The Netherlands

Royal Hakvoort Shipyard

Delivered in 2010 from the Netherlands, the 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> joins the market in turnkey condition. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/snowbird" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht SnowbirD for sale</a> blends classic features with contemporary style to create a stunning ownership opportunity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267501/image/large-259b452f16121f2a1482c1ad7ad6274b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267501"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> features exterior design by renowned designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor. D Rover</a>, with naval architecture from <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 &amp; Naval Architecture</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> boasts a ‘wow-factor’ interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="David Ostrander (Company)">David Ostrander</a> and is a proven charter yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247025/image/large-129d03fae543fbc1298e554fa47b776f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203396/image/large-020520193c0d8cae3b260450c50b0a9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203396"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247026/image/large-493b2a7c1f91f0ba2afd686d8de7f0b9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247026">Defined by a bright interior color palette, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> features spacious interior and exterior spaces. The open-plan main saloon of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> includes a variety of seating arrangements and flows seamlessly into her dining area for up to 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247033/image/large-1d7c0f251b040baece612e94fd38a744.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247033"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247018/image/large-b5a4040a9505aec59bc6bf9b7db20c1b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247027/image/large-c8667088dd908910186dfcc4193958ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247027">With 399 GT of interior space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across five sumptuous staterooms, with her full-beam owner’s suite situated on the main deck. The large master suite includes a full-beam ensuite bathroom as well as a private office area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247019/image/large-7ab94186e3c7fd77e68352c405d70f79.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247019"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247022/image/large-f86e053c18289215cf3645aa4efa0d30.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247022">The remaining staterooms onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/hakvoort/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Hakvoort yacht for sale</a> consist of two doubles, and two wins with two additional Pullman berths. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> is also able to accommodate a crew of eight across four cabins on the lower deck.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="&quot;She's a work of art&quot;: Gary Ball owner of Snowbird (2021-08-30 10:30:00 +0200)">"She's a work of art": Gary Ball owner of SnowbirD<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247030/image/large-be7ccfe146199709b489c9d65fdd3fb8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247030"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247029/image/large-ea761d11c5db46db45d564c4d748f9a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247029"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> is designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind and her sundeck is a sunbather’s dream. Complete with oversized sunpads, lounging sofas and a Jacuzzi, it is the perfect spot to top up your tan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247031/image/large-c9866d2adc82cd9b29b1a8101bbccf58.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247031"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247024/image/large-b8f1e816aeb23326847575b7d75bc0b5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247024">Guests are given the option to dine alfresco across all three decks, and her beach club allows for easy access to the water for those looking to explore further afield.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247028/image/large-8518b63361e083a46751a00735964086.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247028">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SnowbirD39.0m (127'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">SnowbirD</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> classified and equipped with zero speed stabilisers. Her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines provide her with a comfortable cruising speed of 10.5 knots and allow her to reach a top speed of 13.5 knots.

Hakvoort 39m motor yacht SnowbirD for sale

The 39m Hakvoort yacht SnowbirD for sale was delivered in 2010 and joins the market in turnkey condition.

39m Hakvoort motor yacht SnowbirD for sale 

A guide to the yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2023

SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Palma International Boat Show.

The superyachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2023

The 45.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> has left the Netherlands and has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264053/image/large-27b7f9f5d2f14c934e3cff68ba62be6f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264053">Also known as Project Adur, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. The custom project was commissioned by an experienced and involved owner in December 2018 and features a clean and sporty exterior.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55238" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched in the Netherlands (2022-05-27 16:30:00 +0200)">45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched in the Netherlands</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264055/image/large-c817ebb56f9ef4404018bf6c1b90dc69.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264055"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> is characterised by her floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows on both aft decks, that were installed at the request of her owner. As a result of this, she offers panoramic views from the main deck saloon and plenty of natural light.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> can comfortably sleep up to eight guests across four staterooms, with her owner’s suite located on the main deck equipped with a private office. The remaining three guest staterooms are located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264054/image/large-5804729480973bc9a480cacea6e426f1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264054">The lower deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> houses a gym, while the bow is home to a submarine for guests to explore the ocean depths. She also includes a flush stern and scooped bulwarks for clear views of her surroundings.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2023">Milele</a> is 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 propel her to an impressive top speed of 26.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

45m Hakvoort superyacht Milele on sea trials

The 45m Hakvoort superyacht Milele has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252311/image/large-c691cadccc2cd44dab4e70dfb04cfcc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252311">Seen here last summer in Alaska is the 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awatea45.0m (147'8&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2008">Awatea</a>. Launched by the Dutch shipyard under the name My Trust in 2008, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design (Company)">Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design</a> were the mastermind behind her interior styling and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design B.V.</a> took charge of her naval architecture. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 499 GT superyacht can accommodate 10 guests in five luxurious staterooms. 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> diesel engines of 960 horsepower each, she can reach a top speed of 13.4 knots and has a maximum cruising range of 4,600 nautical miles. Get a closer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hakvoort’s 45m motor yacht Awatea on the market (2021-10-06 14:45:00 +0200)">look onboard here</a>.

