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World's largest yachts by volume 

SuperYacht Times brings you an in-depth look at 20 of the world’s largest yachts by volume, all exceeding 9,000 GT.


The 20 largest yachts by volume in the world 

Top 20 longest superyachts on the market

SYT runs through the longest superyachts available to purchase. 

SYT’s rundown of the 20 longest superyachts on the market 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321992/image/large-b405284bac8ae818316b11a26455c4dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321992">Spotted recently anchored here in Monaco is the 133-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a>. Known for being one of the largest yachts to enter the port of Miami since 2021, the motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> is built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a> in 2008. &nbsp;She showcases exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while her interior, which remains secret, was created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. Designed to host up to 24 guests across 10 staterooms, the 9,904 GT superyacht features an expansive swimming pool on the lower deck, which can open up to the sea with side hatches. Powered by five <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> reaches a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots with a range of over 5,000 nautical miles. Not far behind is the 88.51-metre superycht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olivia O88.51m (290'5&quot;)Ulstein Verft AS2020">Olivia O</a>, constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein Verft AS</a> and recognised as one of the biggest explorer yachts.

133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Monaco

The 133m superyacht Al Mirqab, built by Peters Werft in 2008, is seen anchored in Monaco. 

The 115-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> has completed her refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a> facility in Wewelsfleth, Germany. Spotted by photographer Jonas Thelen of Superyachtblog, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> was seen departing the shipyard earlier today.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319632/image/large-8ae6cb59adfc9086401630f950773de3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319632">Originally launched in 2003, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. Known as Project Coral Island II during construction, she features interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258608/image/large-65dbd66d931993bd8402b583e198664c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258608">Pelorus</a> is characterised by a high sheer line, paired with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s signature elongated bow, to create a powerful profile. Her exterior design incorporates the four lower decks within her hull, allowing for a full-beam floor layout. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258574/image/large-e0c0ba29f7a28aeadc8e58b4aae153a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258574">Her interior has an atmosphere of beach-chic at sea, using natural materials and exotic textures, with design features such as several terraces with doors that open out of the side of her hull for an indoor/outdoor experience.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258575/image/large-e30dbd4d4a4643d5e2ed1e2529c55198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258575">Pelorus</a> has undergone several refits over the years. In 2008, she received a second helipad from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm+Voss</a>, with another refit taking place at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a> in 2017 during her 15-year survey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258577/image/large-29483ab3965fa2c648c3aac2e8fd6f73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258577"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258579/image/large-4806c1c43d64e0e42a149e3b521125a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258579"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258580/image/large-2438c9cb51257cf69b471ce48cdf8809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258580">The 5,403 GT yacht can accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms with a dedicated deck for her owner. The owner’s suite includes private terraces forward and aft featuring 200-degree views. The suite also boasts a sizable bathroom and dressing room, as well as a substantial lounge, study aft, and a butler’s cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258584/image/large-124ac3155a163d3323807c0da242be0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258584"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258587/image/large-4c77178530cf2c71879b0c8dbe1f380f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258587">The remaining guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> include VIP and guest suites on the upper deck, two guest suites on the main deck, and a further three guest suites on the lower deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> also sleeps up to 46 crew including seven engineers, to ensure reliability and five personal staff for seven-star service.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258567/image/large-f16a4d7c5d316e2a85ba55b25682f11a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258573/image/large-a4c75ca4b149a00ce514dc363d115474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258573"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258571/image/large-822152ee76c32f955e66c167af5a2ba4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258571">Pelorus</a> benefits from an elevator that services all guest decks from the lower deck to the sun deck. The upper deck has been designed with entertainment in mind and features a large alfresco dining area. The upper deck also includes lounges beneath the overhang and plenty of versatile deck space aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258591/image/large-cb1958987296194badb48062a9dcb6c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258591"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258590/image/large-c53bf8ca34ee1f6d2d69bebd764a6648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258590">Pelorus</a> features a panoramic sky lounge with a vast bar and generous lounge. The versatile area is also equipped with nightclub lighting and sound systems, and her rugs roll away to reveal an illuminated dancefloor. Forward of this space is a tiered cinema with a world-class audio visual system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258593/image/large-182ddc33125bf11840a8da14e91cb8c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258593"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258596/image/large-3cf00995f4f32ed378fe4db57c82bbb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258596"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192872/image/large-d87b2694984f50081168cf45ea9e648b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192872">The lower deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> is dedicated to wellness and boasts a large, fully equipped gym with its own sea terrace, massage room, treatment room, hair salon, steam room, plunge pool, hydrotherapy spa and relaxation room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258566/image/large-dd145cfce9e0992be339cbfc2bbd687b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258566">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wartsilä</a> 12V26 engines for a maximum speed of 20 knots, with a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 16 knots. She is also equipped with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> zero-speed stabilisers to heighten the comfort of those onboard.

