United Kingdom

Lawson Robb

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="byJC (Company)">byJC</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> have unveiled HUB, an 83-metre motor yacht concept that reimagines traditional superyacht architecture with a design centred on flexibility, connectivity and shared experience. Intending to pivot from conventional yacht design, HUB has been conceived from the philosophy of prioritising human interaction over formal structure. “HUB is not a reaction against tradition for its own sake,” the designers explain. “It is the product of asking straightforward questions… about what luxury really means when you strip it back to experience rather than appearance.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389554/image/large-1e31f315d7d9ddca4276d6a6e5c7058a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389554" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Central to the concept is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>’s Free From Bulkheads (FFB) technical platform, where watertight bulkheads stop at the lower deck instead of continuing upward. This approach allows a more open and flexible interior arrangement, unlike a traditional yacht layout where bulkheads run all the way up through multiple decks which result in segmented interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389556/image/large-174878b32d4b82258f1137c6670cb22d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389556">“HUB&nbsp;is a place to be, a nexus of connectivity and expression,” the team says as they describe it as a concept where spaces are designed to “seamlessly blend into one another, fostering an environment of continuous engagement.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389551/image/large-a98539f156a96dd25f416e04212575f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389551">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="byJC (Company)">byJC</a>, her modern exterior profile is reflects this approach with highly adaptable deck spaces. Across her levels, asymmetric layouts are created to encourage movement between her interior and exterior spaces, creating a more homely feel. Her tiered decks feature a beach club where sides open out as platforms, while rotating louvres and curved sliding add flexibility. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389553/image/large-c9dff946d4e2f14d694db6baa0c8e71d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389553" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">At water level, her lower deck features a “Beach-Cave”, which is a multifunctional space for a watersports centre and a social lounge. Here, opening hull sides transform into platforms, which aims to reinforce the guests’ connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389559/image/large-9ef646e5aedeb668e75b0799e5028ae4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389559">With a beam of 13.8-metres and an interior volume of 2,500 GT, her main deck is defined by openness and informality where fluid divisions replace traditional saloon arrangements. Above, her upper deck embodies a more relaxed interpretation of onboard living, featuring a sky lounge and outdoor dining spaces free from rigidity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389558/image/large-477fe9f6f5d48d7937ac34eb9eef3f52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389558">Further on her interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, HUB is crafted with continuous flow between her social, wellness and relaxation areas in mind. Pale timber tones accentuate the curved furnishings, creating a contemporary and calm atmosphere. Her floor-to-ceiling windows blur the boundary between her interior and exterior spaces while drawing in natural light throughout the yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389557/image/large-10de98ab862bbe10ab232cf371a14208.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389557">In terms of performance, HUB integrates an all-electric hybrid propulsion system, where the batteries serve as the primary energy source, delivering a top speed of 16.5 knots. This configuration enables silent operation, reduced vibration and zero local emissions during certain operating modes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389555/image/large-bb6debe59f495eab0a107a765ab4aec0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389555">

Lateral Naval Architects unveils 83m HUB superyacht concept

 Lateral Naval Architects, byJC and Lawson Robb unveil the 83m HUB superyacht concept. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the delivery of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze²30.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze²</a>, the newest 30.8-metre explorer yacht in its Darwin 102 series. Sold in 2023 to an experienced British yachtsman, she was constructed with a focus on long-range capability, and a highly customised design approach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378555/image/large-d83070beb5a31337c939dcfa6a19c100.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378555"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>’s leadership underscored the significance of the Darwin range in the shipyard’s history. “We take immense pride in the Darwin Class – it represents a core achievement of our shipyard. Sixteen vessels of the Darwin Class have been launched so far, five of which are 102-foot models,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> Co-founder and President Ennio Cecchini.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378557/image/large-b5380bc076f66bfca68b76e646319926.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378557">The yacht’s visual identity reflects the owner’s unmistakable design touch. The exteriors, penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">HydroTec</a>, are finished in bespoke Rolls-Royce colours, while his approach to the interiors, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, resulted in a space shaped by years of collected ideas and ongoing research. Her aesthetic is distinguished by soft neutral tones accented with orange, open-grain woods, brushed bronze and tactile materials that create a calm, contemporary atmosphere throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378563/image/large-9286a5d21fcae730ca52bcf4bdb105af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378563">Panoramic windows in the main saloon flood the interior with natural light, complemented by sweeping sea views and a blush-toned L-shaped sofa that anchors the space. Accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze²30.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze²</a> is offered for up to 12 guests across five staterooms, supported by cabins for six crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378566/image/large-43dc365b26866f409e563fdc8b23aff1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378566">“When we introduced the Darwin Class in 2010, we combined the generous spaces and sophisticated design of a superyacht with the rugged, ocean-crossing capability of an explorer yacht, all within a compact platform," explained Ennio.&nbsp;"The market response and enduring popularity of this adaptable range have exceeded even our most optimistic expectations.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378564/image/large-dadb22807c47a9d9caca1784fb608f5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378564">The owner first became interested in the Darwin line after touring a Darwin 106 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">2022 Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. He noted its deep, voluminous hull, large fuel capacity, and full-season autonomy, qualities that ultimately influenced the decision to commission <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze²30.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze²</a>. The result is a vessel that embodies the personal vision of her owner, whose background in high-end design shaped nearly every detail on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378558/image/large-fadb8156adc99bd73236920b7ace93a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378558">“I loved the rugged classic explorer design,” he said, explaining why <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> was the clear choice. “Together with the yard, we modernized the boat and created a new look for the Darwin.”Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> CEO and co-founder Vasco Buonpensiere further highlighted the yard’s collaborative approach. “All Darwin models share the same expedition-ready spirit, yet each yacht is uniquely crafted to suit its owner’s lifestyle,” he explained. “Our ability to adapt and our consistent quality of construction were key in earning the trust of this experienced British owner, assisted by Andrew Bond of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378556/image/large-b43d72c20306baf2768d29e67d3e6371.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378556">Built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, she measures 7.43-metres in beam and has a volume of 245 GT. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she cruises at 11 knots and reaches a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;