Superyacht Awatea in Alaska

The 45m superyacht Awatea, built by Hakvoort in 2008, is seen here anchored in Alaska.

The sweet sub-500 GT spot is desirable for shipbuilders and owners alike; lower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> regulations need to be adhered to for one, but then you also have additional running and crew costs, pricier berthing rates, and limited cruising grounds in shallower waters. There is also the benefit of added privacy, as while you don’t have as much onboard space you can travel with less crew, making excursions all the more intimate. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208212/image/large-391ca1c70a6822b2c89fe2ca519bf6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208212">A beauty of this segment is that you’re not limited to production yachts either, as there is a &nbsp;plethora of astounding designers penning one-of-a-kind fully custom sub-500 GT superyachts, which are typically around 45-55 metres in length. “As the process of designing a full custom yacht is time-consuming, this is a sector pretty much exclusively reserved for experienced owners,” Jan Jaap Minnema, sales broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/32758/image/large-b1924d2b13548bb868b7e704f857c44e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32758">While this has traditionally been the case, with recent events blocking a number of Russian clients out of the market, things could change. “Shipyards may need to reinvent themselves,” Frank Laupman, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, speculates. “If this situation continues, shipyards that build major 100-metre plus projects could lose a lot of clientele, the cruise sector would be a logical move for them. With these yards elsewhere, clients could be inclined to opt for mid-size projects with other shipyards.”&nbsp;There is also the issue of rising fuel costs. While this isn’t usually a persuading factor in this industry, the state of things at the moment may push owners to consider less fuel-consuming yachts. Another trend that has the potential to emerge in the future is from new money earned from crypto and the US tech boom. I posed this question to Albert Hakvoort of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>, who said “these clients haven’t made it to his yard, but it could happen down the line after they’ve spent time enjoying chartering and production yachts.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206774/image/large-0405788646cb74c5f73f5e9358392f0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206774">The current demand for mid-size fully-custom superyachts is as diverse as the yachts themselves, with clients coming from all over the world. There is a unifying factor though: these clients are experienced owners with high expectations. “My clients looking to go the custom route have usually enjoyed the ownership of production yachts, such as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> classics,” Jan Jaap Minnema. “So they know exactly what they like. I ask them to write a wish list of everything that’s important to them, this provides the foundation for the general arrangement. My role as a broker is to manage expectations, acting as an intermediary between the client, shipyard, and designer, every step of the way.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206771/image/large-e447c2e3dfa8a45448296c422b1d9dbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206771">The process is lengthy, but pure customisation is the pinnacle of luxury; the bar doesn’t go any higher than taking a client’s perfection from a wish list to delivery. And when it comes to designing one-off bespoke superyachts there aren’t many designers with such a heritage as the Dutch studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> has been in operation for more than 25 years and has designed over 100 yachts in that time, many of which are full-custom projects. If we reign the scope to the turn of the century, then <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> has more than 20 sub-500 GT motor yachts either delivered or under construction. Six of these are with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> and part of the Dutch yacht builder’s semi-custom series; while the remaining motor yachts are full custom and each with a story to tell. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206775/image/large-233bde91a402a83b801ad5a733d85419.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206775">I caught up with Frank Laupman to discuss two recent projects of his: &nbsp;the 43.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abydos43.9m (144'0&quot;)Venture Yachts2021">Abydos</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venture Yachts (Company)">Venture Yachts</a> and the 45.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Milele</a> by Royal Hakvoort, both designed in-full by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a>.The 43.9-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abydos43.9m (144'0&quot;)Venture Yachts2021">Abydos</a> is a true point in case Laupman explained. “We were approached by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venture Yachts (Company)">Venture Yachts</a> with a brief from a very experienced Turkish client which specified small, but important details, such as circular portholes across the profile and vertical windows for the wheelhouse. We started with these small details and built the design around his taste.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22891/image/large-6659764749b44d025009ec8b1da1397f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22891">“It was actually the interior that required the most attention for this project though”, Laupman confessed. The owner was very specific on certain aspects and features; for instance, he wanted the same vanity fitted that he has in his home. The vanity is large and incredibly ornate, which required <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> to design the master stateroom around this piece of furniture.Something else that was very important for this owner was to have a well-connected and open galley and dining area. “As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abydos43.9m (144'0&quot;)Venture Yachts2021">Abydos</a> is full custom we had plenty of scope to stretch and pull the dimensions to meet the family’s needs,” Laupman explained. “The owner’s wife loves to cook and spend time preparing food for her family, so the galley plays a very important role in the experience of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abydos43.9m (144'0&quot;)Venture Yachts2021">Abydos</a>.” So much so that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> remodelled the superstructure to allow light to fall directly onto the appliances.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206769/image/large-71309b71a1bcac840c600ab18df7b78e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206769"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206766/image/large-1839468fa009bf5a23e14212715c454f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206766"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venture Yachts (Company)">Venture Yachts</a> handled the construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abydos43.9m (144'0&quot;)Venture Yachts2021">Abydos</a> and between the Turkish shipyard and the Dutch studio, a highly charismatic sub-500 GT motor yacht came to life. “The client could have easily afforded an 80-metre superyacht, but he didn’t care. He wanted a yacht which he could cruise down rivers and enter certain bays; for this, he needed a yacht under 45-metres.”&nbsp;While small details can have a seismic effect on the overall design, not all requests start small – as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> experienced when it was penning the 45.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Milele</a>, which is being built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Milele</a> is a sub-500 GT motor yacht and her owner was keen to stow an arsenal of toys onboard, including a submarine.&nbsp;“Our client really didn’t want to exceed 45-metres with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Milele</a>, so we had a lot of work to fit his wish list into a sub-500 GT package. Tenders and toys are important to him so we designed a large garage and additional storage foredeck, which is where a newly designed <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> submarine is located.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245840/image/large-fee429dfaf097131fb9556a2db214514.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245840">The level of detail found on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milele45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Milele</a> is astonishing and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega</a> went to painstaking lengths to shape and design every aspect, including the stairs and rails. “These rails,” Laupman explained, “go up in increments from deck to deck. The client wanted them to be rounded and tapered forward. The design itself looks simple, but this is far from reality.”&nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245839/image/large-6aebbb15dd9c290e2f91d82a6109c2b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245839">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The great crossroad of design: At the studio with Omega Architects (2022-04-08 11:45:00 +0200)">The great crossroad of design: At the studio with Omega Architects</a>“On production yachts or semi-custom production yachts, adding so many features just wouldn’t be possible,” Albert Hakvoort, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a>, said. “But fully-custom projects allow for the flexibility to meet these types of needs. That’s not to say there weren’t any challenges. With a submarine it's not only size you need to consider, but also the weight. &nbsp;And this owner wanted a fast yacht, one which exceeds 25 knots, so we had to get clever with her construction.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50918/image/large-5a02c54b2c1cc743cf7059d8577b68f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50918"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50917/image/large-aaf0e99b7ae63ef7d86fca493af57c1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50917">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55238" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched in the Netherlands (2022-05-27 16:30:00 +0200)">45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched in the Netherlands</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> has a great dynasty of building and delivering fully-custom bespoke projects, and the team very clearly enjoys these projects. “Playing around with the general arrangement of a superyacht is fun to do,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> said. “You can pretty much do anything, as long as you adhere to the rules and regulations.”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 42 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Omega Architects on full-custom yachts 

