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Nafpigiki Hellas & Co

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50936/image/large-dd97a70e4424983bdf4720fa5680a74b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50936">Pictured here catching some rays in Monaco is the 85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Ptasia85.0m (278'10&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2018">O'Ptasia</a>&nbsp;which was launched by the Greek shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts&nbsp;</a>last year and set off on her maiden voyage in July. With interior and exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>, she can accommodate 12 guests on board in 11 staterooms. As the largest superyacht built by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">&nbsp;Golden Yachts</a> to date, she is the flagship of the Greek shipyard's fleet. Standout features on board include her large beach club, complete with wellness and spa centre and her touch-and-go helipad located on the bow for helicopters up to a size MD500E. The steel-hulled displacement motor yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines that give her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

See the 85m Golden Yachts yacht O'Ptasia anchored in Monaco on SYT. 

The 85m motor yacht O'Ptasia anchored in Monaco

As 2018 comes to an end, we take a moment to look back at some of the largest, most spectacular superyachts launches of the year and share our selection with you below.Lürssen - 111m TIS<img src="/uploads/store/photo/45544/image/large-44b6154d6e80ffe7f8697f544271b865.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45544">First up we have the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht TIS. Launched by the German shipyard in Rendsburg in mid-August, not only was this project was one of Lürssen’s first major launches of the year, but TIS was also the largest superyacht to be launched this year. Her timeless design stems from the drawing board of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design&nbsp;</a>and Moran Yacht &amp; Ship, who worked closely alongside the German yard to develop this custom vessel. Offering 4,500 GT spread across six decks, TIS can accommodate up to 18 guests across nine luscious staterooms. She successfully completed her sea trials in early November and is set to be delivered to her new owner early next year.&nbsp;Feadship - 110m Anna<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36670/image/large-3a1cc55f908bddb99ead17d825a915c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36670">Previously known as Project 1007, Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> successfully launched the 110-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anna110.0m (360'11&quot;)Feadship2018">Anna</a> this summer in Makkum. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anna110.0m (360'11&quot;)Feadship2018">Anna</a> is Feadship's largest superyacht launched to date and is the second largest superyacht to have been built in the Netherlands, after the 110.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jubilee110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Jubilee</a>. Featuring an exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a>, this four-deck displacement superyacht offers an impressive amount of interior volume, 4,693 GT. She was delivered to her new owners earlier this year and is currently cruising through the Caribbean.Oceanco - 109m Bravo Eugenia<img src="/uploads/store/photo/54806/image/large-306aa32f95d7fa34a1d22883c924dec0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54806">Up next we have the 109-metre Oceanco’s superyacht&nbsp;Bravo Eugenia, who was launched mid-November at the yard’s facility in Albasserdam, the Netherlands under the name project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">Y718</a>. Listed as one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’s</a> most innovative yachts to date, she is the first superyacht to be built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architecture</a> new design and build philosophy known as LIFE (Lengthened, Innovative, Fuel-efficient and Eco Friendly). Featuring an exterior design by Italian studio<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">&nbsp;Nuvolari Lenard</a> and interior 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>, this 4,500 GT vessel can accommodate up to 14 guests, who are taken care of by a crew of 30. Bravo Eugenia is set to be delivered to her new owners early next year.&nbsp;Pride Mega Yachts - &nbsp;88.5m Illusion Plus<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31703/image/large-2bf15c05bfbc732dae255053e10f91d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31703">The largest superyacht to have ever been built in China, the 88.5-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion Plus88.5m (290'4&quot;)Pride Mega Yachts2018">&nbsp;Illusion Plus</a>, was officially launched this April, after being started on speculation over ten years ago. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pride Mega Yachts (Company)">Pride Mega Yachts</a> in Yantai, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainsford Saunders Design (Company)">Rainsford Saunders Design</a>, interior design from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architects</a>. Her impressive volume of 3,603 GT is spread across six decks and can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests in six staterooms.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion Plus88.5m (290'4&quot;)Pride Mega Yachts2018">&nbsp;Illusion Plus&nbsp;</a>debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show this September and is currently listed for sale with Y.CO, with an asking price of $145,000,000.&nbsp;Golden Yachts - 85m O’Ptasia<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32217/image/large-ba2ced762a38bb698a3538565afd25b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32217">Greek shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> launched their largest superyacht to date this April, the 85-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Ptasia85.0m (278'10&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2018">&nbsp;O’Ptasia.</a> Stemming from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/480" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nafpigiki Hellas & Co (Company)">N Hellas</a>, she is the flagship of Golden Yachts’ fleet. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Ptasia85.0m (278'10&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2018">O’Ptasia</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests in 11 staterooms, who are taken care of by a crew of 26. Currently available for charter through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalanta Golden Yachts (Company)">Atalanta Golden Yachts</a>, she set out on her maiden voyage early July after successfully completing her sea trials.&nbsp;Echo Yachts - 84m White Rabbit<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46619/image/large-1a56443b3c84059ed389b3d19422f35b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46619">Australian yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts&nbsp;</a>launched its largest motor yacht to date this August, the 84-metre trimaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>. Built for an experienced, repeat client, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> is the largest private trimaran superyacht in the world, as well as the largest motor yacht to have ever been built in Australia. Featuring an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sorgiovanni Design</a> and interiors from ALIA interiors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One2Three (Company)">One2Three</a> Naval Architects created her stable underwater arrangement to ensure comfortable cruising in all weather conditions. At just under 3,000 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests overnight guests. She was delivered to her owners this November.&nbsp;&nbsp;Turquoise - 77m Go<img src="/uploads/store/photo/30927/image/large-2f78b5636bc5c59c1efe3f904551d253.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30927">Turkish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> launched its largest project to date as well this year, the 77-metre&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go77.0m (252'7&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2018">Go</a>. Previously known as project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go77.0m (252'7&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2018">Victory</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go77.0m (252'7&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2018">Go</a> was launched at the yard’s facility near Istanbul this March. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go77.0m (252'7&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2018">Go</a> features an interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, who worked closely with the owners to bring their vision to life. Her platform is similar to that of Turquoise’s 70m superyacht Vicky but has been modified and enhanced to carry a range of equipment. She is able to accommodate up to 18 guests across eight guest cabins and was delivered to her new owners in June.&nbsp;Abeking &amp; Rasmussen - 74m Elandess<img src="/uploads/store/photo/34390/image/large-96ed4266253a979a398814eb1744e0e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34390">German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> has successfully launched the 74.5-metre superyacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/elandess">Elandess</a>&nbsp;this May. &nbsp;Previously known as project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elandess74.5m (244'5&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2018">6502, Elandess</a> was first revealed to the public in July 2017 when it was in an advanced stage of construction after the steel hull and aluminium superstructure were joined. At 2,065 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elandess74.5m (244'5&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2018">Elandess</a> plumb ‘Atlantic’ bow is seen as one of her defining features, designed in a collaboration between the shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> from London, who created her exterior lines and interior design. Able to accommodate 12 guests across six cabins, she was delivered to her new owners this summer.&nbsp;Admiral - 73m Planet Nine<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41053/image/large-f61e571adc299a524a0b9b02ad1f4355.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41053">One of the first major superyacht launches of this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> launched the 73.2-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine</a> in January. Previously known as Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">575, Planet Nine</a> is the 575th vessel launched by the Italian yard, which is part of the Italian Sea Group. This Ice Class yacht features an exterior by <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> and an interior design from German studio, Fitz Interior. On board, she accommodates 12 guests across five generous cabins on the lower deck, as well as 300 square metre owner’s deck featuring two cabins on the main deck. This 2,100 GT superyacht, delivered to her owners earlier this year is currently for sale with Fraser for €85.000.000,00.&nbsp;Hakvoort - 63m Scout<img src="/uploads/store/photo/56438/image/large-2bd2e1b3119d4c9a71d4b206b90a0584.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56438">Dutch shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">&nbsp;Hakvoort</a> launched its largest motor yacht to date earlier this month in Monnickendam, the 63-metre Scout. British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> is the design agency behind Scout’s exterior and interior design, while fellow-Dutch firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> created the project’s naval architecture. Scout has undergone several re-stylings during her build after her original owner put her up for sale during the early stages of construction. Able to accommodate eight guests in four cabins, all located on the main deck, Scout is due to be delivered to her new owners in spring 2019.&nbsp;BONUS: Benetti - 107m FB 277<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58364/image/large-25baddbf1d2714d7b853376ec7f3dffc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58364">Last on our list we have the bonus entry, the 107-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti&nbsp;</a>superyacht&nbsp;FB 277. One of the first three 100-metre plus superyachts to be built by the Italian yard, FB 277 was officially launched on December 18 in Livorno. &nbsp;Completely designed and engineered by the in-house team at Benetti, the FB 277 offers a hefty volume of 3,800 GT and a distinctive vertical bow design. On board, she can welcome up to 16 overnight guests in eight cabins and features a swimming pool next to a helipad. Once delivered to her owners she will be exclusively available for charter for summer 2019.&nbsp;