cdm explorer yacht haze2 delivered

Cantiere delle Marche has delivered the 30.8-metre explorer yacht Haze², the fifth hull in its Darwin 102 series.


31m CdM explorer yacht Haze² delivered

Phi: Supreme Court dismisses appeal on seized superyacht

The United Kingdom Supreme Court has today (29 July) decided to uphold the detention of the 58.5-metre Royal Huisman motor yacht Phi

Update: Supreme Court upholds decision to detain 59m superyacht Phi

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has launched <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze230.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze2</a>, the 30.8-metre explorer yacht as part of its Darwin 102 series. The sixth unit of the series was sold to an experienced British owner in 2023, with construction commencing soon thereafter.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/364326/image/large-04e6401ece995e329240716e26f3e3bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/364326"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze230.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze2</a> features naval architecture and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/cdm-darwin-102-haze-ii-launched#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Hydro Tec</a> with interior design crafted by UK-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/cdm-darwin-102-haze-ii-launched#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Lawson Robb</a>.Warm, neutral tones accented by pops of orange define the interior palette, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Panoramic windows line the main saloon, offering sweeping sea views and abundant natural light. Guests can unwind on the blush-toned L-shaped sofa that anchors the space. In terms of accommodation, she can comfortably host up to 12 guests across a five-stateroom layout, all featuring the same refined interior style.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/364325/image/large-b2dbabe095d38837fa479f00a20fce11.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/364325">Named after the renowned naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CdM Darwin 10231.1m (102'0&quot;)">Darwin 102</a> yacht series reflects the idea that survival and success come through evolution. True to its explorer spirit, the series embodies adaptability, offering owners the flexibility to tailor each yacht to their specific requirements.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II (2024-01-10 16:45:00 +0100)">First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze2</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze230.8m (101'1&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze2</a> is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.

CdM yacht Haze2 launched

CdM has announced the launch of Haze2, the 31.1-metre explorer yacht as part of its Darwin 102 series.

