Monaco

RYacht Management

The 44.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> sold in a deal with Antoine Larricq of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Monaco</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335609/image/large-82a6a94bb46335d638689e8edc6f1d81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335609">Delivered in 2004, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> features exterior design 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 Design</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero Cassina Architects</a> and naval architecture by her German builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335607/image/large-9f37ed0f9775f4df8993f2b0d356a56e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335607"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, which include a master suite with a gym on the bridge deck, one VIP suite, two double suites and two twin suites. She also sleeps a crew of 11 members across five cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345011/image/large-bcbd62c45cb010cab61ad3892693bd4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345011">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> include her spacious sundeck, complete with a Jacuzzi, alongside a multitude of alfresco dining areas, increasing her versatility and providing guests with a choice of settings for their meals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345036/image/large-9edd0fb25fab917e8d20335bf3d01e15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345036">Composed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> can reach a top speed of 14 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> had a last known asking price of €14,900,000.

Bravado: 45m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht sold

The 44.9-metre Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht Bravado sold with a last known asking price of €14,900,000.

45m Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht Bravado sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>, the renowned 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht, has undergone a major bridge refit at IGY Sète Marina in France, introducing a new level of technological refinement and design. The project was overseen by Ralph de Joode, Founder and Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a> Monaco, who led the technical and project management of the works following the vessel’s extensive refit in 2023. SuperYacht Times' Sophie Spicknell went for a tour of the yacht during the Monaco Yacht Show, to see the new system in situ. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327288/image/large-01b50a2ed7e5bc9d0a14fe19c42faa51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327288">YachtEye at the centreThe centrepiece of the refit is the seamless integration of YachtEye, now installed on a custom-built 75-inch touchscreen on the bridge. YachtEye’s multifunctional display gives crew and guests easy access to live vessel data, itineraries, positioning, weather updates, crew profiles, and more. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The wider IT system extends these capabilities further, supporting functions such as Zoom calls, BYD laptop input, Apple TV streaming, and onboard lighting control. Up to three data sources can be shown at once, with a single tap enabling fullscreen focus on any selected input.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372850/image/large-f9a5e92de2d2d5fe168119a866bf0db3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372850">Beyond the bridge, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> extends across the vessel via iPads, offering guests convenient access to menus, daily activities, and custom content. The integration underscores <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>’s reputation as one of the world’s most technologically advanced yachts, blending high-end design with precision engineering and expert coordination.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372849/image/large-acd9af28415320cf1ebef90e43985df3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372849">A collaborative refitThe bridge upgrade was carried out in close partnership with several leading specialists. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eekels Technology BV (Company)">Eekels Technology B.V.</a> provided the foundation of the installation, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vedder GmBH (Company)">Vedder</a> delivered expert carpentry, leather finishing of the bridge console, and the integration of both floors and ceilings. The company also built the console for the Furuno planning station. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radio Zeeland DMP (Company)">Radio Zeeland</a> supplied the integrated bridge foil alongside advanced navigation and communication systems, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Furuno (Company)">Furuno</a> radars, an ECDIS upgrade, an electronic logbook, seven 27-inch displays, a redundant conning system, a gyro compass, Helm chairs with trackball operation, a Sailor GMDSS suite, and AIS safety equipment.Interior styling was entrusted to Bizzozero Cassina, the Milan-based studio led by Riccardo Cassina and Paolo Bizzozero. Their clean and contemporary design concept complements the upgraded technical environment with understated elegance.

Carinthia VII yacht YachtEye refit

Carinthia VII has had a major bridge upgrade with YachtEye and RYacht Management.

Carinthia VII receives advanced bridge refit with YachtEye integration

The 44.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> presents what is arguably the most compelling purchase opportunity in her category. With her proven pedigree, immaculate maintenance record and attractive new pricing, she represents an exceptional proposition for a buyer seeking a capable world-cruising yacht of sub-500 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345037/image/large-28e97833a6bc872b7c383d41f816491b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345037">A best-in-class value proposition Following a recent price adjustment, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is now offered at just €30,000 per GT, one of the most competitive rates in her market segment. Crucially, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is also offered VAT paid, further enhancing her appeal and making her a uniquely advantageous acquisition.Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> in 2004 and refitted in 2016, 2021 and again this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> benefits from a consistent programme of upgrades and diligent care under long-term ownership. Her recent completion of the 20-year Lloyd’s class survey underlines her turn-key condition, while her German engineering pedigree ensures enduring quality and reliability. Proven world cruiser At 499 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> offers volumes rarely found on a yacht of her size. 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> with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero/Cassina</a>, she combines sleek exterior styling with contemporary interior spaces that are both elegant and practical.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344985/image/large-317c3b4ade23d042a4bafb0f5f8dfffe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344985">Her six-cabin layout is ideal for both private and charter use, accommodating up to twelve guests. The standout feature is her full-beam master suite located on the bridge deck, which is paired with a generous 25 square-metre private gym – an amenity usually reserved for larger yachts. Complementing this is a full-beam VIP suite on the main deck, alongside two doubles and two twins on the lower deck. This is an ideal configuration for large groups and one of the features that sets the yacht apart from vessels in her market segment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344965/image/large-48e6be792aff1cdbb616a3a8d512d3cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344965"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344970/image/large-ce5a741ad39f8ac7bc8ad48a357b5099.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344970">Outdoor living is well considered, with a comfortable sundeck complete with hot tub, bar, al fresco dining and lounging areas. With low fuel consumption, efficient MTU engines and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is a proven world cruiser designed for extended voyages without compromise.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335607/image/large-9f37ed0f9775f4df8993f2b0d356a56e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335607"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344984/image/large-982e91dcd1d18236a7c8546d01b12408.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344984">Available to view during the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is on the market with Antoine Larricq of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a>, and will be available for inspection at anchor during the Cannes Yachting Festival next week. She will also be exhibited at the Monaco Yacht Show and available to view throughout the event. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is an unmissable opportunity for buyers seeking a capable, stylish and attractively priced superyacht under 50-metres. Combining the robust heritage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> with a desirable VAT-paid status and highly competitive price point, she makes a strong case as the best buy in her class today.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335601/image/large-34ab5dc8d171623aff137d01e3a0647f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335601">

Why this German-built 45m superyacht is the best buy in her class

The 44.9-metre Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht Bravado presents what is arguably the most compelling purchase opportunity in her category.

