Spain

Marcelo Penna

When considering Spain, attention often centres on its well-established cruising destinations, refit facilities, and marina infrastructure, rather than on yacht design. Yet, standing apart from this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna</a>, founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a> in Barcelona since 1984, has emerged as a key figure in the Spanish yacht design landscape, with expertise spanning both exterior and interior design.Originally from Argentina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> moved to Spain in 1976. His portfolio showcases a diverse range of yachts. These include the 65.2-metre Phinisi sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>, the 59-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a>, the 28.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monty North (Company)">Monty North</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Free At Last 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Free At Last</a>, and the 25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moreno Pujal (Company)">Moreno Pujal</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blalumar25.0m (82'0&quot;)Moreno Pujal2000">Blalumar</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a>'s work also extends beyond pleasure craft to include the design of commercial vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332613/image/large-9d1733fb10c8e9b8336a013e1e6bdd99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332613"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> is extensively involved in the latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> new-build, a 37.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">CdP</a> Custom explorer yacht, where he is responsible for both the exterior and interior design as well as the naval architecture. The discussion explored his entry into the yachting industry, his collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, the diverse yachts he has designed, and the future plans for his design house.Entrance to the yachting industryBorn in Argentina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> has had a passion for racing sailing yachts since his childhood. With a background in civil engineering, he moved to Barcelona, in Spain, where he worked in architecture for a year. “At that time in Barcelona, there was only one school, a sailing school here in Barcelona, and they asked me to be a partner. So I left architecture and started to sail. The sailing school operated from May to October, and during the winter, we would assist shipyards or transport vessels and yachts,” recounted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;He described his entry into yacht design as accidental, beginning with a desire to design a boat for himself. "By chance, I found a mould of a hull behind an old sailing school building. I asked around, ‘What is this?’ They told me it belonged to a businessman, so I asked, ‘Do you have his contact details?’ They gave me a phone number. It turned out to be a very nice racing 46 foot sailing boat designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">Germán Frers</a>,” he added.Continuing the story, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> clarified that he initially tried to buy the hull to build a boat for himself. “At that time, I was collaborating with a shipyard, and I met the owner at the yacht club here in Barcelona," he recalled. "He saw me drawing a new interior design on an A4 leaflet and asked what I was doing. I told him that I found this hull and was trying to buy it to make myself a nice racing sailing boat.”The owner then asked <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> to design a similar boat for him, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> agreed, noting: "We didn't discuss time or money; that was really the extent of our conversation." He continued, stating: "three months later, I called him and presented the design for a 47-footer. He liked it and said, alright, I will build it.’ That was how it all began, just as simple as that.”After establishing his eponymous label, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> transitioned from designing small racing sailing yachts to creating both sailing and motor superyachts. He described this shift as a “natural evolution,” driven by customer demand for larger sailing yachts and motor yachts.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a>To <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a> can be characterised as a "one-stop studio," involved in every aspect of yacht design, from exterior styling and structural work to interior design." He credits his multifaceted approach to his background as a civil architect. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272616/image/large-4d02988bb40a3093e5f7d97d21b314f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272616">Other services provided by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a> in the superyacht sector include refit consultancy and the supply of technical equipment for charter yachts, such as water toys, bed linen, and crockery. "We have worked with several yachts, including the 72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a>," <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> outlined "We design and create new spaces for customers onboard and have completed numerous refits, from staterooms to other areas. For example, we have added features to helipads and redesigned gyms."The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a>'s services also extend to commercial vessels, encompassing various types, including ferries, passenger vessels, and cargo ships. The company is also active in the car racing sector, collaborating with a supply chain company that builds batteries for the Formula E Extreme series, an international off-road racing competition featuring electric SUVs that race in remote locations around the world, such as the Arctic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272602/image/large-ff67cb960f942fa177d50a4dfcac625f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272602">Penna also highlighted that the group is a family firm. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a>'s wife contributes to the styling, while both his son and daughter are also actively involved in the business. "My son works both at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> and with us (...) and my daughter, who recently completed her studies in interior architecture in Paris, has been working with the firm for the past seven years. The whole family is involved in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Group</a>," he emphasised. Today, the firm has a global presence, with additional bases in Monaco and in Houston, Texas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272619/image/large-4727695bf79e0f1eb03d73fae79e421c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272619">Key projectsThe largest yacht he has designed, for which he oversaw both the exterior design as well as naval architecture, is the 65.2-metre Phinisi yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>, delivered in 2014. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> explained that he first became involved in the project and began working with Phinisi yachts after being &nbsp;introduced to the client by a captain he knew from an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> 47 superyacht. "The client proposed that I design and build a Phinisi," he said. "But they wanted the largest and safest Phinisi ever built. We became the first to classify a Phinisi with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>; it was the largest of its kind at that time, constructed entirely of wood."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227423/image/large-ba211dd267d2ded2385225c4a16658a0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227423"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a>’s current main yacht project is a custom 37.5-metre explorer yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>. He revealed that the project originated through a network of brokers from Nice who introduced him to a client."The client had very specific requirements and was looking for something unique. We initially began our search in northern Spain, but then it expanded to Italy, leveraging contacts there. Eventually, we reached <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, where we closed the deal.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320474/image/large-1ea029972a837c0745b0bd82df929491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320474">Spanish design landscapePenna also shared insight into the state of the Spanish yachting industry, particularly in terms of construction and design, and why it has not developed as significantly as in other southern Mediterranean countries like Italy, France, and Turkey, despite being very present in the refit market for large superyachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> noted that while the sector–especially the sailing and motor yacht segments–was growing, a significant cultural challenge existed in Spain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233768/image/large-7346fff05e0b4fd8140ee6fd46062ecb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233768">“The problem,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> pointed, “is rooted in the history and political developments during the Franco era. Yachting was seen as an exclusive activity for the elite–a very closed group. No ordinary person could afford a yacht in Spain. This exclusivity, combined with a lack of state support for yacht construction, has hindered the industry's growth–a significant loss, given the substantial number of jobs that yacht construction can create."However, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> explained, "with French influence, the industry began to develop, and a few sailing yacht shipyards emerged, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/747" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mefasa (Company)">Mefasa</a>, which built the 41.33-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alejandra41.33m (135'7&quot;)Mefasa1993">Alejandra</a>. Another notable shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astondoa S.A. (Astilleros) (Company)">Astondoa</a>, specialises in motor yacht construction."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> attributed the lack of Spanish designers in the superyacht sector to a cultural perception that historically viewed yacht design as more of a frivolous occupation rather than a serious profession, unlike commercial vessel design. Despite these challenges, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> believes the direction of the yacht design landscape in Spain is on the right track, with many dedicated professionals now working to drive the industry forward. "It will, however, take time for these efforts to yield their full impact," he emphasised.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233766/image/large-368a521574acf916a6065f8b8d50a50e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233766">Expansion and sustainabilityRegarding future plans, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> revealed that his company will be expanding its presence to Mexico and Istanbul. One of the latest ventures is The Wattio, a new initiative aimed at leveraging the company's extensive knowledge in both naval architecture and electric vehicle (EV) technology. "The idea behind The Wattio," <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> shared, "is to provide an integrated solution to shipyards or customers combining all our expertise, from naval architecture and engineering, to electrical systems and propulsion."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcelo Penna (Company)">Penna</a> underlined that the company is also focusing on implementing more sustainable solutions. "We are working with hybrid systems and exploring new fuels, such as ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen. In recent months, we have been testing hydrogen fuel cells here in Barcelona, including a hydrogen-powered truck currently operating in the city. Our aim is to apply these technologies not only to vehicles but also to boats."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa (Company)</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322171/image/large-076cb3cc3e28a1fe3331269dc1adc6ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322171">