CdM launches 31m Darwin yacht Haze2

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of the third 43.10-metre flagship Deep Blue 141 superyacht. This hull marks the first collaboration between CdM and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a> for her interiors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341842/image/large-bedd5f55c38eeee8985daee182cfe68c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341842">Also known as Deep Blue 141/48, this hull marks the third in the series to have sold, following <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Second 43m CdM flagship Deep Blue 141 superyacht sold (2024-01-23 13:30:00 +0100)">the sale of the in-build second hull in January 2024</a> and their sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acala43.1m (141'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Acala</a>, which was launched in January 2022.“The enthusiastic response to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acala43.1m (141'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Acala</a>, the first Deep Blue 141, confirmed that we had once again hit our target. As of today, this is the fourth explorer yacht of the Deep Blue series to be sold,” explained Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>.The Deep Blue series is characterised by uncluttered deck spaces, a tapered bow and a streamlined superstructure. The series also includes the 39.42-metre Deep Blue 130 and the 35-metre Deep Blue 115, which saw the first hull sold in January 2024.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59482" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 35m CdM Deep Blue 115 motor yacht sold to an American client (2024-01-11 13:30:00 +0100)">First 35m CdM Deep Blue 115 motor yacht sold to an American client</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299706/image/large-67bbb8c0be71fe147e65b3b8c2254b91.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299706">The Deep Blue 141 yacht is the largest yacht in the Deep Blue series and features generous volumes, with an interior volume of 499 GT. She boasts exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo Design</a>, who developed the Deep Blue series, complemented by interior design penned by the UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a> and naval architecture and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> is currently collaborating with some of the most reputed interior designers in the yachting industry, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers</a>, <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>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Achille Salvagni</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, just to name a few,” added Buonpensiere.&nbsp;Signature features onboard the Deep Blue 141 yacht include her large windows on the main deck, as well as her mullions which appear detached from the superstructure. Her interior layout has been developed to provide her owner and guests with maximum privacy, with separate stairs for guests and crew.&nbsp;“Despite it shares all stylistic features of the first unit of the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acala43.1m (141'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Acala</a>, that was launched a couple of years ago, the new Deep Blue 141 stands apart and affirms itself as a one-of-a-kind project under many aspects,” commented designer Horacio Bozzo.&nbsp;As an adaptable platform, the Deep Blue 141 yacht allows her owner to tailor the vessel to meet their particular needs. The yacht remains true to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> DNA, while balancing individuality and providing the owner with the value of personal expression.“Over the years, I’ve enjoyed long, memorable holidays aboard some of the finest yachts crafted by renowned Northern European shipyards,” added her owner. “Through these experiences, I gained a clear vision of what I expect from a yacht, the onboard lifestyle I like, the duration of my time at sea, the number of guests I love to entertain, and the ambiance and amenities I desire.”In terms of performance, the Deep Blue 141 yacht features an owner's apartment on the main deck, which includes a private lounge/studio area, while another four guest suites are situated on the lower deck.&nbsp;With a robust steel hull, the Deep Blue 141 yacht features a beam of 8.6-metres. In terms of propulsion, she will be 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> C32 engines delivering her with a top speed of 15.3 knots and an impressive range of around 7,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Third 43m CdM flagship Deep Blue 141 superyacht sold

Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced the sale of the third 43.10-metre flagship Deep Blue 141 superyacht. 

Third 43m CdM flagship Deep Blue 141 superyacht sold with Terence Disdale interiors

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340212/image/large-e1e5487cfd6e0113432e0144caec2f95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340212">Spotted last weekend in Canary Wharf, London, is the 58.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a>. The yacht has been anchored here since March 2022, following her detention in British waters by the UK Transport Secretary on 13 March, who identified her as potentially Russian-owned. The yacht's owner has contested the arrest, emphasising that he is not listed on the sanctioned registers of the UK, EU, or USA. Despite the detention, he continues to use his other vessels and has shouldered the ongoing maintenance costs for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a> during her stay in the UK. He also argues that he has no connection with Putin’s regime. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a> is currently uninsured and is falling out of class and soon won’t be able to operate. Scaffolding can currently be seen on her upper and aft decks, with weather damage partially visible from her aft deck.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a> was delivered in 2021 to her owner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PHI delivered with laser light display at Royal Huisman (2021-12-09 08:30:00 +0100)">in a laser light display ceremony</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> Shipyard in Amsterdam, which highlighted her exterior lighting from Fibr8.com. She features 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>, with naval architecture by <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> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. Offering 495 GT of internal volume, she can accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a>’s future currently remains uncertain, but the yacht and its owner face a critical turning point with a hearing at the UK Supreme Court scheduled for January. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, the owner sees this as a final opportunity to secure the yacht's release.

59m Royal Huisman yacht Phi in London

Spotted last weekend in Canary Wharf, London, is the 58.5-metre Royal Huisman motor yacht Phi.

59m Royal Huisman yacht Phi in Canary Wharf, London

The 31.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche CdM</a> Darwin 102 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> has been moved to outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307997/image/large-547a2288f86732875d8441dddfb43b8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307997">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> started in 2023 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> facility in Ancona, Italy. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, with interior design by UK-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307999/image/large-3b2d18ea55da609ba90042636a004bcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307999"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307998/image/large-1177844c7916650e4899429a149c56bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307998">The Darwin 102 yacht series is named after the naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin and channels the theory that species survive and thrive through evolution. The Darwin explorer yacht series epitomises adaptability, allowing owners to customise the yacht to meet their needs. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298359/image/large-254d3e35b9acd83afd0f84481b1e5b9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298359">Haze II&nbsp;</a> is constructed with a robust and reliable steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is the sixth yacht in the series. Designed with exploration in mind, she features state-of-the-art amenities and technology onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298360/image/large-4e1c230c222f69dd871cb04cb105de37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298360">She is characterised by huge wrap-around windows, which bathe her interiors in a gentle glow of natural light. Her spacious main saloon features an L-shaped sofa surrounding three uniquely shaped coffee tables, with an adjacent dedicated dining area and study space.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II (2024-01-10 16:45:00 +0100)">First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298356/image/large-657853185bbf9aeb0a6b60f8edb37cd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298356"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298354/image/large-a78bebd3cd7f1292824cf29441fcf821.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298354">Haze II</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms, and displays a sophisticated and practical aesthetic throughout. She features a muted colour palette, contrasted with vibrant pops of colour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298351/image/large-80d00b12c595702b67c83a02025af5b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298351">Regarding performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298350/image/large-000cc605531017e964cc3f16e00508b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298350"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> will now move on to the next stage of her construction progress, with an expected delivery date of 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298349/image/large-01ba7eb4e356e8266d26eae5410044d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298349">

