The sinking of the 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> in Greece was reported this morning. The incident, which took place last night and into this morning, occurred off of the Greek island of Kythnos and it appears from imagery that the yacht has now been stabilised by the Coast Guard in a almost fully submerged state.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239856/image/large-004710a170faeccdaf198c4b04659773.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239856"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239862/image/large-ac3dd0dd799aa4dbbf41004b869e458b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239862"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239861/image/large-499f6143b619ac09ac03ac37e9b35b02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239861">The Greek media outlet Cyclades24&nbsp;reported that the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> ran aground on Friday evening, causing an inflow of water that gradually tilted the vessel. The Coast Guard answered mayday calls and discovered the vessel in a semi-submerged state, though the five passengers onboard were not in danger and were quickly rescued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239859/image/large-44f9e2422c985c6d636f15461c5cb3cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239859"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239855/image/large-aecd2c3448df44b905c65d673abe4a0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239855">The announcement of the Coast Guard in detail:"In the evening hours of Friday, the Port Authority of Kythnos was informed by the Unified Center for Coordination of Search and Rescue LS-EL.AKT., that the yacht "007" of the flag of Great Britain, has run aground in the sea area of Kolones Bay, Kythnos with five foreign passengers.""The E/P vessel "DELTA II" T.Saronicou 4760 rushed to the area with a member of the relevant Port Authority on board, where it located the above semi-submerged T/C, at a distance of approximately 15 meters from the western side of the sandy beach of Kolona bay. The passengers, all in good health, transferred to the auxiliary boat and were then transferred to the port of "Mericha" Kythnos."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239858/image/large-1af1ff660eff1e927ba56eebc9dbdd9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239858">An initial investigation of the incident is now being carried out at the Port of Kythnos.Major RefitsThe superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/30751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht Services completes Amazon A & La Sultane (2007-05-07 00:00:00 +0200)">007</a> was launched as Amazon A by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> in 2006. She was originally 32-metres in length but has since undergone at least two major extensions to a length of approximately 49-metres, though neither of these extensions were conducted by her build yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>.&nbsp;In the photo below the yacht is shown as when she was launched as the 32-metre Amazon A. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239865/image/large-0689739b847c8b82ba84cd44c74634a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239865">Below she is pictured as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a>. During her first major refit she was extended to about 42-metres and during her last major refit she was extended again with a long aft open aft deck and both her hull and superstructure were painted black. We don't have an exact length, but we estimate that she now is around 49-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50466/image/large-9e057c33fff0426e22feebec9ca7bcd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50466">If you have more details on motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> then please email us at yachts@superyachttimes.com.&nbsp;

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The 49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece last night, believed to be off Kythons Island.

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49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece

Local media sources have reported that a fire broke out onboard the 26.82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Pursuit26.82m (87'12&quot;)Princess Yachts2018">Hot Pursuit</a> in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to 7 News Miami, the yacht was fully engulfed in flames on the water behind 710 Coral Way, near Las Olas Boulevard, yesterday morning. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260900/image/large-8fee7a77f2c333bbb4f026c1a5a1847a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260900">Fire crews arrived on the scene following multiple calls, with officials alleging that the fire was caused by an electrical problem. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Pursuit26.82m (87'12&quot;)Princess Yachts2018">Hot Pursuit</a> was found with heavy smoke and flames coming from her top deck, with no one onboard at the time of the fire.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260899/image/large-17456a2094561807c90bf1ff398ff0fe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260899">Local residents Benjamin Fisher and Vincent Ventura are said to have grabbed garden hoses in an attempt to put out the flames; with CBS Miami reporting that firefighters quickly attacked the flames from land and by water to keep them isolated to the upper decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260896/image/large-ab6e40244b7ee50d371103e5afa7fce9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260896">Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in less than an hour, with reports that one person was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation but did not need to be transported to the hospital for further care. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246567/image/large-276775ab140374b858438c6c412d371f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Pursuit26.82m (87'12&quot;)Princess Yachts2018">Hot Pursuit</a> was delivered in 2018 from the United Kingdom as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> Y88 series. The flybridge yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski Ltd</a> with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246554/image/large-b2b9e8b1932a1819cf64e09bae5b8a91.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246554"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246568/image/large-d270202b0cd4d19b632d5dd4a9bf9629.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246568"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246558/image/large-800e94560e795c5a7a053d6b1b1561b3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246558"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246551/image/large-ef7421cf357403f00395763d83fb3162.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246551"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Pursuit26.82m (87'12&quot;)Princess Yachts2018">Hot Pursuit</a> can sleep up to eight guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of four across two cabins. She is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246548/image/large-84d9b598a74632825c3adb210506e23d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246548">

