimming pool, creating a serene environment. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a> is equipped with twin 2,560 kW engines, providing her with a top speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, as well as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum Marine</a> stabilisers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360923/image/large-93831983cbe2c13cded71d3ac3f076c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360923"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camila49.95m (163'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Camila</a> was delivered to her owners earlier last month and features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. She boasts a six stateroom configuration for up to 12 guests, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck, alongside a private office.Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camila49.95m (163'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Camila</a> include her spacious beach club, with a shower, ice fountain and a relaxing bar area. She boasts a 21 metre sun deck and a 12 metre long bridge deck aft, providing plenty of alfresco space for guests onboard.Both yachts will make their world debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show 2025</a>, with details of the showcase announced soon.&nbsp;

Al Reem: 80m Bilgin superyacht on sea trials

The 80-metre Bilgin superyacht Al Reem is currently on sea trials, alongside the 49.95-metre Bilgin 163 superyacht Camila. 

80m Bilgin superyacht Al Reem on sea trials

<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> has announced the debut of their new studio in Nice, France, as the company prepares to deliver at least four superyachts this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361099/image/large-08c0aebb698a8a4ace968601d404599d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361099">Among the projects underway are the 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/11186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vento Project 100.0m (328'1&quot;)">Vento</a>, the 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a>, and the 60.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Damen Yachting Xplorer 60/01</a>, all of which feature interior designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>.After more than three decades in London, the Mediterranean location marks <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2’s</a> second studio. “It draws upon the creative legacy and technical resources of our London base to ensure continuity in design excellence, discretion and service”, commented <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308202/image/large-d6fcd35af9b2c4d6cb264291f845a866.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308202">Find out more about <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> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/h2-yacht-design-jonny-horsfield-interview" target="_blank">in this exclusive interview with the studio’s Founder and Director Jonny Horsfield</a>.Located in the French Riviera, the new studio will serve as a base for the company’s creative endeavours under the leadership of Design Director Gianluca Sist. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2&nbsp;</a>views this move as more than just a geographic expansion as it is a reaffirmation of its “commitment to excellence and the extraordinary”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361098/image/large-740a3d918ac3443cf7c9516605e7a967.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361098">“This expansion marks a strategic step forward in strengthening our presence within the Mediterranean yachting community, while enhancing our proximity and service to esteemed clients and partners throughout the region,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2&nbsp;</a>founder Jonny Horsfield.Some of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2’s</a> historic interior design milestone projects include the 107.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>, the 173.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa II</a> and the 123-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Lusail123.0m (403'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Al Lusail</a>, all celebrated for their scale, prestige and their contribution to the studio's legacy in the superyacht industry.

H2 Yacht Design debuts studio in Nice

H2 Yacht Design has announced the debut of their new studio in Nice, France.

H2 Yacht Design opens studio in Nice

World's largest explorer yachts

SYT brings you a selection of the largest explorer yachts both in build and part of the world fleet today.