The 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amigos55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2017">Amigos</a> sold with Ralph de Joode and Silvia Dedja of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a> introducing the buyer. Meanwhile, Hans van Doornmalen and Antonio de Yturbe Redo of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360446/image/large-2f79933f5f70162aa2b0857a277aca2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360446">Delivered in 2017 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Editions 180 series, she features naval architecture penned by her builder’s in-house team. Her interior styling was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Studio Laura Sessa</a> and exteriors created 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 Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324896/image/large-88b45b87cae6421f8dd9e912b490865c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324896"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324891/image/large-12b4379d189f824f554f1b6e8401d82c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324891"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324897/image/large-b0bfb708f8419e45ca7ee2c99ea198d9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324897"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amigos55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2017">Amigos</a> boasts a contemporary main saloon bathed in natural light, seamlessly connected to a formal dining room. She can comfortably accommodate up to 13 guests across a six stateroom layout. The stateroom configuration includes a full-beam owner’s suite, a second owner’s stateroom, two double suites and two twin staterooms. Further accommodation is provided for 13 crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324883/image/large-5d2b519c78295987b63962f50669d728.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324883"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/70216/image/large-94da3b05a0d1a2f2cdeca9fe9e450f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70216"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/70213/image/large-9e5fab1fd413ae5309f10b84c2165957.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70213">In terms of her performance, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines giving her a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/70210/image/large-4fcee0f4dd488eb33137554879da636a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70210"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/70207/image/large-9de59f797886c882f6ceaf50f9de817c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70207">At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €34,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/70208/image/large-e448f67bd0ad1f0415da9e9341f239df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70208">

55m Amels yacht Amigos sold

The 55-metre Amels motor yacht Amigos sold with Ralph de Joode of RYacht Management introducing the buyer.