Fire onboard 27m Princess motor yacht Hot Pursuit

A fire broke out onboard the 27m Princess motor yacht Hot Pursuit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday.

Fire onboard 27m Princess motor yacht Hot Pursuit in Fort Lauderdale

Update Monday 6 March 2023 17:18 CET: The 28.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> has sunk to the seabed during a major salvage operation that took place on Sunday (5 March). The rescue operation involved salvage ship, Kahi, operated by Visionary Marine LLC and a tractor tug, the Mary Catherine&nbsp;operated by Sause Brothers Inc., both based in Honolulu, which worked in tandem to lift <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> from the rocky shoreline.Shortly after a salvage ship and tug boat freed Nakoa from her grounding on Honolua Bay, Hawaii, the salvaged vessel began taking on water due to multiple holes in her hull. According to an update issued by DLNR, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> had taken on water, was listing starboard and riding bow high after being pulled free by a tractor tug early this afternoon.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> sank to the seabed, an estimated 250-metres deep.This comes approximately two weeks after the motor yacht ran aground in Honolua Bay, Maui on 19 February after a mooring line snapped.&nbsp;The motor yacht ran aground in Honolua Bay, Maui at around 6 am on Monday morning after a mooring line snapped at around 5:30 am. Maui officials confirmed that the 28.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> ran aground off the shore of Maui, Hawaii, and was leaking oil into the water.&nbsp;Honolua Bay is an adored surfing and wildlife spot. Maui officials have confirmed that the vessel, which is currently stuck aground on rocks at Honolua Bay, is leaking oil into the surrounding water. On Tuesday, onlookers reported a sheen of diesel fuel was visible in the waters surrounding the vessel, as well as the smell of fuel in the air.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tboAGT0Kvco?&amp;t=31s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Outrage has sparked among Hawaii residents and on social media about the potential for the yacht casualty to have severe consequences on the local ecosystem, particularly the marine environment.&nbsp;Lauren Blickley, Regional Manager of the Surfrider Foundation Hawaii, reported, “Honolua Bay is in our Marine Life Conservation District. It’s got a wealth of marine life. It’s important environmentally, ecologically and culturally. And, of course, also from an ocean user point of view, it has a high recreation value. This is one of the most popular waves on Maui.”A salvage plan is underway for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> and the US Coast Guard (USCG), the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DNLR) and a private contractor are collaborating to dislodge <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> and prevent any more pollution. DLNR officials said the yacht can’t be moved until all fuel, batteries, and any other pollutants on board are removed.Maui County has issued an emergency permit allowing special equipment to remove <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakoa28.65m (93'12&quot;)Sunseeker2004">Nakoa</a> to prevent further damage to the reef and the ecosystem. However, the facilities required for this process are being outsourced from other islands in Hawaii and may also involve a helicopter, so is expected to last until at least Wednesday evening.

29m Nakoa yacht ran aground in Hawaii update

The 29m motor yacht Nakoa ran aground in Maui, Hawaii, and has been leaking oil into the surrounding water.