31m CdM Darwin 102 yacht Haze II moves to outfitting

The 31.1-metre Cantiere delle Marche CdM Darwin 102 motor yacht Haze II has been moved to outfitting. 

31m CdM Darwin 102 motor yacht Haze II moves to outfitting

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307607/image/large-f369eb3731512366ce7e8de9b0c620c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307607">Spotted recently docked in London's business district, Canary Wharf, is the 58.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a>, launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> in 2021. Her exterior, created 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>, is easily recognisable by her distinctive colour and the innovative shape, with a deck design that combines angular and rounded forms. Her interior, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, matches her innovative exterior, complemented by the naval engineering 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>, who have equipped her with a Fast Displacement XL hull. The sub-500 GT vessel boasts a technologically advanced pool that conserves water by enabling overnight heating and treatment, effortlessly transitioning from a solid deck to a swimming pool at the push of a button. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2021">Phi</a> provides accommodations for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, with a master suite featuring its own private deck and panoramic views.&nbsp;

Royal Huisman superyacht Phi in London

The 59m superyacht Phi, built by Royal Huisman in 2021, is seen here docked in Canary Wharf, United Kingdom. 

Design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a> has unveiled renders of the 30.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> motor yacht Haze II.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298349/image/large-01ba7eb4e356e8266d26eae5410044d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298349">The motor yacht features exterior design and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, while her interior design stems from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated across Haze II’s five sumptuous staterooms, with space for a crew of six.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298351/image/large-80d00b12c595702b67c83a02025af5b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298351"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298350/image/large-000cc605531017e964cc3f16e00508b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298350">Responsible for the motor yacht’s custom interior design and some specific exterior refinements, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a> designed Haze II to display a sophisticated and practical aesthetic. This involved creating private areas onboard, which could function both as entertainment areas and working spaces. The interior ceiling details were key to the yacht’s design, featuring a muted colour palette throughout, contrasting with vibrant pops of colour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298359/image/large-254d3e35b9acd83afd0f84481b1e5b9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298359">Showcasing a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, flexibility is at the core of the yacht’s interior configuration, with the client keen on maintaining a functional, yet luxurious space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298360/image/large-4e1c230c222f69dd871cb04cb105de37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298360"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298358/image/large-83783d8a7b7c515b665418e064e81399.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298358">Boasting 10 years of experience in the superyacht industry, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>’s design Director George Wolstenholme is the creative lead on the project. Adhering to the owner’s lifestyle through the yacht’s interior design is key to Wolstenholme’s design philosophy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298356/image/large-657853185bbf9aeb0a6b60f8edb37cd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298356"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298354/image/large-a78bebd3cd7f1292824cf29441fcf821.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298354">The yacht showcases natural materials and a minimalistic interior. Large wrap-around windows define the motor yacht, ensuring she is bathed in sunlight throughout the day. New renders display her spacious main saloon, featuring an L-shaped sofa surrounding three uniquely shaped coffee tables, with an adjacent dedicated dining area and study space. Modern wall art, unique sculptures and contemporary furniture is pictured throughout Haze II’s interior, while her skylounge is characterised by a distinctive statement wall.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298357/image/large-b0c489dc0bf9d262b34b2495e5382918.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298357"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> offers plenty of space across her exterior decks, showcasing storage for a tender on her upper deck aft and the ideal relaxation area situated on her sundeck aft, equipped with oversized sunpads and an angular Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298352/image/large-6ff5976a65e8b565651759e3ff50f9c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298352">Regarding performance, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;Haze II is currently under construction and set to be delivered in 2025.

new images of CdM yacht Haze II

Design house Lawson Robb has unveiled renders of the 30.8-metre Cantiere delle Marche yacht Haze II currently under construction.