55m Amels superyacht Amigos sold

Over recent years, superyacht owners have been seeking out yachts with more impressive capabilities to enable true oceanic exploration. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> yacht brokers Antoine X. Larricq and Georges Bourgoignie are now bringing two yachts to the market that offer exactly that; tried and tested ocean capabilities, combined with an impressive maintenance history. Here we take a look at the 40.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcastle Marine (Company)">Newcastle Marine</a> explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a>, launched in 2013 and refit in 2020-22; and the 44.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a>, launched in 2004 and refitted 2016/2021/2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329481/image/large-f7043040d2de9a877f00d9b09906ce99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329481">Newcastle Marine 41m ZexplorerPresented by Antoine X. Larricq and Georges Bourgoignie from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> represents a unique offering on the market, as a rugged and tested ocean explorer with an impressive cruising record and solid charter reputation. Originally delivered in 2013 by American yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcastle Marine (Company)">Newcastle Marine Shipyards</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> underwent a significant technical and cosmetic refit between 2020-2022 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> in Dania, Florida. This comprehensive upgrade has left her in turnkey condition, ready for adventurous global cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329486/image/large-7ae9dae94579f0b347ce45066ff58026.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329486">Engineering and design<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> was designed by renowned firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>, with her recent interior refit conducted by Christina Norris of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oversee Yachts (Company)">Oversee Yachts</a>. One of the yacht’s key features is her versatile layout, maximising the potential of her 432 GT with a six stateroom configuration, offering accommodations for as many as 12 guests. This includes a spacious, full-beam master suite on the lower deck alongside two doubles and two twins, a double on the bridge deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329492/image/large-6e557b1b23c9fd3997d216d204ee6810.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329492">The refreshed interior concept is elegant, drawing on the lineage of the yacht but reimagining the classic yacht Mahogany interior for the modern owner. A large saloon is located on the main deck, with a dining area amidships, while the bridge deck is home to a more contemporary styled second saloon that transforms into a cinema lounge. This deck features an aft deck gym area and all lighting throughout is LED, controlled by a central <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3897" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crestron (Company)">Crestron</a> system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329506/image/large-b1388c96b1fad9378916c7c0d5fa4776.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329506">In terms of exterior spaces, her sundeck is the champion of the yacht, with an array of unique offerings including a very large sun pad hiding secondary tender storage, a large bar, a dining area and a Jacuzzi. She also stores two large tenders 24ft and 26ft on the foredeck with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2066" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautical Structures (Company)">Nautical Structure</a> 12,000 lbs knuckle crane. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329485/image/large-457fd4e132deb50c4bd0f93f54d158fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329485">Extensive Technical Refit<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a>'s refit between 2020 and 2022, overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boksa Marine Design, Inc. (Company)">Boksa Marine</a>, marked a significant overhaul of the yacht’s mechanics. A key part of the upgrade was the yacht’s hull extension by 3.7 metres in order to change the vessel’s propulsion system from pods to shaft line propulsion, improving manoeuvrability and range, it also created an extended lazarette with more technical space, a larger aft deck space and very spacious swim platform. Additionally, her interior layout was modernised, and her overall functionality was improved to optimise performance and comfort. These extensive modifications have positioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> as a versatile, go-anywhere explorer yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329484/image/large-badf415e0a525ac7613e7e1bbd2b12d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329484">Built for AdventureAs an ocean explorer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> stands out due to her ice-strengthened reinforced steel hull, designed for robust performance in challenging waters. Built and maintained in compliance with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABS (Company)">ABS</a> Class and MCA standards, she is more than capable of long-range expeditions, while her high level of mechanical upkeep ensures that she is always in top operational condition. Sales broker Antoine X. Larricq and Georges Bourgoignie highlight the yacht’s readiness for adventure, stating, "The yacht is offered in impeccable condition, ready for any adventure with a range in excess of 4,500 nautical miles at 10.5 knots. Versatile 6 stateroom layout plus crew, massive tender storage capabilities, and superb stability in all conditions."The vessel is also equipped with Quantum Zero Speed stabilisers, ensuring a smooth and steady cruising experience, or pleasant time at anchor. This, combined with her low-hour <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> machinery, guarantees quiet and efficient operation, contributing to her outstanding performance at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329482/image/large-b53190832eab914261361f6ff67aa210.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329482">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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> reaches a cruising speed of 11.5 knots and a top speed of 13.5 knots, making her not only comfortable but also efficient on long voyages. Her tender storage capabilities are another standout feature, offering ample space for a variety of tenders and water toys, making her ideal for those looking to enjoy both on-water activities and remote locations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zexplorer40.6m (133'2&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Zexplorer</a> is available to view on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> booth at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335610/image/large-52b89f9c0d3ebe3f0813f0848d8d638a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335610">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen 45m BravadoThe 44.9-meter motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a>, crafted by the distinguished 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>, is now on the market, representing in her size the pinnacle of world-class robust engineering and excellence.&nbsp;Launched in 2004 and since 2015 under the full Management of Ralph De Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management&nbsp;</a>she has undergone significant upgrades and refits in 2016, 2021 and 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is a proven global cruiser. Her ocean-going credentials, strengthened by her robust steel hull construction and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's</a> class, with her 20 years class survey completed this year, make her exceptionally well-suited for both extended voyages across challenging seas and serene coastal cruising, she presents herself in excellent condition, ready for her next chapter of adventure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335607/image/large-9f37ed0f9775f4df8993f2b0d356a56e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335607">Antoine X. Larricq explains, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> boasts a spectacular owner's stateroom on the bridge deck with a 25-square-metre gym, a VIP stateroom on the main deck and four elegant guest cabins on lower deck. Meticulously maintained by the same Owner since 2015. She features a new elegant and cosy interior, modern navigation systems, and low fuel consumption, ensuring comfortable navigation. This Blue-ocean cruising yacht has a generous 3,500 nautical mile ocean-crossing range, allowing a circumnavigation from 2016 to 2020 totalising 70,000 nautical miles of discoveries and adventures.”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335609/image/large-82a6a94bb46335d638689e8edc6f1d81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335609">Design and living spaceOne of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a>'s standout features is her elegant, yet sturdy exterior penned 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 Design</a>. Her majestic blue hull and striking white superstructure turn heads in any marina, while her expansive decks offer versatile outdoor living spaces. The sundeck, complete with a Jacuzzi, bar, built-in BBQ charcoal-grill, and ample sun loungers, provides the ultimate relaxation zone for soaking in panoramic views during long days at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335604/image/large-f591236afb5d8388d3d6153f9312e9dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335604">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> continues to impress. The interior decoration in the 2015/2016 refit is designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero &amp; Cassina</a> creating a modern haven, featuring light grey panelling with teak floor and neutral tones that exude a sense of calm sophistication with curated modern art pieces and pictures. The main deck is home to a spacious salon, a cosy TV lounge, a formal dining/board-meeting room forward, followed by the VIP Stateroom, all framed by large windows that flood the spaces with natural light and offer sweeping ocean views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335606/image/large-7a2fdc402fd4dde38cea4847b50c9469.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335606">With accommodations for up to 12 guests in six staterooms and commercially compliant under Maltese Flag, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is designed to cater to both intimate gatherings and larger groups. The full-beam master suite, located on the bridge deck, is a private sanctuary featuring a king-size bed, gym, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The VIP stateroom on the main deck and four additional staterooms on the lower deck all with en-suite bathrooms. All bathrooms completely rebuilt in 2015/16 have a heated marble floor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335608/image/large-8ea9e48efeb99bd310247899e45ccc4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335608">Technical capabilitiesThe yacht is fully equipped to entertain and indulge. A Sonos sound system, Starlink internet connectivity, and an extensive library of music and movies cater to the tech-savvy, while a range of water sports equipment, including jet skis, snorkelling gear, and a tender, promise adventure on the water.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 2000 Series engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaching a top speed of 14 knots, with an economical speed of 10 knots that maximises her fuel efficiency. This balance of power and range positions her perfectly for long-haul ocean crossings or leisurely island hopping in luxury.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335605/image/large-962d97af6214020bbf5f394a4c0db386.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335605">What truly sets <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> apart, however, is her track record as a proven world cruiser. With ocean-crossing capabilities, economical fuel consumption, and a crew quarter welcoming 11 dedicated crew, she offers the kind of reliable and refined yachting experience that only comes from German craftsmanship. The air-conditioned engine control room and sound-insulated generator space ensure comfort even during extended passages, emphasising her thoughtful design and engineering precision seldom seen on this size of superyacht.Meticulously maintained under her current ownership since 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> has been upgraded with a new navigation bridge, complete with ECDIS, and modernised interiors that complement her timeless exterior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335602/image/large-3c4d08fbc3ddcaa6daafa146b646430b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335602"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a>’s owner concludes, “Our time on board has been an incredible journey, and we have designed a space that truly feels like home. The layout &nbsp;of the boat has been perfect for our family as we hope it will be for yours, offering just the right balance of privacy and togetherness, with six spacious cabins, multiple dining areas, and communal spaces that make it easy to relax and enjoy each other’s company.We have sailed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> all over the world, from Thailand to the Galapagos, and she has stood the test of time throughout our travels.&nbsp;Creating the tranquil, modern interiors onboard Bravado today was a labour of love, and gave the yacht a feeling of serenity. Every detail onboard, from the handpicked fabrics to the meticulous maintenance of the engine room reflects our passion for excellence. It’s a sanctuary on the water, where comfort meets elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335601/image/large-34ab5dc8d171623aff137d01e3a0647f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335601">This story and more are published in Issue 51 of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>, out now!