Update on 29m grounded yacht Nakoa: Nakoa sinks to seabed following rescue operation

Local online news sources have reported that the 29.44-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a> has run adrift in the Arafura Sea off the coast of Papua New Guinea. According to Paradigm Indonesia, the explorer yacht ran into issues on Sunday 5 March with the coordinates 08˚47'04.55”S – 137˚31′ 08.43” E.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260646/image/large-1f36f8bd4eb2b96b835a7e300a9f3c95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260646"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a> had been travelling from Marshall Island with the aim of reaching Sorong in Indonesia but was unable to reach her destination. The Indonesian Naval Base Lantamal XI Meruke received a distress signal from the yacht, and Indonesian Navy Patrol Aircraft and sea assets were deployed for the search.According to the Instagram news account @salvage_and_wreck, the Aircraft / Pesud Patmar TNI Navy CN 235-220 MPA P-8304 was immediately dispatched to join the Joint SAR Team in the effort to find the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103580/image/large-28997df13d8a7b96c23b698319ed3384.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103580">It is reported that the six passengers onboard were in good health, with sufficient food and water. The crew and yacht were due to be rescued that evening by the KRI Tarakan-905 vessel, pending the weather conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/53501/image/large-13f656963632f9b18585b7907bf3c11e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53501"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a> was delivered in 2017 from China as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 96 series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacific Custom Interiors (Company)">Pacific Custom Interiors</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn Yachts</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of five across three cabins.According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6852" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivierae II29.44m (96'7&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2017">Vivierae II</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 Acert diesel engines that provide her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23494/image/large-d2eb4e5b0ecb04ff84bfd27bac7d3406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23494">

29m Nordhavn yacht Vivierae II runs adrift

The 29m Nordhavn motor yacht Vivierae II has run adrift in the Arafura Sea off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

29m Nordhavn motor yacht Vivierae II runs adrift in the Arafura Sea

A fire has broken out near Hajógyári Island in Budapest, Hungary engulfing the 25.07-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258349/image/large-47f8a09565874412a0fa1229337cf50f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258349">According to a spokesperson for the Budapest Disaster Management Authority, the fire broke out at around 12:30pm on 14 February at the Wiking Yacht Club by the Árpád bridge in Budapest, Hungary onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258901/image/large-5bfdc7590b0ce2d55afc7d50ee31d993.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258901"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258291/image/large-fbcfd5b480da1644c3a58cad4c7da01f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258291"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258292/image/large-2c56137e857fc82f5e22b7456471b0a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258292">Around 20 firefighters and four fire engines battled the flames of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a>, alongside the Szent Flórián fire squad boat that assisted from the water. The fire is believed to have started in the yacht's cockpit, with no injuries reported.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qlyQvrHRR2M?&amp;t=290s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>According to local news outlet Daily News Hungary, the damage to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a> is significant, but all other boats were escorted to a safe distance to prevent further damage. By 2pm the fire had been extinguished, with sources saying that the hull is unsalvageable and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258900/image/large-fdfaa57460f233ace1a526a04aba0de6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258900"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258293/image/large-cd61157236655a6c5746504dd282326a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258293"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258294/image/large-092c41b78ed68b499416122a583030ac.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258294"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a> was delivered in 2004 from Italy by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> as part of the Mangusta 80 series. The 77 GT yacht features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a> and can accommodate up to six guests across three staterooms, as well as a crew of two.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258903/image/large-dc1335eae7087ff82999e401c16d5970.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258296/image/large-fe6751b3ac94c5113836226aa562887b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258296">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12760" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le St-James24.4m (80'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2004">Le St-James</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 44 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots.

Overmarine yacht Le St-James fire in Hungary

The 25m Overmarine yacht Le St-James caught fire in Budapest, Hungary at around 12:30pm on 14 February.