115m Lürssen superyacht Pelorus completes refit

The 115-metre Lürssen superyacht Pelorus has completed her refit at the Peters Werft facility in Wewelsfleth, Germany.

115m Lürssen superyacht Pelorus completes refit at Peters Werft

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318277/image/large-64f41579349755651dbfc24029c1ad10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318277">Spotted last week anchored in Spetses, an island in Greece, is the 106.5-metre converted superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dream106.5m (349'5&quot;)Halic Tersaneleri1997">Dream</a>. Originally built as a passenger vessel by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halic Tersaneleri (Company)">Halic Tersaneleri</a> in 1997, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dream106.5m (349'5&quot;)Halic Tersaneleri1997">Dream</a>'s transformation began in 2008 with a new exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>. Although the completion was aimed for 2011, the conversion was only finalised in 2018. The extensive rebuild, conducted in Greece, included new interiors designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ciarmoli Queda Studio (CQS) (Company)">Ciarmoli Queda Studio (CQS)</a> with 23 staterooms, three dining rooms, a business centre, and a wellness area. Her amenities also feature a beach club, a sun deck with a Jacuzzi and a helipad. Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> engines, the motor yacht achieves a top speed of 17 knots and cruises comfortably at 15 knots, with a range of 6,300 nautical miles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

106m converted superyacht Dream in Spetses

The 106m converted superyacht Dream, built by Halic Tersaneleri in 1997, is seen anchored in Spetses, Greece.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315443/image/large-583b0fa770436a34bee980e6017aeffd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315443">Earlier this month, the 76.88-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> was spotted docked here at Port Fòrum, in Barcelona, Spain. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> features the exterior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a>, and an interior styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joe Thome (Company)">Joe Thome</a>. As one of the largest yachts ever built in the United Kingdom, the motor yacht features a helipad, a spacious spa pool, a sauna, a cinema, a Mini Cooper, and a Bell 407 helicopter, offering guests the opportunity to explore their surroundings from both land and air. Boasting a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, the 2,159 GT superyacht is powered by three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines, enabling her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

77m superyacht Samar in Barcelona

the 77m superyacht Samar, built by Devonport in 2006, was recently seen docked in Port Fòrum, Spain. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310024/image/large-a37065cbd60b5130bb2057956c68ced9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310024">Currently docked here in Muttrah marina, Oman, is the Royal yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulk Al Salamah164.0m (538'1&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2016">Fulk Al Salamah</a>. Delivered in 2016 after a three-year construction period by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti</a>, the motor yacht measures 164-metres, making her the world's second-largest yacht by length as of today. Built with a steel hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulk Al Salamah164.0m (538'1&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2016">Fulk Al Salamah</a> features a sophisticated exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio de Jorio (Company)">Studio de Jorio</a>. While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulk Al Salamah164.0m (538'1&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2016">Fulk Al Salamah</a> supports the 155-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Said155.0m (508'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Al Said</a>, categorising her as a support vessel is challenging since she also serves as a private vessel for the Royal Oman family. Powered by four diesel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> engines, the 20,361 GT yacht achieves a cruising speed of 15 knots and a maximum speed of 22 knots.

164m superyacht Fulk Al Salamah in Oman

The 164-metre superyacht Fulk Al Salamah, built by Mariotti in 2016, is seen docked in Muttrah, Oman. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307266/image/large-40e9d2d90d4726be21d87d5c890b4e1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307266">Delivered in 2008 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/22" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peters Werft GmbH (Company)">Peters Werft</a>, the 133-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> was seen last week docked in Rijeka, Croatia. Known for being one of the largest yachts to enter the port of Miami since 2021, the motor yacht showcases exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while her interior, which remains secret, was created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. Designed to host up to 24 guests across 10 staterooms, the 9,904 GT superyacht features an expansive swimming pool on the lower deck, which can open up to the sea with side hatches. Powered by five <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Mirqab133.0m (436'4&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2008">Al Mirqab</a> reaches a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots with a range of over 5,000 nautical miles.