First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II

The 26-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">Extra</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze26.0m (85'4&quot;)Extra Yachts2020">Haze</a> sold, with Michela Villa of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Villa Yachting (Company)">Villa Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Jan Jaap Minnema of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281706/image/large-71179f6d0a74ad7816d7d8b2c906c537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281706">On display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> this September, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze26.0m (85'4&quot;)Extra Yachts2020">Haze</a> showcases a modern exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Guida Design (Company)">Francesco Guida Design</a>. Her interior stemmed from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a> and her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a>. Up to eight guests can be accommodated across her four spacious staterooms, with space for a crew of four.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175913/image/large-5920831e726c22e1fc1935864068bf97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175913"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175914/image/large-5cc0347993cc9959e7967eaf792fa0f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175914"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175912/image/large-cc03889b68589891cee03c2e1eb12227.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175912"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze26.0m (85'4&quot;)Extra Yachts2020">Haze</a> houses a large main saloon, lined with extensive windows, ensuring the space remains bathed in sunlight throughout the day. Showcasing a large U-shaped sofa, surrounding low-level marble coffee tables and a neighbouring formal dining area, the motor yacht displays a sophisticated design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175911/image/large-841f3324cbab25500ade5e10328cea73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175911"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175910/image/large-cb7a30bd807163c04fbfff5f5bd0d527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175910">A contemporary aesthetic similarly extends across the yacht’s staterooms. She boasts a full-beam master suite, while minimalistic furnishings and muted tones characterise the staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175904/image/large-d5ffc5a0ea931a412f4482b84dbbd57f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175904"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175903/image/large-e97511f388adc9072c18d7e5362c6036.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175902/image/large-0b0269833ab468c392cb4678bff9c091.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175902"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175901/image/large-7f2717142c3fc1b965cfa044d2ae9578.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175901"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze26.0m (85'4&quot;)Extra Yachts2020">Haze</a> houses an expansive sundeck, complete with luxurious sunpads, a large fitted sofa and comfortable furnishings, allowing guests to soak up the sun as they indulge in unobstructed panoramic views. In addition, she displays an extensive beach club and swim platform at her stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175879/image/large-462bbc94792cb868b294640febeb308b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175879"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175878/image/large-63674b3f37d68a84aae6bcebe7d8ae8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175878">Regarding performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze26.0m (85'4&quot;)Extra Yachts2020">Haze</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of up to 21 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €4,400,000.

Extra Yachts motor yacht Haze sold

The 26m Extra Yachts motor yacht Haze sold, she underwent an extensive refit last year.

26m Extra Yachts motor yacht Haze sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> will build a new unit from its 31.1-metre Darwin 102 series for an experienced British owner. Her sale was brokered by Carlo Aquilanti, Sales Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> and Andrew Bond of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>. Delivery is scheduled for 2025.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170324/image/large-df16c0d57b1cfabcfcaac994c3f9f188.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170324">The explorer series features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a> and the interior spaces of this latest unit will be designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. She will offer accommodation for 12 guests across five staterooms; the owner suite is situated on the main deck forward, while the four guest staterooms are located on the lower deck. She can also host five crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170323/image/large-bf758ec2a2c96357d3eeb90bb8654dc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170323">“We are very proud of the Darwin Class that asserts itself as a warhorse for our shipyard. In 2010, we launched a new class of yachts that fused superyacht standards of space and design with rugged, go-anywhere capabilities – all in a compact package. Over the years, the commercial result of this highly customisable series of explorer yachts exceeded our wildest expectations,” Ennio Cecchini, co-founder and President of Cantiere delle Marche, commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170326/image/large-881c70be11c3d8912869f407627cd388.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170326">The client discovered the Darwin series at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival 2022</a> after visiting the slightly larger Darwin 106, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Uptight32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Uptight</a>. He was impressed by the build quality, the volume and the ability to cross the Atlantic comfortably. A few tweaks were suggested, including adjustments to the windscreen in the wheelhouse and an additional tender crane added. Much like her sisters though, she’ll have two saloons: one on the main deck and the other on the upper. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170325/image/large-b3b9b95c0f80f8b651df5ca608986722.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170325">The new Darwin 102 will have a displacement of 240 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 245 GT. She’ll be equipped 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 deliver a 5,000 nautical mile range at 9 knots and a top speed of 13 knots. She will be commercially classified and available for charter.&nbsp;The photographs used throughout this article are of her sistership&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Archipelago31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2019">Archipelago</a> and are intended for reference purposes only.

new 31m CdM Darwin 102 yacht sold 

dM will build a new unit from its 31m Darwin 102 series for an experienced British owner. 

