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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> has unveiled the renderings for a 74.85-metre superyacht concept, the XP75. Based on a client brief, the XP75 is a mature project that is ready to start construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308130/image/large-73457e5a935e69543c9814c09b9c1d83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308130">The XP75 yacht features engineering from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a>, and comes complete with a 200-page specification document. This advanced design and planning allows for the concept to begin building immediately.&nbsp;The XP75 yacht is characterised by a rugged and masculine exterior design, with gently inclined windows. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>’s trademark design shines through, with clean and refined exterior lines, and chamfered edges.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308124/image/large-d993bd43681ad201eb5b32f04693b6d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308124">Her Z-shaped fashion plates have been placed exactly amidships to maintain the between her fore and aft, while her upper deck gives the illusion of floating. Her dark-painted bridge and sundeck also have a reduced height to create a low and sleek profile on the water.“A key word when we were designing the XP75 was flexibility,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> project manager Martino Majno. “She is an Ice Class yacht designed to operate in temperatures from -20 °C to 40°C, she is just as at home in the Arctic as in the Caribbean.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308129/image/large-edb0b85f609c587d3a952abf6eb7f854.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308129">The XP75 yacht has been designed to ensure operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. She features special double glazing, which reduces heat transfer and her engine cooling water is recycled.&nbsp;The main saloon of the XP75 yacht features floor-to-ceiling windows, which illuminate the room and highlight her three metre ceiling. However, the centre-piece of the room is her aquarium, which provides an eye-catching display for guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308126/image/large-2fc572551302d4c2d43920bcfec2f4af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308126">The XP75 yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of 24, with five guest staterooms on her main deck forward. Her foremost VIP suite can also be divided by sliding panels to create an extra ensuite stateroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308123/image/large-8e7ec49fcc0ef75e57f55ba87d12393e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308123">The upper deck of the XP75 yacht is dedicated to the owner and features a forward-facing stateroom with an island bed. The suite benefits from 180 degree views, as well as a hot tub on her private deck forward. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308131/image/large-b22dba42bb0fca8b23e57efc34c7c5c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308131">The lower deck forward is dedicated to the galley, crew mess and accommodation, with two side platforms allowing for use between the guests starboard and crew to port. Her beach club includes a sauna, beauty salon and hammam and sunken bar underneath the pool on the main deck, while three fold-down platforms increase the space to 185 square-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308125/image/large-0a269d78ebc2dd45cc3ef4273d3055af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308125">Her main deck includes a pool with a base that can be raised, so the 273-square-metre aft deck also doubles as a helipad. Further forward and protected by a sunroof that slides out of the deckhead, is a sunken seating area, bar, DJ console and open-air cinema.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308128/image/large-93233cd40a37a6e98f29fbfab5c491c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308128">A key feature of the XP75 yacht is her skylounge on the upper deck aft, which features a projector for use as a cinema room. Her foredeck also doubles as a touch-and-go helipad when the yacht is at anchor, thanks to a telescopic mast and covered mooring deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308122/image/large-abcc8040ddf16a42da0a069d88d2dab5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308122">The wheelhouse on the bridge deck is designed for maximum visibility in ice conditions with a walk-around integrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a> console and a Portuguese bridge. Thanks to the overhanging deckhead below, the owner’s private foredeck is completely invisible from the bridge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308127/image/large-1f2a301336b0d73340ec12f9eee3569c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308127">The sundeck of the XP75 yacht measures 75 square-metres and is virtually invisible when the yacht is viewed in profile. Also situated on this deck is a third pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by sunpads and cosy corner seating shaded by umbrellas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308121/image/large-6d2df66a8774c0fa2c471d6342af868b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308121">The technical spaces of the XP75 yacht have been designed to allow for diesel-electric or hybrid propulsion with batteries, with the aim of reducing the yacht’s environmental impact, saving fuel and increasing range.

Nauta Design unveils 75m superyacht concept XP75

Nauta Design has unveiled the renderings for a 74.85-metre superyacht concept, the XP75.