133m superyacht Al Mirqab in Croatia

The 133m superyacht Al Mirqab, built by Peters Werft in 2008, is seen here in Rijeka, Croatia. 

Technology group <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> has announced the addition of four methanol engines to its portfolio. Focusing on innovation and environmental responsibility, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> will add the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 20, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 31, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 46F and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 46TS to its engine collection, all of which will be capable of operating with methanol fuel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295431/image/large-df4470e8e8df641f279fdb1d17bfa5ba.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295431">Methanol is one of the primary alternative fuels for the shipping industry to work towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. For example, ‘green’ methanol can be produced using renewable energy sources and carbon-neutral technology, making it both eco-friendly and carbon neutral. It can also be stored and transported using the existing infrastructure for conventional liquid fuels, making it easy to integrate into current shipping operations.Roger Holm, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a>’s Marine Power business stated, “Decarbonisation is front and centre to our strategy going forward, and the development of engines capable of running on future fuels is crucial to that. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> takes an innovative approach to supporting the marine industry’s transformation to more sustainable operations, and this broad range of methanol engines emphasises this.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295433/image/large-fdedfb267066e2c4891698d32bc44bf5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295433">Methanol upgrades are either available or under development for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 31, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 32, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 46F, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 46TS and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> ZA40S engines, while the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 20 engine family can be ordered with methanol combustion capabilities. By ensuring these engines can operate on methanol fuel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> has expanded its reach to a variety of vessels across the marine industry.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> is backing its extensive experience with strong investments in developing new fuel flexible technologies and products. We recognise that it is vital for ship owners to have maximum flexibility and to keep options open as the industry navigates the uncertain pathway to net-zero, and we are working hard to deliver this operational flexibility. Our track record is already very solid, and this expanded engine portfolio adds to both our accomplishments and our long-term commitment to the maritime industry,” commented Stefan Nysjö, Vice President of Power Supply, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> Marine Power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295432/image/large-f53bb9bfde8abe6fcb8f8a92b468a115.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295432">Last year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> introduced the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> 32 Methanol engine and the MethanolPac storage and supply system. These were among the first solutions available for using methanol as a fuel in the maritime industry. The four new methanol engines added to the group’s collection are set to be available for deliveries from 2025 onwards.

Wärtsilä introduces four new methanol engines 

Wärtsilä announces the addition of four methanol engines to its portfolio in a step towards sustainability. 

Wärtsilä announces the addition of four methanol engines to its collection

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293481/image/large-6ae0c6e22fdf2a56f62ada33e430f311.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293481">Spotted anchored off Monaco is the 100-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attessa IV100.0m (328'1&quot;)Evergreen Shipyard1999">Attessa IV</a>. The motor yacht was initially constructed in 1998 under the name Evergreen, with a length of 92 metres, at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evergreen Shipyard (Company)">Evergreen Shipyard</a> in Japan. In 2007, the current owner acquired the yacht and undertook a comprehensive three-and-a-half-year renovation. The refurbishment included redesigning the exterior and updating the interior decor, which was overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>. Powered by twin diesel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a>, with 6,595 horsepower each, she comfortably cruises at 18 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 25 knots.

100m superyacht Attessa IV in Monaco

The 100m super yacht Attessa IV, built by Evergreen Shipyard, is seen here anchored off Monaco