CdM signs order for new 31m Darwin 102 explorer yacht 

The Dutch superyacht designer Cor D. Rover was quite literally born on the water. “I was born aboard an inland barge like one of those you can see in this marina,” he casually told me waving to the run of traditional Dutch boats lined up outside his floating office on the Nieuw Maass river in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254388/image/large-1bd9fdd1f9d322a2e45dfe712159c47b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254388">With the lights gently swaying above our heads as his floating office rode the undulating waves, he continued his story. “I’m one of six and all of us have a strong connection with the water. In the warmer months we were always swimming, sailing, or enjoying all types of water sports,” he said with deep nostalgia.As a Dutchman, Cor and his siblings lived a life not out of the ordinary; for anyone that’s visited the country or knows its inhabitants well, the waterways are much more than a picturesque backdrop. But not every Dutchman makes a career out of this lifestyle – in that regard, Cor is one of the few exceptions. “It nearly wasn’t to be though,” Cor chuckled. “I have always been interested in technology – everything that moves, in fact – and the plan was originally to become an aeroplane designer.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254402/image/large-9767d9531d56e118710729bee89861f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254402">But he couldn’t shake the itch for ships and shipbuilding; living amongst the great yards just outside Rotterdam in Hardinxveld-Giessendam inspired him to stick to his roots. “I was born on a boat, lived close to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and, really, ships have always been a major staple of my life,” Cor said. “It just made sense to pursue mechanical engineering and shipbuilding at university.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/118269/image/large-3fb2b240d2a5cdafb9a85edecc52836e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118269">After graduating in 1986, Cor’s began to fill his notepads with yacht designs, working under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Frank Mulder</a> for 11 years. In the small studio just outside of Amsterdam, Cor developed an apt penmanship for aesthetics and the clean exterior styling he’s known and praised for today.“Prior to joining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Frank Mulder Design</a> my work was purely technical,” Cor confessed. “It was a steep learning curve getting a grasp on how to execute strong theoretical designs with clean aesthetics.” His work at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Frank Mulder Design</a> laid the foundations for his success, and after building a strong reputation within the industry Cor set out on his own, founding his eponymously named studio in 1997. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/15755/image/large-076fab1ff808b285a7f1c4d31162ea20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15755"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/15710/image/large-6a33de09be0a97c15d8b308069510a96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15710">To date, under his own insignia, Cor has designed 75 yachts 24-metres in length or longer and an astonishing number of smaller yachts. Out of those 75 larger yachts, 66 are currently in operation, the largest being the 67-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seasense67.0m (219'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2017">Seasense</a> built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and delivered in 2017. But this superyacht will soon be superseded by an all-new 60-metre Ice Class explorer with 1,700 GT of interior volume – 525 GT more than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seasense67.0m (219'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2017">Seasense</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254401/image/large-0ca6a11c0a5e7737148da28154bb431f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254401"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254399/image/large-037dcbb36984575a2047fa2846cc734d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254399">Cor was pretty guarded about this latest project but did confirm that the design had been finalised and approved by the client and will be built in the Netherlands. Another forthcoming project that Cor teased but was just as discreet about was a new full-custom 33-metre motor yacht that will also be built locally.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254386/image/large-22d7079e18cb37f60772e620532cb09e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254386">Working out of such a traditional enclave of the Netherlands, you’d expect his walls to be adorned with classic vessels – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. His 1930s office, originally used by the local police force before the Second World War, is a harbinger of the past.Yet the artistic black and white prints of his diverse fleet that fight for your attention, are anything but. The print that really steals the limelight, though, is an aerial top-down photograph of the radical 2021-delivered superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> anchored alongside her 36-metre superyacht vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254390/image/large-61b304738131294fae91604c3a23212c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254390">The story of the 58.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> is a devastating story – and a tale that most of us know. Before she could embark on her maiden voyage and bask in the Mediterranean heat she visited London. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> was quickly pounced upon by the British authorities, as a consequence of Putin’s actions in Ukraine. Despite not being on the sanction list, the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> had his brand-new superyacht arrested – and, to this day, the legal battle persists. But the story that many of us don’t know is how she came to be.&nbsp;“A client approached me around five years ago who wanted a superyacht that was at once unusual and outstanding,” Cor explained. “The client loved technology and wanted only the best features onboard. I had only recently patented my ‘dump tank eliminating pool floor’ that makes use of an inflatable rubber seal to turn the pool into a ballast when not in use. Typically the pool water needs to be drained when the yacht’s cruising, but with our system a client can ‘lock the water’ in and move freely, saving both time and energy.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254394/image/large-31b8a0e91d96a1fe33e654940bd337eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254394">Radical designs call for radical measures – and the client was all for it. “Let’s build a boat around the pool,” he exclaimed after Cor pitched the idea. But the rest of the design didn’t materialise until later that year.“One evening during a boat show in Beijing, Perry van Oossanen (founder 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>) and I were sitting on the top floor of the hotel burning some hours, discussing projects. When I brought up this latest design we started to draw it out and landed on the idea of designing the world’s longest sub-500 GT superyacht – it was perfect for the project.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211064/image/large-05f4888722b47787984d0074b815a890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211064">Perry van Oossanen incorporated his world-renowned Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) and oversaw the engineering of the project, while Cor D. Rover took charge of the styling. “Together we created an intriguing design that pushes boundaries,” Cor reflected.“It’s a record-breaking yacht that comes with compromises, as it has an extremely narrow bow. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> has all the characteristics of a sailing yacht, and we needed a builder with this expertise. A sailboat builder that’s used to optimising every cubic inch.” It then comes as no surprise that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> was approached for the project.&nbsp;“You don’t go to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> and ask to make the best deal in terms of costs, you go to Royal Huisman to build the best,” Cor said. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has an incredible pedigree and they were very happy to sign a major motor yacht contract, especially as sailing yachts are strangely a diminishing market.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254392/image/large-b7ea46706da7262c5c622dcaed61adef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254392">With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> being such a slender design, it was paramount to optimise living space. The London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a> took charge of her interior styling and created “a tranquil atmosphere that has an incredibly family-friendly general arrangement,” as Cor describes it. However, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> only carries a single rescue tender on the foredeck: all the paraphernalia is carried by the Alia-built support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211063/image/large-a93164b8b90f4b30892b6f9b92fb000e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211063">“Perry and I also worked together on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a> which we designed with a pure focus on practicality. While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> has all the onboard entertainment, the sub-300 GT <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a> has all the tenders, toys and additional fuel.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212581/image/large-780bbfaeab36c973bac71affa43b8750.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212581">Full-custom projects are only half of the operations at <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> though, and the studio is perhaps best known for its work with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a>: a prolific builder that launches one FD Series yacht most months – and <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> can be accredited to each of these builds. Currently, a total of 62 are built or in-build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212589/image/large-b91362d551b9c2a26c2952e5e6ce01eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212589">“We approached Horizon at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2023">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a> in 2012 with a design that we believed perfect for a production series. Our design maximised the amount of real estate possible onboard a 24-metre platform, incorporating a five-stateroom layout that’s typically found on much larger yachts. John Lu, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon</a>, saw the plans and immediately saw the potential: ‘Let’s build it!’ he declared there and then.” And the rest is history. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254395/image/large-b8325ba0aa8151d2b88130a53c9545ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254395">A major focus for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> was to be family-friendly and a safe place to be on the water. “We created SUVs for the sea,” Cor reflected. “Aesthetically an SUV looks safe, sturdy and practical; clients feel protected when they’re onboard.” It wasn’t long until a number of other designers and builders were adopting style cues from the popular series; imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199549/image/large-d39010f9f0382e7c46327c85016a8ce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199549"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199534/image/large-f77efa308e59e0eccb9d1a6fe6188770.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199534"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199535/image/large-cf42b68d206ffe703d2d9965500d96c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199535"> </a><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> has since gone on to work with other shipyards, designing exclusive production series all around the world. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sirena Yachts (Company)">Sirena Yachts</a> in Turkey is another big client for Cor, and his studio has designed its entire fleet to date – not exterior this time, though, but interior. “My studio has grown over the years and, after losing a few big jobs to studios that offered both exterior and interior design, I expanded the team to offer the full suite of services: exterior and interior design.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254389/image/large-f1f509610c893494282f141cd9ae6392.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254389">During my visit, the team is made up of seven designers, one of whom is Cor’s daughter. It’s a small yet mighty team operating from a quaint traditional corner of the Netherlands, championing innovation and ground-breaking design.