SYT joined Frank Laupman of Omega Architects to discuss the trends of mid-size full-custom yachts. 

Exploring the full-custom mid-size yacht segment with Omega Architects 

Cryptocurrencies have become even more present in the yachting world, with a number of leading brokerage houses accepting these types of payments to buy and charter yachts. While the uptake has been gradual, the recent surge highlights that this hesitancy hasn’t come from resistance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208212/image/large-391ca1c70a6822b2c89fe2ca519bf6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208212">Even amidst the great crypto crash, many brokerage firms are adding these payment types to their portfolios – this trend highlights an expectation that crypto will bounce back. The most recent being the Monaco-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a>, which, like many others, has partnered up with the global bitcoin service provider BitPay. BitPay enables instantaneous borderless payments with many leading cryptocoins. The blockchain payment processing that it employs is said to “eliminate transaction fraud”.Darrell Hall, Founding Partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a>, spoke out about this partnership: “As a leading yacht brokerage, we are always looking at innovative solutions to enhance our customers’ experience. Our job as a luxury yacht brokerage is to make chartering, selling, or acquiring a yacht as flawless as possible. Our partnership with BitPay is another way we make it as easy as possible for our customers.”&nbsp;<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>, a brokerage house synonymous with tradition, made the plunge early last month. The move is a strategic one for the 240-year-old company, as it’s looking to attract new clientele by tapping into the “massive crypto marketplace”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208208/image/large-f4020197b94aa67adf3951f1a4742d12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208208"><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> realises the potential for crypto to transform the yachting industry, making payments faster, more secure, and less expensive on a global scale,” said Merrick Theobald, Vice President of Marketing at BitPay. “With the total market cap of crypto approaching $2 trillion, <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> is also now well-positioned to take advantage of this wealth by helping those crypto holders who are looking to purchase luxury items like yacht sales and yacht charters.”&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crypto-mania: Superyacht Vianne offered in Crypto and NFTs (2021-11-30 12:30:00 +0100)">Crypto-mania: Superyacht Vianne offered in Crypto and NFTs</a>The US-based brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> was the first to test the waters, pioneering cryptocurrencies as a payment method in 2014. I spoke with Bob Denison last November and he shared that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a> has sold 17 yachts through bitcoin, and is expected to round the figure to 20 sales by the end of 2021. Rather than just accepting wallet-to-wallet payments as most brokerage houses do now, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a> also has eight bitcoin miners in-house. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210670/image/large-a4ecddde47d5c68d605bd010a4321db8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210670">“We need to be present and available to all potential clients in all marketplaces, and if a client wants to pay with Bitcoin, we are positioned to handle the transaction,” Bob Denison said.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht brokerage & bitcoin: Is the trend here to stay? (2021-11-03 16:45:00 +0100)">Superyacht brokerage &amp; bitcoin: Is the trend here to stay?</a>Another firm that recently raised the crypto flag is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>. BitPay has once again been the choice partnership, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> has capitalised on this venture by selling the 40.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4627" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oryx40.2m (131'11&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Oryx</a> using BitPay.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="40m Benetti Oryx sold for €9.9m with cryptocurrency (2022-02-07 12:45:00 +0100)">40m Benetti Oryx sold for €9.9m with cryptocurrency</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191625/image/large-a0fa175d2911c86c56888bca91d42424.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191625">At the time of her sale, Juan Andrade, Broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> commented, “The ability to accept cryptocurrency enables <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> to attract new customers and sales by tapping the massive crypto marketplace. BitPay manages the entire process and makes it easy to receive crypto from the customer and adapt their approach to each client’s personal situation.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="72m superyacht Azteca, listed for sale in cryptocurrency, has been sold (2021-11-16 15:30:00 +0100)">72m superyacht Azteca, listed for sale in cryptocurrency, has been sold</a>What makes the crypto market so interesting is not its volatility – which is undoubtedly making many sweat profusely at the moment &nbsp;– but how it’s created a great deal of “new money”. This is interesting for our industry as this is a new demographic with money to spend and, as this swathe of partnerships with BitPay attests, has an interest in yachting. It’s too early to tell whether we'll see a major impact like we did around the turn of the millennium and the great US tech boom. <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> subtly paid tribute to this great age as they announced its partnership with BitPay; heading its statement with a photograph of one of the legends from that age: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s 126m superyacht <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>, which was formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-owner, Paul Allen. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224946/image/large-2fbf251fbfdd0a35dc3ee70a043bb663.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224946">The crypto market is yet to filter to new-builds like the first tech boom did. I spoke with Albert Hakvoort of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> last week to check whether this demographic has started placing orders for full-custom yachts yet. “Not yet,” Hakvoort said. “In a few years once they become a little more experienced they may start looking to develop a custom yacht.”&nbsp;

 yacht brokers selling superyachts through BitPay

Even amidst the great crypto crash, many brokerage firms are adding these payment types to their portfolios. 