25m Overmarine yacht Le St-James catches fire in Hungary

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a 12-page incident report into the 23 December 2021 collision in which the 63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> struck the 48.7-metre cargo vessel Tropic Breeze.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254014/image/large-a74bb6abba1f99f1b26549fbf77beb3c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254014">The two vessels collided as they were both crossing the Northeast Providence Channel, 20 miles northwest of Nassau, Bahamas in 2021. According to the report the collision was caused by inadequate lookout from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>’s crew, and the team failed to identify the tanker they were overtaking. As a result of this the engine room of Tropic Breeze began to take on water, before the ship finally sank. It was also noted that the crew of Tropic Breeze had also not maintained a proper lookout, which further contributed to the cause.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Owner of Utopia IV, JR Ridinger, was not onboard during Christmas Eve crash (2022-01-05 13:00:00 +0100)">Owner of Utopia IV, JR Ridinger, was not onboard during Christmas Eve crash</a>“The captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> conned the vessel while the bosun navigated and kept a bridge log,” the NTSB states. The bosun apparently reported that the weather that evening was clear, but intermittent use of the bridge window wipers was necessary, as bow spray made it difficult to see from inside the wheelhouse. The report also stated that “the display for one of the vessel’s radars (S-band) was inoperative; while the other radar (X-band) was set to a 3-mile scale.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254015/image/large-29d221104773933dc013621a8e23db2f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254015">At 21:48 the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> departed the wheelhouse to check on her guests. “He stated that he saw no visual, automatic identification system (AIS), or radar targets before departing.” The captain also told investigators that he expected the bosun to manoeuvre as necessary for traffic; however, the bosun stated his understanding was that he first had to radio the captain to receive permission to manoeuvre the vessel. The superyacht was carrying seven guests and 12 crew members at the time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254018/image/large-eca1e009c1b18a5b007e48c95e2e5d9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254018">Tropic Breeze was loaded with a cargo of 100,000 gallons of high-sulphur marine gas oil (MGO), 22,000 gallons of ultra-low sulphur MGO, 20,000 gallons of gasoline, and 8,500 gallons of liquid petroleum gas. The vessel also carried 6,000 gallons of ultra-low sulphur MGO as bunkers (vessel fuel). All but two cargo tanks were pressed up (full), and there was no ballast onboard.According to the crew of Tropic Breeze, her AIS had a power issue and worked intermittently, and was scheduled to be repaired as soon as COVID precautions allowed a technician to travel to the vessel. However, investigators found that the AIS unit had not transmitted a position in 11 months. Of the two radars onboard, one was turned off at the time and the other was set to a three-mile radius, with the radar set to alarm for targets within two miles. The crew stated that “the mast atop the bridge blocked the radar sweep aft, so the radar display showed a shadow area directly astern.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254016/image/large-e659d6cc5d16b1ebbb491510b9051c02.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254016">At 22:00, a CCTV camera in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>’s galley captured crew and equipment propelled forward as the bow struck the transom of Tropic Breeze. It is estimated that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> was travelling at around 20 knots when she made contact with the port of the tank of Tropic Breeze that was travelling at around five knots. Three of the crew members of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> sustained minor injuries, while the captain was thrown into the “forward bulkhead and door frame” of the main dining area.The chief engineer of Tropic Breeze investigated the tanker’s damage and found that the engine room was flooding rapidly. He went to the bridge and reported the flooding to the master, and stated that “he did not see the source of flooding, but the engine had stopped once it was submerged.”At around 22:15, the captain of Tropic Breeze made a VHF distress call and decided to abandon the vessel and he did not believe it could survive with a flooded engine room. The crew launched the rescue boat and liferaft that was stowed aft of the bridge on the same deck, and one or two members boarded the rescue boat, while the remainder boarded the liferaft. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199025/image/large-f7d5851932e33c58b2af59e6b3591896.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199025">The chief engineer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> restarted the engines and the chief mate made a distress call by VHF radio. The stern swim platform of Utopia IV was then lowered to allow the crew of Tropic Breeze to board, however, sea swells and the height of the platform prevented them from boarding.&nbsp;The 57.3-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/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> and the Royal Bahamian Defense Forces heard three VHF distress calls from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>. It was noted in the report that the crew of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> did not hear any distress calls from Tropic Breeze. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> arrived and dispatched a 11.6-metre tender with a crew of three to recover the crew of Tropic Breeze, but the crew determined it was not safe for them to board either <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>. The crew of Tropic Breeze were instead taken ashore to Lyford Cay Marina in Nassau via the tender, arriving about 2:40am.Tropic Breeze continued to flood, and according to the master, the vessel sank about 25 minutes after the collision. The report states that “an alert from the vessel’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-enabled emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) was received by the Coast Guard’s Rescue Coordination Center Miami at 22:26, via the French Mission Control Center and medium Earth orbit search and rescue (MEOSAR)-enabled satellites.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254019/image/large-3c72853c9c57ed9917b8ff2b27cc754a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254019">The crew of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> were informed by the crew of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> that the vessel had been damaged, and escorted the yacht to the Nassau cruise ship dock, arriving at 2:40am before recovering its tender at 3:00am.According to the operator of Tropic Breeze, the collision penetrated the empty aft peak ballast tank to the engine room and flooded both the tank and engine room. Tropic Breeze was valued at $5,100,000, and her lost cargo was unrecoverable and valued at $343,881. As a result of the damage Tropic Breeze sank in 2,834-metres of water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215051/image/large-4cc8d8fb69962d74a781ed68d2c72d8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215051">The damage sustained to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> included ruptured hull plating above and below the waterline, fractured framing, a compromised double bottom ballast tank, damaged bridge windows, and dislodged and damaged hatches, fittings, and equipment. The estimated value of the damage was &nbsp;$2,400,000.The NTSB report concluded that had a proper lookout been assigned and the effective use of all available sources such as visual scanning, radars, electronic charts, and an automatic identification system been used, the collision may have been avoided.&nbsp;