A closer look at Zexplorer and Bravado for sale 

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the 41m Newcastle Marine explorer superyacht Zexplorer and the 45m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Bravado. 

A closer look at 41m superyacht Zexplorer and 45m superyacht Bravado for sale 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327288/image/large-01b50a2ed7e5bc9d0a14fe19c42faa51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327288">The 97.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2002, was recently seen anchored in Cannes during the yacht show in the South of France. Designed 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>, the motor yacht underwent an extensive refit completed in September 2023, giving her a fresh and modernised interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero Cassina Architects</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a>, led the transformation, which includes both interior and exterior enhancements. A standout feature is her new 11-metre swimming pool on the main deck, with a striking glass front. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> now boasts a repainted exterior with a majestic blue hull, white superstructure, and shark-grey deck walls. Powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, she is available for charter through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, with rates starting at €1,400,000 per week. Explore her revamped interior following her refit <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard 97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII following extensive refit (2023-10-03 12:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.

97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII on the French Riviera

The 97m superyacht Carinthia VII, built by Lürssen in 2002, is spotted anchored in Cannes, France. 

The 44.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> is for sale in a joint CA with Antoine Larricq of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, and Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is in turnkey condition having completed a refit in 2024 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IMS Shipyard (Company)">IMS Shipyard</a> in France. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327329/image/large-4c5bc3440d257ec96d207f68d0c023c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327329">Delivered in 2004, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> features exterior design 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 Design,</a> while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero Cassina Architects</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327344/image/large-e40c39199f86955af3ded6831d03c97a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327346/image/large-82da5ba002fcae3f71813aa9e99645d9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327346"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327349/image/large-e92463e99d30d51164abe247638acf48.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327349">She can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, which include a master suite with a gym on the bridge deck, one VIP suite, two double suites, and two twin suites. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1063" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravado44.9m (147'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2004">Bravado</a> can also host 11 crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327343/image/large-e08bf3893f6b943c0b46f857cc422750.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327343"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327342/image/large-6a34a4bb24fb7c61647eb89298f1ed0d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327342"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327341/image/large-8c306beb20facc839de56b740181f22b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327341"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327350/image/large-74dd3747a5078d433623b3ab943be165.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327350">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary-designed saloon, with &nbsp;ample seating and a rectangular coffee table between the sofas. The multitude of windows allows plenty of light, creating a pleasant and bright atmosphere, ideal for socialising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327351/image/large-5c7b35feacf60aeff50d9fa8602365cb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327351"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327337/image/large-ab5bc9a3cf2ce50dce9ebf37f746bdec.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327337"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327339/image/large-bdc32e8c81f017f43a5dfa8bed521b3f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327339"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327340/image/large-373431f5b154589c9f10d272b2b198ff.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327340">Exterior features on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bravado/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bravado for sale</a>, include a Jacuzzi on the sundeck, allowing guests to relax while enjoying unobstructed views. The yacht also offers multiple outdoor dining areas, increasing versatility and providing guests with a choice of settings for their meals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327352/image/large-ac8684a096bcea226fa4b3edb3983d30.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327352">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/abeking-rasmussen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Abeking Rasmussen yacht for sale</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327353/image/large-4a3100b05c98bc3a95140942835b3549.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327353">

45m Abeking Rasmussen superyacht Bravado for sale

The 44.9-metre Abeking Rasmussen superyacht Bravado is for sale in a joint CA with  Fraser and RYacht Management.

Yachts attending the MYBA Charter Show 2024

With the MYBA Charter Show around the corner, we take a look at the yacht lineup for the 34th edition of this highly anticipated event. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297631/image/large-643777b5fcd366732fd53ab0333a0503.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297631">Seen last week anchored in Sint Maarten, an island in the northeast Caribbean, is the 97.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>. Built in 2002 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> underwent an extensive refit, completed in September 2023, revealing a modern interior design. The yacht's transformation, both inside and out, was overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero Cassina Architects</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a>. The main deck now features an impressive 11-metre swimming pool with a glass front, and the interior boasts a refreshed aesthetic with L-shaped sofas and custom carpets. Formerly known as project Fabergé, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>'s exterior was repainted, giving her a majestic blue hull, white superstructure and shark grey deck walls. Powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, she is available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts.</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)"></a>

Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII in the Caribbean 

The 97m superyacht Carinthia VII built by Lürssen, is seen here at anchor in Sint Maarten, in the Caribbean. 

Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII in the Caribbean

The 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> showcases a chic, modern interior design following her extensive refit. The superyacht left the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> facilities in Hamburg in early September 2023 and has been redelivered to her owners after being meticulously refitted. The superyacht’s interior transformation was displayed at the recent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288404/image/large-52405cbd60fe0db6851a8e7b495e8a8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288404">The superyacht’s interior and exterior design transformation were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bizzozero Cassina Architects (Company)">Bizzozero Cassina Architects</a>, working closely with the owner’s representatives from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a>. “A refit is not just about necessary maintenance, it can also be a way to completely transform a yacht,” stated Refit Sales Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Alberto Perrone, “This is a very complex job which requires the review of regulations and many negotiations with the class to navigate safely through the sea of rules.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288384/image/large-b8899aa4abd4d3106fe3a7865d1f9129.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288384">One of the most instantly recognisable transformations is the superyacht’s new 11-metre swimming pool situated on the main deck. Characterised by a glass front, the opulent pool sets the standard for luxury onboard and can be accessed via a newly installed staircase. The pool’s interior and exterior was painted in blue with grey accents, giving the water the reflection of the sea below. While the superyacht’s interior aesthetic has been revitalised, the original interior was in excellent condition and consequently the owner has kept at least one piece of furniture in each room, most notably the unique wooden floor. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> takes a closer outlook onboard the contemporary interior design transformation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288386/image/large-4da0cf782379c89980af75a0c0c52b36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288386">Entering the main deck saloon, two new expansive L-shaped sofas are situated on either side of the room, framing the space, neutral tones fuse with blue furnishings to create an inviting ambience onboard. The saloon also boasts a custom designed carpet, complete with blue and navy geometric patterns, unifying the aesthetic of the room, while the walls are adorned in fresh fabrics from an artisan manufacturer in Venice.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288387/image/large-637516234d63b58cdefb9e4d3620f0d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288387"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288381/image/large-49f8b6e8b4cfd0e14ce4e8258fcc5d25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288381">Forward of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>’s main saloon is a staircase decorated in handmade leather tiles, which reflect the parquet flooring, which alters from a deep ocean blue on the lower deck, to a pale sky blue on the bridge deck, mirroring the outside world. In addition, each floor features thoughtfully selected artworks in the lobbies to complement the colour of the staircase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288389/image/large-2cfe40f8f4c46be99d88fb6a82f9c746.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288389">Six guest suites are also located forward on the main deck, two of which showcase double beds, two with single beds, while the bow staterooms can be converted into children’s playrooms. Much of the furniture within the staterooms has been retained during the refit, while new fabrics cover the wall panels and the wood panels have been repainted. The staterooms feature a neutral colour palette, with luxurious cream furnishings, bright overhead lighting and grey detailing defining the rooms. In addition, the expansive ensuites display an opulent high quality marble.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288391/image/large-8db62d3a1ae37e1667deb365bb7a736e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288391">Moving to the upper deck, the club lounge serves as a central gathering space for guests to relax. The lounge houses four large rotating chairs, allowing guests to enjoy a film in cinema-style or create a private space to host games nights. The wood panelling has been modified from high-gloss to a satin finish, enhancing the luxury onboard. The upper deck aft also displays a teppanyaki round bar, making this the ideal spot for guests to embrace their ocean-views while feeling utterly relaxed.Most of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>’s upper deck is part of the owner’s area. A large VIP suite is situated to port, boasting blue wall panelling and expansive windows, allowing a plethora of natural light to illuminate the interior. In addition, the original vanity and hairdressing room is situated further forward, this is the only room in which the original mosaic floor has been preserved. The owner’s saloon and private office is situated to starboard, equipped with plenty of seating options.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288397/image/large-183bca60698fafe4b0f3864822bc0e59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>’s bridge deck aft has undergone one of the biggest transformations and is now home to a fully air-conditioned and fully equipped 85-square-metre gym. The sundeck has been redesigned, featuring fresh seating, a cocktail bar and an extensive dining table which can host 14 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288385/image/large-b978af549bfe40a3c7a27277128bd368.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288385"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288383/image/large-d9afdcd2ad16438aae40c081d39d35bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288383">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht also showcases a freshly designed spa, offering guests direct access to the sea through the side terrace. The spa also displays a beauty salon, complete with a nail desk and hairdresser station. Calacutta marble lines the spa’s elegant lobby, while a steam room is also located in the wellness area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288388/image/large-4d7ea11426b4a0a1d533e7402d82bc35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288388">Peter <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> reflected on the renovation stating, “I am very proud that, after building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>, we have now been able to participate in her new lease of life with an extensive refit. She remains a very particular vessel and is a testament to the solidity of our German engineering and manufacture.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288390/image/large-5c85868b77850d66db25af04fe4c3725.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288390">As part of the yacht’s extensive refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was repainted, transforming the hull’s original colour to a majestic blue, while the superstructure was painted in matterhorn white and the external deck walls in shark grey, emphasising the superyacht’s sleek lines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288396/image/large-f22e732cbedc63128e6a541c2b5c2cac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288396">Alberto Perrone commented on the superyacht's renovation stating, “whilst the shipyard is known globally for its many new build superyachts, the refit side of the business is just as exciting and challenging for the skilled workforce. We enjoy the very complex rebuilds and refits, we like when owners come to us with problems to solve and we want to do the things that other yards steer clear of.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288392/image/large-a8efa852ab75a3cde71736cd0919e151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288392"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288395/image/large-326672790202b2d86c781c4afde53333.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288395">Many of the technical areas onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> have been renewed. In terms of performance, she is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 25 knots. Two of the engines underwent maintenance during the refit process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288386/image/large-4da0cf782379c89980af75a0c0c52b36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288386"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288393/image/large-50fe2c48162db5cac917cfea9a90f9dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288393"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> will be offered for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and she will begin her charter season at the end of this year in the Caribbean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288401/image/large-b9b671f2f286e6c4914500fdb336f8f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288401">

Onboard 97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII 

The 97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII showcases fresh contemporary interiors following her extensive refit.

Onboard 97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII following extensive refit 

The 37.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sosa 37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Sosa</a> sold in a deal with Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a> introducing the buyer and Simon Goldsworthy and Hans Van Doornmalen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268628/image/large-38c61ff5d1cbc11c56227b4b9a31f7a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268628">Delivered in 2018 as the seventh hull in the yard's popular SD126 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sosa 37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Sosa</a> features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with interiors from the shipyard's in-house interior design team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239041/image/large-c7c374c00cfa69f0c6972391b1ef6851.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239041"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268649/image/large-47103c74fff2fac4e934d9b80e363ad7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268649"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sosa 37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239050/image/large-b995a912b7507b9b5c1c27e6ffc99896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239050"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239023/image/large-fe415b980e7856f691fa460630f30fc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239023">Sosa</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, including a full beam master suite on the main deck. Her additional staterooms are configured as two VIP doubles and two twins, all on the lower deck, and each of the twins comes equipped with a Pullman berth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268648/image/large-93ea762b70d3364cb2e19e02caa937fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268648"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268609/image/large-0a3d85fe3bd023e472c1d579f93b3600.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268609"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268610/image/large-154a861a0113a91872d3e680253c626f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268610">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sosa 37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Sosa</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sosa 37.95m (124'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Sosa</a> had a last known asking price of €13,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268650/image/large-9b27add762e29de144fc4f92ee295c19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268650">

38m Sanlorenzo yacht Sosa sold

The 38m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Sosa sold with a last known asking price of €13,500,000.

