United Kingdom

Silverlining Ltd

Following her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show 2025</a>, the 79.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> has been spotted by SuperYacht Times Drone Operator Fabio Lima and Content Creator Nick Smits, as she returned to the Netherlands from the South of France, heading to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Amsterdam.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374104/image/large-be7c1fd9a43ace8e53c7d700e8dbe7d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374104">Launched in May 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> features a hybrid diesel-electric, solar, and battery-powered propulsion system developed through the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Advanced Electrical Drive programme. Instead of traditional main engines and auxiliary generators, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> draws energy from four ultra-efficient variable-speed generators connected to a DC grid, supported by a 5.34-megawatt-hour lithium-ion battery bank. A high-efficiency solar array mounted on her mast further supplements her energy system, allowing for up to 48 hours of silent, emission-free cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374117/image/large-761b257bc7829965fee60dea908bf862.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374117">Construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> began in 2021, with her hull first revealed in 2024 as it was transferred from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s Slob facility in Papendrecht to the De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. Built for a returning owner, the yacht’s exterior styling and naval architecture were crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, showcasing elegant, sleek lines and a subtly flared bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374118/image/large-8a80bb2187a1b9a5140008233bd93d4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374118">Originally contracted at 75 metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> grew to 79.5 metres during the engineering phase, gaining 4.5 metres in total, half allocated to enlarging her swimming pool and half to her tender bay.Read:&nbsp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="79m Feadship 715 superyacht Valor launched with Battery-HVO Hybrid system (2025-05-17 11:45:00 +0200)">79m Feadship 715 superyacht Valor launched with Battery-HVO Hybrid system</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374106/image/large-79cffb56b30ed376edc87c89738aff84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374106">At her waterline she measures 12.4 metres, expanding to 13.4 metres when balconies are included, optimising space while remaining compatible with bridge clearances. The owner also required a sun deck as long as on their previous yacht, and this brief heavily influenced the upper deck layout, creating a harmonious balance of length, volume and proportion across the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374116/image/large-9a41d7723bee25daf6acdcd4e8b8415f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374116">Spanning four decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> offers generous exterior spaces, including a bow helipad and an expansive aft deck featuring an infinity pool. The pool incorporates a counterflow system, allowing for exercise, while the tender bay stretches over eight metres and is unusually deep to accommodate a wide range of watercraft.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374120/image/large-c17d8df025586d3b2a36b74f25273596.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374120">Constructed from steel and aluminium, the yacht also features large windows and a forward tender garage. The design of the bulwarks on the bridge and owner’s decks was carefully extended to provide additional outdoor lounging areas, including a grass-covered relief zone with a shower designed specifically for the owner’s three Golden Retrievers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374105/image/large-be09ce6e01d08aee3070a80eb36e5415.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374105">Her interiors, by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>, reflect a commitment to natural materials and timeless elegance, blending wood, stone, metal and glass throughout. The décor harmonises vintage sophistication with modern craftsmanship, combining mid-century pieces with bespoke furniture by George Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silver Lining</a>. Every floor is finished with non-slip materials to accommodate the busy lifestyle of the owner, their family and their dogs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374107/image/large-e6322bc201a700410f0fe21ab907d718.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374107">A key highlight of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> is her main staircase, intricately engineered from 48,001 components of solid bronze and stone. Complementing this is a glass-enclosed staircase leading down into her beach club, where the pool is positioned beneath the steps.The owner’s deck features a forward-facing stateroom with panoramic views over the helideck, a private outdoor lounge with Jacuzzi, an ensuite dressing room, and a dedicated office.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373215/image/large-b1915b69ebfd23eb6f745c006e80813b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373215">Valor</a> accommodates up to 14 guests across seven suites, six of which are located on the main deck. This level also houses a spacious main lounge, a covered alfresco dining area, and expansive exterior spaces surrounding the 8.35 by 2.55-metre pool, which is sustainably heated using latent and recycled energy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374112/image/large-d5edc56edca9552c60bee24d2ddfc4a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374112">The beach club features oversized fold-down doors, opening the space to the sea breeze and panoramic views. On the port side, water toys, fitness equipment, and dive gear are neatly stored for easy access. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>’s upper decks are full walk-arounds, with extended bulwarks on the bridge and owner’s decks accommodating wing stations and providing additional outdoor lounging areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374110/image/large-6e33abc990f824404a3da964758fc0f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374110">Her curves, chamfers and slight surface curvatures were carefully modelled in 3D to avoid flat reflections and ensure aesthetic harmony from all angles, including top-down drone shots, a design priority for the owner, who requested the yacht “look amazing from space.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374109/image/large-509093dc707229b860d6ab9b2a136c95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374109">Advanced lighting visualisations were employed to optimise sunlight and interior illumination, while her central lift serves both guests and crew efficiently, maintaining a seamless dual-access layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374108/image/large-def92a8563f5516e008cf0c0e1b616fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374108"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>’s propulsion is delivered via twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Schottel GmbH (Company)">Schottel</a> EcoPeller azimuthing thrusters, enabling efficient cruising, and she is equipped with a symmetrical-thrust <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Schottel GmbH (Company)">Schottel</a> Rim-Drive bow thruster. An advanced stabilisation package from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum Marine Stabilizers</a>, combining XT Fin stabilisers with MAGlift technology, ensures a smooth and stable experience underway.

Valor: 80m Feadship yacht in Amsterdam

Following her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025, the 79.5-metre Feadship superyacht Valor has been spotted by SuperYacht Times in Amsterdam. 