NTSB issues report into 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision

The NTSB has issued an incident report into the 23 December 2021 collision between the 63m superyacht Utopia IV and the 49m tanker Tropic Breeze.

Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed

The 43.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baca43.4m (142'5&quot;)Aarhus Vaerft AS2008">Baca</a> collided with the Simpson Bay Bridge in Sint Maarten, the Caribbean, over the weekend, causing damage to the bridge operator’s booth. This is the second superyacht to strike the bridge in three years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253663/image/large-68e68e8bb753a367a1cd3240bd29ce03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253663">According to the local media outlet Loop News, “The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) said officials from Port St Maarten Group (PSG) carried out a preliminary assessment and bridge operations can continue as normal from the machine room despite there being damage to wires leading to the operations consoles.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253661/image/large-e144924ac292b3327d5872afae8bb75b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253661">The structure of the booth, rebuilt only last year, has been severely damaged. The surrounding wires that lead to the booth have also been impacted. The cause of the incident and the extent of the damage to the superyacht are unknown.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253662/image/large-0fd0a7f7e8b4d13d7ade7acbf3bd4f76.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253662"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Baca</a> was delivered in 2008 and has been regularly maintained over the years, with her most recent shipyard visit just last year at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> in Florida, the United States. Her exterior design and naval architecture were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, while her interior spaces were the joint effort of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" Bonville Associates (Company)">Bonville Associates</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253664/image/large-bb61be96d564833e87290129879828e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253664">With 498 GT and five staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baca43.4m (142'5&quot;)Aarhus Vaerft AS2008">Baca</a> offers accommodation for 12 guests. She can also host eight crew. In terms of performance, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines she cruises comfortably at 12.5 knots and can reach speeds of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253665/image/large-8f0566ffd58ccb1cd71e4015d34de4ac.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253665">The last boat to clash with Simpson Bay Bridge was the 85.95-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/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> in 2019.&nbsp;

43m yacht Baca collides with Simpson Bay Bridge

The 43m Royal Denship superyacht Baca collided with the Simpson Bay Bridge in Sint Maartens. 

43m superyacht Baca strikes Simpson Bay bridge

According to TradeWinds,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a>, the US dealer for Taiwanese brand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> are suing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a>, a German shipowner, a general cargo ship and a vessel chartering company for a 2021 fire during a trans-Pacific voyage. The fire saw over $20 million worth of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> yachts go up in flames onboard a shipment from Taiwan to Florida.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252348/image/large-15b45fad50d3df851a0bb86898fdf012.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252348"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a> is seeking damages in the US federal court for the Southern District of Florida for the parties involved in stowing and shipping five yachts. The yachts were stowed onboard the 138.5-metre cargo ship BBC Virginia, operated by Briese Schiffahrt, both of which are involved in the lawsuit and accused of being unseaworthy.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a> filed a complaint on 12 December stating that “Based on the damaged condition of the affected yachts, all surveyors agreed that the fire started [in] either hatch number one — or the vessel stowed above it, noting that said vessel was a pile of ashes on inspection.”The fire starting vessel was allegedly owned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> of North America and Sempre Italia, both of whom are defendants. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a> alleges that the ship was unfit and defective for the November 2021 shipment due to its “unproven and untested radical solar powering system.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252347/image/large-86ee2790b2dc4fc4630d6c7d68cf6eab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252347">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a>, after the fire had broken out, it quickly spread to three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> yachts, believed to be just under 30-metres, stowed above the adjacent hatches. As a result, two of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> vessels were deemed total losses and the third suffered severe damage. After the fire the ship was diverted to China for surveying.A fourth defendant, Cross Chartering Yacht Transport allegedly violated the contract of carriage by failing to disclose the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> ship and putting the three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexander Marine USA (Company)">Alexander Marine</a> ships on an unseaworthy vessel.Although the lawsuit does not specify exact damage amounts, it noted that the three ships were worth $21 million. It has also not been reported as to whether the fifth vessel received any damage, or who she belonged to.

