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Technical Marine UK

The 52.5-metre full-custom&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>&nbsp;superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> facility in Antalya, Turkey. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> is currently the third largest yacht launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317152/image/large-382e632f0bef3879a8b4052f00db7c3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317152"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317161/image/large-fb671451e0a12e72038386b6c28e11c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317161">The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> was announced in July 2022, with the yacht already in-build. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> and is characterised by a simple, yet sleek exterior design and a near-vertical bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317169/image/large-6a970118c4149f2528ac91bd7ab3b1f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317169"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317182/image/large-51ab44e3d0e434b71e2c588c05e482bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317182">During her build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Technical Marine UK (Company)">Technical Marine UK</a> acted as technical consultants, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JMS Yachting (Company)">JMS Yachting</a> acting as the yacht management company taking care of the vessel. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> displays an internal volume of 499 GT and is able to accommodate up to 10 guests onboard, across five staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317181/image/large-c26c8cee0d418ab76dbb1a317f724fd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317181">Standout features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> include, a large covered tender bay on main deck, which will accommodate a 13-metre guest tender, an 8.2-metre crew tender, a submarine, two wave-runners, two sailing dinghies and two sailing catamarans.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/317155/image/large-64a5fc52f8021f6b1c6c5ecefa963d54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/317155"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> also features a fully certified heli-deck and a 50 metre-square storage area on the lower deck, where an inflatable water park will be stored, in addition to other toys. She also boasts a water sports centre, where diving gear, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabob Adriatic (Company)">SeaBobs</a>, surfboards and more will be stored.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233850/image/large-96333db4e354bf25df93543b0c5cef8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233850">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaiyō52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2024">Project SeaClub</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which give her a top speed of 15 knots.“The Sea Club 53 showcases the very best of our capabilities here at Alia Yachts,” said president Gökhan Çelik. “We’re thrilled to see her in the water demonstrating her full potential for operating in great comfort at speeds up to 15 knots."

53m Alia support yacht Project SeaClub launched

 The 52.5-metre Alia support yacht Project SeaClub has been launched.

53m Alia full-custom yacht Project SeaClub launched

The 74.85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kensho75.0m (246'1&quot;)Admiral2022">Kenshō</a> has been launched in Italy. She will now undergo outfitting and sea trials before her delivery in 2022. The yacht has been designed in collaboration with her owner, an experienced yachtsman who as worked closely with the shipyard and design teams from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/azure-naval-architects" target="_blank">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>, Archineers.Berlin and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jouin Manku (Company)">Agence Jouin Manku</a>, who penned her interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211811/image/large-b8e6c59200b69e92a9a4a2365eb2114e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211811">Giovanni Costantino, CEO and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> commented, "Thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kensho75.0m (246'1&quot;)Admiral2022">Kenshō</a> we proudly confirm our know-how and specific skills in building mega-yachts of such innovation and beauty. This motor-yacht represents a further achievement confirming our synergy with international professionals. Working on this masterpiece full of detail and research has been a wonderful experience for all of us”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211812/image/large-56feefc33470af9107529e0f93625042.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211812">Some standout features of the superyacht include 2.7 metre high ceilings throughout, a 22 metre-cubed beach club area with a pool facing aft. Her interior is finished with organic shapes and clean sweeping lines that are a consistent motif throughout the yacht and the spaces are finished in high quality materials, including teak, marble, Onyx, silk, wool, bronze and glass<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211816/image/large-49b1e5fe58f0339d1b5fe740a4b8b9f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211816"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211815/image/large-aa329814beb3703216ddde9d2785b3bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211815">The bulwarks of the yacht have been lowered to allow maximum views through her floor-to-ceiling windows and the yacht features a spacious full-beam master suite that can be divided allowing an increased level of privacy for her owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211813/image/large-c78d3f9cd87c8b0fbdb15b7ace7e558c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211813"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211817/image/large-cfcde9d154214be05b897ee5cf363535.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211817"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Technical Marine UK (Company)">Technical Marine UK</a> have overseen the build on behalf of the owner, acting as project managers and technical surveyors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kensho75.0m (246'1&quot;)Admiral2022">Kenshō</a> has a <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/in-steel/syt_premium:0/sybass_member:ignore/ever_sold_new_order_speculation_or_stock:0/with_photos:0/with_ga:0" target="_blank">steel</a> hull and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/in-aluminium/syt_premium:0/sybass_member:ignore/ever_sold_new_order_speculation_or_stock:0/with_photos:0/with_ga:0" target="_blank">aluminium</a> superstructure and is powered by a state-of-the-art diesel electric propulsion system, offering the yacht high efficiency and power.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/211818/image/large-41beb95471bb9bfbfa0bb4866a2bf369.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20211123%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20211123T205934Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=95315203ed573eed44496a1d72c0cbcac55160a1e5d316ff06ff0f586a41be87" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211818"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211820/image/large-d20de33288b0f67643875049f1d4c633.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211820">The design has been developed giving important weight to the environmental perspective, not only in the respect of the “ECO” notation of the Classification Body, supplying the propulsion system with five variable speed generators, all equipped with antiparticle system so to optimise consumption at every speed and reduce emissions in the atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211821/image/large-8f9978a0cbcaa77883151b04d88da8eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211821"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kensho75.0m (246'1&quot;)Admiral2022"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211819/image/large-6b5381a746e19ab6b910197aa7caccd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211819">Kenshō</a> will be available to charter by yacht brokerage company <a href="http://y.co/" target="_blank">Y.CO</a> in the Mediterranean in summer 2022.