At the studio with Cor D. Rover Design

SuperYacht Times paid Cor D. Rover a visit to look at his new and future designs. 

Cor D. Rover talks radical yacht design: Phi, Phi Phantom and new undisclosed projects

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215166/image/large-f8ab3c22e17afaf52359647e53f6f3e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215166">Currently moored in London, UK are the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">Bravo Eugenia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Here Comes The Sun89.0m (291'12&quot;)Amels2016">Here Comes The Sun</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> at their Alblasserdam shipyard, the 109-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">Bravo Eugenia</a> was launched in late 2018. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>-designed motor yacht is the first of a new breed of advanced superyachts created by the Dutch shipyard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>. She comes with a sophisticated hybrid propulsion system and a single-tier engine room that free up valuable space in the ship. The interior, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>, is completed in an elegant style with light woods and lacquered surfaces. Behind her striking exterior design, the 59-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> can be seen. Delivered last month, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> features an exterior design from Dutch design firm <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>, while her interior has been penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. The sub-500 GT vessel has been delivered alongside her support vessel, the 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. In the background is the largest yacht to come out of the Dutch yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> to date; the 89-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Here Comes The Sun89.0m (291'12&quot;)Amels2016">Here Comes the Sun</a>. Originally delivered in 2017, she has just completed a year-long refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> shipyard in the Netherlands. The refit has extended the length of the yacht from 83-metres to 89-metres and a full colour change, modifying her sand coloured hull to a glossy dark blue. The bridge deck has also been extended to aft, where two VIP suites and balconies have been added. With a volume of 2,977 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Here Comes The Sun89.0m (291'12&quot;)Amels2016">Here Comes The Sun</a> features an original exterior design from British designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> while her interior comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.