Video: The world's largest explorer yachts

In an industry wedded to steel and aluminium construction, superyacht shipyards have been relatively slow to embrace composite materials for the manufacturing of large structures such as hardtops and biminis. But having completed more than 15,000 refit and repair projects, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> in Palma de Mallorca has proven the benefits of composites many times over.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357903/image/large-a1b69eb8e595571c2355e9769bd52a3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357903">In 2022 as part of a €35 million refit, the 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Ocean</a> (ex-Coral Island) designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> received an entirely new and enclosed sky lounge for entertaining and dining. The 140-square-metre roof structure replaced the former sat-dome area on the upper deck and comprised two large electric sliding sunroofs, as well as a new 3.8-metre navigation mast atop the roof. The whole massive structure was engineered and built out of composite foam-cored panels by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231707/image/large-671afdff72f522f8d6d98e20ccd34bff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231707">“The original idea was to do it in aluminum,” recalls Luke Hendy, technical &amp; commercial director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a>. “But we thought we could do something much better and bigger in composites, because we weren’t as constrained by the weight and stability issues of building in aluminium. What started out as a new roof turned into a major deck modification.”&nbsp;Local company 3D Tech was tasked with laser scanning the deck space to 0.2-millimetre accuracy and integrating the (often conflicting) inputs from the Gurit composite engineers and <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>, who drew the lines for the new sky lounge. The resulting 3D CAD model became the primary reference throughout the project lifecycle, from the tooling and component manufacture to the final installation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357899/image/large-f46a2494bf206d75ba42512286e7a962.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357899">“Integrating all the HVAC, AV and electrics, as well as the big sliding doors and opening sunroofs, was part of quite a mammoth modelling operation,” continues Hendy. “But what we had at the end was a very accurate 3D model to start the tooling, which provides shapes that are much closer, if not identical, to the original design – much more accurate than working with aluminium, which has to be cut and welded, then faired and primed.”The roof and mast structures were manufactured off-site at the purpose-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> facility and delivered in three main parts to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard Palma</a>, where they were assembled and then bonded and bolted to the top deck. Thanks to the accuracy of the CNC-machined female moulds, tooled directly from the CAD data, the composite parts required very little fairing compared to traditional aluminium construction. The use of 3D scanning at the outset further meant the huge components fitted perfectly. In fact, installing the structures took just two days with no hotworks required. The sky lounge was later described as the ‘jewel’ of the award-winning refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357895/image/large-ce3ecad4097bab27985889c80bb422d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357895">Weighing the cost&nbsp;Less fairing meant significant weight savings in a very stability sensitive area at the top of the yacht. Steel and aluminium usually require between six and eight millimetres of filler, which translates into eight kilos per square metre on average. That adds up very quickly in terms of weight, but also cost and time.“You also have to consider the logistics of tenting the yacht, the extraction, the disruption to other refit jobs and – critically – the time the boat is out of operation,” Hendy explains. “Instead, we built the structures off-site at our own manufacturing facility while everyone else cracked on with other works, then came back at the end of the six-month yard period and installed the new sky lounge already painted.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357898/image/large-cf3fae3ad31407605466acd9a87d953b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357898">To illustrate his point, Hendy references the recent refit of a busy charter yacht when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> were able to scan the whole upper deck overnight. This provided all the data they needed to go away and engineer, fabricate and paint a new composite structure for later installation. In the meantime, the owner could continue earning revenue from the yacht’s charter activities.&nbsp;“The raw material and basic construction costs may be marginally higher with composites, but over time it works out cheaper when you look at the wider picture,” says Hendy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183207/image/large-6c4f5ab23799f88a134a28946f0e9738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183207">Around the same time as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Ocean</a>, the 40-strong team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> was commissioned to engineer, build and install new carbon-fibre hardtop biminis for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>, the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world. The new structures – two attached fore and aft of the existing transverse arch, and one covering the forward area of the huge flybridge – replaced the traditional steel tube and canvas bimini's with a more modern design featuring integrated AV and lighting and electrically operated sunroofs to protect the helmsman. Included in the upgrade was the manufacture of two new helm consoles and wheels to complement the new-look flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183209/image/large-1f3592900ad62da0e6f4dec4df0909c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183209">“We used the same 3D scanning, CAD modelling and CAD/CAM tooling techniques to produce the hardtops offsite for later transport to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NCA Refit (Company)">NCA Refit</a> yard in Italy, but although the yacht was also composite in many ways the engineering proved more complex than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Ocean</a>,” says Hendy. “This was because we had to integrate the main bimini into the existing arch structure and visually the design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monk Design (Company)">Adriana Monk</a> was very sleek, so we had to be careful to achieve the stiffness we wanted without any vibration or resonance.”