Top 10 superyacht launches of 2018

Earlier this week the Greek shipyard Golden Yachts launched their largest superyacht to date, the 85-metre O’Ptasia. The exterior lines and interior design of the yacht are designed by Studio Vafiadis.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32217/image/large-ba2ced762a38bb698a3538565afd25b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32217">O’Ptasia can accommodate guests across 11 cabins - three twin and eight double cabins, including an expansive owner’s suite of 95-sqm offering spectacular 180-degree views, as well as an 85-sqm VIP suite which features an adjoining private cinema room.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32213/image/large-da2f5704427ec1796f42b8b8382437e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32213"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32212/image/large-f1296b7c77a6dbe19f41863808b6bbca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32212">Other stand out features on board O’Ptasia include a large beach club complete with wellness and spa centre, an elevator servicing all decks, and a fully equipped gym on the bridge deck.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32214/image/large-ca8c7beb416f3bdae7f43a8755b3ed34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32214">The steel-hulled displacement motor yacht is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines that give her a cruising speed of 16 knots. A touch-and-go helipad is found on her bow, which is capable of handling a helicopter size of MD500E.O’Ptasia will be available for charter through Atalanta Golden Yachts and she is staffed by a crew of 26 under the command of captain Nikos Demertzis. While she can easily accommodate a larger number of guests, for charter she is offered to a maximum of 12.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32215/image/large-7e355cf779801174047b2a4525e52b9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32215"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32216/image/large-06552da6b09c571ac0e8ef8a02133018.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32216"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32219/image/large-a61925a9566362f304ce29a4740cdba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32219">O’Ptasia follows in the footsteps of her smaller sistership, the 71.85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Natalina A71.85m (235'9&quot;)">O’Pari 3</a>, that was launched in 2015 and, after a successful charter period, was sold and renamed Natalina A. While O’Ptasia is now the largest yacht launched by Golden Yachts, it has been rumoured that an even larger yacht could be on the way soon. Stay tuned for more information as and when it becomes available.&nbsp;