Japan

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373712/image/large-7bcccb19d10544db7e5a0aa99a07adbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373712">Spotted last week anchored here in the south of France was the 40-metre converted yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toba Maru40.0m (131'3&quot;)Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding1994">Toba Maru</a>. Originally launched in 1994 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (Company)">Mitsui Engineering &amp; Shipbuilding</a> in Japan as a training vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toba Maru40.0m (131'3&quot;)Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding1994">Toba Maru</a> has since been transformed into a private yacht following an extensive conversion this year at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vallianz PT USP (Company)">Vallianz PT-USP</a> in Batam, Indonesia. Her refit scope included a full accommodation upgrade to modern superyacht standards, the creation of a new saloon and dining area, and the extension of her aft deck finished in premium wooden flooring. Cruising under the St Kitts &amp; Nevis flag, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toba Maru40.0m (131'3&quot;)Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding1994">Toba Maru</a>, previously called Samurai, has a volume of 244 GT and is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> diesel engine.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.&nbsp;

40m converted yacht Toba Maru on the French riviera

The 40m converted yacht Toba Maru, built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding in 1994, was seen anchored here in the south of France. 