Marcelo Penna: A spectrum of yacht designs and insights into the Spanish yacht design landscape

Marcelo Penna, founder of the Marcelo Penna Group in Barcelona since 1984, has emerged as a key figure in the Spanish yacht design landscape.

Marcelo Penna: Exploring his diverse yacht designs and insights into the Spanish yacht design landscape

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> announced that the first model of the Akhir line to hit the market will be the 44-metre Akhir 44.The Akhir 44, designed by Antonio Luxardo, blends the heritage of the brand and innovation. This new model will be the first of the Akhir line to hit the market. This line features recognisable elements like strip windows, “shark-like” decoration on the bow, and horizontal-grid air intakes. These hallmark features remain intact in the Akhir 44, creating a strong link between past and present.Key to the Akhir 44’s design is its lightweight carbon fibre composite hull and superstructure, built using a vacuum-moulding process. The yacht features an innovative EHPH Power Fin hull, which is designed for improved performance and fuel efficiency. This focus on cutting-edge technology, coupled with the retention of the Akhir line’s signature aesthetic features, ensures the model stays true to the brand’s DNA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327475/image/large-8445340bba51622c4c9d821249b54c53.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327475">The introduction of the Akhir line has the goal of appealing to modern yacht owners while preserving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>’s legacy. In line with its mission to innovate, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> brought in designer Antonio Luxardo to lead the company’s vision. Luxardo’s challenge was to honour the brand’s heritage while incorporating modern technologies and ensuring minimal environmental impact in production.&nbsp;Investing in innovationDuring the press conference, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> CEO Marco Massabò highlighted the journey the company has taken under its new ownership, including the expansion of production facilities, the launch of the Polaris and Saturno lines, and the sale of CdP Custom Division’s first explorer vessel, with design and engineering by Marcelo Penna.The event provided a platform for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, established in 1945 and now owned by Enrico Gennasio, to showcase its achievements and outline its future direction. Since the new management team took over in 2021, they have invested six million euros to expand production facilities, supported by a strong order book of nearly 30 million euros. This investment has allowed for the expansion and modernisation of the shipyard, which now spans 50,000-square-metres, including a 24,000-square-metre refit area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327492/image/large-149722dd28baec4b57780e17f9f7e14f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327492">The shipyard is currently working on six projects, with space for vessels up to 56 metres in length. Notable builds include the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12764" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa 80 Veloce 25.49m (83'8&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa">80 Veloce</a>, a 24-metre yacht made from carbon fibre capable of reaching 60 knots, and a 37.50-metre explorer yacht, which is being developed by the CdP Custom Division and scheduled for launch in 2026.As a result of these ambitious projects, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> boasts a robust order book for 2024, valued at 27 million euros, which includes 17 million euros in new-builds and 10 million euros in refits. Under the new ownership, the company has seen steady growth, with sales rising from three million euros in 2021 to four million euros in 2023.

Cantieri di Pisa unveils new Akhir 44 model at Cannes Yachting Festival

Cantieri di Pisa introduces the Akhir 44 at Cannes Yachting Festival

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Cantieri di Pisa unveils new 44m Akhir 44 model at Cannes Yachting Festival

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> has recently announced the sale of a custom 37.5-metre explorer yacht, built with a uniquely innovative technique. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts Invest (Company)">Yachts Invest</a> facilitated the sale on behalf of the shipyard, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yacht (Company)">ABYacht</a> acted on behalf of the French owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320474/image/large-1ea029972a837c0745b0bd82df929491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320474">As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> introduces three new lines, Polaris, Saturno and Akhir, the shipyard is progressing with its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">CdP</a> Custom Division. This has been made possible by significant modernisation and expansion of its facilities located along the Navicelli Canal in Pisa, since Enrico Gennasio took over leadership of the yard in 2021.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311014/image/large-ca3516c4d8b3fbe6b1eac154a68b2cc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311014">Explorer yacht design and specificationsThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> explorer yacht features a steel hull and a composite superstructure moulded using advanced vacuum technology. This innovative construction technique, unique to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, not only reduces tonnage but also lowers the centre of gravity, thus enhancing propulsion efficiency and minimising fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322171/image/large-076cb3cc3e28a1fe3331269dc1adc6ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322171">The interior and exterior design and engineering are led by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna</a>, founder of the eponymous firm established in Barcelona in 1984. With over 30 years of experience in designing both sail and motor yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Penna</a> brings a wealth of expertise to this project. He describes the yacht as “tailored for an expert owner, featuring a sustainable design with a hybrid battery pack and generators that support hotel mode and management services while anchored in marine protected areas.”He further adds that “these features not only comply with but anticipate the most stringent environmental regulations for the foreseeable future.” The yacht will also obtain <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> Charter class certification.Luxury and comfort onboardDesigned for cruising at all latitudes and equally suitable for chartering, this in-build explorer yacht is set to accommodate 12 guests across six staterooms, each with its own private bathroom. She will also provide quarters for eight crew members, including the captain.The owner’s suite will be prominently positioned forward on the main deck and features a private terrace. On the lower deck is a full-beam VIP stateroom. The four guest staterooms will be conveniently located on the lower deck, enhancing privacy and comfort. On the bridge deck, adjacent to the wheelhouse, are the captain’s quarters. When required, the &nbsp;versatile massage room on the upper deck can double as an extra single stateroom, suitable for either crew or guests.The yacht’s exterior and interior convivial spaces are expansive and bathed in natural light. Features include a Jacuzzi, various sofas, and sunbeds on all decks, both fore and aft. Additionally, the superyacht is equipped with an advanced entertainment system, ideal for enhancing guest enjoyment onboard.The spacious and well-appointed galley, complete with pantries, refrigeration, and a high-capacity laundry facility, ensures total comfort for long cruises. Generous storage compartments on all four decks further enhance the yacht's functionality.&nbsp;For services, this technological explorer will have a spacious midship garage equipped with a side-launching system for a tender up to 6.5-metres long and wave runners.Performance and sustainabilityIn terms of performance, the yacht is powered by twin 1,000 HP <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V8 engines, achieving a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. At this cruising speed, it offers a range of 2,600 nautical miles.&nbsp;The custom yacht's engines meet the highest environmental standards (IMO III and &nbsp;Environmental Protection Agency Tier IV standards. State-of-the-art generators and a hybrid battery pack, fully encapsulated for safety, ensure complete electrical autonomy for navigation and anchorage in protected marine areas. This innovative battery system also allows the generators to be turned off for extended periods at night, ensuring onboard services operate in utmost silence, enhancing the comfort of all aboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320473/image/large-e22290d03acb9e42a3082870cb224db1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320473"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>&nbsp;custom designThe yacht is scheduled for launch by summer 2026. "We are delighted with the swift conclusion of this significant sale, which was made possible through the concerted efforts of all parties involved, especially our sales division and engineering department." The yacht is scheduled for launch by summer 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260833/image/large-8899422b8b6ae0ea4429c0654f8f493f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260833">"This sale marks the inaugural achievement of our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">CdP</a> Custom Division," concluded Marco Massabò, CEO of the shipyard.&nbsp;