XP75: The 75m superyacht concept with 2 helipads and 3 pools from Nauta Design 

Italy-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has announced the launch of the sixth 31.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306380/image/large-91ddf4da87bd8ef674013ae1348e559d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306380">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht is the entry-level yacht in the popular Mangusta Maxi Open series and sports Mangusta’s traditional slender and sporty lines. Developed in collaboration with the shipyard’s engineering department and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, she preserves the distinct features of Mangusta, with an elegant silhouette.Built in composite material at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> shipyard in Viareggio, the Mangusta 104 REV yacht boasts cutting-edge technical solutions, with a highly efficient hull and powerful propulsion system, allowing her to reach impressive top speeds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97321/image/large-783976ec7f988fb6e30d247429f8bd01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97321">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht pairs generous volumes, with a bright interior design, offering 170 GT of internal space. She can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, across a four stateroom configuration, as well as a crew of four in two cabins.&nbsp;In terms of exterior spaces, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht flawlessly integrates the yacht profile, allowing for guests to take advantage of the panoramic views. Her large aft deck provides the perfect spot for alfresco dining, while her bow and upper deck relish in the sun. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179360/image/large-1bb1a7b727938850b872057e43ed5a20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179360">Special attention has been paid to reducing the noise and vibration onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht. She pairs twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 2,600 horsepower engines, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a>-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kamewa (Company)">Kamewa</a> waterjets, to achieve a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.&nbsp;The sixth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12382" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/0631.8m (104'4&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2024">Mangusta 104 REV</a> yacht was sold by Samuel Le Gall of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> and Mangusta Area Manager France Ivan Adzic. She will be based in the Côte d'Azur, with her new owner planning to cruise in the Mediterranean sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179359/image/large-23cc2155dcd09715403a216c4d80c03c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179359">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, there are several Mangusta 104 REV yachts in-build, with expected delivery dates of 2024 onwards. The first available hull for sale is expected to be ready for delivery in spring 2025.

Sixth 32m Mangusta 104 REV yacht launched

Italy-based builder Mangusta Yachts has announced the launch of the sixth 31.8-metre Mangusta 104 REV yacht. 

Sixth 32m Overmarine Mangusta 104 REV motor yacht launched

The conversion of the 70m superyacht Project Master

SYT takes a closer look at the conversion of the 70m superyacht Project Master at Icon Yachts.