&nbsp;Reducing resonance&nbsp;This last point is critical in the engineering process. All physical structures have natural frequencies at which they will tend to vibrate when subjected to external forces, including waves and pressure pulses from propellers. These frequencies are dependent on the way mass and stiffness are distributed within the structure. Resonance happens when a dynamic force excites a structure to vibrate at its natural frequency – even a small force can produce a large vibration response that may result in ‘humming’. In the case of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Ocean</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> referred to the yacht’s original noise and vibration studies to engineer the GRP/carbon sandwich panels to avoid these natural frequencies. Moreover, the PVC foam cores have much higher damping and thermal insulation properties compared to aluminium. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357900/image/large-d767a68c94182e7c21c2b729c69b97cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357900">One challenge that still has to be fully overcome by contractors like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> is that the class societies are more accustomed to dealing with steel and aluminium in superyacht construction. When faced with composites they usually to refer to the rules for guidance, but technology moves quickly and the existing regulations may be unsuitable. That can lead to situations where a surveyor might want to see a composite panel that has the same thickness as an aluminium one, because that is the benchmark he or she understands best.“One of the issues is that the regulations were originally written for commercial ships, so class is already playing catch up with the superyacht industry,” says Ian Heseltine, operations manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a>. “However, on each project we work closely with class to help bring the rules up to date.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357902/image/large-dbc4db1256119fe2657abf37db086cad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357902">Full potential&nbsp;Indeed, Heseltine believes it is the high-tech nature of building with advanced composites that fundamentally distinguishes it most from metal construction. After all, you can design something sleek and curvy in aluminium, but then you have to convert the design into technical drawings to build it out of flat sheets of metal. At that point, you lose the direct connection between the design intent and the physical reality. Not so with composites:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357901/image/large-66281726fe0b3e6f510983a7fcc68c0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357901">“We bring 3D scans into our CAD software as the basis of the design, then build and test it virtually for rigidity and strength, resistance to wind loading and vibration, and so on,” explains Heseltine. “But we also use that very same CAD tech to create the tooling, which is able to reproduce a perfect impression of the original design intent. In other words, we harness the technology to its full potential from concept to completion.”Composite vs aluminumAluminium has a density of about 2.7 grams per cubic centimetre, whereas a composite foam-cored panel typically has a density of between 0.03 to 0.5 grams per cubic centimetre) with stiff outer skins of GRP, carbon fibre, or even aluminium. The core dramatically reduces weight while maintaining rigidity, making it much lighter than solid aluminium. In fact, a one-square-metre aluminium plate (5-millimetre thick) weighs approximately 13.5 kg, whereas a one-square-metre composite foam panel (with a 5mm core and 1-millimetre fibreglass skins) weighs 3-5 kg, depending on the skin materials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357904/image/large-6c0a129e610df5867b4de2d6c439e8f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357904">Aluminium has good stiffness, but its rigidity comes from its density. Young’s Modulus (stiffness measure) for aluminium is about 70 GPa. Foam cores are not inherently stiff, but a panel’s stiffness comes from its outer skins (carbon fibre’s Young’s Modulus is up to 230 GPa) and the thickness of the sandwich structure. The foam core effectively increases the separation between the outer skins, which improves stiffness without adding much weight.Composite foam-cored panels have a much higher stiffness-to-weight ratio compared to solid aluminium plates. Indeed, for the same weight, foam-cored composite panels can be three to 10 times stiffer than aluminium, making them ideal for applications where light weight and rigidity are critical.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357897/image/large-a92bb62ebf2a7af1d3ce69ab7fbffec9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357897">20 years in business<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> was set up in 2005 by sailor, boat builder and composites specialist Mark Branagh. After assisting the Oracle America’s Cup team in Valencia, he moved his headquarters to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP (Servicios Técnicos Portuarios) Shipyard</a> in Palma de Mallorca. Previously he had studied material science at Brunel University in London before working at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Green Marine (Company)">Green Marine</a>, where he was involved in building composite sailing yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally B32.72m (107'4&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd1998">Wally B</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1784" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kenora32.72m (107'4&quot;)Wally1999">Kenora</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ghost37.25m (122'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2005">Ghost</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sojana34.97m (114'9&quot;)Fast Cruising Ltd2003">Sojana</a> and Playstation. Mark and Luke Hendy met in Falmouth in the early days of Pendennis. After spells at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">Composite Works</a> in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Ciotat Shipyards (Company)">La Ciotat</a> (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a>) and running his own business, Luke joined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMComposites (Company)">BM Composites</a> as an acting partner in 2008, a role that was only formalised in 2023. In 2018 they opened a state-of-the-art workshop facility in Son Moro in Mallorca. Today, the company employs over 40 project managers, designers and composite technicians.This article was first published in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-7" target="_blank">Issue 7 of &nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-7" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-7" target="_blank">How to Build It</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-7" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-7" target="_blank">magazine, which can be downloaded here</a>.