More brokers accept BitPay amid crypto market uncertainty

Last year was gilded in gold for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> as the yacht architecture and design studio celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. More than 77 yachts are in the global fleet that sport a design coined by the Dutch-based studio. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> has partnered up with more than 20 shipyards, who’ve worked hammer and tongs to see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s designs come to life. The studio is perhaps most renowned for its architectural drawing, but that’s not where life began for the studio.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q5BQox7s2ZA?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was founded in 1971 and the team dived head first into some pretty major projects. The first superyacht designed by the studio was the 34.4-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-Side</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries scheepsbouw</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s design signature is timeless and dynamic, but there is certainly a radical streak that courses through its projects. The converted 77.4-metre icebreaking tug <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> is certainly testament to this.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217550/image/large-4edf3843a54447b03742b0beb34d5ee6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217550">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> is draped in accolades, it's not the only trailblazing vessel to come out of the Dutch design studio and it sits comfortably alongside some pretty impressive collaborations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>’s 38.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soprano38.25m (125'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2017">Soprano</a> as one example, and the run of strictly utilitarian and adventure-ready <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>-built yachts is another. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223498/image/large-17ef677ff8a8036446cddd99b3d71d79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223498">Fast forward to 2022 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> is just as prolific and just as daring. The 27m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9444" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avontuur27.4m (89'11&quot;)Lynx Yachts2022">Avontuur</a> (Dutch for adventure) was launched from her builder’s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx Yachts (Company)">Lynx</a>’s, facility earlier this year and has recently completed her sea trials. 15 yachts that feature naval architecture and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> are currently in-build, 10 of which are being constructed in the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232481/image/large-2f150040b782b1cb3b051f636adbffc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232481">Besides the projects in-build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> is working on an all-new 70.17-metre superyacht concept, dubbed Project Kaizen – and she looks gorgeous. Her name draws influence from the philosophy driving this project, continual improvement and “a change for better.” An ongoing task for such a prolific design studio with an impressive fleet.“This project was a logical step for our design team,” Hans-Maarten Bais, Creative Director and Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, said. “We continually work on larger and more complex projects, so at 70-metres and with all its intricacies, Project Kaizen embodies our drive for continual improvement.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230127/image/large-43117e63b6a265205574260c07396cff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230127">Project Kaizen is striking from first glance; she has firm, clean lines that run across her profile that are both muscular and modern. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> has drawn her with staggered, cutaway sections midship that lends her a sleek, modern aesthetic. The design team also made great use of glass, layering it around the profile in a complex manner to further this characteristic.“Our main focus for the 70 metre concept was to create a modern and timeless yacht that caters to the needs of a family that spans three generations,” Casper Marelis, Designer and Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, explained. “It was important for us to create a project where everyone on board has plenty of opportunities to socialise all together, without compromising on private areas. To actualise this, we dedicated a deck to each generation.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232480/image/large-b1d60e52fb1352efe617f97e7030c65c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232482/image/large-22fd133c4df71814566f07c50ed843da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232482">Project Kaizen promises 1,750 GT, a 12.65-metre beam and an interior design that's in tune with nature and the natural environment. Glass is found throughout, flooding the interior with natural light and allowing guests to take in the views from most areas. Added to that is the collection of balconies – both for guests and the owner’s private use – and, of course, the generous deck areas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> has also fitted her with a Zen garden filled with trees and plants, that extends from the owner’s deck to the sports deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230125/image/large-2bbcddb349db896527e14d75c03f61e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230125">While Project Kaizen offers privacy in spades, she’s just as generous with social spaces. Her main salon, for one, is split across two levels to really open up the space and create an environment where the whole family can unwind together, while still enjoying their own leisurely pursuits. The deck areas are just as accommodating and the aft area is open and fitted with an infinity pool, swim platforms and a cluster of sunbeds – spacious enough for the whole family. As the sundeck has been reserved for sports and activities, the aft area is free of all equipment and when a family member wants to workout they can do so with panoramic views and in privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230121/image/large-f86426f6228017751b1954a019e1f648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230121"> “We didn’t just design Project Kaizen to be used for families, we wrote family-living into every aspect of the yacht,” Nick Hoedjes, Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, added. “The last few years were a stark reminder of the importance of spending quality time with family and loved ones, and we are driven to create a space for this. Project Kaizen has something for every generation.