38m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Sosa sold

Carinthia VII superyacht history and refit 

SYT investigates Carinthia VII's refit and looks into her full history. 

An art collector's heirloom: The redesign of iconic Carinthia VII 

With 2022 nearly a wrap, <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> has taken a look back at the sales figures for the year – and rather than comparing them to pre-pandemic levels, we’ve done a year-on-year comparison to 2021 – and the figures are surprising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241340/image/large-9d572f9bc938600c848018ec5b0dd2ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241340">Straight off the bat, it needs to be noted that there were nearly 200 fewer transactions closed this year than there were during the pandemic-induced boom in 2021. Last year brokers all around the world sold 456 used motor yachts and 37 used sailing yachts of 30 metres or more – it wasn’t just a record-breaking year, it saw close to 200 yachts added onto the annual average. Taking a preliminary look at 2022, sales have rebalanced to the pre-pandemic average of 2020, 2019 and 2018.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251856/image/large-410e40346f783f7035d9d5ff70506a73.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251856">Thus far in 2022, more than 300 used yachts of 30 metres and longer have been sold; interestingly, the average last known asking price of the yachts sold this year surpassed 2021 by more than €2 million. So even though fewer yachts have been sold this year, on average the price of these used yachts is more expensive than in 2021, which might point to a further tightening of the brokerage market. Last year the average last asking price was just over €11 million for yachts, which has jumped to €13.1m this year. Notably, there was a significant 10 percent decrease in the amount of days yachts spent on the market this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252041/image/large-4f26eb68021633d583101adf5fa1c345.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252041">In keeping with the used sales market trend, there was a substantial decrease in new orders this year compared to 2021. Last year a total of 312 new contracts over 30-metres were signed, 57 percent of which were between the 30 to 40 metre category and 5 percent in the 80 metre and above segment. This year, however, 202 new orders were signed; 51 percent were in the 30 to 40 metre category and 6 percent in the 80 metre and above.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/205414/image/large-41db81b83d07fd6570ab426267a5c782.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/205414">We also witnessed an unexpected sale this year, which was the result of the war in Ukraine and the subsequent blacklist placed on a collection of Russian oligarchs with direct links to the Kremlin. This sale was 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>-built 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> which sold at auction in Gibraltar for $37,500,000 in September. A number of other superyachts have been arrested around the world, which could still potentially be put under the hammer.&nbsp;What differentiated <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> from the other arrested Russian-owned superyachts is that her owner unlawfully took out a loan with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co as the sole shareholder of Pyrene Investments. As the yacht's owner was on the sanction list his assets were frozen and it was illegal for the bank to accept any repayments from him. With his 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> seized in Gibraltar, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. pursued an opportunity to see a return on their investment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">2022’s largest superyacht sales<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180704/image/large-c94b3cec22cf92d183a5b4fe2eeae44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180704">&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> | 123m | 7,690 GT | 2015 | Unknown&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s 123.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> was sold in Malta last October. The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> was forced by legislative action, following a number of missed loan repayments that resulted in her seizure. According to local reports, Justice Spiteri Bailey approved the private sale of the vessel for €150 million, but her last known asking price is unknown. This is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> has been sold since commissioned. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222503/image/large-c9eb7eaa8cc9d69fd296f1e99a5af940.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222503"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> | 97m |3,643 GT | 2002 | €95mThe 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> sold in a deal with Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a> representing the buyer and Antoine Larricq and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> acting as the seller’s representative. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was scheduled to be presented at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>; however, the buyer accepted the yacht just two days before the event. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was commissioned by the Austrian philanthropist Heidi Horten and remained part of her estate for two decades. Her new owner has expressed interest in placing the <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>-designed superyacht on the charter market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183766/image/large-9a80f4f7d81c52aeef4a3b270f275883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183766"> Palladium&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>&nbsp;| 95m | 4,447 GT | 2010 | Unknown<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>’ 95.15 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> (ex. Palladium) was sold in the midst of a glorious Mediterranean summer, after being listed on the market for less than a year. Until her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> had enjoyed life with a single owner. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> introduced the buyer, while Richard Higgins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> represented the seller. &nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239160/image/large-e334894fa9cc7da8636e361077147281.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239160"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;| 92m | 3,229 GT | 2000 | €90mThe 92.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> was sold in November after being on the market for nearly two years. Dominic Millman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> introduced the buyer, while Matt Emerson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> co-represented the seller. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> has passed hands twice, and Stuart Larsen was involved in both negotiations. This sale marked the departure from the Paul Allen estate, which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> was part of for the past two decades. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222502/image/large-cbd36bd892fbf7e0b0b4957d03cac402.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222502"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloud 988.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 89m | 2,914 GT | 2015 | Unknown&nbsp;The largest Dutch superyacht sold in 2022 was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s 88.5-metre Cloud 9 (ex. Infinity), which was signed for in May. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> introduced the buyer and co-represented the seller with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> during this off-market deal. This was the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloud 988.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a> has changed ownership since her delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">2022’s largest sailing yacht sales <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219452/image/large-9947d6ce0139a2f3b39df63eda85e516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219452"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>&nbsp;| 88m | 1,110 GT | 2006 | Unknown&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>’s flagship superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> was sold off-market during the first quarter of the year, and neither her selling nor buying broker are known. This is the third time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has entered new ownership. The superyacht is currently drydocked at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben Shipyard</a> in Italy, undertaking an extensive refit that will be completed in April 2023, ready for a charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> in time for the Mediterranean season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234022/image/large-d9bddc9f6b48c1342237678534a4696d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234022"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;| 58m | 496 GT | 2010 | €39.9mThe 57.5-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> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> in November. Bruce Brakenhoff represented both the buyer and seller throughout the negotiations. At the time of her launch, the 57.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a> was <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>’s third largest delivery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99247/image/large-e75dd2d3d0c024a8a77356852919ea72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99247"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvaje56.4m (185'0&quot;)Alloy Yachts2014">Salvaje</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 56.4m | 498 GT | 2014 | €35m&nbsp;Alloy Yachts’ 56.4-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvaje56.4m (185'0&quot;)Alloy Yachts2014">Salvaje</a> (ex. Mondango 3) was sold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> representing both the buyer and seller in July. Henry Craven-Smith and Jamie Small of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> oversaw the negotiations. Salvaje quickly rejoined the market and is listed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>.&nbsp;