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">Maritime Research Institute Netherlands</a>, better known by the acronym <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>, is globally recognised for its tank testing facilities. But a visit to its headquarters in Wageningen revealed a much wider scope of research and investment aimed at ensuring a smarter, safer and more sustainable maritime sector.&nbsp;We’ve all seen photos and videos of bright yellow hull models bobbing about in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>’s water basins. Despite the rise of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), tank testing remains a demonstrably objective way to quantify the behaviour and performance of vessels in realistic conditions. But the institute’s track record in maritime research and concept development would not be possible without other tools and facilities.&nbsp;“We don’t just play around with scale models in big swimming pools all day,” says Enrico Della Valentina, team leader of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>’s yacht division. “We want to bridge the gap between design and operation. So we have the software tools, simulators and measurement techniques to reliably predict not only performance in the design phases, but also to optimise the subsequent operation of the ship or structure, including the human factor.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292664/image/large-81da5ba436cef8bda1c544cb67815d34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292664">He shows me an example of this mission as he guides me through the sprawling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> complex. Nestled in a space between two existing buildings and viewable from the company canteen are the foundations and curved steel ribs of what will be the Seven Oceans Simulator Centre (SOSC).&nbsp;Due for completion in 2024 at a cost of around €17 million, the SOSC will contain moving simulators, a VR/AR experience room and human-factor monitoring equipment that simulate complex maritime operations. The spherical simulators will be unique because advanced visualisation environments can be projected 360 degrees around the users, but also upwards and downwards for a full-immersion experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292651/image/large-b4a2959b2624235c69f47077d3b79086.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292651">Test, simulate, experienceAlthough the SOSC will be housed in a new structure, much of the hardware is already in use at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>’s existing simulators that include Full Mission Bridge facilities, Compact Manoeuvring Simulators and a Fast Small Ship Simulator (FSSS). I was invited to try out the FSSS, which was originally set up to resolve a specific problem faced by Dutch Special Forces using high-speed craft (HSC).“These boats need to reach their target as quickly as possible in all sea conditions and the onboard teams have to arrive in one piece,” says Marta Ibarrondo, Project Manager Maritime Operations at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>. “The problem was that they were getting thrown around and injured because of the very high accelerations and G forces. Our job was to reduce the likelihood of injury by simulating the kind of conditions they might come across.”The FSSS was designed to train military personnel in high-speed boat handling and navigation by providing dynamic feedback from imposed forces that simulate slamming, broaching and surfing. It comprises a control console that is an exact replica of those used by the Royal Netherlands Navy and spring-loaded seats mounted on top of a hexapod, a kinematic motion device typically used for racing car simulations. The hexapod motions can be precisely programmed to simulate degrees of pitch, roll and yaw (a tugboat set-up can also be lowered into place through a soft patch in the roof) while specific locations or environments are projected onto a 200-degree screen in front of the console.&nbsp;My scenario required steering a RIB through a moderate but increasing sea into the open transom of a waiting mothership and accelerate up a docking ramp. I failed repeatedly, feeling the impact each time the boat hit the sides of the ship (Special Forces are trained to carry out the manoeuvre at night in heavy seas when the mothership is underway). Fortunately, the FSSS is also used to simulate less extreme situations. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Take stabilisers, for example,” says Della Valentina. “Various factors come into play when deciding which system to install on a yacht, but comfort is high on the list. The concept of comfort is notoriously subjective, however, and quantitative methods for motion criteria give no insight into how we experience those motions, or how they might affect the operation of the vessel. By taking the data from CFD, model tests and sea trials and feeding it into the FSSS, we can simulate what different systems actually feel like in various sea conditions.”&nbsp;The software can also simulate different Dynamic Positioning systems, hull shapes and metacentric heights (GM). A higher GM provides better stability and seakeeping, but a lower GM generally means more onboard comfort. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> has identified an ideal GM of between 1.2 and 1.5-metres when the motions are still soft but the yacht is safe and stable. Clients can experience what that feels like in the simulator before a yacht is built. What’s more, the system can be programmed so they experience it from the beach club, main saloon or owner’s stateroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292654/image/large-80e8ad3f10e401752d6cb8d2f06e38b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292654">Whatever the scenario, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> is careful to validate the numerical models not only through model tests but also via feedback from experienced operators and instructors, so that every aspect of the simulation – from throttle response and turning circle to roll angle and motion behaviour in waves from different directions – is true to life.&nbsp;Another important element that is still being researched is the notion of cybersickness, the feeling of dizziness or nausea that Virtual Reality can induce. It is different from motion sickness insofar as VR can produce a sense of disorientation, whereas simulations may result in oculomotor disturbances or mismatches between what we see and how we move – factors that have to be understood and accounted for when fine-tuning the numerical models.&nbsp;Crisis control&nbsp;These simulators will be gathered under one roof in the SOSC and by linking them together they can be used to recreate complex or critical multi-vessel operations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> is routinely consulted during investigations into maritime accidents. Much of this work is covered by NDAs, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> itself uses the example of an incident in January 2022 when a bulk carrier called the Jiulietta D broke anchor and ran adrift in a part of the North Sea where a wind farm was under construction. The ship collided with a chemical tanker, hit a transformer platform and wind turbine foundation, and narrowly missed a gas production platform.