Master of the Sea: The conversion of the 70m superyacht Project Master

Is the custom nature of a superyacht a definitive barrier to adopting robotic automation in the build process? As Industry 4.0 reshapes manufacturing processes across the board and robot technologies evolve, the answer might not be as straightforward as you think.Something big is happening in manufacturing. It has been labelled Industry 4.0, otherwise known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and it’s all about bringing further automation to manufacturing processes. We know of the rise of the machines in the automotive sector (who can forget Fiat’s classic ‘Hand Built By Robots’ TV ad campaign in the late Seventies?), but since the 1980s commercial shipbuilders have also been adopting these new technologies. Programmable welding robots, for example, were a natural progression from automotive applications centred on rinse-and-repeat actions for the mass production of standardised parts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297088/image/large-94838588aeac299c922440b543cf97c0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297088">Most large-scale leisure yacht builders today use some form of automation, whether it is multi-axis CNC machines for the preparation of moulds or components, large-scale table cutters for producing build components from sheet materials, or automated spray booths for interior fit-out and furniture components. Groupe Beneteau has started to adopt robots to apply gelcoat, while others such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Nautico Cranchi (Company)">Cranchi</a> use overhead Kawasaki robots for cutting and spraying fibreglass and top coat on yachts up to 24 metres.Robotic automation and assembly has become an obvious path for companies making repeatable, high-volume products, from engine manufacturers to jet-ski companies. Genmar took it a step further (before eroded sales sent them into bankruptcy in 2009) with its Virtually Engineered Composites (VEC) hulls that promised a hull in an hour and the capacity to produce 20,000 small boats a year on an automated production line.&nbsp;Surface tensionAutomating the filling, fairing and painting process for superyachts presents a series of challenges, not just because of the size and complexity of a yacht’s hull, but also with regard to the quality of finish. In the commercial sector several companies are developing automated painting robots that can crawl the hull, removing old paint and adding new, with the added advantage of handling overspray. Palfinger’s Hull Treatment Carrier is one example, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AkzoNobel (Company)">AkzoNobel</a> recently invested in Dutch start-up Qlayers that is building hull and topside crawler paintbots for the commercial sector (perfect for working vessels but unlikely to pass muster for superyachts).Robosurf’s solution starts with a complete 3D hull scan to calculate how much filler is needed at any given point to produce an even skin. The robot applies filler to precisely the right thickness, meaning minimum filler is used in the application process. It is also capable of fairing the filler, although that requires some clever software engineering to compensate for the vibration of the robot. It can also apply paint &nbsp;and the company produces robotic painters for the construction industry, but getting the superyacht industry to adopt that tech will likely prove more challenging. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297083/image/large-423302707b5fcb7599fbd69718c48032.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297083">Late adoptersBut pundits argue that superyachts are very different. They are not consistent like small series boats or the block assembly of large ships, so the processes cannot be automated, and robot welders cannot access spaces like fuel tanks that humans can.“Shipyards are very much behind in digitisation and automation when it comes to production – they are very late adopters, which I can understand because it’s such a sensitive topic,” says Patrick MacHill, partner and co-founder of Robosurf, which has developed automation technology for surface finishing and paint application in the yachting segment. “On the other hand, there’s never been a better time because the technology is there, it’s proven and there are so many benefits.”Benefits include improved efficiency and sustainability. In filling and fairing, for example, the robotic process is more precise, uses less material and has less wastage than conventional filling and fairing by hand. Moreover, it can cover up to 10 square metres per minute, which represents a huge time saving over conventional methods.Robosurf brought its solution to market in 2019, the same year that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AkzoNobel (Company)">AkzoNobel</a> brought out its Awlfair SF spray filler. It was perfect timing. Robosurf took an industrial robot and combined it with a steel frame on which the robot arm could move up and down to cover up to 17 metres vertically. They have since combined this with a second robot that adds mobility to the unit for horizontal freedom of movement.&nbsp;Using a 3D map of the hull, the operator can instruct the robot where to apply filler. Robosurf says the scanning of a 70-metre superyacht hull it undertook in Ancona early in 2023 took less than a day. Once the robot has been primed with the surface map information, it can cover up to 10 square metres a minute – a significant time advantage for what typically can be a very long and labour-intensive filling process.One of the limiting factors is the cost of the equipment – €1 million or more In the case of the Robosurf solution. It is a big number for a yacht builder with relatively small output, but MacHill is convinced that it can offer a very quick return on investment when the numbers are crunched and refers to the 70-metre hull by way of example.&nbsp;“The complete filling and fairing could take a year or longer, with 20 to 25 man hours per metre,” he says. “But if it costs between €800,000 and €1.5 million to complete that process, depending on where you are, that still means a RoI [Return on Investment] within a build, or maybe two.”The efficiencies in terms of material used and time saved are considerable. Further, for some yards it might make sense to rent the robots rather than buy them outright, and Robosurf plans to offer leasing from a few days up to 36 months. There are also plans to offer upgrades via what Robosurf calls app kits, which combine hardware components (the sanding tool, for example) with the software needed for the robot to use it.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297085/image/large-e37e820ddde3bc698c11ce969c47a990.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297085">ExoskeletonsWith medical and military applications the key drivers for development, exoskeletons are a relatively new entry to the industrial sphere. But when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., LTD (Company)">Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering</a> unveiled its trials with full robotic exoskeletons in 2014, the potential was plain to see as the powered exoskeletons enabled yard workers to perform superhuman feats, such as carrying 100-kilogram pieces of metal with ease. Fast forward nine years and the technology has become commonplace with companies such as Ekso Bionics and Ottobock offering solutions for a variety of industries.&nbsp;Exoskeletons typically come in two varieties – actuated and passive. The former feature some form of power assistance, whereas passive solutions typically offer positional support or mechanical assistance to reduce fatigue when, say, working with your arms overhead for long periods. The tech has already made its way into superyacht construction. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has introduced exoskeletons for some of its workforce after trialling equipment from Rotterdam-based manufacturer Skel-Ex. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has also adopted exoskeletons for its workforce, using Ottobock’s Paexo Shoulder.&nbsp;“Our employees have to perform lengthy and difficult overhead tasks such as welding, electrical wiring and painting,” says Erik Slomp, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s yard manager. “They’re delighted, because using the Paexo Shoulder not only gives them the necessary support to continue performing these strenuous tasks throughout the day, but is also very comfortable to wear.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297087/image/large-4b5eca16dbefebb7cef32a44c205e6dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297087">Collaborative robots&nbsp;Cobots – or collaborative robots – are a new type of robot that are starting to offer manufacturing opportunities. They are small, light robot arms that have been designed specifically to work alongside humans rather than separate from us. They can be programmed and controlled through smartphone apps and can be taught routines intuitively, meaning you do not have to have an army of programmers to use the tech. With multiple interchangeable tool heads they could be used for everything from sanding wood components in the cabinetry workshop to picking parts and assisting with component building. They also require much less investment than the large industrial robots, typically running to the low- to mid-tens of thousands of euros.“I think this is only the beginning,” says MacHill. “At the moment we are mainly focusing on the hull because it’s a big area that consumes a lot of time, energy and resources. But there is scope for the scanning and digitisation of the superstructure and technical areas which adds value and creates a more complete set of documentation. Then we can think about smaller robots for the smaller areas. This is something that could be developed because the technology is the same – it doesn’t matter if it’s big or small, it’s the quality of the application that counts.”There is also potential for gantry-style robot stations for the platform or series builders operating in the 30-50-metre aluminium- and steel-hulled segment, where hulls and superstructures are more consistent and where robotic solutions could speed up production processes for hull treatment prep and finishing. Moreover, installing automatic storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) could help a shipyard streamline its components and parts cataloguing, particularly pertinent given recent supply chain issues.MacHill emphasises that robots do not represent a threat to human workers, although their jobs may well change. Robots still need to be programmed, and often the people who were doing the job of the robot before are retained in supervisory and quality control capacities. Robots may also provide an answer to another problem that shipbuilding in general faces: the shortage of skilled workers in key trades.&nbsp;“We need open-minded players in all aspects and all fields to come together and work together,” MacHill concludes. “It needs a mental shift, but what they offer and the savings they deliver are amazing – who wouldn’t want this?”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297086/image/large-6a937b41d9e6802a7bb424b1f5b1bf05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297086">Anti-foul playRobots have started to appear in our homes and gardens as little autonomous helpers for vacuum cleaning and lawn-mowing. Similar technologies are now being applied for ship hull cleaning in-water and antifouling applications in dry dock. They mitigate the need for humans to get involved with harmful coatings and offer the possibility to rethink how we tackle fouling. Robots, for example, were used to remove the original Chromium 6-laden paintwork using water jets from the Project Master conversion project at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon Yachts</a>, formerly a supply and rescue vessel.&nbsp;CleanROV, Mini-Pamper, HullWiper ROV and the wonderfully named Robotic Hull Bio-inspired Underwater Grooming tool (HullBUG) are all variations on a theme: automated hull crawlers that use vortices or magnets to cling to the hull and gently brush to remove fouling. The use case is potentially strong for yachts, which typically spend long periods at rest when fouling becomes an issue.Leading paint manufacturer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a> has also joined the hullbot revolution, launching <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a> Hull Skating Solutions in 2020, and with it the HullSkater robotic cleaning device. Designed to be carried aboard and deployed regularly, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a> also offers HullSkater as a service rather than an outright purchase. The HullSkater was developed in collaboration with technology specialists including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a>, Semcon, DNV-GL, Telenor and key shipping companies, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a> claims that if all ships converted to the tech it would have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 40 million tons per year.&nbsp;“Moving away from traditional, reactive methods of managing fouling to a proactive approach which will ensure that vessels are always operating efficiently and sustainably, and also conserve the ocean environment,” says Alfie Ong, global sales director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun.</a>This article was originally published in Issue 3 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-3" target="_blank">download the magazine for free here</a>.