Admiral's 75m superyacht Kenshō launched

The 75m Admiral superyacht Kenshō has been launched in Italy, she will undergo outfitting before 2022 delivery.

The 75m Admiral superyacht Kenshō has been launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> have just announced the sale of a 65.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht. The superyacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a> with assistance from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gian Marco Companino Design (Company)">Gian Marco Campanino Design</a> and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180163/image/large-17b29e006641afe09e4ff6600516f5dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180163">Standout features of the superyacht will be the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the interior, as well as the owner’s cabin, unusually located in a reserved area of the sundeck. The helideck will only be accessible through the owners cabin and will be a private area dedicated to the owner alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180160/image/large-bd168f97974970fa569a3cbe653f8708.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180160">Giovanni Costantino, Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a>, commented, “This sale further confirms our position among the most important international players in the luxury yachting sector within the 60 metre to over 100 metre segment, and highlights our ability to interpret and satisfy even the most demanding request in terms of customisation, performance, qualitative standards, and engineering attention towards the environment”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180167/image/large-8f2549e102699cb488930ccb62137f18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180167">The yacht belongs to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC Force model series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New details of Admiral’s in-build GC Force 66 superyacht revealed (2020-11-10 13:30:00 +0100)">which was named after the company's Founder</a>. The superyacht will accommodate as many as 12 guests between six staterooms and her guests will be taken care of by a crew of 15. Y<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180169/image/large-4c6380d1da844e1abd98171226ff6ed4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180169">The construction of superyacht is being overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qudra Yachts (Company)">Qudra Yachts</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Technical Marine UK (Company)">Technical Marine UK</a>.&nbsp;The yacht imagery&nbsp;included in this article belongs the GC Force 66 line from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral,</a>&nbsp;the actual yacht may have slightly amended designs.

66m Admiral superyacht sold by TISG

A 66m Admiral superyacht has been sold by The Italian Sea Group, based on their GC Force model.