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232479/image/large-29a49ea226d90d2d9d1d7b52c96d7aac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232479"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> wouldn’t be the studio it is today without the ecosystem that it’s organically developed over the past fifty years. It has a reservoir of knowledge that spans all three arms of yacht design: design, naval architecture and engineering. Project Kaizen is but the most recent project that showcases <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s design strength.

70m superyacht design Project Kaizen

DIANA caught up with SYT to discuss its all-new 70m superyacht concept, dubbed Project Kaizen.

Designing with Diana: Lifting the lid on the 70m superyacht design Project Kaizen

The 45.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a> was launched today from the shipyard’s facility in Monnickendam, Netherlands, following her sale in 2018. Her exterior and interior were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228847/image/large-17a0dad0c53a39a533a4a60747507229.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228847">The custom project was commissioned by an experienced and involved owner in December 2018 and features a clean and sporty exterior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a> showcases floor to ceiling wrap-around windows on both aft decks, at the request of her the owner, in order to offer panoramic views from the main deck saloon and plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228855/image/large-fff885658851c059e3100954ebd8d973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228855"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228845/image/large-3943c143907f5a58da2491b85c5c36c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228845"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a>’s lower deck houses a gym while the bow is home to a submarine for guests to explore the ocean depths. She includes a flush stern and scooped bulwarks for clear views of her surroundings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228860/image/large-9dcf28eb4534140a9bfc4cd77a361ae7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228860"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms with the owners suite equipped with a private office located on the main deck. The remaining three guest accommodations are located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228863/image/large-9be281ff74cb7001425bb71e8e0c3006.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228863">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a> is 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 propel her to an impressive top speed of 26.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.Following her launch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adur45.2m (148'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2022">Adur</a> will complete outfitting ahead of delivery later this year.

45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched

The 45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur was launched today from the Royal Hakvoort Shipyard facility in Monnickendam, Netherlands.

45m Royal Hakvoort motor yacht Adur launched in the Netherlands 

Top yachts at MYBA Charter Show 2022

SYT looks at the top yachts at the MYBA Charter Show 2022

The top yachts to see at MYBA Charter Show 2022

The 63.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> has been spotted as she returns to the Netherlands for maintenance works. Entering the canal system from the North Sea, the superyacht passed by Amsterdam's iconic central station early this afternoon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224783/image/large-3e7d9d7a07f63064fd8e6e0f36ab60c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224783"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224779/image/large-c63eb4e684110fdc2ec1f39dd4c2f202.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224779">The superyacht was the design work of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/h2" target="_blank">H2 Yacht Design</a> from the UK, who penned both her masculine exterior and her interior. The Dutch design office <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/diana-yacht-design" target="_blank">Diana Yacht Design</a> was charged with her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224781/image/large-d21fe2fa043d95630bfe0661838fdbfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224782/image/large-240d7cc8c5efdd984e8cdc3f152864d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224782"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224780/image/large-bb860930c298af86f0881e47dd0e3af3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224780">The yacht’s distinctive utilitarian exterior was the vision of her owner who was after a ‘vintage maritime aesthetic’ according to the yacht’s builder, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/hakvoort" target="_blank">Hakvoort</a>. Her explorer style aesthetic is matched by her powerful capabilities, with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512C she has a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,800 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224778/image/large-6b9b69e1ff9acce33dd44a099ed6bacf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224778">To top it off <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> has an Ice Class hull, allowing her owner to explore shores off bounds to many superyachts.