BM Composites and the rise of advanced materials

Justin Ratcliffe investigates  BM Composites in Palma de Mallorca, which have completed more than 15,000 refit and repair projects. 

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Refit: BM Composites and the rise of advanced materials

Yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2025

We take a look at the largest yachts attending the 10th edition of largest crewed yacht charter show in the historic port of Nafplion.

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The largest yachts attending MEDYS 2025

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357320/image/large-4fe4f65813a8e29eb465f950b2fe84b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357320">The 50.08-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danzante Bay50.08m (164'4&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2024">Danzante Bay</a>, was observed two weeks ago docked here in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Delivered by the Canadian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danzante Bay50.08m (164'4&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2024">Danzante Bay</a> stands as the yard’s largest yacht build to date. With an exterior created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. (Company)">Gregory C. Marshall</a> and interiors by <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>, the Cayman-flagged yacht features sweeping exterior lines, a sculpted profile, and contemporary interiors. Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danzante Bay50.08m (164'4&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2024">Danzante Bay</a> has an internal volume of 499 GT and can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms. Her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines deliver a top speed of 16.5 knots and a transoceanic range of 4,500 nautical miles when cruising at 10 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

50m superyacht Danzante Bay anchored in Mexico

The 50m superyacht Danzante Bay, built by Crescent Custom in 2024, was spotted anchored in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

The 62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omnia61.0m (200'2&quot;)Amels1974">Omnia</a> sold, with Charlie Veale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance Yachting (Company)">Balance Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Serafeim Papadopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seara Maritime (Company)">Seara Maritime</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288794/image/large-14afcdeea760621a3153f4f72323932a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288794">Delivered in 1974 and having undergone a refit in 2022 carried out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seara Maritime (Company)">Seara Maritime</a>, the conversion yacht features exterior design and interior styling created by <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 naval architecture crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288786/image/large-01b9d64b06b4514e9174473f7b105cc4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288786"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288785/image/large-c948df9b474dfa5eee5c2b9f84f97f4b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288785">At a volume of 972 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omnia61.0m (200'2&quot;)Amels1974">Omnia</a> is able to host as many as 16 guests across eight staterooms, with crew quarters for up to 20 members. The accommodation includes an owner’s suite situated forward on the upper deck and an adjacent VIP suite. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288790/image/large-76297705e8ffebad8c24e3647bd2ba6b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288790"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288787/image/large-ba33879b815a9270f52469d21ed0da92.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288787"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288789/image/large-0332ac8266a89b6e1a68bca0141297f7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288789">The superyacht benefits from a newly installed elevator serving all decks, while numerous al fresco dining and relaxation areas have also been added during the recent 14-month refit on her exterior decks. In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omnia61.0m (200'2&quot;)Amels1974">Omnia</a> boasts a new Jacuzzi on her sundeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288793/image/large-1cd7a93967190b232bf73df91cd80eba.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288793"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288791/image/large-9fa0b286fdbf647d9b6057523bc280e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288791">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omnia61.0m (200'2&quot;)Amels1974">Omnia</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines that propels her to a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288792/image/large-015ca5cb1390b238f4b5c58e83165571.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288792">At the time of her sale, the yacht had a last known asking price of €23,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288783/image/large-05c1f1eb2f0c7273f6cf76af76b33734.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288783">

62m Amels yacht Omnia sold 

The 62-metre Amels superyacht Omnia sold, with Balance Yachting introducing the buyer and Seara Maritime representing the seller. 


62m converted Amels explorer yacht Omnia sold 

The fourth 44.47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> Mangusta Oceano 44 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Great Escape44.47m (145'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2025">The Great Escape</a> was launched on 8 March. The launch took place on International Women’s Day, paying tribute to “the yacht’s feminine soul,” according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Mangusta Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354170/image/large-367066f45f15f37fb59bdb0bb46c3384.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354170">Due to be delivered to her owner in 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Great Escape44.47m (145'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2025">The Great Escape</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, interiors created by <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 naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.&nbsp;The fourth yacht in the Mangusta Oceano 44 series was built for a European owner who will be cruising with her in the Mediterranean sea. Her sale was conducted by Gaston Lees-Buckley of the brokerage house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, who also supervised all of her construction stages.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Great Escape44.47m (145'11&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2025">The Great Escape</a> is characterised by her steel hull and aluminium superstructure, which are paired with expansive panoramic glazed windows for an integration between the indoors and outdoors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354169/image/large-0062c28c06ae7caf56a28829a14ef300.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354169">Among her standout exterior features are the sundeck spanning 104-square-metres and the beach club which amounts to a 180-degree panoramic platform when the transom is opened and the side terraces are unfolded.Moving inside, the motor yacht’s full-custom, minimalist interior spaces are decked out in fine woods and marbles. While a highlight is her master suite with a private ocean view, all of the yacht’s staterooms display the same colour palette throughout for a sense of unity.Where her performance is concerned, the Mangusta Oceano 44 yacht is able to reach a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots, over the course of a 4,500 nautical mile range. Moreover, she is equipped with zero-speed and underway electric stabilisers.&nbsp;

Fourth Mangusta Oceano 44 yacht The Great Escape launch

The fourth 44.47-metre Mangusta Oceano 44 superyacht was launched on 8 March. 