Alexander Marine sues for $20 million yacht fire

Alexander Marine are suing Silent Yachts, shipowner Briese Schiffahrt, the cargo ship and a vessel chartering company over a $20m yacht fire in 2021.

Alexander Marine seeking damages for $20 million yacht fire

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244433/image/large-d496c975435787f9c5bfe768e32307c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244433">Captain Luca Mosca announced on his social media over the weekend that the captain and crew of the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> rescued five sailors whose sailing yacht had capsized in the mid-Atlantic. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> was on route to the Caribbean during the event, which was coordinated by Captain Petar Milkov and Chief Officer Emily Grassby. The rescue was completed after 16 hours of SAR operations. &nbsp;Constructed for the international charter market and delivered by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/akyacht" target="_blank">Akyacht</a> in 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.0m (278'10&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features exterior design by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/michael-leach" target="_blank">Michael Leach</a> and interiors from British design firm <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/h2" target="_blank">H2 Yacht Design</a> while her naval architecture comes from her builder's in-house design team. She can sleep up-to 20 guests across one owner’s suite, five doubles and five twin staterooms within her expansive 2,291 GT interior. Onboard, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/victorious-85m" target="_blank">Victorious</a> features a 200 square-metre beach club, an indoor gym, a massage room and a hammam.&nbsp;Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/caterpillar-inc" target="_blank">Caterpillar</a> 3512B diesel engines allowing her to reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/victorious-85m" target="_blank">Victorious</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €110,000,000.

Victorious superyacht crew rescue sailors

The crew of the 85m Victorious rescued 5 stranded sailors whose yacht sunk in the mid-Atlantic.

Crew of 85m superyacht Victorious rescue 5 sailors in mid-Atlantic

A massive wind-driven fire tore through the Seaport Marine, Connecticut, USA on Sunday night destroying buildings and several boats. Firefighters were called to the Mystic River at around 9 pm on Sunday 27 November after receiving reports of smoke and flames emerging from the buildings at the marine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250530/image/large-8fd616130910584c24a5efa7523eb2b3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250530">The Seaport Marine is a fully serviced marina and boatyard located in the heart of downtown Mystic, Connecticut with berths available for boats up to 43-metres. Locals reported a red colored sky with ‘big, billowing black clouds’ filling the air around 8:56 pm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250529/image/large-5e5acf85b0b94bd41324d591cf6960fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250529">When fire crews arrived on Washington Street, where the marine is located, they said they found heavy smoke with heavy flames coming out of the front of a building on the property. The fire quickly spread to other buildings and destroyed several structures.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022 (2022-09-05 10:45:00 +0200)">Full round-up of yacht fires and casualties of 2022<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250526/image/large-a7b6a92cbec952feaf94270119e5b2fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250526"></a>During a news conference yesterday (Monday 28 November), Mystic Fire Chief Anthony P. Manfredi Jr. said that by the time he arrived a fourth alarm was sounded to bring additional manpower and equipment to the scene.&nbsp;"It was a wind-driven fire, so it was spreading very rapidly. We managed to protect the houses and evacuated the entire block. We also put our fire boat in place to pump water on the south side of the building,” commented Chief Anthony P. Manfredi Jr.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250528/image/large-025c82f63a6993ac344c6de43a276136.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250528">The fire is believed to have started in the large commercial building and was fuelled by propane tanks stored in the property. Firefighters were able to get the flames under control at around 1:30 am and according to Manfredi, Prestige Yacht Sales was among the businesses consumed by the fire. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250527/image/large-9120c17b5235d5c45271a16fecee63e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250527">Manfredi also reported that several boats were also destroyed in the blaze. Local residents believe a large boat that was dropped off there a few weeks ago was also among those destroyed by the flames.There are no reported injuries, however one firefighter was evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation. The investigation will now begin into the cause of the fire.