Hakvoort superyacht Scout in the Netherlands

The 64m Hakvoort superyacht Scout has been spotted as she returns to the Netherlands.

In Pictures: 64m Hakvoort superyacht Scout returns to the Netherlands

The 33.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adytum33.7m (110'7&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2002">Adytum</a> has entered the market. The impeccable classic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/hakvoort/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Hakvoort yacht for sale</a>, was delivered in 2002 from the Netherlands and was last refitted in 2021 leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222804/image/large-0e7d3546b7a79ec1085c269729fa201d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222804"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/adytum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Adytum yacht for sale</a>, previously known as Checkers, exudes a timeless interior design thanks to the stylings of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>. She is adorned with plush furnishings, impeccable woodwork by Dutch master craftsmen and expansive windows. Her exterior and naval architecture comes from the pen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries Lentsch</a> and features a newly painted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> Aristo blue hull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222836/image/large-b574ebef6459ff1796cefba1bbe78527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222836"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222834/image/large-d338c0432847693bb6f7f8e1c4d271ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222834"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222832/image/large-ff95fdb5f08b4e580ec59065ef524173.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222832">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>, is able to sleep up to eight guests across four luxurious staterooms including a large master stateroom forward on the main deck with ensuite bathroom and adjoining private office. Below deck she features two king bed staterooms and one twin, all with en suite bathrooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adytum33.7m (110'7&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2002">Adytum</a> is also able to accommodate a crew of six including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222827/image/large-c7af745488005c22ad0a5546c14acd52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222828/image/large-bf43d6e59ff5130a5fed48dc2a53b318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222828"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222826/image/large-0d24c0d38e949040313212c95f88fb59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222826">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has a large saloon on the main deck with curved sliding doors that separate the lobby and entrance to the galley and master stateroom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adytum33.7m (110'7&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2002">Adytum</a>’s spacious bridge deck with ample seating and alfresco dining for up to eight guests. The aft deck features a round table for dining or entertaining with views out to sea with a comfortable sun deck above. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222842/image/large-f0077aadc1234432d8b17c71a766fdc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222842"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222843/image/large-b65c697c15517a7f037792bedb75fa8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222843"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222841/image/large-ac6efd212a6aad0a1a955dd4ef64e27f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222841">The majestic 217 GT <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adytum33.7m (110'7&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2002">Adytum</a> is fitted with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 13 knots as well as a 5,000 nautical mile range.&nbsp;

Hakvoort yacht Adytum for sale

The 34m Hakvoort yacht Adytum has entered the market. She was delivered in 2002 from the Netherlands and was last refitted in 2021.

For sale: 34m Hakvoort yacht Adytum

The 40th issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper has been published! After a whirlwind 2021 for the superyacht market we are excited to be looking forward in this special edition that, as always, is packed full of unique stories and insights into our ever-changing industry. Covering some of the coolest yachts to have entered the fleet in recent months, to the technology that could be changing the face of yacht design in the coming years. Here we give you a sneak peak of some of the top features:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218607/image/large-5cdcbb0ce514a879e0fd1e9cecf66c2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218607">P.10 | In conversation with Francesco Galli Zugaro of Aqua ExpeditionsSYT contributor Justin Ratcliffe delved into the story behind the foundation of Aqua Expeditions, the boutique cruise company that has been touring some of the most exclusive charter destinations the world has to offer, on some of the most unusual vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218606/image/large-4c48017c68d6b1e8deadc08e77e1750d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218606">P.22 |Onboard&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Top Five II61.0m (200'2&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2021">Top Five II</a>: The latest superyacht from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a>For our latest cover story we went behind the scenes to find out more about the inspiration behind the modern and unusual design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>'s latest superyacht, Top Five II. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> gave us the inside scoop on the superyacht and talked about the details of this impressive new yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218609/image/large-db7a78fdf866604fe44ac9eab9d3e67e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218609">P.38 | Unpacking the future on onboard technologyAs this is our tech and refit edition, we have taken a look at some of the newest tech that is breaking onto the superyacht scene and Georgia Tindale has spoken to some of the top businesses in the field to uncover what is next in onboard entertainment. &nbsp;For all of this and much more, be sure to <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe to get the latest issue</a> – and future issues – of the SuperYacht Times newspaper right to your door.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218606/image/large-4c48017c68d6b1e8deadc08e77e1750d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218606">

SuperYacht Times Issue 40 published

SuperYacht Times Issue 40 has been published.