Introducing the CdP Custom 37.5 m explorer yacht

Cantieri di Pisa has recently announced the sale of a custom 37.5-metre explorer yacht, built with a uniquely innovative technique.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> has announced the sale of a 37.5-metre custom explorer yacht, featuring a steel hull and a composite superstructure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts Invest (Company)">Yachts Invest</a> represented the shipyard during the sale negotiations, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yacht (Company)">AB Yacht</a> acted on behalf of the French owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320474/image/large-1ea029972a837c0745b0bd82df929491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320474">This announcement follows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>'s recent unveiling of the new steel and aluminium Polaris 48 yacht series and the expansion of their facilities.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa unveils new steel and aluminium Polaris 48 yacht series (2024-05-29 11:45:00 +0200)">Cantieri di Pisa unveils new steel and aluminium Polaris 48 yacht series</a>The explorer yacht will feature exterior and interior design, as well as naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcello Penna</a>. As for accommodation, she will have six staterooms for guests and four for crew members.&nbsp;The owner’s suite features a private terrace that is strategically positioned on the main seck. This deck also hosts a full-beam VIP cabin, while the four guest staterooms are located on the lower deck. The captain’s suite is ideally situated on the bridge deck adjacent to the wheelhouse. Additionally, a massage room on the upper deck serves dual purposes, functioning as an optional single cabin for crew members or guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320473/image/large-e22290d03acb9e42a3082870cb224db1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320473">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa set to expand by more than 50,000 square-metres (2024-05-08 14:30:00 +0200)">Cantieri di Pisa set to expand by more than 50,000 square-metres</a>Onboard amenities include a Jacuzzi, an owner's terrace, a spacious beach club, and a massage room, complemented by ample storage space and two lateral-opening terraces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311014/image/large-ca3516c4d8b3fbe6b1eac154a68b2cc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311014">“This sale is the first step taken by our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">CdP</a> Custom Division,” commented Marco Massabò, CEO of the storied shipyard now owned by Enrico Gennasio. “We’re very pleased with how quickly we’ve concluded this important sale thanks to the collaboration of all the parties involved and above all our sales division and engineering department. The yacht will be launched by summer 2026.” &nbsp;

Custom 38m Cantieri di Pisa yacht sold

Cantieri di Pisa has announced the sale of a 37.5-metre custom explorer yacht, featuring a steel hull and a composite superstructure.