In Pictures: 80m Feadship superyacht Valor in Amsterdam 

The 79.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> has been photographed at Lérins Islands in the Mediterranean for the first time by photographer Léandre Loyseau of @yachts.mp4, following her launch earlier this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371423/image/large-b33205453d6c30c167b2aa95d81bf240.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371423">Launched in May 2025, the Feadship 715 yacht features a hybrid diesel-electric, solar and battery-powered propulsion system, developed through the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Advanced Electrical Drive programme.Instead of traditional main engines and auxiliary generators, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> draws energy from four ultra-efficient variable speed generators connected to a DC grid and a 5.34 megawatt hour lithium-ion battery bank.Mounted on her mast, a high-efficiency solar array supplements <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>'s advanced propulsion system with additional carbon-free energy. As a result of this, the yacht is capable of operating for up to 48 hours solely on battery power, enabling emission-free and near-silent cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371424/image/large-5346941ccf21deaee20f3347162fc8b5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371424">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> began in 2021, with her hull seen for the first time in 2024 when she was transported from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Slob facility in Papendrecht, the Netherlands to the De Vries facility in Aalsmeer.Built for a repeat owner, Valor features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, showcasing sleek lines, with a slightly flared bow. The yacht, spanning four decks, boasts ample exterior deck areas, including space for a helipad at the bow and a spacious aft deck, complete with an infinity pool positioned at her stern.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> has been crafted from steel and aluminium and features expansive windows and a tender garage located at her bow. She boasts interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>, with a refined and uncompromising aesthetic built entirely from natural materials such as wood, stone, metal and glass. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371422/image/large-16abd38c0a4ae4775cea9145c615d03d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371422">Her décor strikes a balance between vintage elegance and contemporary craftsmanship, featuring a curated blend of mid-century pieces and bespoke furnishings from world-renowned artisans such as George Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a>. &nbsp;Among the many custom details, Linley crafted billet titanium director’s chairs specifically for the exterior dining areas, underscoring the level of personalisation throughout. The stonework, personally sourced by the owner from Italian quarries, is both visually striking and entirely unique to the yacht.A notable highlight in the main saloon is a pair of vertical stacks of American-made McIntosh stereo equipment, including one of their iconic turntables and a handpicked selection of reference vinyls.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371425/image/large-62dc9ae012dfc701a33f81f92c04ec0d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371425">As well as this, her intricately engineered main staircase is composed of 48,001 individual components, including solid bronze and stone elements. The owner’s deck offers a forward-facing stateroom with panoramic views over the helideck, complemented by a private outdoor lounge area featuring a Jacuzzi. The suite is complete with a spacious ensuite dressing room and a dedicated office, ensuring both comfort and privacy.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> can accommodate up to fourteen guests, including the owner, across seven suites, six of which are located on the main deck. This level also features a spacious main lounge, a covered alfresco dining area, and expansive exterior spaces surrounding the 8.35 by 2.55-metre pool, which is sustainably heated using latent and recycled energy. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371421/image/large-c7253300288dd6ef026b521329c6e43c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371421">The owner’s deck is home to a sky lounge and a formal dining area for fourteen guests, where sliding glass walls allow for both indoor and outdoor dining experiences, depending on the setting. Additional open-air entertainment spaces can be found aft of the bridge-deck gym. &nbsp;A second Jacuzzi, surrounded by generous sun pads, is positioned forward on the sundeck, while a more relaxed dining area is situated aft. An elevator conveniently serves all six decks, offering seamless access from the sundeck down to the lower deck’s beach club, which also includes a massage and beauty treatment room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371416/image/large-75678f8e23a223f25c8b9445598e4d39.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371416">The beach club of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> features oversized fold-down doors that open the space to the sea breeze and panoramic views. On the port side, guests will find a display of water toys, fitness equipment and dive gear, easily accessible for on-the-water activities.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>’s expansive upper decks are designed as full walk-arounds, with both the owner’s and bridge decks incorporating areas of widened bulwarks. On the bridge deck, this design element accommodates the wing stations, enhancing operational visibility and manoeuvrability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371417/image/large-ecf05693abf743e78f8e6a90c427e11e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371417">Meanwhile, on the owner’s deck, the extended bulwarks create additional outdoor lounging space and house a grass-covered relief area, complete with a shower, thoughtfully designed for the owner’s three Golden Retrievers.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>’s propulsion is delivered via twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Schottel GmbH (Company)">Schottel</a> EcoPeller azimuthing thrusters, enabling an efficient cruising speed, with top speed and transoceanic range figures remaining confidential. She is equipped with a symmetrical-thrust <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Schottel GmbH (Company)">Schottel</a> Rim-Drive bow thruster. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371420/image/large-2d061084cd595f45880f50ed273fb437.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371420"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a> also features an advanced stabilisation package from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum Marine Stabilizers</a>, combining XT Fin stabilisers with MAGlift technology. These systems work in tandem to deliver an exceptionally smooth and stable experience onboard.

Valor: 80m Feadship superyacht in the Mediterranean

The 80m Feadship superyacht Valor has been photographed in the Mediterranean for the first time by photographer Léandre Loyseau.

In Pictures: 80m Feadship superyacht Valor in the Mediterranean for the first time

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)</a> has unveiled the first official exhibitors recognised under its new Blue Wake™ programme, which aims to spotlight proven innovations that support the yachting industry’s environmental transition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365289/image/large-ad8f48599746d816f12e47e0c22f47eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365289">A total of 17 companies have been validated by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, the show’s official sustainability partner, following a rigorous assessment of each submission. Each company is confirmed to be showcasing products and processes that are genuinely sustainable and viable solutions to the future of yachting.The first 28 Blue Wake™ listed exhibitors include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AkzoNobel (Company)">AkzoNobel</a>, Ampros, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asea Power Systems (Company)">Asae Power Systems</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>, Comilegno, Deasyl, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Headhunter Inc (Company)">Headhunter Inc</a> and Propulsion House.As well as, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining Furniture</a>, SKF, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tai Ping Carpets (Company)">Tai Ping</a>, Termodinamica and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xeamos (Company)">Xeamos</a> are also confirmed as the first exhibitors.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show reveals this year’s list of exhibitors (2025-07-02 10:30:00 +0200)">Monaco Yacht Show reveals this year’s list of exhibitors</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/330975/image/large-2807e97077bef5e0c9a7e3bf12721c9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/330975">“With the launch of Blue Wake™, our aim is to bring visibility and clarity to the commitment of companies actively contributing to a more sustainable yachting industry,” said Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.&nbsp;“The programme helps yacht owners and project developers quickly identify exhibitors capable of meeting their expectations in terms of eco-responsible production and equipment.”All recognised companies have met at least one of the programme’s eligibility criteria, which includes emissions reduction, material circularity, eco-design and innovation and water, and marine ecosystem protection.“This work supports the industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices, but also proper validation of claims,” explained Robert van Tol, Executive Director of the Water Revolution Foundation.“There are innovations in every corner of the yachting sector, enhancing both product and process; these deserve the spotlight and shall no longer be overlooked or seen as a feature. In order to accelerate on the trajectory of net-zero in 2050, yachting needs to adopt what is already available while continuing to collaborate on further innovations needed. Both for new build projects and the existing fleet.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/330936/image/large-57b30be34e42f5e636ec38577c3b6c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/330936">Applications remain open until 31 JulyCompanies interested in joining Blue Wake™ still have time to submit their applications, with the deadline set for 31 July 2025. To be eligible, companies must be confirmed exhibitors at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and operate in one of the programme’s designated sectors, including naval architecture, yacht design, refit and maintenance shipyards, yacht builders, marine equipment manufacturers, and other yachting-related services.Full details, including eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, are available on the <a href="https://www.monacoyachtshow.com/en/blue-wake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Blue Wake page</a> of the <a href="https://www.monacoyachtshow.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">MYS website</a>.

First Blue Wake™ exhibitors unveiled for MYS 2025

First Blue Wake™ exhibitors announced for MYS 2025, spotlighting proven sustainable solutions in partnership with Water Revolution Foundation.