The role of robots in superyacht construction

Is the custom nature of a superyacht a definitive barrier to adopting robotic automation in the build process?

Into the Future: The role of robots in superyacht construction

The 60-metre Heesen superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> has completed her maiden voyage. Previously known as Project Skyfall, she recently underwent day one of her extensive sea trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276877/image/large-4340c8590bbc79c8c80bf3a5b4b64cc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276877">Construction began on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> in 2021, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> responsible for her exterior styling and <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> for her engineering. The Heesen motor yacht boasts the patented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a> Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276878/image/large-74edcd0b934701d1bbcd35cfc455d58b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276878"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, as well as a crew of 13. Her master suite apartment, located on the bridge deck, features a Jacuzzi, an expansive walk-in wardrobe, and a generous bathroom with a central oval bath and separate shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276879/image/large-1eced595155dbea9db26db12b804bcaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276879">Built and designed for a fishing enthusiast, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> showcases some unique features, including a large aft deck for her owner to make use of the fighting cockpit fishing for big game. She is also equipped with &nbsp;a dedicated ‘relief area’ for canine guests, which includes a self-flushing functional space on the side deck, complete with sensors, cameras, sprinklers, and synthetic grass.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276880/image/large-0708ac26e9f48c0b39c2a8fdeccebce2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276880">Other key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> include a media room, games area, and an infinity pool on the sun deck. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> is equipped with quad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 4000 engines and four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a> S90 waterjets, which deliver her a top speed of 37 knots.

60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G sea trials

The 60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G has completed her maiden voyage during day one of her extensive sea trials.

In Pictures: 60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G on sea trials