Fire destroys Seaport Marine buildings and boats in Connecticut, USA

A fire has destroyed multiple buildings and several boats on Sunday night at Seaport Marine, Connecticut, USA.

Fire destroys buildings and boats at Seaport Marine, Connecticut

Fires are unfortunately a serious issue in yachting. This year alone we’ve lost around 15 motor yachts in the 24-metre and above category, including the brand-new 43.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aria SF43.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2022">Aria SF</a>, which caught fire and then sank within the first month of her delivery.&nbsp;As with any incident, there isn’t a single cause and therefore a single solution to eradicate the risk. But there are a number of precautionary measures that owners can take, to lower the risk of fire. SuperYacht Times&nbsp;caught up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius Yacht Insurance</a> to learn more about these preventive measures, and to learn the best ways to mitigate the risk of fire. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236809/image/large-2e7340970c1e98b4309fac59d19ff747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236809">What is the most common cause of fire onboard a yacht?There is a long list of possible factors but we are regularly witnessing defects of the electrical installations onboard that cause a fire. The reason is often that electrical equipment is installed without sufficient space and the ventilation is not adequate or properly designed, especially in the engine room where this is an obvious problem.Neglected maintenance of all electric installations is a possible problem as well. Owners who want to cut down on costs should never consider saving money at the expense of their own safety. Depending on the size of the yacht, the pantry, galley or kitchen provides a certain potential for fire as well. Gas stoves, for example, need to be checked on a regular basis to prevent defects.In the event of an accumulator fire, a heavy smoke is produced first, which descends downwards. One of the biggest problems we discovered in this context is that alarm systems such as smoke detectors are sometimes very basic, work pretty slowly and are located in the wrong places. This can reduce the crew’s time to react significantly, even if they are onboard. Of course, having enough qualified crew onboard is a major requirement in matters of fire prevention. There are often dozens of yachts lying tightly together in marinas without enough, or any, crew onboard. If one yacht catches fire, it is very likely that two or three other vessels will be damaged as well.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215491/image/large-a02880399c7742c5dd66758b25fec593.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215491">Lithium fires are rife at the moment, how can we mitigate risk?Lithium batteries are not dangerous per se. Yes, they offer a considerable potential danger and in the case of an actual battery fire, it is usually impossible to get it under control with conventional extinguishing agents, such as hand-held fire extinguishers. However, the real problem usually lies in improper use or installation. There are already a number of construction regulations for permanently installed lithium batteries, which would certainly have to be supplemented in one place or another.However, it is the mobile batteries that cause us greater concern, as these are not initially designed for use onboard and many yachts do not have appropriate provisions to enable safe charging onboard. This includes, for example, suitable early warning and extinguishing systems but also safety boxes that have a separate charging management system. Ultimately, crews and captains need to be made aware of the very real and possibly life-threatening risks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178724/image/large-dfe261686fb51fadf9eed11621e4c051.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178724">From your experience, who is predominantly responsible for lithium fires – manufacture, crew, or owner?Technical defects are the most common cause. However, these are usually caused by improper use or improper installation. We therefore see crews and especially captains as having a great responsibility. They can only fulfil this responsibility through appropriate training.Are electric water toys a risk and, if so, how can we ensure the toys we buy are safe?&nbsp;Owners should seek advice on how to equip a yacht to safely load and store toys onboard. However, we also see the manufacturers of toys and not least the shipyards as having a responsibility to deal with the problem in a transparent manner and to react accordingly. This is how panic can be avoided. Because once again: lithium batteries per se are safe. However, they cannot be used and installed as desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245673/image/large-38c0f53fb046dd82915a1649789f8825.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245673">What we are currently seeing are fires related to electrically operated toys and water sportsequipment. These are charged onboard, but often in unsuitable places, without supervision and in the worst case, they are already in a damaged condition. Cases like the 41-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> illustrate the problem quite clearly, but are by no means rare anymore.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts? (2019-12-13 12:00:00 +0100)">Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?</a>A client should look for a CE test seal, charge only with intended accessories, never leave them unattended, and ideally charge them in a safety box specifically designed for charging lithium batteries,with a charge management system and integrated extinguishing agents. They should also refrain from charging damaged batteries. This therefore requires regular checking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241426/image/large-6e91955796fb298c973021da0c54169f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241426">Are there any other solutions, such as hydrogen, which you think are safer?We haven’t insured any hydrogen-powered yachts yet. So there is no evidence yet to rely on. However, we are following the technical development very closely. Currently we’re keeping an eye on hydrogen-powered superyachts being planned at <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/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Papenburg</a>.Do you offer variable coverage/protection plans for different systems (lithium, hydrogen, etc.)?Integrated electric drive systems are included in the insurance cover as a matter of course. For non- integrated systems, an exclusion of scorching damage is usually agreed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242855/image/large-3a7b61cb5195eb16f256108626a4349b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242855">What advice does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a>&nbsp;offer its clients?We strongly recommend keeping a suitable extinguishing agent at hand, specifically developed for lithium-ion battery fires. There are various products available on the market, such as the encapsulator agent F-500 EA, which is approved worldwide.