SuperYacht Times Issue 40 has landed

Istanbul is famed for its &nbsp;cultural heritage as it cradles both the eastern and western hemispheres. It's diverse, aromatic and thriving. The city is rich in history as the meandering streets and lively bazaars are just one counterpart of the charisma and charm of Istanbul. Another lesser-known facet of the city is its strong ecosystem for shipbuilding and repairs. Istanbul is the only city in the world to span two continents – and the local shipyards and yacht maintenance facilities certainly tap into this. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84057/image/large-fbd7aa03d40a98988b957ac5ae36625f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84057"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> is one such facility that embodies the local spirit of diversity, as not only can it berth 600 yachts up to 90 metres in length, catering to all needs of crew, guests and captains with impressive facilities and numerous bars and restaurants, but it also has a large shipyard that maintains and refits around 35 projects a year.&nbsp;We caught up with Aleksandra Podlipna, Technical and Marketing Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> to hear all about the site as well as the recent and current projects being worked on at the shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218341/image/large-4ed08522975763d006cdddd090b9d466.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218341">“Our complex is huge,” Aleksandra explained. “We are a shipyard and marina that provides the full service for yachts up to 90 metres in length. When visitors moor up at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> they have access to all our facilities; we have a large fitness suite with a spa and swimming pool, as well as numerous bars, restaurants on site. We make great use of the outdoor areas too, and have a number of tennis courts at our marina.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84064/image/large-d6a2b457f1e6ea349332ab9ec09c45e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84064">As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> is also well versed in maintenance and refitting it has an impressive portfolio that pays testament to the team’s ability at turning projects around swiftly, to a top standard and likely at a “more reasonable price than other yards,” Aleksandra added. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218334/image/large-6770ce2c2ec2d297e9f05efac9ffc96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218334"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218337/image/large-d0c2eb9dbc2b4142ca4bf615474c6b71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218337">“As we are such a large site, we can facilitate extensive work on multiple large projects at a time. We have a large wet dock and a 700 tonne travel lift that allows us to shore-up yachts up to 60 metres in length onto our dry dock. As we cooperate with other local shipyards, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>, we can welcome and work on yachts even larger.”&nbsp;There are three projects in particular that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> completed in recent years that pay testament to its refit prowess: a 50 metre motor yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>; a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>’ 52-metre motor yacht and an 85 metre motor yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84070/image/large-43be3dd6823e1f4f13b7044ceb014168.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84070"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/218348/image/large-cf49638e6082000e03c89f6de0a4d4c4.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220221%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220221T090435Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=97e5aa67e9734d3a2e0e6e43f5cbf3a484011e34276718a48a07ca2af190ddb1" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218348">“We welcomed the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2019 for an extensive six-month refit appointment,” Aleksandra said. “The project was a crucial one that marked a turning point for not only <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a>, but for the whole marine industry in Turkey. Detailed calculations had to be made so we could completely repaint her while she stayed in the water; we needed to build a construction around her and ensure the temperature remained consistent throughout the job, for both the yacht and the paint. After completing the project, we invited John McCormack, an independent expert, who was highly impressed with our work.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218346/image/large-d97e1c5725547fed30c63e9f2c63554b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218346">The ecosystem that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> has fostered over the years – which has been spurred on by the commitment to “meet the client’s needs,” Aleksandra explained – has built a strong local rapport with vendors and other ship makers. Not only, then, can <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> conduct work at other shipyards when necessary, but they also have a bank of suppliers they can fall back on to ensure that they can always complete their projects on time and at a reasonable price.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218344/image/large-a30b15136dae15845793d23acd9b7afc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218344"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> currently has a few 50 metre yachts on its hard standing that are undergoing full maintenance appointments. The work is expansive, and for most includes an overhaul of the hydraulic systems, engines and other mechanical parts. As well as a renewal of areas of the interior design. “We also have a 36.25-metre AB 116 moored with us that will be repainted with a metallic finish.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/92225/image/large-259bd5733523c1b04b64e6f968d177e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92225">A major forthcoming refit project that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> has penned in for this year is a 76-metre motor yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.&nbsp;

West Istanbul Marina superyacht refit and maintenance 

We caught up with Aleksandra Podlipna of West Istanbul Marina to hear all about the ongoing projects at the site. 