Superyachts Bravo Eugenia, Phi and Here Comes The Sun in London

The superyachts Bravo Eugenia, Phi and Here Comes The Sun are seen here docked in London.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211054/image/large-adbe5673d1c97a69e2b61d4036c84110.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211054">Spotted here last Tuesday cruising in Ijmuiden on her way to a second day of sea trials is the 58.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a>. Launched in July 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> features a striking exterior design from Dutch design firm <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>, and while her colour is one of her defining features, the yacht also strikes an unusual profile, sitting long and low in the water with angular curved forms that break up her deck structure. Internally, the craftsmanship has been penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, while her naval architecture came from the drawing 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>, who created a specially developed Fast Displacement XL hull. The sub-500 GT vessel can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> will be delivered alongside her support vessel, the 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Phantom36.0m (118'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Phi Phantom</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>, later this year.

Superyacht Phi cruising in Ijmuiden

The 59m superyacht Phi, built by Royal Huisman and launched this year, is seen here cruising in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands.

New pictures have been released of the 58.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> on sea trials. Captured as she carved through the water of the North Atlantic, the yacht looks strong and powerful, her blue hull contrasting brightly against the grey waters. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210524/image/large-5930992df69db3a238b4ae0294469872.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210524"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210523/image/large-2512f647aa886811c0645c5893f9bea9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210523"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highly-anticipated 59m Royal Huisman superyacht Phi launched (2021-07-23 16:30:00 +0200)">Phi was launched in July</a> to much acclaim from the yachting industry and was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53953" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: Royal Huisman’s 59m superyacht Phi in transit through the Netherlands (2021-10-26 16:45:00 +0200)">recently spotted in transit</a> as she was towed through the Netherlands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> features exterior design from Dutch design firm <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>, and while her colour is one of her defining features, the yacht also strikes an unusual profile, sitting long and low in the water with angular curved forms that break up her deck structure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210525/image/large-3f07b9df224470a64fa180d3223fcda3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210525">Internally, the craftsmanship has been penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>, though it has remained very much under wraps, with no images or renders yet released to the public. Her naval architecture came from the drawing 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>, who created a specially developed Fast Displacement XL hull form that result in a long, sleek and under 500 GT vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210522/image/large-675dda11928147bfc365ef1be486ad35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210522">Guy Booth, the owner's representative, commented, "All of us involved in the creation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a> feel a sense of privilege to have had the opportunity to contribute to this innovative project. The cooperation between the owner’s team, the architects, the designers and everyone at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has been exceptional. We can be justifiably proud of what we have achieved."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210598/image/large-6311720d0fd400a92269b17df214c368.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210598">Jan Timmerman, Chief Executive Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, emphasises the prowess of his company, commenting, "Just take a look at our two current motor yacht projects: project 403, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a>, and project 406, and a unique 52-metre sportfish yacht that will become the largest of its kind in the world. The individual aspirations and challenges of each of these projects were seen to be well outside the comfort zone by some yards. With the benefit of expert advice, each of these owners brought their highly distinctive individual projects to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, where fresh opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation were enthusiastically welcomed."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210597/image/large-10f59481e761b53626075e93c3043573.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210597">Timmerman continued to testify the might of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, adding, "Here are two good examples of the ‘edge’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> has to offer. First, the expertise we have acquired from our unrivalled 55 years’ experience in aluminium construction. This enables us to maximise performance and efficiency through compact, lightweight and high strength engineering. Second, our ability to design and install complex operational systems in restricted volume hull areas provides the owner with more net space for amenities and further increases efficiency."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210601/image/large-a7a7c012737e71e0c261a3cd5e57246a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210601"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi58.5m (191'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2021">Phi</a>&nbsp;is scheduled for delivery later this year and will be supported by a 36-metre shadow vessel, which will be designed and constructed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>, and which will mirror the grace of her larger companion. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/phi" target="_blank">Phi</a> is equipped with twin <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/mtu" target="_blank">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M96L diesel engines, which propel her to a top speed of 22 knots.

Superyacht Phi on sea trials

New pictures have been unveiled of the Royal Huisman superyacht Phi, on sea trials.