38m Cantieri di Pisa custom explorer yacht sold to a French owner

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312165/image/large-f061195f4ab374356ad6ce3aa30b0802.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312165">Currently docked at Port Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain, is the 59-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a>, previously named Mariavidal. Delivered in 2016 after construction began in 2007, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a>, stands out as one of the largest yachts designed and built by an all-Spanish team at the time. Built for long voyages, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> showcases an exterior design resulting from a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acubens (Company)">Acubens</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Factoria Naval Marin (Company)">Factoria Naval Marin</a>, with the interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna</a>. She is 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, providing a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. Accommodation-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> offers six staterooms capable of hosting up to 12 guests, with additional quarters for up to 12 crew members. The 1,043 GT yacht offers luxury amenities including a Jacuzzi on deck, a helicopter landing pad and wellness facilities including a gym and yoga space, plus a sauna and private cinema for relaxation. Currently <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/maybe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">listed for sale</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> has an asking price of €19,950,000.

59m superyacht Maybe in Barcelona

The 59m superyacht Maybe, built by Metalships & Docks  in 2016, was seen docked here in Port Forum, Spain. 

The 59-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">&nbsp;Metalships&nbsp;</a>motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe&nbsp;</a>has joined the market. Delivered in 2017, the motor yacht at the time was the largest ever to have been designed and built in Spain. She poses a rare opportunity to purchase a yacht in impeccable condition, having never cruised with an owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272614/image/large-8db779277f91582a621825384f7d3e82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272614">The high-volume <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acubens (Company)">Acubens Naval Architects’</a> drawing boards and features a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Pena Yacht Design</a> interior. The 1,043 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale&nbsp;</a>was built for long passages complete with exceptional onboard storage solutions and a trans-Pacific which is also one of her defining characteristics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272598/image/large-7e1bd9bd32b83931406d9f4614da104e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272598"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six opulent guest suites. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> features a full beam owner’s suite located on the main deck, with a private study, walk-in wardrobe, and his-and-hers bathrooms. Natural light pours through the windows, creating a haven for relaxation. The guest suites - an upper deck VIP, two double and two twin staterooms on the lower deck, are a luxurious oasis of comfort. The neutral panelling and soft furnishings paired with the dark wooden furniture and colourful accents create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272613/image/large-1742319036c5b435a9384e1a72167c13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272613"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85543/image/large-c3da9d842ed292d372d3148280eadc1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85543"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> offers impressive living spaces, with a full beam sky lounge on the upper deck and a spacious main saloon leading to the interior dining table. A highlight of the superyacht is her glass elevator which enables a seamless transition from the lower guest cabins all the way to the sun deck, allowing guests to arrive in style with sweeping vistas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272619/image/large-4727695bf79e0f1eb03d73fae79e421c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272619">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/maybe/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Maybe for sale</a> has an exterior dining table on the upper deck that can extend to seat 16 guests. The stylish beach club has a bar, a relaxed seating zone as well as a Jacuzzi, perfect for reclining by the water with an unparalleled view.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272610/image/large-11bd1f7481559f8dc82064213870edee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272610"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272604/image/large-562b77674b4a608d7c1440baa15962d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272604">Other key features on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> include a helideck and an aft beachclub adjacent to the swim area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272616/image/large-4d02988bb40a3093e5f7d97d21b314f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272616">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships</a> yacht for sale has a 6,500 nautical mile cruising range, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> presents a multitude of possibilities for global cruising. She has been maintained to the highest standard with each of her 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 which enable her to have a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. Moreover, she counts fewer than 1,800 hours of running time.

59m Metalships motor yacht Maybe for sale

Metalships motor yacht Maybe has joined the market having never been cruised by her owner. 


59m Metalships motor yacht Maybe is for sale having never been cruised by her owner 

The 28.80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monty North (Company)">Monty North</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> sold in a deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Coast International (Company)">West Coast International</a> representing the buyer and Arne Ploch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> standing in for the seller. The Spanish-built yacht was delivered in 2000 and delivers performance sailing without infringing on comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114977/image/large-61445515762fbf6ad9738cad89e4a249.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114977"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> bears sleek and modern lines, with great consideration given to both form and function. She was fully designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcello Penna</a> who were responsible for her interior, exterior and naval architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114974/image/large-e824849a690e55cd21327793f6b5c40a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114974"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114975/image/large-8c658c00e0a4ce7d5cfd06c83239b023.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114975"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114980/image/large-7f9b921e03c1b2287a08b29a8516ac52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114980"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> is able to sleep up to six guests in three suites, consisting of a full-beam owner’s stateroom forward and two twin cabins. &nbsp;Further accommodation for a crew of four is positioned aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26490/image/large-0e8e7fc23b5f9ab6e89d01dea6948f67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26490"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> is powered by an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engine and can cruise at 10 knots or reach a maximum speed of 11 knots. She had a last known asking price of €1,750,000.&nbsp;

Monty North sailing yacht Concordia sold

The 29m Monty North yacht Concordia sold in a deal with West Coast International representing the buyer and Camper and Nicholsons for the seller.