Superyacht refit and maintenance destination: West Istanbul Marina 

The 48.77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mirgab VI48.77m (160'0&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">Mirgab VI</a> sold in France after 328 days on the market. The deal was managed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> yacht broker Antoine Larricq. Larricq spoke to SYT about the yacht last year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Quite Essential and Mirgab VI (2021-05-05 09:15:00 +0200)">read the full article here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190345/image/large-604c213dce507b94288bb74041be2b42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190345">Launched in 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mirgab VI48.77m (160'0&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">Mirgab VI</a> was designed by a formidable design team, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a> penning her exterior lines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> her interiors and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> completing her naval architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190343/image/large-b65c290851a20dc01405a4b6587e9faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190343"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190344/image/large-c5fcc42627ba0727b71695a6836cc19a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190344">The yacht is characterised by her large and bright social spaces, with a grand sundeck and aft deck with large L-shaped sofas that have a dining table situated between them. The main saloon is traditionally decorated with dark teak paneling and furniture, alongside large and comfortable furnishings in cream tones. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190342/image/large-f93e2c302a82eab490a1065c0c258760.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190342"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190341/image/large-c3a17ab2a7caaff4bf9e93c994385c19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190341">She can accommodate as many as 12 guests between seven staterooms, including a main deck master suite. All of her guest rooms have an ensuite bathroom. The yacht can also accommodate a crew of 10 between six cabins. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mirgab VI48.77m (160'0&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2010">Mirgab V</a>I had a last known asking price of €25,000,000.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hakvoort’s 45m motor yacht Awatea on the market (2021-10-06 14:45:00 +0200)">Hakvoort’s 45m motor yacht Awatea on the market</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Quite Essential and Mirgab VI (2021-05-05 09:15:00 +0200)">Insight: Quite Essential and Mirgab VI</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sold: 65m Project YN254 – the largest ever Royal Hakvoort yacht (2022-01-17 16:45:00 +0100)">Sold: 65m Project YN254 – the largest ever Royal Hakvoort yacht</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188820/image/large-2b1a68c1a56b0f2b9c729f90859e643e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188820">

Hakvoort superyacht Mirgab VI sold

The 49m Hakvoort superyacht Mirgab VI sold in France after 328 days on the market.

Sold: 49m Hakvoort superyacht Mirgab VI 

The brand-new Project YN254 – the largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> – has been sold with Jan Jaap Minnema from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the buyer. This is the fourth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> yacht he has sold in recent years.Project YN254&nbsp;promises an impressive 1,435 GT interior volume, across her 65-metre length. Her interior and exterior styling have been directed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Design</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193646/image/large-52bf41b9eafd8cf5f59639f8ed8f0996.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193646">She's been designed to accommodate up to 14 guests in a fully private owner’s deck, four main-deck guest suites and a large family apartment on the lower deck.“Project YN254 will mark the fifth collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and will be the second yacht our studio designs for this specific client, Designer Paul Costerus of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Archit</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">ecture &amp; Design</a> commented. “We are looking forward to continuing our close working relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> who is the designated Naval Architect for the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193643/image/large-52afc655800b4aedad17c41540cc3d3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193643">”This 65-metre superyacht will feature plenty of standout amenities, including a large pool on the main deck, a spacious beach club with a gym, a massage room on the bridge deck, and a cosy library, also on the bridge deck.She’s also been designed with round-the-world travels in mind, so special attention has been paid to waste management and pollution prevention. “I am very proud and grateful to start another new build project for a long-standing loyal client. We have accumulated 13 years and more than 100,000 nautical miles of yacht experience into one perfectly designed project. It is also a true pleasure to build this family boat in the Netherlands with an all-star Dutch team of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>.” Jan Jaap Minnema, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> broker for Project YN254&nbsp;commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56461/image/large-6785bdcd535fe7d42f185e79f67a7e1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56461">According to Klaas Hakvoort &nbsp;“this project is another milestone in the history of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a>. The vessel is the largest vessel in size and tonnage ever to be built by our yard. It will guarantee the shipyard work until late 2025 and will provide work for around 300 people being either direct employed shipyard staff or through subcontractors. We thank the client for putting his trust in our shipyard, especially because this contract was negotiated and signed digitally with the client only being able to make one short visit due to Covid travel restrictions.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197381/image/large-0dd376353d51e0aa7d80fce5b239bd7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197381">Notably, this is the first contract since <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> received her ‘Royal’ designation. This designation was a landmark achievement for the Monnickendam yard.“We are extremely proud to have received the ‘Royal’ designation,” commented the Hakvoort brothers, Klaas and Albert. “This crowns the work of current and previous generations, which has always been driven by entrepreneurship and passion. This milestone is a huge encouragement for the future.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50918/image/large-5a02c54b2c1cc743cf7059d8577b68f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50918">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> yard has two other projects currently underway at its facilities in the Netherlands: the 61-metre Project Asia, which features exterior and interior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and the 45-metre world-cruising Project Adur, &nbsp;designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>.Project YN254 is scheduled for delivery in 2025.The imagery used in this article of Project Sidney, Scout,&nbsp;Project Asia and Project Adur.

Royal Hakvoort’s 65m Project YN254 sold

The brand-new Project YN254 – the largest yacht built by Royal Hakvort – has been sold in close cooperation with Fraser. 