First Blue Wake exhibitors unveiled ahead of Monaco Yacht Show 2025

MYS 2024: Conference review

We take a look at everything you may have missed from this year’s roundtable talks, in collaboration with SuperYacht Times. 

Everything you missed from Monaco Yacht Show 2024 roundtables 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> is proud to announce the topics for this year’s panel discussions at the MYS Conference Hall, during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> will be hosting seven panels during the course of this year’s show, four on topics of design and innovation and three on sustainability. Over the past three years, we have worked closely with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> team to develop a unique programme of conferences and panels held in the conference hall, during the show.This year will see a range of topics discussed, with renowned designers, shipyards, and industry leaders sharing their insights on a variety of key topics and subjects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289046/image/large-2c249f2e9683a56baba77402d9d10acb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289046">Wednesday 25 September14:20—The rise in rebuilds: A closer look at the value of rebuild/conversionsThis talk will delve into the growing trend of yacht rebuilds and conversions, exploring the factors driving their popularity in the industry.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico&amp;Co</a>15:40—The next step for propulsion - the transition of the superyacht fleet&nbsp;This discussion will explore the future of propulsion systems in the superyacht fleet, focusing on the transition towards more sustainable and efficient technologies.&nbsp;Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1981" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siemens (Company)">Siemens Energy<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289057/image/large-bc613225a6a7d2e904c4778fd427e393.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289057"></a>Thursday 26 September10:20—Reconsidering the interior configuration for the next generation of propulsionThis panel will focus on the evolving trends in yacht interior configuration, considering how changing propulsion methods and lifestyle demands are reshaping traditional layouts.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>15:40—How can we use materials on board to reduce our carbon footprint?This discussion will explore how the selection and use of materials on board can significantly reduce a yacht’s carbon footprint.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining Furniture</a>, Gordon &amp; Gaia and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4471" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Leather (Company)">Marine Leather</a>Friday 27 September10:20—How to create an award-winning yacht with a unique brand identityThis panel will delve into the process of creating a yacht with a distinct identity, brand, and the potential to win prestigious awards.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289051/image/large-b346002471981888e6ac83ca04cca083.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289051"></a>13:40—The future of onboard technologyThis discussion will explore the cutting-edge advancements in onboard technology, examining how innovations are transforming the superyacht experience.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team Italia (Company)">Team Italia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3897" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crestron (Company)">Crestron</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks Group (Company)">Videoworks<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289048/image/large-f50c13f913ee633698193197aeed8053.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289048"></a>16:20—How can we make the composite lifecycle more sustainable?This panel will address strategies for enhancing the sustainability of the composite lifecycle in yacht construction and maintenance.Confirmed speakers include: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4481" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlas Carbon Products (Company)">Atlas Carbon Products</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>A full timetable of the talks and exhibitors at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a> and MYS Conference Hall will be posted closer to the event on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> website and social media channels. If you are an exhibitor and are interested in participating in one of the talks, reach out to Francesca now at <a href="mailto:francesca@superyachttimes.com" title="">francesca@superyachttimes.com</a>.&nbsp;

Yacht Design & Innovation Hub topics announced for Monaco Yacht Show 2024

SYT is proud to announce the topics for this year’s panel discussions at the MYS Conference Hall, during the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.


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Topics announced for the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show Conference Hall