Sold: 29m Monty North sailing yacht Concordia

It was whilst holidaying on the white sandy beaches of Indonesia’s Greater Sunda Islands that Dominique Gerardin was first struck by the idea to build a superyacht using traditional techniques unique to the archipelago. In 2014, he pitched the idea to a friend (and now fellow co-owner) who he had met aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.5m (237'10&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> while working aboard. Outlining the market gap for a sailing yacht with an all-Indonesian crew for charter, and certain it would be a favourite with an international clientele, he had little to do by way of convincing — and so, the plans for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>, the only Indonesian flagged yacht built to Rina standard, were born. For Gerardin, the 65.2-metre sailing yacht is the culmination of a lifelong dream. Enamoured by 1970s French TV series Joe Gaillard as a child, he always had a penchant for adventure. After a stint as a merchant marine and in the French Polar Expeditions, he worked as a superyacht captain for more than 20 years and today spends up to three months aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a> each year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203390/image/large-88d3116873d0a45555e7ff4a3b2cc672.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203390">The build of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>’s hull was entrusted to the skilful local builders of Ara, Sulawesi. Convinced she is “the first superyacht ever built on a beach,” Gerardin recalls the unusual build project with alacrity. “In Ara, shipbuilding is a lifestyle,” he explains. “At eight years old, the boys go with their fathers to the build site, carrying small tools to see how things are done. At 12, they start helping and by 18 years of age, they are experts — they use a chainsaw like you use a knife, and you don’t see anyone with a cut finger!” he laughs. When it comes to the build itself, “the hull must go into the water within nine months because it’s the baby of the master builder, he’s creating something with his soul.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>’s hull was pulled into the water on chain blocks by 50 men over the course of two months, and then towed to Bangkok for completion. Through this traditional approach, the yacht combines the beauty of an Indonesian two-masted trading ship, with the technological robustness of modern-day sailing yachts, affirmed by her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcello Penna</a> design. When asked what he loves most about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a>, the answer is an easy one. “When you are on a wooden boat compared with one made of steel, aluminium or fibreglass, you touch the wood with your skin. You touch something that has a soul. For me, that wood is a living material.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203392/image/large-d2c97860f6b7fb639f9eac34458d43f5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203392"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203388/image/large-bbcc46ce2de5b017a2f85a1b536406b8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203388">“Soul” is a recurring theme for Gerardin, and speaking with him it quickly becomes apparent that the people with whom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a> intertwines forge both her distinct magnetism and convivial charm. “The crew is what makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5648" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lamima65.2m (213'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2014">Lamima</a> so special,” Gerardin says with gravity. “They work so hard and we’ve been through a great deal of difficulties. We’ve had everything from run-ins with corrupt police to overcoming extreme storms, sadly we also lost our deckhand this year to Covid-19 — but we have got through it all together.” All originating from Indonesia, the crew of nineteen bring the boat to life, as Gerardin says, “the guests come back for the crew, even more so than for the yacht!” From morning yoga on the deck to wakeboarding, paddle boarding and Jet skiing, the crew gets involved in all aspects of onboard life, and this is part of what makes her feel so much like a home. “Indonesians are fantastically hospitable and there is such a happiness to the way in which they approach life, you really feel that.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203391/image/large-d6be343a3a30378ba5885ab676ad6857.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203391">When it comes to ownership advice, it’s a tough one for Gerardin to call. “Not coming from the same background as most owners, it’s a little difficult to say. But for me, what is most important is that your yacht feels like a home. To be at home, you have to take care of your crew because a superyacht is not like a villa, it will go down quickly. It takes a lot of planning and hard work from everyone and being involved with your crew means you avoid doing refit after refit. So, trust them and take care of them.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203389/image/large-7452fa2d7ea04f68a995bdc56210c796.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203389">This article was originally published in the Autumn 2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper. To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

Sailing yacht Lamima owner interview

Parisa Hashempour catches up with Dominique Gerardin, co-owner of Lamima, to hear how she came into being on a beach in Indonesia.