&nbsp;During a complex rescue operation, the crew were airlifted to safety and tugs managed to tow the ship away before it ran aground, but the outcome could have been much worse. To learn how things might have been done differently, the SOSC will be able to simulate the Force 9 winds and six-metre high waves, as well as the relative positions of the wind turbines, from the different perspectives of the Jiulietta D and the smaller rescue vessels, as well as relative to each other.The crews on the simulators receive feedback from instructors who are following the entire operation and the simulation can be stopped or reversed to explore alternative responses to the emergency. In the simulated coordination centre the captain is able to call the Coast Guard to request evacuation and search and rescue helicopters can be dispatched. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Meanwhile we have specialists and psychologists to analyse the stress factor and participants are wired up to measure brain activity, eye tracking, blood oxygenation, and so on,” says Della Valentina. “The human factor is usually decisive in high-risk situations and is an important research area for us.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292656/image/large-983f5fbdc95c3d3b4c1359445bb1d070.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292656">The airlift procedure can also be simulated. Winching operations at sea are always risky, but especially during a storm. In the SOSC’s Maritime Experience Lab, a crew member standing on a hexapod can experience the motion of the vessel and what it’s like trying to grab hold of a helicopter lifeline from a stricken ship (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> is also researching haptic technologies to recreate the sensation of touch and make the experience even more realistic).&nbsp;What do superyachts have to do with bulk carriers in the North Sea? Well, yachts also break anchor, run aground and collide with other vessels (when 63-metre Utopia IV collided with the tanker Tropic Breeze in 2021 in the Bahamas, ‘catastrophic force’ pierced the tanker’s stern causing the ship to sink). Crowded marinas and busy cruising grounds offer plenty of potentially hazardous situations. By analysing the interaction between the sea, people and vessels regardless of type, the SOSC aims to make all maritime operations safer and more efficient.The engine room of the futureThe energy transition and decarbonisation of the maritime sector is well underway. Initially prompted by IMO regulations and other legislation, shipyards are now acting on their own initiative to develop carbon neutral – and ultimately zero emission – power and propulsion systems. This creates opportunities, but also uncertainties: what will be the fuels of the next decade; which power system will prove the most reliable; how will energy be stored, distributed and managed? To investigate these questions and more, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> is completing a prototype engine room of the future as part of its Zero Emission Lab (ZEL) with the aim of finding the ideal balance between zero emission and efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292655/image/large-e331ab89546a7f88643cdd2a0eaeb89f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292655">The ZEL is basically an extension of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>’s old cavitation tunnel used to study the interaction between propeller hydrodynamics and power systems. Once completed, it will be possible to test various propulsion set-ups: an electric motor powered by batteries, a supercapacitor, a hydrogen fuel cell, or a methanol (dual-fuel) generator set, or combinations of these systems. The cavitation tunnel means solutions can be tested in real-life manoeuvring or crash stop conditions, for example, and the modular architecture allows for emerging solutions to be integrated in the future.&nbsp;As a Joint Industry Project comprising stakeholders in different maritime sectors from tugboats and transport vessels to cruise ships and superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> are just some of the partners that have signed up to the project. Using simulation, monitoring and Big Data technology, a ‘digital twin’ of the ZEL has also been developed to allow vessels to be built and operated in virtual reality.&nbsp;“Each ZEL partner is looking into the best options available for a specific operational profile, which creates an environment for accelerating the learning curve through combined research,” says Della Valentina. “The beauty is that it also removes the risk factor of going at it alone, because if you invest in the wrong technology you can still profit from the findings of the other partners.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292657/image/large-3de680ddba775492b86db3ab346f8b70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292657">Initial evaluations were made using a special tool to investigate and compare different energy carriers and power conversion systems. The tool basically lists the main characteristics of the selected solutions to derive required volume and weight, typical investment price, efficiency (power output) and emission levels. Combining this data with the expected range and required power provides a quick scan of viable solutions that can be evaluated according to user-defined criteria.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a> published a Specification and Exploration report outlining new propulsion, power and energy (PPE) systems for eight different vessel types (Use Cases), the first in a 5-stage process that will end with the testing and validation of the lab models.“We realised that the challenges faced by the yachting industry in developing more efficient and sustainable powertrains are just too many to be managed by individual shipyards or research teams,” says Paolo Bertetti, vice-president of product design and innovation at Sanlorenzo, which in 2024 expects to launch a prototype 50-metre yacht equipped with fuel cells that generate electricity from reformed methanol. “By joining forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Company)">MARIN</a>, industry suppliers and other shipyards, we can be faster in defining the most promising propulsion solutions and then compare the pros and cons with state-of-the-art simulation tools. For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, and the yachting industry at large, it means we can shorten the time to market of more sustainable propulsion solutions.”This article was originally published in Issue 2 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" target="_blank">download the magazine for free here</a>.