Within the realms of superyacht design, the magic lies in the details. It's an intricate dance of selecting the most exquisite art, hand-picking the softest linens, and ensuring that every facet contributes to an unparalleled guest experience. For those with a keen eye and an affinity for luxury, each decorative element onboard a superyacht isn't a mere object or material; it's part of a larger, artistic vision that seamlessly blends with the yacht's interior and exterior aesthetics, often sparking meaningful dialogue. Yacht interiors are a testament to craftsmanship and a diverse range of skills—from walls adorned with delicate porcelain flowers to eco-conscious, hand-carved leather derived from pineapples—each detail underlines the meticulous effort and artistry required to create such distinguished settings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312124/image/large-7b5662f34f53619a444bd2aa1b5ad813.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312124">Ginori 1735Step onboard any superyacht, and you'll likely encounter a display cabinet exhibiting Ginori 1735's china, the hallmark of luxury dining at sea. Now, enhancing this grandeur, Ginori 1735 unveils its Oriente Italiano Gold Collection. This new line of hand-decorated porcelain marries traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, showcasing two new patterns: Aurum in pristine white and Rubrum in rich red, both finished with pure gold. These patterns join the ten existing iconic shades of the Oriente Italiano range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312125/image/large-d4e76cbcd96d2134837902f8ddf9e537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312125">The collection extends beyond tableware like plates and mugs to include home décor—vases, containers, change trays—and a series of scented gift items: candles, room diffusers, and natural scented stones, emanating fragrances of bergamot, green mandarin, or red grape, among others. Every piece in the Oriente Italiano Gold collection speaks of opulence, blending seamlessly into the superyacht milieu or standing as a bold statement piece.Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is the face of the campaign, promoting a line that represents Ginori 1735's three-century legacy in heritage lifestyle products and symbolises a modern Renaissance in everyday elegance.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a>&nbsp;Furniture<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310605/image/large-2f3106691f25be38005863f21bf18d2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310605">Renowned for its extraordinary craftsmanship in yachting furniture, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a>, established over 35 years ago by Mark Boddington, continues to surpass expectations for bespoke furnishings. Their expertise combines meticulous detailing with innovative material use, landing them collaborations with prestigious brands. Iconic pieces include their marble Main Saloon Cabinet in partnership with <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> and the iconic Dom Pérignon champagne table in collaboration with Kravitz Design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310606/image/large-32f694c308682bf7c535c556d69a0355.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310606">Their Sea + Shore collection, unveiled at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, marks <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a>'s foray into customisable outdoor essentials. Featuring designs inspired by marine life, the collection, especially the Teak Maze Marquetry Rise &amp; Fall Table, highlights their commitment to innovation and bespoke artisanship. Similarly, their collaboration with Katharine Pooley for the Table Tennis Table underscores their mastery in producing not just furniture but timeless pieces for discerning clients worldwide. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310607/image/large-928c4d2e86f310feb039cebe1fb6bc23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310607">With over seventy specialists based in North Wales, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a> transcends traditional craftsmanship, with each creation depicting the journey from vision to reality, embodying what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a> calls “making magic.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310613/image/large-bd2d260551bdc4d8fb27a83ed3f155c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310613">Nature SquaredNature Squared, co-founded in 2000 by Paul Hoeve and Lay Koon Tan, epitomises sustainable luxury by transforming natural materials into exquisite surfaces for design and living. With a mantra of “Nature’s Waste, Our Value,” they upcycle materials like grass, seeds, and eggshells into innovative artworks without sacrificing beauty or luxury. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310614/image/large-b9be7bd2c2a9f1d19ff746a0d59da915.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310614">Over two decades, their work has graced superyachts, including Azzam and Nirvana. Their commitment to sustainability is foundational. They practice environmental and social responsibility, employing and training 200 personnel in the Philippines, a country vulnerable to climate change. This approach combines heritage artisan skills with advanced European technology, creating groundbreaking products.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310616/image/large-4f0484e3a89786bc5694e5835ba01c4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310616">From her time at the London School of Economics to consulting for FTSE 100 companies, Lay Koon's expertise has been pivotal in Nature Squared's evolution. Their collaborations extend to luxury brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> and Montblanc, and their work is featured in prestigious venues like Milan Design Week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312127/image/large-31aa23e712d7c6576939031db3667016.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312127">John Lee FurnishingIrish craftsman John Lee is known for his natural forms and timeless pieces. He has become a prominent name in the superyacht furnishing realm, particularly in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312126/image/large-1bffa466822966ce220d137439b07970.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312126">Lee’s work is renowned internationally, including exhibitions at SOFA Chicago and Design Basel. His pieces, such as the Carrigeen Tallboy and Core Low Table, are exhibited in the National Museum of Ireland, and his works are found onboard various yachts.Lee's current designs showcase a unique twist in the furniture plane, combining tactile textures with fluid functionality. His detailed techniques - from the effortless movement of drawers to the subtle integration of leather linings - make each piece a testament to his skill, with his works seamlessly integrating into a yacht's interior design.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295273/image/large-97f84557c03b42d0c37ae78011d75ea6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295273">Foglizzo</a>&nbsp;1921 &nbsp;&nbsp;Since 1921, Italy's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)">Foglizzo</a> has been crafting high-quality, customised leather products. Esteemed for exclusive designs, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)">Foglizzo</a> is a fixture in yachting, aviation, automotive, and private residences.&nbsp;The brand's craftsmanship shines on distinguished superyachts, such as the 56-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Melek56.01m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2010">Melek</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, 63.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht Chocolat (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moca63.5m (208'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Moca</a>), 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/10537" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line Navetta 5049.9m (163'9&quot;)">Custom Line Navetta 50</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti</a> 53.8-metre Sea Force One (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nonni II53.4m (175'2&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2008">Nonni II</a>). <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90303/image/large-c06594c4884a27aec7d019717d4d8fa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90303">Foglizzo</a>'s innovative full custom service allows designers to personalise products, evident in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nonni II53.4m (175'2&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2008">Sea&nbsp;Force One</a>’s opulent interiors thanks to the classical leather accents. Their product range, highlighted by the refined Classic Lord and the innovative Evo Leather, showcases an unmatched commitment to quality, sustainability, and artisan skill. Evo Leather, in particular, symbolises a leap in eco-friendly production, using olive leaf extracts for tanning, reducing water use, and avoiding evading chemicals. A family business rooted in Italian tradition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foglizzo (Company)">Foglizzo</a> offers products that include leather trays, paper bins, picture frames, and bookends available in hues of cognac, black, and water blue.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221602/image/large-4772752b0e691edfabfb6b212f1f688e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221602">Aiveen DalyAiveen Daly, an Irish artist based in London, is a textile designer for superyachts. Since establishing her studio in 2006, Daly's signature comprises impeccable embroidery, beadwork, and innovative leather techniques. Trained in traditional upholstery, her artistry showcases complex fabric manipulation, especially with luxurious materials like eco-leathers, wool, and silk. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221601/image/large-8c710f474d9db134df539bbcc0ef7cef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221601">Notably, her textile art has been sought after by renowned interior designers, with select commissions featured on esteemed superyachts such as the 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht Candyscape (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Il Sole44.8m (146'12&quot;)Benetti SpA1994">Il Sole</a>).Prioritising function and form, Aiveen tailors her work for different occasions, from casual family gatherings to sophisticated cocktail evenings. Growing up inspired by textiles, from a sewing machine gift at fourteen to professional courses in London, Daly's global travels further fuel her passion, cementing her status as a leading artisan in weaving yachting textiles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310604/image/large-5f2bccf14cac3e1374ff0603b7674713.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310604">Cox London Cox London, founded in 2005 by Chris and Nicola Cox, is a remarkable London atelier renowned for transforming natural forms into sculptural furniture and lighting. Their work, characterised by a deep understanding of natural aesthetics translated through form and finish to patina and palette, reflects a commitment to crafting elemental and heirloom pieces. These creations span from awe-inspiring lighting to art installations, all imbued with ancient and modern artisan techniques.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310602/image/large-8792cf09659e6343b9349b3550495548.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310602">Operating from their Tottenham studios and a boutique showroom in Belgravia, London, Cox London caters to a diverse and global clientele, including bespoke pieces onboard superyachts.A highlight of their collection is the Voyager Chair, an artwork practicality born from the fusion of oceanic inspirations and "Gaudiesque" reflections. Sculpted by artists and cast in a London foundry, this bronze chair, with its highly polished ripples, symbolises movement and the passage of time. Its upholstery, inspired by 19th-century "navigation charts" and the ingenious "stick charts" of the Marshall Islands, represents not just seating but a voyage through history and nature's labyrinth.This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/issue-48-superyacht-times-newspaper" target="_blank">Issue 48</a>&nbsp;of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

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MYS 2023: Yacht Design & Innovation Hub roundtables in partnership with SuperYacht Times

Everything you missed from the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub roundtables at MYS 2023