Fourth Mangusta Oceano 44 superyacht The Great Escape launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has announced the launch of the first 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> superyacht from its facility in Antalya, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352747/image/large-f9ba1ad1087c4d4d2017e579b108b379.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352747">Formerly known as the SeaXplorer 60, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht draws upon the award-winning design legacy of the Xplorer 58 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Shadow58.0m (190'3&quot;)Damen Yachting2023">Pink Shadow</a> and the Xplorer 77 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Datcha76.9m (252'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2020">La Datcha</a>, which were launched in 2023 and 2020 respectively.Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> as “first luxury expedition yacht” in the Xplorer 60 series, the Xplorer 60 yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design</a>, with interior design penned by <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>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352749/image/large-7316288a7282cbcdef6d18e1d4d63c1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352749">Having previously worked with UK-based <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> on previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> projects, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht marks the first collaboration on an Xplorer yacht. The result is a sophisticated design, which combines luscious materials with a muted colour palette inspired by the natural tones of the ocean and remote landscapes."Since introducing our SeaXplorer concept in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has become well-established as the luxury explorer yacht leader," explained Rose Damen, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. "We expect the future will see more owners demanding the autonomy, safety, flexibility and luxury that the Xplorer series offers. That is why we decided to build the Xplorer 60 on spec for fast delivery."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352748/image/large-decb38c858a1c4b515177541e39c2b34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352748">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six suites, all situated on the main deck. Situated amidships are four large double suites, alongside a twin, all with ensuite bathrooms.&nbsp;Her full-beam owner’s suite is located on the main deck and is adorned with luxurious fabrics, decorative leather and warm woods. Her curved headboard takes centre stage and is amplified by the soft oval ceiling dome. Portside is a private lounge and starboard an office, while mirrors slide open to reveal the walkthrough dressing and bathroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352745/image/large-795c9cb2337be26b174c07aa982c3716.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352745">Designed for exploration and adventure, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht features a well-illuminated helideck landing area, equipped with night landing lights and floodlights. Her helicopter wheelhouse also provides precise meteorological and barometric readings, motion sensor heave, ultrasonic anemometer, visibility and present weather sensing and cloud base detection.Moving to her main deck, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht boasts a plethora of equipment for scientification explorer and adventure, including a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-Boat Worx B.V. (Company)">U-Boat Worx</a> submersible, a pair of XTender RIBs, a 10-metre Behemoth with a waterjet and a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SOLAS (Company)">SOLAS</a> rescue tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352744/image/large-c2d12f6fbd5091eb9c5107b578618d24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352744">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht features an impressive 38 square-metre forward observation lounge, which allows guests to watch the world go by. Natural light illuminates the space from 270-degree windows and a large skylight, which merges into a lacquer ceiling dome.&nbsp;Her main deck spans an impressive 3,000 square feet, providing owners with the opportunity to configure this space as a alfresco cabana lounge, a dive deck, a ski lodge winter garden or a gym and wellness zone<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352746/image/large-8888601a725b72babec4104649652488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352746">Spanning 60 square-metres, her upper deck lounge and dining space offers a comfortable and cosy environment for guests to unwind. Rounded forms and organic shapes counteract her masculine exterior and are paired with low noise and vibrations for the ultimate relaxation oasis.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> yacht 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, providing her with a top speed of 14.5 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 11.5 knots. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Xplorer 60/0160.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Xplorer 60</a> is currently for sale.

Xplorer 60: First yacht from the series launched

Damen Yachting has announced the launch of the first 60-metre Damen Yachting Xplorer 60 superyacht from its facility in Antalya, Turkey.