66m Admiral superyacht has been sold

As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral&nbsp;</a>was putting the finishing touches to its latest launch, 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga,</a> we went aboard for an exclusive preview with owner’s rep and build captain Chris Delves.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89565/image/large-a114d2fede967047dacbafd4e968f6f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89565">If the name Life Saga&nbsp;sounds familiar, it’s because her owner has a 42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> of the same name. Often seen accompanied by the shadow vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mystere Shadow49.7m (163'1&quot;)Candies Shipbuilders (formerly Houma)1981">Mystere Shadow,</a> they are just part of a stable of boats of various shapes and sizes managed by Chris Delves as fleet captain. The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga,&nbsp;</a>however, represents a significant step up the ladder, both in terms of sheer size and because it is the owner’s first new-build project.&nbsp;“We had been talking about a bigger boat for a couple of years before deciding to sign with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>,”&nbsp;says Chris. “I spent that time travelling around northern Europe talking to shipyards and sea trialling various yachts. We were looking for a pre-engineered platform and eventually settled on the Italian yard because they were the only ones willing to introduce major changes to the design to suit the owner’s needs.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89567/image/large-2d8d73f91f7e98ed50bdbb2cb40ce98a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89567">The latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga</a> is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral’s</a> C-Force platform with in-house naval architecture and exterior styling by Gianmarco Campanino. The signature double-height windows amidships bear an obvious family resemblance to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ouranos49.6m (162'9&quot;)Admiral2016">Ouranos</a>, the 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral&nbsp;</a>C-Force launched in 2016, but at 1,150 gross tons the new yacht is altogether a more imposing vessel than its smaller cousin. Numerous modifications were made to the original concept and the owner’s team worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Technical Marine UK (Company)">Technical Marine UK</a> to advise on the changes, and Alex Banning of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperyachtsMonaco</a> on the contractual side. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88453/image/large-ced9c5e613dcc152be4913aae537e215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88453">One of the first adaptations was the introduction of a portside tender garage between the engine room and beach club. With a shadow vessel to hand, tender space wasn’t critical, but Chris points out that&nbsp;“the owner loves his tenders and the idea is that when empty the garage can also be used as a chill-out space for the crew.”The beach club itself houses a sauna, hamman, gym and – unusually – a hot tub. Instead of the standard fold-down transom platform, which is subject to wave slapping, the shipyard engineered a system whereby the hatch folds up and retracts into a housing under the sunbed on the aft main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89559/image/large-2bfd00954e035fd51d1da4c6ab39916b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89559">Tender bays are usually full of trip hazards like fixed rails and locking pins. Chris had these removed and replaced with chocks that float on a bed of compressed air, which allow the 7.5-metre custom tender to be manoeuvred with one hand while the head of the gantry crane rotates so the tender can swivel round once outside to lie alongside the hull (the MOB tender and jet skis are stored in an open compartment on the forward main deck). A soft patch in the garage means heavy equipment can be easily removed from the two-tier engine room using the tender crane. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89556/image/large-de6243751ec4b893419afd58b30377db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89556">Silent cruising was a priority for the owner from the start and Dutch noise and vibration specialists <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Cappellen Consultancy (Company)">Van Cappellen</a> were engaged to ensure acoustic control. In addition to the standard damping and soundproofing measures, the two CAT 3152C engines are resiliently mounted on thick steel beams that wrap around the engine room bulkheads and ceiling, forming a closed circle that helps eliminate structural vibration through the hull. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89569/image/large-fa38892bbb57496bc1534023156f4ea2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89569">Early on in the design phase the galley was shifted from the main deck to the lower deck (and later swapped sides with the crew mess from port to starboard). This left space amidships on the main deck for a VIP suite with private lounge, which can be converted into two en-suite cabins by simply closing a sliding wall panel, and an airy TV salon and sliding glass doors that open onto the fold-down bulwarks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89554/image/large-08da851eff732bfcdad6f66a6f2d53a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89554">The main salon is a semi-open space with full-height glass windows on both sides that can be partially lowered. Non-watertight, concertina-style glass doors fold away into side compartments so the salon opens fully onto the aft deck. The technical team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> are particularly proud of the fact that there are no pillars supporting the upper deck overhang. &nbsp;The master stateroom and owner’s office are on the main deck forward. This space also went through various revisions and the bathroom, originally on the portside, is now behind the bedhead. The legacy of this modification is that the kingsize bed is slightly off the centreline, but means the cabin is filled with light from the tall side windows on both sides. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89555/image/large-a98f8c4b80292bbae230725b5fa9e04c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89555">Instead of the conventional sky lounge aft of the lobby on the upper deck, there is a second master suite. Although the cabin itself is about the same size as the two guest cabins on the lower deck, the living area is huge and features a library-lounge, sushi bar and wine cellar, and a foosball table. A circular dining area furnished with a magnificent Fletcher capstan table sits between the salon and the open aft deck. Sliding curved glass doors mean the table can be inside or outside.“The owner’s favourite word is ‘optimisation’ and he’s a big believer in multifunctional design, so he didn’t want a dining table inside and another one outside,” says Chris. “For the same reason, we didn’t specify margins in the teak decking around the exterior furniture, in case he wants to move them around.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89568/image/large-b95bb753fe9c5d4ff6f8338060ee50c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89568">The most impressive alfresco area is the sundeck. The central champagne bar is designed as an open-air kitchen with BBQ, grill, oven and teppanyaki station, flanked on one side by a pole dancing stage and on the other by a wet-bar Jacuzzi. There is another hot tub on the open aft deck that can be filled and heated up to 40°C in just 40 minutes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89553/image/large-fa0f9a44cfa882577e40813d27fb5f5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89553">The elevator, which travels only between the main and upper decks, does not appear in the original GA and was added as an afterthought, mostly for resale purposes as the owner has no intention of chartering the yacht.The original space allotted to the captain’s accommodation was quite cramped due to a walk-around console in the adjacent wheelhouse. To increase the footprint of the cabin the wheelhouse corridor was pushed off the centreline and the Böning integrated bridge moved up against the windscreen. The bridge is still generous in size with comfy sofa seating for guests, a central chart table and a separate ship’s office. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/88455/image/large-24fbf6a255319c7fa1d91339edc2ed67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88455">As you would expect on a superyacht of her size and volume, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga&nbsp;</a>has an under-lower deck with extra cold and dry storage, refrigerated garbage room, laundry and linen store.&nbsp;Interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a> was brought in quite late to revise <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral’s</a> decor proposals. Anyone familiar with the British designer’s work will recognise his casually elegant style and faintly oriental motifs. &nbsp;“Happily, the owner liked most of our favourite materials so there’s a lot of leather, oak, walnut and teak on board,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Berryman.</a>&nbsp;“We’re not big fans of high-gloss finishes, so the woods have a much more tactile satin finish that invite you to touch them.”&nbsp;The warm wood tones are complemented by a variety of stone varieties from limestone and travertine to sunset onyx and emperador marble. Fabrics are supplied by top brands such as Hermes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loro Piana Interiors (Misa Poggi) (Company)">Loro Piana&nbsp;</a>and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C&C Milano (Company)">C&amp;C Milano</a>, while more exotic finishes include a crackle glaze, stingray leather and resin panels with solid wood inserts. Much of the interior exudes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Berryman’s&nbsp;</a>discreetly Japanese aesthetic, although in a more muted form because the owner didn’t want any bamboo. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/51160/image/large-749bbaedcef01879bb5ae0e37aa84bb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51160">73.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine</a> was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> at the beginning of last year.&nbsp;The decision to build with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral&nbsp;</a>was based on the Italian Sea Group’s collaborative, owner-oriented approach and it is unlikely that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga</a> could have been built any other way. Together with the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/admiral-launch-new-75m-explorer-superyacht-planet-nine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">launch last year</a> of 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga</a> is an important milestone as the brand actively engages with the market for yachts above 500GT. Even before her delivery, Italian Sea Group vice-president Giuseppe Taranto credits <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Life Saga65.0m (213'3&quot;)Admiral2019">Life Saga&nbsp;</a>with helping to bring in contracts for two new 75-metre projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/89560/image/large-5ee2bbf9925fbcad4c8d8981f28578a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89560">But as delivery day rapidly approaches, Chris’ first priority is to encourage his boss to make the most of all the available volume aboard his new yacht:“He definitely has a lot more space to use,”&nbsp;concludes the owner’s rep.&nbsp;“He hardly ever used the upper decks on the old boat, which is much smaller, and in my ten years as captain I’ve never seen him in the Jacuzzi. 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At the yard with the Admiral motor yacht Life Saga 

SYT peeks behind the scenes with the owner's rep and build captain for the latest launch from Admiral:  65m motor yacht Life Saga. 