We are excited to announced the schedule for the 2023 Design and Innovation Hub! The Design and Innovation Hub is a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> with the main goal to get more designers involved in the <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> and to showcase the innovative developments in the sector. Hosting the first talks in the Design and Innovation Hub during the 2021 edition of the event, we have been developing the format of the talks and for the 2023 edition are hosting a series of round tables with industry experts on the most important topics.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5u_Cnz9tPk?&amp;t=15s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> With topics across the sectors of design and sustainability, we are happy to announce the first panels and speakers for this year's round tables;Wednesday 27 | 14:20 | How to design and build fast yachts with smaller engines and fewer emissions&nbsp;For the first talk of the 2023 edition, Justin Ratcliffe is due to take to the stage and moderate a panel with Brunello Acampora of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victory Design s.r.l. (Company)">Victory Design</a>, Perry Van Oossanen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and Bas Mulder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>.&nbsp;A highly topical subject in today's industry, with the importance of sustainability shining a negative light on high speed superyachts, the speakers are set to unveil some of the innovations taking place in the sector. The Fast Displacement Hull Form, designed by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, has revolutionised the performance of fast superyachts and has led to one of the most radical developments in superyacht design in recent decades.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victory Design s.r.l. (Company)">Victory Design</a> meanwhile have designed and built yachts that hit extraordinary speeds of over 80 knots, recently unveiling the streamlined, full carbon, Bolide 80. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> are experts in the design and development of high performance yachts and will be discussing some of the innovations that have been undertaken at the company in recent years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265466/image/large-d2639ea52107c858c3d6e3bd7fa29305.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265466">Thursday 28 | 11:40 | How are trends impacting the future of yacht designFrancesca Webster will be joined on stage by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, Paul Costerus and Zlatko Imamovic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and James Roy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> to discuss how trends influence superyacht design.&nbsp;Thursday 28 | 15:00 | Unveiling the Designer's Protocol with Water Revolution FoundationFor a few years now we have been discussing the importance of collaboration between companies across the industry in order to create a more sustainable future for our yachts. Dickie Bannenberg of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> has now created, in collaboration with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, a protocol for superyacht designers to follow with the goal of creating a format for sustainable collaboration.&nbsp;During this panel, Robert Van Tol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, Dickie Bannenberg, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> will present the new protocol and share their thoughts on why collaboration is the future for sustainable yacht design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265467/image/large-48c39f6009a3f515d1c3a2d4b3cd4c51.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265467">Friday 29 | 15:00 | How can we reduce onboard energy use today?While discussions around alternative propulsion are common across the industry and we are now seeing the development of those first systems in-build at shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, it is also vital to discuss the solutions that can be actioned already. Andrea Franchini of Siemens, Daniel Chatterjee of MTU and Antonella Cotta Ramusino of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> will be joined on stage by industry expert Charlotte Thomas to discuss some of the actionable innovation, and to discuss the future of onboard energy use.&nbsp;Saturday 30 | 11:00 | Sustainable refit - how can we make the end of life process cleaner and future proof the fleet?With the 2023/2024 refit season just around the corner, Justin Ratcliffe will be moderating this important panel alongside Paolo Balzano of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit,</a> Guillaume Roche of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, Txema Rubio, Commercial Director <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and Wim Verhoeff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265465/image/large-ff00a2ec0505c47265b71baf71700a62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265465">Saturday 30 | 11:40 | How are developments in material innovation impacting the design and outfitting of superyachts?Emma Becque will be joined in a discussion with yacht-specific furnishing companies such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining Furniture</a> , <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vyva Fabrics (Company)">Vyva Fabrics</a> and Karlijn Lindeman of TAURINI as well as specialised yacht interior designer to unpack the innovative ways in which materials can influence design and outfitting onboard. The conversation will delve into advancements in eco-friendly materials, sustainability challenges, and the importance of seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality.

Design and Innovation Hub panels

We are excited to announce the panelists for the upcoming Design and Innovation Hub round tables.

Design and Innovation Hub: How can we reduce onboard energy use today?

One of the star attractions of this year’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>’s 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a>. From her radical window shapes and composite superstructure to the hybrid diesel-electric propulsion and dazzling interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>, she is a yacht that breaks the mould.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204241/image/large-eafc7c646db02cc334a8d37a02e7b8e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204241"> <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> approached <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a> in the UK to make three bespoke pieces of furniture for the main deck: the dining table, a games table and a credenza. Collectively, they took thousands of man-hours to create and highlight the company’s extraordinary craftsmanship. Jim Birch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a>’s head of design, talks us through the ideas, materials and techniques used to make them.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209226/image/large-7de73c7095bffcfdab055679a8257799.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209226">Cosmic CredenzaThe ‘cosmic’ credenza is just next to the aft entrance to the main saloon. Like the other pieces, it was based on visuals provided 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>, which we refined and developed further. Some years ago we experimented with ways of taking traditional materials and using modern technologies like lasers to present them in more contemporary ways. Technology is part of what 21st century craftsmanship is all about, but it reinforces rather than replaces the traditional hand skills, helping to improve efficiency and create furniture designs that were previously thought impossible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209221/image/large-0d77b12722a6d359cf7298cf99e62b91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209221"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209224/image/large-d9135b2589ab3d7798fbd23e9b7ab0cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209224">We perfected a technique whereby we varnish and polish the wood, then laser-etch patterns into the lacquer and fill them with metalised resin. The resulting straight lines and concentric rings are like cardinal points and galaxies, so we called it ‘cosmic compass’.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209225/image/large-99609348b14ade034ba892044797e8b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209225"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209232/image/large-47084c5f8e08062565f1a80f0de9c2af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209232">The credenza is almost three metres long and made of bookmatched American Burr walnut for the façades with Macassar ebony for the top and bottom. The cosmic compass pattern is etched in Dubai gold resin and the planetary rings are of black Mother of Pearl. The scalloped ‘trumpet’, which is like a black hole or wormhole in space, is of metalised bronze that becomes darker inside to accentuate the depth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209222/image/large-124ceab644b7892833ebf76e78a6738c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209222">Cosmic Dining Table&nbsp;The same techniques and materials were used for the dining table, but we added marquetry in platinum white gold and moon gold leaf with airbrushed shading around the edges to add depth. The ends of the table are of textured, metalised bronze, while the sculptural pedestal is of GRP wrapped around a steel framework. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209211/image/large-8c823083d595e2185eea4bb833736e39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209211"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209233/image/large-42d187929c738706d723f9beeafb0ac5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209233">The table is over 4.5 metres long and 1.5 metres and the cantilevered effect that <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> wanted required some complex engineering on our part, which is one reason why they came to us. These key pieces can be challenging because they’ve not been done before, so we often find we’re learning on the job and I have to admit that we made the steel frame twice. The first time when we installed the table on board there was too much flexing of the table top, so we went away, re-engineered the steel base and the problem was solved. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209213/image/large-de6442b238de458a750de0e58a1882b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209213"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209214/image/large-a5f43987f4e13b6b25e04bb6e5bf095f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209214">Fractal TableThe games table appears in the main saloon opposite the credenza. It is the simplest of the three pieces in terms of technology, but just as much thought went into developing it. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209218/image/large-cffb8e530f060ae85988fcc362527751.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209218">Made of rippled sycamore with Dubai gold resin inlaid into the ‘cracks’, there is a central leaf that lifts out and has a baize underside for playing cards, or it can be replaced with a chess or backgammon board made of sycamore and Macassar ebony. The four pull-out drawers contain the game's pieces. We sent various options to <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>, some of which continued the ‘fractal’ concept into the table legs, but we eventually settled on adding a simple chamfer where the legs meet the table top. We’re not precious so we do as much or as little as the designer wants, but we enjoy the process too, so we like to offer other ideas and alternatives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209220/image/large-e1d542f2ca78431140c6a6db4e0776bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209220"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209231/image/large-c97c9eb925ef3156c6504b09251da422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209231">Leather panels&nbsp;The starting point for all the furniture was actually the sculpted leather wall panels. We’re well known for our blanket or saddle-stitched leather and the original concept was for more standard cladding. Then <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> wanted to include textured, metalised resin in the panels. We had to work very closely with the outfitter that supplied the substrates, because they needed to know where the 3D ‘scallops’ would be before manufacturing them and to make sure all the wave-like stitching lined up. The final effect is very sculptural and more like furniture than conventional wall panelling.Obviously, we’re always working to a budget and pricing these kinds of items comes down to experience. More than the material costs, the biggest expense is usually the labour that can run into thousands of hours when you think we have to design it, engineer it in 3D, program the CNC machine, prep the materials, machine it, assemble it, polish it, and so on. The weeks quickly add up!&nbsp;

Silverlining bespoke furniture aboard Artefact

Justin Ratcliffe talks to the team at Silverlining about the bespoke pieces made for 80m Artefact.