First Damen Yachting Xplorer 60 superyacht launched

The 31.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a> sold in an in-house deal at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> with Alp Kişmir introducing the buyer and Gaston Lees-Buckley representing the seller. The yacht will now be renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326003/image/large-d256617fd4ebee77d27bc69d631c09a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326003">Delivered in 2020 as the sixth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 102 Asymmetric series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with interior design penned by <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 naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326991/image/large-f4adc0cf9d91fb1d88c911a7f3dd575d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326991"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326990/image/large-9597f3aa82e832328e7dca05934c572d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326990"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across her five stateroom layout, with her master suite situated on the main deck and her four guest staterooms on the lower deck, all with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326005/image/large-77a8a17c43a20a775abdcba52712e89a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326013/image/large-cd4900253f267df46f8b8826908c725a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326013"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326012/image/large-4b46ed43e3747fe8b770d25581c4a18d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326012">The sundeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a> is home to an expansive custom-made teak cushioned sun pad, a sofa and loose chairs arrangement, as well as a large round dining table comfortably seating 10 people.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326016/image/large-d14aaabde890f17014306605e03fc881.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326016"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326015/image/large-c241d31f98bb251a23e744fa9e65936d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326015">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a> is powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M96 engines that provide her with a top speed of 27 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Ela &amp; Sea</a> had a last known asking price of €8,100,000.&nbsp;

Monte-Cristo: 31m Sanlorenzo yacht sold and renamed Ela & Sea

The 31.08-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Monte-Cristo sold in an in-house deal at Camper & Nicholsons with a last known asking price of €8,100,000. 

31m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Monte-Cristo sold and renamed Ela & Sea

The 194.9-metre research and expedition vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> has arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (Company)">Damen Shiprepair</a> facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">VARD</a> Søviknes shipyard in Norway, in preparation for her final outfitting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351761/image/large-3a537d39a4d836fa763f40133d1c8e7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351761">SuperYacht Times’ in-house Content Creator Nick Smits captured <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> as she arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (Company)">Damen Shiprepair</a> facilty, where she will spend 15 to 18 months undergoing her outfitting, with an expected delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351764/image/large-4aa90fee396121334873d8c53b85202e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351764"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351771/image/large-c2c25f7612a93bf5f2a3d2140a003b59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351771"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351767/image/large-01a998f2bb646f073825db4ee9274cee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351767"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with interior design penned by London-based <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 naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">VARD Group</a>. Last month the first interior renderings were unveiled of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> as she prepares to enter the charter market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> following her delivery.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at 195m yacht REV Ocean as she joins the charter market (2025-02-18 16:45:00 +0100)">First look at 195m yacht REV Ocean as she joins the charter market</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351760/image/large-fe9e94acac5319951c2ec617f5a88a2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351760"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351772/image/large-df60ea7824638a7e428388b27e57cfc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351772">At a volume of 19,235 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> can accommodate guests across an impressive 18 staterooms and also hosts up to 34 scientists. Following her completion, 75 percent of her voyages will be dedicated to scientific research in what is referred to as “Science Mode.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351766/image/large-2c9a8db937d3d963f75301b24b1bac58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351766"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351773/image/large-04d79cf6009c54404f49b2934d9ac0c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351773">For the remaining 25 percent of voyages, the yacht will be available for exclusive guest use in what is referred to as “Expedition Mode,” in which those onboard can partake in customised science projects that allow them to engage with the research. The projects will be both accessible and educational, so that guests can contribute to marine conservation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351770/image/large-8c6fbb38bc14075103d670391e38f7f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351770"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351762/image/large-24513f0f1d9b28d8e6ccee5b4c4f7c0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351762">One of the most remarkable features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is her DSV Aurelia, an acrylic submersible capable of diving to exceptional depths for deep-sea exploration. Complementing this is the ROV Aurora, a remotely operated vehicle designed to reach depths of up to 6,000 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351769/image/large-a39933fb318a6771197936ee86b1ea88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351769"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is also equipped with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and two helipads, while her dive centre is stocked with specialised equipment to support diving in diverse environments. As well as this, guests onboard are also invited to relax and socialise across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>’s outdoor lounges, spa, paddle tennis court and swimming pool.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351763/image/large-cc9972799c0eae573a2cb68aae2791a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351763">Following her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>'s inaugural voyage is set to take her through the Arctic, following the Norwegian coastline before heading south. From there, she will journey to the Southern Ocean, making stops in the United States and South America along the way.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351768/image/large-d1d84c63671e081c91496157e652fbec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351768">

REV Ocean: World’s largest yacht arrives at Damen Yachting for outfitting

The 194.9-metre research and expedition vessel, REV Ocean has arrived at the Damen shipyard for outfitting.