2022 Superyacht sales report

SuperYacht Times takes a look back at the sales figures for 2022, comparing the figures with that of 2021. 

SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022

The iconic 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> sold in a deal with Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="R Yacht Management (Company)">RYacht</a> representing the buyer and Antoine X. Larricq and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> acting as the seller’s representative. The impressive German-built yacht was on sale for the first time since her launch in 2002 and is the largest used yacht sale of the year. At the time of her sale <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> had a last known asking price of €95,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209092/image/large-fb9dd239f06177be0c7c216cafb2bd30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209092">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was superbly built with steel and her naval architecture was completed by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. Her powerful exterior was designed by the legendary <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 was created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6676" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ellerhorst Kreuter (Company)">Ellerhorst Kreuter</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234463/image/large-830b19692978282ec71392dbfe6204ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234463"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234461/image/large-59b946d49f1b1ad0fb053827f3752950.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234461"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> has a beautifully styled interior with an extremely functional layout to ensure discreet and seamless service for guests onboard. The 3,643 GT yacht has a well-proportioned and versatile interior with tall windows which provide plenty of natural light to illuminate her earth-toned interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234491/image/large-f4f8ea455792e25f292733f5f294ed50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234491"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234488/image/large-4d553c404afd6543877f82a26c758c44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234488"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234489/image/large-4124431a16a5a94567edbcd8007a93cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234489"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242610/image/large-23fd6c48028a1a84c518e3686d3e8971.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242610">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Carinthia VII: The secretive 97m Lürssen superyacht designed by Tim Heywood is for sale (2022-04-05 21:15:00 +0200)">Onboard Carinthia VII: The secretive 97m Lürssen superyacht designed by Tim Heywood is for sale</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234467/image/large-7bcb93148e612abdfaad28bcfed783b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234467"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234454/image/large-86e80ae06b45b75aaec5c9012165aa8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234454"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234466/image/large-ed79b96834e92e489d622967db772dfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234466"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> can accommodate up to 14 guests in eight luxurious staterooms, with a separate owner’s deck with a forward facing master suite, complete with an office/drawing room to ensure her guests are able to work at sea. A VIP stateroom is also located on the owners deck with a beauty parlour. Her remaining six staterooms are located on the main deck. She can also carry an impressive 37 crew, with accommodation split across two decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234458/image/large-147cd45d48edd40b3e995f1db019f5e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234458"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234457/image/large-c247e9bfbfa4c438cbe1fff3d745f9d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234457">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> comes with a plethora of amenities including a hammam, a sauna, a plunge pool, and a steam shower. She is also equipped with a ‘touch-and-go’ helipad on the bow and has garages for two 8.80-metre tenders plus water toys. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234443/image/large-fab7a2ba35f989d1a130ae59c1ec2e35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234443"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234442/image/large-a4e8e82d0e095ac14f57647a09debd50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234442"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242609/image/large-aab385dfcfe5b304cd6243110bffc7d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242609">In terms of performance, she is just as impressive as her interior and exterior. By combining speed, capability, and elegance her four 10,060 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines can provide her with a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234500/image/large-f577cead4e7bf2fe541ad4af009e22f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234500"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242607/image/large-76a794d927403933806300a4d74c48d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242607">

Lürssen yacht Carinthia VII sold

The largest superyacht on the market, the 97m Lürssen yacht Carinthia VII sold with a last known asking price of €95,000,000.