Silverlining and Artefact: Cosmic craftsmanship for a new-age superyacht

Designers carry a responsibility for ensuring that the materials, finishes and products they source for yacht interiors are harvested, farmed or manufactured sustainably – not an easy task when luxury is often synonymous with rarity. Here, we talk to a selection of leading design studios to discover how concern for the environment is influencing style choices. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187178/image/large-22d1e33929b308de630ccbfa1133d968.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187178">When 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safira39.3m (128'11&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Safira</a> was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcastle Marine (Company)">Newcastle Marine</a> back in 2013, her ‘green’ design values became a talking point. “We want to reduce, recycle and reuse whenever possible and live in a more sustainable, environmentally sensitive way,” announced her original owner.&nbsp;Apart from energy-efficient solutions such as UV-treated glass and heat-resistant paint for the superstructure, this involved specifying recycled or renewable materials for the interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safira39.3m (128'11&quot;)Newcastle Marine2013">Safira</a> could have been the start of an eco-friendly trend for reclaimed oak floors and stonework reused from the leftovers of other projects, but this has not generally been the case.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25976/image/large-c4b5e513b30b42bd437ba76cb54c6029.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25976" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sustainability is not always a client's priority“How concerned are clients about sustainability? I'm afraid to say not as concerned as you'd like them to be when a bewildering array of finishes can sometimes be requested in the belief that it demonstrates richness and interest,” says Dickie Bannenberg. “I'm not sure we've ever had a question about origins and eco-credentials, but I live in hope.”Instead, the candid company leader of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell&nbsp;</a>relies on his own kind of ‘sensitivity-ometer’ when deciding what is ethically acceptable or not. Most designers have stories of inappropriate requests and for Bannenberg the tipping point came when it was suggested that thousands of butterfly wings would make the perfect stand-out finish aboard a yacht:&nbsp;“People will argue it's no different from animals being farmed for their leather, which is actually what the butterfly dealer said, but there are limits,” he says. “Our advice presents itself in what we propose to clients and by avoiding the more obvious examples of materials and finishes that we know are scarce, endangered or otherwise.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187396/image/large-66c10306e426eeaf91e8d9c32882f585.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187396">But attitudes are shifting&nbsp;Other designers have experienced a more pronounced shift in owner attitudes, perhaps influenced by greater public awareness and the need to be seen to be green. “Environmental considerations are at the centre of each of our client briefs nowadays,” says Ewa Eidsgaard of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> in London. “The clients want to construct their yachts in a future-proof way, starting with propulsion and ending with the selection of interior materials. We try to establish early on how concerned our clients are about this particular issue, so we can tailor the range of finishes to their expectations.”Furniture maker Mark Boddington, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a> in the UK, is committed to using more locally sourced, recycled or rejected materials to create luxury finishes. He also believes younger owners are more likely to embrace less traditional but more sustainable solutions:“We’ve been asked by many owners in the last five years to make sustainability the key element in our furniture to achieve a reduced-carbon footprint,” he says. “Sustainability and supply-chain auditing are now the norm to ensure that indigenous raw materials and populations are not exploited. Younger, millennial clients especially see protecting the environment as a priority; they want more time with family and friends to enjoy an informal lifestyle, whether at home or at sea.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187398/image/large-6e418a1260c50e81fccf11fe247fff22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187398">Materials on board matter<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining</a> has long worked with sustainable products such as cork, coconut wood, straw, rattan, non-toxic dyes, natural fibres and recycled stone. More recently, they have developed innovative techniques to produce beautiful finishes that draw on recycled materials that would otherwise be thrown away. These range from fragments of veneer left over from laser-cutting immersed in a bio-resin derived from cacti, to reject leather that is hammered and then split by removing the surface layer to create a highly textured and tactile finish.India Hicks, marketing executive with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> in London, echoes Boddington’s belief that the clients of 2020 are pushing designers to explore more eco-friendly avenues. “As the younger generation of billionaires emerges, whose wealth may come from less traditional sectors such as fin-tech and e-commerce, we see a greater concern for sustainability within luxury design,” she says.Hicks reveals that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> is working on a 60-metre concept designed according to Water Revolution Foundation’s sustainability matrix. Entirely sustainable materials include palm leather derived from the leaves of the Areca Betel Nut tree as a replacement for animal leather, and reconstituted stone from brands such as Terrazzo, Neolith and Stonethica made from ceramic constituents or recycled marble. “It’s simply a case of offering these options to the client and letting the products speak for themselves,” she explains.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187399/image/large-42aeaf40670ff97d2e3e4c5252024a53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187399">Explore sustainable surprises&nbsp;Some exotic materials turn out to be more sustainable than you might expect. Among the many unusual interior materials aboard 88.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barbara88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2017">Barbara</a>, launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in 2017, Australian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni&nbsp;</a>specified several by-products from animals harvested for food. They included frog leather from the edible European frog; sea urchins that are endemic to tropical waters and also eaten; inlays of duck eggshells; and buffalo horn recycled from working animals in Asia that end up as dinner when they get too old.&nbsp;“As an Australian citizen, I’m sensitive to the preservation of biodiversity, especially to the protection of the remaining rainforests, and the use of eco-friendly materials is simply automatic and systematic for me,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sorgiovanni</a>. “Luckily, most of the clients I speak to expect the systems and appliances that run in their eco-friendly homes and cars to translate onto their yachts. Living green has now become a way of life and the new norm.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187395/image/large-90c568f5c27448c973b8c1df288df754.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187395">Work with sustainable suppliers&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sorgiovanni</a> worked closely with Nature Squared, a favourite supplier of many interior designers, which sources a huge array of natural materials from around the globe – from leaves, seeds and barks to bones, fish skins and feathers – that are either by-products that would otherwise be discarded or fast-growing and abundant. If necessary, the Swiss company will consult with conservation experts and rangers, local fishermen and farmers, to ensure that there are no environmental concerns over supply. In the process they support local economies and foster artisanal skills in the communities.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell&nbsp;</a>are partial to grasscloth: fabric made from hand-woven natural fibres – such as hemp, jute, seagrass, arrowroot grass, bamboo and raffia – which can then be sandwiched between glass. They have also used a macassar-like composite ebony on yacht projects with Bannenberg convinced some composite veneers can deliver a more interesting finish than many of the commonly-used natural woods. The drawback, however, is that they can be perceived as less noble, cost-cutting substitutes in a bespoke setting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187397/image/large-512fe88197b18f39f2ccd5a8d17c7037.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187397">Find peace with faux alternatives&nbsp;A similar problem is associated with synthetic or ‘faux’ alternatives, but here too attitudes are changing as more sophisticated products become available that often have the added advantages of being more durable and requiring less maintenance than their natural counterparts. Alcantara, the suede-like synthetic textile, and Amalfine, a resin-based shagreen-like composite material used by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turnstyle Designs Ltd (Company)">Turnstyle Designs</a> across its range of luxury door handles, are two examples now ubiquitous aboard yachts.“It’s absolutely astonishing how close the synthetic materials can be to the real deal,” says Ewa Eidsgaard. “Faux-silk carpets are soft, luminous and lush, while some man-made upholstery can feel like linen without any of the practical drawbacks of the real thing. Natural silk, for example, is very delicate and changes tension depending on humidity, while linen creases and sags with time.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/53715/image/large-cb9d93ba1edecdcaadea5aff3449ba2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53715">Recycling is not just for plastics&nbsp;The superyacht industry is only now becoming acquainted with the concept of the circular economy and the recycling of interior materials during refits, for example, is virtually unheard of. Part of the problem is that the extremely high standards and expectations of exclusivity associated with custom superyachts are not easily squared with the need to safeguard the planet’s resources and avoid waste.&nbsp;In some cases the demand for perfection can border on the obsessive, for both owners and designers. Bannenberg recalls one client who had an immaculate oak floor ripped up as he regarded the almost imperceptible natural knots in the wood as “imperfections”. Similarly, an interior designer of a 62-metre yacht once described to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SYT</a> how the rare Portuguese marble used in the owner’s bathroom had to be thrown away when the results were deemed inadequate – not once but twice. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/53585/image/large-10c4ebb8899660dddbe985c557835f4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53585">“It’s almost impossible now to examine any aspect of our lives without passing judgment about environmental credentials,” says Ewa Eidsgaard. “We’re surrounded by disposable goods, plastic packaging and omnipresent chemicals, but if we can all decide to make small changes we will succeed in making a big difference over time. Yacht owners, many of whom are influential public personalities, want to participate or even lead this movement, and we’re personally very excited about the new aesthetic benchmarks that this new world will be based on.” &nbsp;This article first appeared in a recent issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper. To subscribe, visit the <a href="http://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times Shop here.</a>