Sailing yacht Lamima: Sailing with soul

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna Yacht Design</a> have just released their latest concept, the 56.65-metre superyacht Triexplorer. As the design’s name implies, the innovative vessel is a trimaran with explorer capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197953/image/large-5aaaa817e2d9bffa16265ea9ea0e9f26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197953">The Triexplorer’s hull configuration has been designed to ensure that those on board can reach some of the world’s most remote corners while ensuring minimal environmental impact. She is equipped with a diesel propulsion system in combination with a hybrid system, which is powered by batteries. The superyacht is also outfitted with solar panels to power her generators, further limiting her environmental impact. This also helps to ensure reduced fuel consumption and operating costs.Her ability to harness renewable energy sources further adds to her explorer capabilities as she can remain in more remote locations without having to refuel. She is autonomous up to 6,000 nautical miles. It is optional to construct the superyacht to DP-2 class standards, which means that if the vessel were to experience a partial system failure it would not cause an overall failure of her systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197951/image/large-af405bdd2457e7b37a36b4f495bcc443.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197951">The unique tri-hull not only helps to optimise her performance, but also serves to maximise space on board. The owner’s deck is 646 square-metres and includes a spacious owner’s stateroom with separate his-and-hers bathrooms, an adjacent office, an observatory lounge and a glass pool.The Triexplorer can accommodate as many as 12 guests throughout her 1,330 GT interior volume. The superyacht is outfitted with plenty of amenities including a gym, sauna, multiple saloons, a library, a cinema and expansive deck space.To compliment her explorer capabilities, the Triexplorer can accommodate multiple tenders, a helideck, a permanent helicopter hangar, a submarine, a diving area and a beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197952/image/large-61cb7b5c8f7a98b561d71a3569feb9c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197952">Performance-wise, the superyacht, which will be constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure, can reach a maximum speed of 20 knots and cruise at 15 knots. She will be operated by a crew of 20.

57m superyacht Triexplorer concept by MP Design

Marcelo Penna Yacht Design have just released their latest concept, the 57m superyacht Triexplorer, a trimaran explorer.

Triexplorer: 57m tri-hull trimaran superyacht concept by MP Design

Barcelona-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Penna (MP) Yacht Design</a> has delivered its most recent explorer style superyacht concept. The design of the 50.26-metre Explorer has been optimised to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests and 11 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185615/image/large-58a022aecb3ab73aff8fde72287d1b8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185615"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185616/image/large-087c31b7d08c4f6e77cad0c8a44da6fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185616">At sub-500 GT, the spacious interiors of the 50-metre Explorer includes a main deck that is divided into two main sections: a spacious owner’s area as well as a large saloon. Outside, a forward-facing Jacuzzi is positioned on the sun deck. The yacht also sports a large 115-square-metre aft deck to accommodate tenders, submarines, cars, and more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185619/image/large-53e67f730dd868b6d4c428a9bdb9bd24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185619">The Explorer vessel comes with an efficient hull to provide long-range cruising and transpacific autonomy – which the designer said is to appeal to those owners wanting to travel for long periods of time to escape the pandemic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185617/image/large-c9f02842680f94864c4f7e8ead78381b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185617"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185618/image/large-670191c88c92ecfbe3074dc3b26026d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185618">The 50-metre Explorer can travel up to 16 knots and her engines can be outfitted with hybrid propulsion, which reduces environmentally harmful emissions, making her an eco-friendly yacht.

Luxury 50m Explorer getaway yacht concept from MP Yacht Design

Barcelona-based studio Marcelo Penna (MP) Yacht Design has delivered its most recent 50m Explorer-style superyacht concept. See more here.

The 28.8-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> is now listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monty North (Company)">Monty North</a> in 2000, her exterior and interior designs come from the drawing boards of the Barcelona-based studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcello Penna</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/114977/image/large-61445515762fbf6ad9738cad89e4a249.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114977"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/114979/image/large-fcdc39b91d7211c3903a96710b39e24e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114979">Designed as an ideal yacht for families sailing together, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/concordia-29m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Concordia for sale</a> accommodates six guests in a full-beam owners stateroom and two twin cabins. Further accommodation for a crew of four is positioned aft.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/114974/image/large-e824849a690e55cd21327793f6b5c40a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114974"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/114975/image/large-8c658c00e0a4ce7d5cfd06c83239b023.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114975">Her interiors are equipped with a semi-raised pilot house, flush decks and a shaded central cockpit nestled between the dual helm stations and the superstructure. The main saloon of this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> features a lounge area towards the port and a dining table at starboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia 28.8m (94'6&quot;)Monty North2000">Concordia</a> also holds a garage in her stern for tenders and toys.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/114980/image/large-7f9b921e03c1b2287a08b29a8516ac52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114980">With a volume of 79 GT, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/concordia-29m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Concordia, for sale</a>, is powered by an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engine and can cruise at 10 knots or reach a maximum speed of 11 knots.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26490/image/large-0e8e7fc23b5f9ab6e89d01dea6948f67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26490">