Iconic 97m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VII sold 

Like many of us, RYacht Services agent Silvia Dedja has had quite a year. Unlike the rest of us, however, she has navigated through closed ports, helped short-staffed crews and overcame quite literally ‘trouble in paradise’. Here, she tells SuperYacht Times what the past year has been like for yacht agency and reveals her hopes for the future.&nbsp;"The year 2020 was certainly a special one for the yachting industry. Nobody foresaw a virus like Covid-19 shutting down the whole world on the scale it did. Like many other industries, when the first lockdown hit in March, we yacht support were forced to work remotely from home.Boat shows began closing one-by-one. But we kept busy; time was spent sending information to clients and captains and figuring out what would be possible by way of getting yachts in and out of marinas, shipyard works and trying to figure out the best methods for ensuring safe and easy crew embarkation and disembarkation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/118237/image/large-11d0f273e248336e07e17b329b8c7036.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118237">Transporting yachts was a logistical minefieldDuring the first lockdown, we had one big mission that stands out to me when I reflect on that time. We were tasked with safely bringing a client’s boat to the Netherlands after the end of their worldwide itinerary. In January, it was loaded onto yacht transport DYT in Brisbane, Australia and its course was set for an arrival at the port of Palma de Mallorca in April. 2020 being what it was, this of course did not go as easily as planned. As it is an island, Palma was impossible to fly into. Even the owner’s private jet was not allowed to land.&nbsp;After plenty of logistical negotiating and decision-making, our team decided to bring the yacht transport to Toulon’s Fos de Mer. From there, two weeks of navigation saw the boat finally arrive in the Netherlands, with six crew members instead of twelve and no possibility of a crew change. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115702/image/large-9f3926f483231a175ca6b9e5a78bc624.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115702">Crew troublesThe pandemic had a massive impact on crew rotations. Crew changes, in many cases, had to come to a complete halt. Plus, many crew were left on board for much longer than they should have been.&nbsp;It was a scary time for many in the business because we simply didn’t know what would happen the next day. Ports and borders started closing all over, supplies became scarce, and we had to figure out a way to ensure social distancing rules were abided by on land. That meant no socializing between crew members, and owners began holding off on their summer plans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104727/image/large-a61fc95747f1704aef0498e97c54a7ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104727">Adapting when disaster strikes&nbsp;I had prepared a worldwide itinerary for a 54-metre Mangusta GranSport, which was to be the first Overmarine superyacht to go around the world. When mid-January of 2020 rolled around, l flew to Australia.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Leon54.0m (177'2&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2018">El Leon</a> was supposed to go to French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Tonga and New Caledonia, but the yacht got stuck in the Marquesas Islands for more than a month. By the middle of June, they finally made it to Brisbane and the yacht stayed for a period at The Yard Brisbane. We were lucky that we already had a relationship with both facilities in the marina and the yard, which helped in transmitting assistance and information to the client from a distance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/51740/image/large-7c63c423cda324ff74070887feab4f75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51740">Planning trips pandemic-styleThen, the summer season arrived. By June 1, half of Europe had begun opening up again and everyone wanted their boat ready. I heard that the charter and brokerage markets went crazy! Everybody wanted to be on a yacht, far away from land.&nbsp;The first country to open up for tourists was Croatia, soon followed by Turkey, Albania and Greece. All the boats went to these locations, which left me feeling positive. The last crew I organized for a private yacht was a week before the second lockdown, which we didn’t know was coming. The chief stewardess on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Duvera43.6m (143'1&quot;)Hakvoort Shipyard2000">Lady Duvera</a>’s flight was cancelled, but luckily we managed to fly her in 24 hours before lockdown, just in the nick of time.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47381/image/large-cd4390924ce1208b90003afe38eadd12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47381"> Bunkering blunders in AlbaniaOne memorable difficulty faced during this time was that of the bunkering department and agency based in Albania. They suffered due to Greece’s restrictions, which stated all yachts stopping in Albania were unable to visit Greece unless they quarantined for 15 days first. As we know, the majority of superyachts in the area are there for the bunkering benefits, which resulted in an unfortunate situation because the quarantine rule was enforced for superyachts despite the fact that a bunkering operation doesn’t involve going ashore. Naturally, nobody wanted to miss 15 days of their holiday so during this time bunker supplier and agent companies in Albania truly missed out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47480/image/large-8390d2cfb691a25d8931cb3f17615c4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47480">Navigating the new bureaucracy&nbsp;In less than two hours of a superyacht’s arrival, we, as yacht support, can take care of everything required from border control with no need to go to the local immigration office. However, this process has been very touch-and-go during the pandemic. The rules against the spread of Covid-19 between countries have been more difficult to learn and deal with than the virus itself. &nbsp;From one week to the next, countries would change their rules and this created a bit of discomfort, especially for charter yachts. I was following the boats as an agent from France to Italy and then on to Croatia and Albania, with many new regulations imposed along the way.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/45025/image/large-47a900993069aebbf63e00250305baf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45025">Dire straits in Italy&nbsp;The most difficult experience was in August 2020. One of the boats l was supporting got stuck in Monfalcone, Italy, due to the vessel having been in Montenegro for the two weeks prior. You can imagine the owner’s frustration at being unable to use his boat. We were in a situation where rules were changed overnight, and we were left dealing with unprepared authorities.&nbsp;In Sicily, we had Seagull II on charter, the yacht was coming from Montenegro, and so she had to spend two weeks in quarantine instead of being able to log a corona test on arrival. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for charter brokers to decide which port to embark and disembark as they constantly adapted to rule changes.That said, places like Croatia and Turkey handled tourism and restrictions very well. I had boats there until October going to and from, and it appeared to be responsibly managed. That makes me optimistic about what is in store for us this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34128/image/large-a16c98eff77b5e71a8455fdbb6ac845a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34128">The future is bright&nbsp;After a challenging year for all of us yachties, we are optimistic for the future and looking forward to a more productive oncoming season. It was tough, but we learned a lot from last summer.&nbsp;We learned to improvise around whatever situations arise and ultimately this made us better at what we do. I only hope that in the coming summer the bureaucracy and Covid-19 rules will be fair and less confusing — or at least the same in every EU port!&nbsp;The future is set to be bright for our industry, with locations in the Eastern Mediterranean likely to be particularly busy. Places such as Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Albania and Turkey have fared far better than their Western Mediterranean neighbours during the pandemic.&nbsp;On the other end of the scale, there will be a small percentage of clients who are set to traverse even further afield, making up for lost time in lockdown. We predict exotic far-flung destinations will see a surge in popularity, and so too will the most luxurious superyachts, as everyone is in need of a truly relaxing escape.&nbsp;2020 has been a bit of a write-off, however, all is not lost. l hope that the charter market will quickly rebound in 2021 and luxury leisure will play a key role in restoring the balance for high-earners in a post-pandemic world."&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87551/image/large-88ca0f5cfc238f8a00c712bd5ad405a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87551">To find out more about RYacht and its services, contact the company directly via the information below.

Navigating a pandemic: What was it like for yacht management?

We find out first-hand what the year of the pandemic has been like for yacht management agencies.