Case Study: MARIN

MARIN is globally recognised for its tank testing facilities. But a visit to its headquarters revealed a much wider scope of research.

How MARIN's human-centric approach is revolutionising yachting safety and sustainability

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285779/image/large-07d2bdecce11067144efffee20fa15ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285779">Pictured here in Kos, Greece is the 147.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A+147.25m (483'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">A+</a>. Delivered in 2012, A+ features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a> and naval architecture by her Germany-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. She is equipped with a 12-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> Beach-Lander Catamaran and powered by six <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 19.5 knots.

Lürssen superyacht A+ in Kos

Pictured here in Kos, Greece is the 147.25-metre Lürssen superyacht A+.

147m Lürssen superyacht A+ in Kos

The 83.5-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/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> has entered the market, represented by Robert Shepherd of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The motor yacht for sale</a> provides potential owners with the unique opportunity of not only acquiring a yacht in turnkey condition, but also <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s first ever hybrid yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285554/image/large-ee1e4321b5100826f2f5097767414c53.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285554">&nbsp;Delivered in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> features exterior design via a collaborative effort between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a> and <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>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a>, with 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>. Up to 12 guests are accommodated onboard across six sumptuous staterooms and she also has space for 22 crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285547/image/large-508dc66d5b69af2409eca6198b28a57d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285541/image/large-a4fa677d65b199c2cf99bb1e4a43200f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285541"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The yacht for sale</a> presents a contemporary circular design in its saloon, featuring two elongated sofas encircling a generously sized rounded coffee table. This layout not only creates a visually appealing space but also offers practicality. The close proximity of the saloon to the main aft deck and the nine-metre swimming pool ensures seamless integration, allowing the owner and guests to move effortlessly between the interior and exterior areas. Furthermore, the abundant use of expansive windows bathes the entire space in natural sunlight, elevating the welcoming ambiance throughout the place. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285548/image/large-2e9bd44c7f67f7855712430bed4957f1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285548"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> offers a spacious alfresco dining area on the sundeck, complete with an exquisite chandelier. The generously sized dining table can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests. Adjacent to this, you'll find additional outdoor seating, making it the perfect spot for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif while taking in the view before transitioning to the dining table. With ample seating, this area also serves as an ideal space for socialising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285549/image/large-31673c4f8bc5936ea4f1780f00781433.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285549"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a>'s master stateroom, located on the upper deck, exudes a minimalist yet luxurious atmosphere. The room boasts a spacious king-sized bed, enveloped by expansive windows that flood the space with natural sunlight. The striking contrast between the rich, dark-toned wooden flooring and the neutral-toned ceiling further elevates the room's elegant ambiance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285550/image/large-b07540a81064b0ebf178b306cefbc89f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285550"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/savannah-84m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285544/image/large-0616a725d41072a88654f0f4e4ffaa87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285543/image/large-449346d24a7af4850c1136ed39d7f9dd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285543">The Savannah yacht for sale</a> boasts a variety of distinctive features, making it an ideal choice for discerning buyers. These include an underwater observation lounge, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts who can enjoy quality time spotting marine life. The yacht also offers the convenience of an elevator serving all interior decks, as well as a fully equipped gym, spa, and hammam for relaxation and wellness. Additionally, it features a touch-and-go helipad for easy access.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237354/image/large-6148dc579bce054fb2cc336dd44fd0a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237354"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/feadship/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The Feadship yacht for sale</a> has a steel and aluminium superstructure and is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> engine enabling a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.&nbsp;

84m Feadship superyacht Savannah for sale for the first time

The 83.5-metre Feadship motor yacht Savannah has entered the market, represented by Robert Shepherd of Edmiston.

84m Feadship superyacht Savannah for sale for the first time 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281026/image/large-210ebc33f9fcb9c6212f71463ac75740.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281026">Spotted last week docked in the port of Venice is the 76.88-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a>. The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a>, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, showcases a 77m steel and aluminium construction with exquisite interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joe Thome (Company)">Joe Thome</a> while the exterior's captivating aesthetics emerged from the collaborative efforts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. As one of the largest yachts ever built in the UK, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> features a helipad, a spacious spa pool, a sauna, expansive decks, a cinema and an open bar. The yacht's global cruising capability extends over 6,000 nautical miles, accommodating up to 12 guests attended by a crew of 26, while her performance relies on triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines, achieving a top speed of 17 knots.

77m Devonport superyacht Samar in Venice 

The 77m superyacht Samar, built by Devonport, is seen here docked in Venice 

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