The 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> has been moved from the shed as she nears completion. Photographs taken last week, show the yacht travelling to Greenport Rotterdam in preparation for her masts to be joined. The Dutch-built motor yacht is currently in the commissioning stage with construction having begun in 2021 under the name Project Skyfall.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275355/image/large-ed2d6f3dcf8a4ee305a8ef4b51c04c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275355"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> is the result of a collaborative effort between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, which were responsible for her exterior styling, and <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> for her engineering. The 60-metre superyacht has been built and designed for a fishing enthusiast and boasts an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> opted for an aluminium hull and superstructure, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> benefits from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>’s patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). Her owner will most likely spend a lot of their time on her aft deck, making use of the fighting cockpit fishing for big game.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="60m Heesen superyacht Project Skyfall launched and christened Ultra G (2023-02-01 16:15:00 +0100)">60m Heesen superyacht Project Skyfall launched and christened Ultra G<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275357/image/large-f80680b966b3d88e1357fbf3f213be57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275357"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, as well as a crew of 13. Her master apartment is located on the bridge deck and features a Jacuzzi, a large walk-in wardrobe, and a generous bathroom with a central oval bath and separate shower.A unique feature onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> is her dedicated ‘relief area’ for canine guests. The space includes a self-flushing area on the side deck, complete with sensors, cameras and sprinklers and synthetic grass.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275356/image/large-acd85adfb88e8d738dd1b84b00d304f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275356">Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> include a media room, games area and an infinity pool on the sun deck. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> is equipped with quad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 4000 engines and four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a> S90 waterjets, which deliver her a top speed of 37 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177071/image/large-f617cb52abe59bd6b94ac931b8b35979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177071">

60m Heesen superyacht Ultra G nears completion

The 60-metre Heesen superyacht Ultra G has been moved from the shed as she nears completion.

The second hull in the 50-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 165 REV series has been launched in Italy. The ceremony took place in the presence of her owner and the whole team who took part in her construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275043/image/large-367a14b1e18e8bbc6d1e4a17081fe59d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275043">The flagship Mangusta 165 REV yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a>. The team worked together to reinterpret the classic lines of the Maxi Open Mangusta yachts while optimising her interior layout.The second hull in the series was sold by Manuele Thiella, and Tommaso Chiabra of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a>, in cooperation with Ivan Adzic, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a>'s Area Manager for France and the Principality of Monaco.The Mangusta 165 REV yacht showcases a slender and sporty exterior profile, with a fully-custom interior design penned by architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Pianosi POM (Company)">Marcello Pianosi POM</a>, in cooperation with the shipyard's design team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197228/image/large-308aaf02e33e5d97b1aa6b3ac455bc58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197228">The main saloon of the Mangusta 165 REV yacht is dominated by panoramic windows, which open onto the side balconies, ensuring an uninterrupted flow between her interior and exterior spaces.The Mangusta 165 REV superyacht can sleep up to 10 guests across five luxurious staterooms. Her two level light-filled master suite spans 92 square-metres and includes floor-to-ceiling windows integrated into her hull.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A closer look onboard the first 50m Mangusta 165 REV superyacht (2023-03-14 15:30:00 +0100)">A closer look onboard the first 50m Mangusta 165 REV superyacht</a>The lower deck of the Mangusta 165 REV yacht has been designed with holistic health and relaxation in mind, with the addition of a large Turkish bath and a gym. This deck also houses a full-beam VIP suite and three guest staterooms.&nbsp;The exterior decks of the Mangusta 165 REV yacht include a generous forward area, furnished with sofas, comfy sunpads, and a pool. The sun deck also offers comfortable sofas and a bar, providing the perfect spot to sip a cocktail at sunset.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197227/image/large-2145c3b9529611b38ee71491b2c9dce8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197227">Located at the stern on the lower deck of the Mangusta 165 REV, the aft door opens to reveal a beach club conceived as a fully-equipped lounge area by the sea, with the tender garage on one side. This space is capable of accommodating a six-metre tender and two Jet Skis.The Mangusta 165 REV superyacht’s impressive performance is made possible by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> 2,600 horsepower engines, coupled with 4 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a>-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kamewa (Company)">Kamewa</a> waterjets to push her to a maximum speed of 35 knots. A huge amount of care has also been taken to fuel consumption, which paired with an equal speed, has been reduced by around 30 percent against the previous series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197229/image/large-78f8289cd63ee8a7d0084944a2f4ff53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197229">

Second 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV motor yacht launched

The second hull in the 50-metre Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV series has been launched in Italy.