Sustainable design: How to embrace it on your yacht 

Eco-friendly exteriors are all well and good but how does a yacht ensure it holds a sustainable design? SYT investigates.

Eco-friendly yachting: How to embrace a sustainable design on board

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158133/image/large-c1ab0d2b18a659aa454162e5c6dd8c99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158133">Superyacht Titan in St MaartenSeen here anchored off the Caribbean island of St Maarten is the 78 metre superyacht Titan, delivered in late 2010 by the German yard Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. The interior of the yacht was designed by Reymond Langton and features custom made furniture pieces by Silverlining. The yacht is certified for 12 passengers and is fully equipped with all the tenders and toys you would expect. She features a state of the art AV system and cinema by Bond, and, apart from their different paint jobs, shares a nearly identical Reymond Langton exterior with her sisterships C2 (2008), Eminence I(2008) and Amaryllis (2011). By Charl van Rooy, photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/25063589@N00/page5" target="_blank">Chris Nelson</a>

Superyacht Titan at anchor in the Caribbean

Measuring 66 metres in length, Ester III was delivered by the world renowned German shipyard Lürssen in 2014, and combines a truly authentic classic interior designed by Reymond Langton Design and unusual deck layout with a unique, distinct and masculine external profile from Espen Øino International. MotorYachtBuild were the Project Managers representing the client onsite in Germany during the complete construction, the 5th Lürssen build for the company over a period of 14 years. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154506/image/large-66836e35937a7f9b538e1f7b97b6390f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154506">Inside, Ester III's interiors are sophisticated and elegant, with an emphasis on practical living spaces. At the request of the owner, a French Classical theme has been achieved with the help of several collaborators, with elaborate detail yet a warm and welcoming atmosphere. One of the key features inside is a beautifully hand-carved leather piece of artwork running through the main stairwell from the specialist furniture manufacturers Silverlining. Wood veneers, leather and metal are combined in the marquetry using shades and textures, and sweeps from the lower deck guest accommodation to the bridge deck lobby.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154507/image/large-9fd3b2f2ad69b2b64f8161f970c565e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154507">In regards to her accommodation, she welcomes up to 12 guests on board over six spacious cabins, including five guest cabins all situated on the lower deck, as well as the owner’s suite located on the main deck. All guest cabins come with en-suite facilities as well as large windows which provide ample natural light to wake up to every morning on board.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154508/image/large-bf89813f2a8fbd341f821a4cfc197282.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154508">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154509/image/large-c18047d0df89c5b09c845709b914ab4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154509"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154510/image/large-7a2b63e06b72d9d5de9ba69976fe1fc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154510">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154511/image/large-f3739110174ec5d7e7e430ffaedf572b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154511">Furthermore, each of the guest cabins have also been individually tailored with a specific theme, derived from bespoke fabric artworks that rise from the headboard and wrap overhead onto the ceiling, framed with an intricately carved Avodire cornice featuring a roundel motif that is a unifying feature found throughout the yacht, along with embossed and gilded leather panels and bronze accents.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154512/image/large-84cc9a43fcac19f3aea00d8b9412739b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154512"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154513/image/large-5630d7d8205e92c61041ac922049fe93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154513">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154514/image/large-92a591e5f5032897250b6281051ff033.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154514">The owner’s suite is located forward on the main deck, accessed through a private study and lobby, and boasts impressive ceiling heights of 2.40 metres. This makes the already voluminous area appear even more spacious, and adds to the bright and airy ambiance. The full beam stateroom features rich Avodire wood, gold leaf and bronze detailing complementing thick silk carpets and furnished with ornately detailed classical furniture, giving an opulent feel to the area. The his and hers bathrooms extend to the full beam with showers positioned outboard, port and starboard, with large windows providing spectacular views.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154515/image/large-f746f784de145118969e66eadb53921b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154515">Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design comments on the accommodation on board, stating that, “the feel is like a Parisian apartment, but nothing heavy, the wood having a certain patina so as to not look too new. French Classical with a twist!”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154516/image/large-538af59c0e21713cd568b0e22b6b7d18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154516"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154517/image/large-b0d848d3508c7e876511f279e3e1c858.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154517">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154518/image/large-0bc914ca9f19bc677c6ec4b3f1fed8c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154518">Elsewhere inside, the main deck saloon is created from three distinct zones; the lounge area furthest aft extends through large sliding doors – which disappear completely into the superstructure – onto the exterior deck, creating an open, relaxed ambience. Moving forward is a more intimate central seating group nestled next to an ornate ethanol-fuelled fireplace, then the dining area, enveloped in Amboyna framed fabric artwork that again continues into the ceiling creating a light, romantic atmosphere. A large television is hidden behind leather panels in the bulkhead when not in use, so as not to spoil the classical feel the owner - and designers- have strove to achieve.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154519/image/large-6b04cb5c0d8ecd72116caf58d7986b58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154519"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154520/image/large-f042e32639f7a7d7e3d9d34e360f7b33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154520">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154521/image/large-865e521d684138ef79582b211d56a07c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154521">Continuing on with the theme of the main deck is the bridge deck sky lounge, which is a bright and open area which connects to the exterior with vast windows and sliding doors onto the aft deck, creating a good balance between indoor and outdoor living. The fully-integrated wheelhouse, with captain's cabin immediately aft, provides twin raised seats each side of the captain so guests can enjoy being in the nerve centre while underway.