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In Pictures: World’s largest yacht REV Ocean arrives at Damen Shiprepair for outfitting

The 194.9-metre research and expedition vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> has departed from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">VARD</a> Søviknes shipyard in Norway, in preparation for her final outfitting at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a> shipyard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351563/image/large-50aa67e3ddc2e0e0817c7cee1d1e66ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351563">It is expected that it will take <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> around three days to reach the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a> shipyard, where she will spend 15 to 18 months undergoing her outfitting, with an expected delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351564/image/large-e3ef223e8965b77785e535ca7687acc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351564">“This marks a major milestone and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is closer than ever to setting sail on its first mission in 2027—bringing together scientists, policymakers and innovators to tackle ocean challenges like plastic pollution, climate change and overfishing,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> on social media.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351566/image/large-f3b73c70cabd1f939ae6818cb6753e95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351566"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with interior design penned by London-based <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 naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">VARD Group</a>. Last month the first interior renderings were unveiled of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> as she prepares to enter the charter market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> following her delivery.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at 195m yacht REV Ocean as she joins the charter market (2025-02-18 16:45:00 +0100)">First look at 195m yacht REV Ocean as she joins the charter market</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351567/image/large-41d3a3609386ff97159ff4e229882f45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351567">At a volume of 19,235 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> can accommodate guests across an impressive 18 staterooms and also hosts up to 34 scientists. Following her completion, 75 percent of her voyages will be dedicated to scientific research in what is referred to as “Science Mode.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351565/image/large-276828c58417e783039098e11c3ee337.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351565">For the remaining 25 percent of voyages, the yacht will be available for exclusive guest use in what is referred to as “Expedition Mode,” in which those onboard can partake in customised science projects that allow them to engage with the research. The projects will be both accessible and educational, so that guests can contribute to marine conservation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349191/image/large-f2de2b61885cd32a5b619ba56ecb4661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349192/image/large-684a242637891d72857ede5f651a5a9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349192">One of the most remarkable features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is her DSV Aurelia, an acrylic submersible capable of diving to exceptional depths for deep-sea exploration. Complementing this is the ROV Aurora, a remotely operated vehicle designed to reach depths of up to 6,000 metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349188/image/large-3ae2c84b132a4a9bb7875e9c8f243a1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349188"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349191/image/large-f2de2b61885cd32a5b619ba56ecb4661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349198/image/large-a2bff6f4dd324a31f9be8c3d594a5d48.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349198"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is also equipped with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and two helipads, while her dive centre is stocked with specialised equipment to support diving in diverse environments. As well as this, guests onboard are also invited to relax and socialise across REV Ocean’s outdoor lounges, spa, paddle tennis court and swimming pool.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349195/image/large-8b6b496ee842f6c50178985372977355.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349195">Following her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>'s inaugural voyage is set to take her through the Arctic, following the Norwegian coastline before heading south. From there, she will journey to the Southern Ocean, making stops in the United States and South America along the way.

195m REV Ocean departs Norway in preparation for outfitting at Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen

The world’s largest yacht REV Ocean has departed Norway in preparation for her final outfitting at the Damen shipyard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

World’s largest yacht REV Ocean departs Norway for outfitting in the Netherlands 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350790/image/large-8e4d98d7a9b84fc3ceb01b6ceb7182d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350790">Photographed docked in Dubai during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/258" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2025">Dubai International Boat Show 2025</a> was the 56-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galvas56.0m (183'9&quot;)Heesen Yachts2019">Galvas</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> in the Netherlands in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galvas56.0m (183'9&quot;)Heesen Yachts2019">Galvas</a> is part of the builder’s fully custom series, constructed in steel and aluminium. Her exterior styling, developed by <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>, features flowing lines with extensive use of glass, while her interior, designed 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>, follows a contemporary layout with bespoke furnishings. Built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s Register</a> standards, the motor yacht accommodates up to 12 guests in six staterooms, and is also equipped to carry a crew of 13. Onboard amenities include a spacious beach club, Jacuzzi, a well-appointed sundeck for relaxation, a dedicated gym, a custom-built bar, and a tender garage stocked with water toys. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 8V 4000 M63 diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galvas56.0m (183'9&quot;)Heesen Yachts2019">Galvas</a> reaches a top speed of 15.5 knots with a cruising speed of 13 knots.

56m Heesen superyacht Galvas in Dubai

The 56m superyacht Galvas, built by Heesen in 2019, is seen docked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 