29m sailing yacht Concordia for sale

New to the market: yacht Concordia for sale! She is a Monty North sailing yacht built in 2000, accommodating up to 6 guests and a crew of 4.

New to market: 29m sailing yacht Concordia

<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/166903/image/large-889ce0a605d9d32a4ec8bfe13d093966.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166903" class="legacy">Maybe in CannesLaunched last year at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">MetalShips</a>, the 59-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> is the largest superyacht ever to have been designed and built in Spain. The high-volume vessel is from Acubens Naval Architects’ drawing boards and features a Marcelo Pena Yacht Design interior. Built for long passages,&nbsp;Maybe comes with exceptional on board storage solutions and a trans-Pacific which is also one of her defining characteristics. Construction on the yacht originally started in 2008 at Factoria Naval de Marin but was later moved to MetalShips after having been purchased by the shipyard due to financial troubles at her original builder. She was seen anchored outside Cannes yesterday morning.

The 59m superyacht Maybe in Cannes

The largest yacht designed and constructed in Spain, the 59-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a>, has made her way to Monaco earlier this week. On display through Camper &amp; Nicholsons at the Monaco Yacht Show this year, here we can reveal for the first time what she looks like at full speed taken recently during a sea trial phase.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/162209/image/large-86e082600d9748af5e2647606f5e225f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162209" class="legacy">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acubens (Company)">Acubens Naval Architects</a>, with interiors by Toni Colom of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Pena Yacht Design</a>, she is a sleek trans-Pacific motor yacht, offering a sense of adventure for her guests.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/162210/image/large-17face40e09701265b561a352fe5e07b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162210" class="legacy">The story behind Spain’s largest superyacht is an interesting one, with construction originally beginning several years ago in 2008 at the fellow Spanish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Factoria Naval Marin (Company)">Factoria Naval de Marin</a>. Following several unfortunate project cancellations, the company was forced to file for bankruptcy and the project was subsequently put on hold. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">MetalShips</a> purchased the vessel in Spring 2015 and proceeded with construction following her sale.

MYS Preview: First images of superyacht Maybe underway

The new 59 metre vessel from Spanish shipyard MetalShips was launched just four days ago, SYT can exclusively reveal. Known only as Project Y102 throughout her build, her name has been revealed as Maybe, and marks the largest superyacht ever to be both designed and built in Spain.

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Designed by Acubens Naval Architects, with interiors by Toni Colom of Marcelo Pena Yacht Design, she is a sleek trans-Pacific motor yacht, offering a sense of adventure for her guests.

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The story behind Spain’s largest superyacht is an interesting one, with construction originally beginning several years ago in 2008 at the fellow Spanish yard Factoria Naval de Marin. Following several unfortunate project cancellations, the company were forced to file for bankruptcy and the project was subsequently put on hold. MetalShips purchased the vessel in Spring 2015 and proceeded with construction following her sale.

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Maybe will be on display at the upcoming edition of the Monaco Yacht Show with Camper &amp; Nicholsons, from 28th September to 1st October.

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MetalShips' 59m superyacht launched and named Maybe

Recently unveiled by Marcelo Penna Yacht Design together with Marcelo Penna Engineering, is the Spanish design studio’s Yacht Shadow Vessel 60. The craft has been designed based upon the company’s MP625 offshore platform, providing excellent sea keeping capabilities, generous on-deck storage and a highly efficient hull shape.

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The YSV60 is capable of receiving a large helicopter such as an Airbus H155, and offers safe storage and refueling capabilities in a central hangar. This space is also used to house the vessel’s fleet of tenders, toys, and landing craft in a weather-free environment.

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The hydrodynamic shape of the trimaran hull offers a transpacific range while maintaining high speeds. Her small water plane area at surface level aids in added stability due to the reduced affect of ocean conditions on the hull. Not only functional, the YSV60 features accommodation for up to 12 guests as well.

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