Second 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht launched

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Delivered in 2022, the first Mangusta 165 REV superyacht &nbsp;turned heads with her aggressive profile, typical of Mangusta’s iconic style. The 49.95-metre motor yacht features rounded and curved shapes, to create a classic and timeless beauty on the water, that marks a real revolution from the previous Mangusta 165.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261543/image/large-bf698f56fb7f1d5139cae5aa25f924a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261543">The Mangusta 165 REV yacht was developed jointly by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a>’s Engineering Department and renowned design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, which were responsible for her exterior lines. Her slender, dynamic lines draw inspiration from 1930s sports cars and showcase her elongated bow and low profile, while cleverly concealing her 499 GT interior volume.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing the Mangusta 165 REV: Overmarine's new flagship (2022-02-21 13:45:00 +0100)">Introducing the Mangusta 165 REV: Overmarine's new flagship<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261550/image/large-bad233b38e5c7f15e7c4b682cd978d3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261550"></a>The first Mangusta 165 REV yacht reinterprets and revolutionises the concept of life onboard with large side windows in her main saloon that bridge the gap between her interior and exterior spaces, giving her guests a true connection with the ocean around them. The main saloon also benefits from an additional glazed strip that goes up to the ceiling, illuminating the room in natural light. Her two side windows also open onto two fold-down balconies, offering a breathtaking view of the sea and letting the sun shine in and pervade the entire area.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing the Mangusta 165 REV: Overmarine's new flagship (2022-02-21 13:45:00 +0100)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261545/image/large-d13ea0013c4ec6c30c50e823d0755359.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261545"></a>Like all Mangusta yachts the 165 REV has impressive interior volumes, offering accommodation for up to 10 guests and a main deck master stateroom. The choice to locate the owner’s stateroom on the main deck opens up the lower deck entirely for guests and also provides the owner with an impressive full-beam stateroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261548/image/large-c5a2a823579bbac1708629932f43e01e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261548">The 92 square-metre New-York penthouse inspired owner’s stateroom is designed over two levels and has been arranged in a way to provide maximum privacy to her owner. Her streamlined side windows and extremely versatile entrance lounge open up the space and provide a private oasis surrounded by comfortable sofas and coffee tables.On the opposite side of the owner’s suite is a large table that serves as an office desk. A wall partially divides the two levels with the lower level decorated with circular shapes and rounded windows to complement her custom-made round bed, built at the owner’s request.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261549/image/large-208737764dc0e10aa0a25fcefab00ecf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261549">The lower deck of the owner’s suite is also home to her onyx-clad bathroom and two wide dressing rooms. She boasts ceiling-high glazed surfaces that flood the room with natural light and ensure incredible views of her sea landscape outside.The Mangusta 165 REV is characterised by a smooth, uninterrupted flow between her interior and exterior spaces. She offers generous outer deck areas perfect for socialising while providing absolute privacy for guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261544/image/large-caedcc0766c8bce757a6487db1226626.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261544">Her innovative beach club allows guests to immerse themselves in their surroundings from the comfort of her sunpads and sofas. Guests are also able to indulge in pure relaxation in her infinity pool that blends seamlessly into the sea and creates a flawless continuity between her and the ocean.The Mangusta 165 REV is equipped with an impressive 69 square-metre sundeck with a bar and comfortable seating area, while her tender garage, located on the lateral side of the yacht is able to host a Williams 625 tender.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta unveils 165 REV superyacht design (2021-06-01 16:45:00 +0200)">Mangusta unveils 165 REV superyacht design</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta unveils 165 REV superyacht design (2021-06-01 16:45:00 +0200)"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/onBsyJ9KPsQ?&amp;t=8s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></a>In terms of performance, the Mangusta 165 REV packs a punch with four Rolls Royce 2,600 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines coupled with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a>-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kamewa (Company)">Kamewa</a> waterjets that push her to a maximum speed of 34 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has taken care to ensure that her consumption and speed remain equal, and this has been reduced by around 30 percent from the previous series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261546/image/large-b147cad07ebc1b4267f6a39339c20fe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261546">The Mangusta 165 REV is also able to operate without the slightest vibrations and sound, thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VEEM Ltd. (Company)">Veem</a> gyro stabilisers that operate both when at anchor and while cruising. Her stabilisers also allow her to cruise at around 10 to 12 knots in complete comfort compared to equally sized displacement vessels.The second hull in the Mangusta 165 REV series sold in October 2022, with both the second and third hulls already in-build.

Onboard 50m Mangusta 165 REV superyacht

Delivered in 2022, SYT takes a closer look at the first 50m Mangusta 165 REV superyacht.