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154522/image/large-91a13e012dd20b9e666ef35f7d316f6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154522"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154523/image/large-da6bc95ad62d098f5f9b4b2d2c6eb0d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154523">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154524/image/large-2e775875378224073fd9b2df454deac0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154524">Amongst her luxurious amenities on board is a fully equipped spa on the lower deck, featuring a massage room which doubles as a hair salon, as well as a sauna and steam room. In the gym, ornate mosaic inlays and a dramatic full-sized wall relief carved in stone are found.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154525/image/large-f56b541a147ab9528ddfb85c5fec7136.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154525"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154526/image/large-8073befed8dd5298fcafde79981d952b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154526">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154527/image/large-530372538cbcc45c35c04cd5ae77921d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154527">Unusual features for a yacht of this size include the large infinity swimming pool – with jet flow and a waterfall leading down to the bathing platform where the water runs into a teak grating – and a helicopter platform on top of the wheelhouse. The tender garage is located forward on the main deck, with the added benefit that the Owner’s accommodation is closer to amidships for comfort. Space was also freed up aft for the water sports toy store and spa to be close to the water with direct access to the stern platform.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154528/image/large-729671c94207a69b1305ecb01bef9cc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154528">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154529/image/large-8cf065723e83054f2e8c6d27b03e2529.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154529">“The layout reflects the family’s frequent use of the yacht and in particular the intense use of external deck spaces where meals, entertainment and meetings go hand in hand on a near continuous basis”, designer Espen Øino states, adding that the decks are laid out to be used in all weather conditions with various degrees of protection from the sun, wind, rain, heat and cold, offering dining in two separate external locations to complement the more formal main deck dining setting. On the bridge deck, glass panels can be closed at the sides and the stairwell to the Top deck closed with a sliding panel, creating a protected winter garden.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154530/image/large-b61dc38565bcb2e67eab9344dfbe0619.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154530">“Food and hospitality is a big thing for the family so the Top deck dining is organised around a BBQ and teppanyaki fitted external kitchen – with a stylish mirror dome – which doubles as a bar. Entertainment on deck includes external cinema and a full blown discotheque-cum-bandstand as well as amenities for golfin” Øino continues. Crew are well catered for with their own generous crew mess and crew cabins which are located on the same lower deck as the guests. Below them is a vast space dedicated to laundry and storage, aft of which are the technical spaces immediately forward of the double-deck engine room. Toys are stowed aft of the engine room, to port of the spa.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154531/image/large-894d56f431169c14802e59f18cbb94f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154531">A custom-designed open tender, designed by Espen Øino International and built by Windy Boats, offers full protection for guests from the elements when needed – the yacht spends large amounts of time at anchor – by way of its sliding roof, the interior sporting Hermès upholstery and fixtures.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154532/image/large-06c0871e85005775646fa2ae198ebded.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154532">Lürssen comments, “Two world-leading design studios, each adding unique ingredients to the successful recipe, together with a number of Owner-commissioned artisans, have allowed us the opportunity to create a truly unique vessel that opens the eyes to new possibilities in designing spaces for living. Combined with the Lürssen engineering and expertise, the end result is a superyacht that will provide decades of seaworthy enjoyment with an authentic feel.”By Gemma Fottles

Superyacht of the Week: The 66 metre superyacht Ester III

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152217/image/large-151732514b87b4ad15b97b93946af589.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152217">Ester III in GibraltarSeen here in Gibraltar, just before her Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean, Ester III is one of three yachts delivered by Lürssen at the end of 2014. She has been designed by Espen Oeino, giving the yacht a masculine appearance as specified by the owner. Reymond Langton is responsible for her interiors, with joinery work and loose pieces of furniture made by Silver Lining. Ester III is currently at anchor off Gustavia, St Barths.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Giovanni Romero / <a href="http://SuperYachtPhoto.com" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Ester III underway to the Caribbean 

Yesterday we published a video of Lürssen's 66 metre superyacht Ester III on trials. Lürssen has confirmed that Ester III has successfully concluded her sea trials in the Baltic Sea under perfect weather conditions. Her final delivery is planned for autumn 2014.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150125/image/large-eaf71df00465dbe8479f456a13233b61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150125">Under clear directions from the Owner, Espen Oeino has given the yacht a masculine appearance. Her white and grey painting and her vertical bow underline this strong character.She accommodates all of her owner’s requirements, which includes a large pool on the main deck and a helicopter pad on the sun deck.Her interior, which is being installed right now, is designed by Reymond Langton and the elaborate design, the joinery work as well as the loose pieces of furniture by Silver Lining.By Maarten Janssen

Lürssen's superyacht Ester III on sea trials

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146321/image/large-770b4cad7b3909cfd46c915cc9c721b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146321">The Abeking &amp; Rasmussen TitanThe 78 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1128">Titan</a>, seen here in Gibraltar last week, was delivered late 2010 by the German yard Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. The interior of the yacht was designed by Reymond Langton and features custom made furniture pieces by Silverlining. The yacht is certified for 12 passengers and is fully equipped with all the tenders and toys you would expect. She features a state of the art AV system and cinema by Bond. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1128">Titan</a> is a close sistership to <a href="#managed-by-application" style="line-height: 1.6em;" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/938">C2</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/60">Eminence</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2443">Amaryllis</a>. Photo by Giovanni Romero / SuperYachtPhoto.com