A closer look onboard the first 50m Mangusta 165 REV superyacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has launched its first superyacht of 2023, the 60-metre full-custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a>, previously known under her build name as Project Skyfall. The yacht’s launch ceremony took place on 27 January. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256283/image/large-e9bfd827c592968efa654ac34b586b1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256283">The Dutch shipyard has described <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> as the “ultimate expression of the knowledge and experience gained in over forty years of shipbuilding to the finest Dutch quality standards.” She’s a true work of collaboration, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> taking charge of her exterior styling, <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> her engineering and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> her interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256286/image/large-24717042b60f20a2f99d6cdd053d2b7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256286">The 60-metre superyacht has been built and designed for a fishing enthusiast. She’s incredibly fast, thanks to quad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 4000 engines and four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a> S90 waterjets, which deliver a top speed of 37 knots, and brimming with amenities.&nbsp;“Skyfall exudes power and speed in every single detail,” Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> previously told SuperYacht Times. “She’ll be the most powerful, diesel-driven yacht (no turbines, just jets) to be built in the Netherlands, to date. Her aggressive paint scheme serves to further highlight these characteristics. We started the process with a normal yacht, which had to be unique, in terms of design and technical properties. But as we designed her for a keen angler, we altered her to meet the owner’s needs, to include a fully operable fish cockpit.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256284/image/large-406007a7ca7e30d9ec522db5261c1c11.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256284"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> has an abundance of entertainment onboard, with a media room, games area and an infinity pool on the sun deck. Her owner will undoubtedly spend most of their time on the aft deck, making use of the fighting cockpit fishing for big game. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256280/image/large-e7cd619430edfc29675ea1ca0afdd67a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256280"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256282/image/large-cee857dfdd7e0d389f76761187463a0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256282">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First Look: 24m Vanquish VQ80 SportFish, the chase boat for Heesen’s 60m superyacht Skyfall (2022-06-23 12:15:00 +0200)">First Look: 24m Vanquish VQ80 SportFish, the chase boat for Heesen’s 60m superyacht Skyfall</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> opted for aluminium for both her hull and superstructure, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> benefits from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>’s patented Fast Displacement Hull Form. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> offers accommodation for as many as 10 guests and 13 crew. Her master apartment is located on the bridge deck and features a Jacuzzi, large walk-in wardrobe and a generous bathroom with a central oval bath and separate shower stall. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> also has a dedicated ‘relief area’ for canine guests – a self-flushing area of the side deck finished in synthetic grass, complete with sensors, cameras and sprinklers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256287/image/large-7b7522a88ef563c19bc12ee2c301e071.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256287">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a> is currently undergoing system commissioning testing before leaving Oss for intensive trials in the North Sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204935/image/large-e3696e7b862f4068f32843fb9b1b1a16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204935">

Heesen yacht Project Skyfall launched and named Ultra G

Heesen has launched its first superyacht of 2023, the 60-metre full-custom Ultra G superyacht.

60m Heesen superyacht Project Skyfall launched and christened Ultra G

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radio Zeeland DMP (Company)">Radio Zeeland DMP B.V.</a>, one of the leading manufacturers of maritime electronics, has recently launched a new solution: the Z-Bridge. To hear all about the latest product from the Netherlands-based electronics company, we sat down with Benno van der Velde, Sales Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radio Zeeland DMP (Company)">Radio Zeeland DMP B.V.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247992/image/large-129aa61ba96bfb972ad3c15685120bae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247992">What are some of the benefits that the newly-launched Z-Bridge offers?&nbsp;The Z-Bridge is a solid all-in-one pre-engineered system that has the coveted <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> approval certificate. A typical installation comprises; intelligent modular foil control panels for bridge and outdoor control positions, a wheelhouse desk console and one or more NavCom racks. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The system can also be modular configured with a whole host of well-known navigation systems: Synapsis NX from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raytheon AnschÃ¼tz GmbH (Company)">Raytheon Anschütz</a>, K-Bridge from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg</a>, Rhodium from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RH Marine (Company)">RH Marine</a> and the Voyager from Furuno.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248002/image/large-01d545ba7bb889ee104f4ab89470d726.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248002">What makes the Z-Bridge stand out from its preceding bridges?&nbsp;This new and updated solution not only has a fresh new design that’s more aesthetically pleasing, but it also hosts even more state-of-the-art interfacing features. We’ve worked hard to develop all areas; however, we’ve paid special attention to the automation, AV/IT, security and NavCom functions. Installation time has also been reduced by approximately 70 percent due to the new plug-and-play features of the Z-Bridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247996/image/large-4e5b1792b035b330d04b488b4716aff9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247996">Why should a client choose&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radio Zeeland DMP (Company)">Radio Zeeland DMP B.V.</a>&nbsp;over its competitors?&nbsp;We are a one-stop-shop for the delivery, integration and installation of our navigation systems. At &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radio Zeeland DMP (Company)">Radio Zeeland DMP B.V.</a> we don’t sell a product, but a solution. We know the time, stress and efforts of enlisting third party agents for different areas of an installation – there’s a high risk of crossover. We’ve cut this out entirely and handle the process, start to finish, for our customers so they only have to have one or two conversations with us and we’ll handle everything. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247997/image/large-97b7ae9b1b629932ef27ea2b9020df71.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247997">Can you go into a bit more detail about this “high-risk of crossover”?As we handle everything in-house we not only source and manufacture the product, but we also handle the installation of our bridge systems. We can then have 100 percent faith in our solution; we run vigorous testing at our facilities of each individual component and part. Once we’re happy we then roll out the installation.The practical benefits of this is that we’ve got our own mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, project and field service engineers and lead commissioning engineers. Our clients don’t need to spend time sourcing manpower for a job and they don’t need to stress about time frames or running costs – we handle all of this.&nbsp;Installations can get a little messy without an in-house team as you need good communication and planning skills to work all together in such a small space. As I said, we’re a one-stop-shop and that is for everything; our clients receive a solution, not a product from us.&nbsp;

Z-Bridge the integrated system from Radio Zeeland

SYT joined radio Radio Zeeland to learn about its Z-Bridge.

Introducing the highly sophisticated integrated bridge system from Radio Zeeland DMP

The second 49.9-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 165 REV superyacht sold in a deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> brokers Manuele Thiella representing the buyer, with assistance from Tommy Chiabra.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197229/image/large-78f8289cd63ee8a7d0084944a2f4ff53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197229">The Mangusta 165 REV series highlights the revolutionary design and content features that the brand has already introduced, with her highly successful sister yacht, Mangusta 165. The sale of this second hull comes after the successful launch of the first Mangusta 165 REV in July this year.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht launched (2022-07-26 16:45:00 +0200)">First 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197228/image/large-308aaf02e33e5d97b1aa6b3ac455bc58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197228"></a>The Mangusta 165 REV yacht features an aggressive and sporty profile with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, which conceals her spacious 390 GT interior. She is able to accommodate up to ten guests across six luxurious staterooms with a magnificent full-beam 92 square-metre master suite located on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197225/image/large-f72361278c632bd8669eed6bfc344bc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197225">The Mangusta 165 REV superyacht’s impressive performance is made possible by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 2,600 horsepower engines, coupled with 4 Kongsberg-Kamewa waterjets to push her to a maximum speed of 34 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing the Mangusta 165 REV: Overmarine's new flagship (2022-02-21 13:45:00 +0100)">Introducing the Mangusta 165 REV: Overmarine's new flagship<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197227/image/large-2145c3b9529611b38ee71491b2c9dce8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197227"></a>The second hull in the Mangusta 165 REV series has an expected delivery date of July 2023.&nbsp;

Second 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV yacht sold

The second 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht sold with an expected delivery date of July 2023. 

Second 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has announced the launch of the first yacht in the new 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> series. The superyacht highlights the revolutionary design and content features that the brand has already introduced, with her highly successful sister yacht, Mangusta 165.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235291/image/large-b6f64d844c283ac04b5712d2354d8904.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235291">“I am proud to be celebrating the launch of this first unit of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> together with her Owner, his family, and the whole team who took part in her construction,” said the Group's CEO Maurizio Balducci. “I am convinced that today, with this launch, we are writing a new important page in the history of our shipyard”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> yacht was built in composite at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> Viareggio shipyard in Italy. This series is the second project developed jointly by the shipyard's Engineering Department, headed by engineer Nicola Onori, and design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a> following the Mangusta 104 REV series, the first unit of which was delivered last year.“I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who, over the last few months, worked tirelessly to build the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> and did everything possible to catch up with the delays caused by the challenging times we are currently going through", added Balducci.Like all Mangusta yachts, the interior of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> is fully customisable and has been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a>'s technical department architects alongside the owner with coordination of Sales Manager Nicolò Strocco. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235290/image/large-776571b43fc3860a7b07757a472b693c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235290">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> superyacht features an aggressive and sporty profile that conceals her spacious 390 GT interior. Her main saloon includes ceiling high windows that open up towards the stern and on the sides to create two large fold-down balconies.&nbsp;She is able to accommodate up to ten guests across six luxurious staterooms with a magnificent full-beam 92 square-metre master suite located on the main deck. Further guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck with four guest staterooms and a VIP stateroom.Located at the stern on the lower deck of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a>, the aft door opens to reveal a beach club conceived as a fully-equipped lounge area by the sea, with the tender garage on one side. The huge forward area will allow guests to indulge in pure relaxation, thanks to a sunbathing area, comfy sofas, and an infinity pool that blends into the sea. The 69 square-metre deck also has a bar located amidships.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> superyacht’s impressive performance is made possible by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> 2,600 horsepower engines, coupled with 4 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kongsberg Maritime (Company)">Kongsberg-Kamewa</a> waterjets to push her to a maximum speed of 34 knots. A huge amount of care has also been taken to fuel consumption, which paired with an equal speed, has been reduced by around 30 percent against the previous series.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 165REV/0150.0m (164'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2022">Mangusta 165 REV</a> will be on display at the forthcoming <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, with the second unit available for sale and ready for delivery in Summer 2023.

First 50m Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV superyacht launched

Overmarine has announced the launch of the first yacht in the new 50m Mangusta 165 REV series.