Pantaenius on how to mitigate the risk of yacht fires 

SYT caught up with Pantaenius to learn how to mitigate risks from fire when at sea.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has relaunched the 42.6-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a>, following a five-month refit at the Royal Van Lent Kaag facility in the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261963/image/large-4f5d9b76c04787fb470cdf2dd17ca83e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261963"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261967/image/large-8a3ecf695e64c22a9956981085fc1bbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261967">The explorer first hit the water 20 years ago in 2003, under her maiden name Andiamo. Her exterior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Douglas Sharp Yacht Design (Company)">Douglas Sharp Yacht 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>, with the latter also handling her naval engineering. Her original interior design was by the renowned and now defunct <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261889/image/large-dc28c8675fa130a58ddf82a912da9dd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261889"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261891/image/large-5e79b17ddb2b0e3882cef27761a5b97b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261891"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has undertaken a rigorous maintenance schedule with annual appointments at many different US yards, this is the first time she’s returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> though.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261890/image/large-502cc8651c58b54a86910f75f3e8bee1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261890">&nbsp;With 443 GT of interior volume and a four stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests. She has an owners’ suite, two doubles and one twin. Moonshadow can also carry eight crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261888/image/large-fe6e1f90a4d59b791e2d15b422b382d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261888"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has a large foredeck with space for two tenders, leaving the sundeck and aft free for her owner and guests. Her sundeck is home to a whirlpool and an informal dining area – making the space ideal for hosting family and friends. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261965/image/large-7a0636d879457457cac94dfcb2e1c639.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261965">Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has a cruising speed of 10.5 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;

Feadship relaunches Moonshadow yacht

Feadship relaunched the 42.6-metre explorer yacht Moonshadow, twenty years after she was first delivered. 

In pictures: 43m explorer yacht Moonshadow relaunched by Feadship 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262006/image/large-edacec7d42cd4d7c0cd23950ea2e733b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262006">Spotted last Thursday leaving Port Vell in Barcelona on her way to Port Hercule in Monaco, is the 93-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a>. With a volume of nearly 3,000 GT, she was built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and delivered in April 2019. Featuring an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> was built for an experienced owner who worked closely with interior designer <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> on the build. Onboard, she features many notable details, including white and crystal chandeliers and the first IMAX Dolby cinema to be installed on a yacht. Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Langton</a> as a “contemporary jewellery box”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> also includes a multi-sport outdoor area and a large swimming pool, a commercially-rated helicopter landing pad that can also serve as a multifunctional entertainment space, a beach club with hammam and an ice plunge pool, as well as two fire pits. The yacht, which is available for charter, can accommodate up to 12 guests and 29 crew.

93m superyacht Lady S in Barcelona

The 93m superyacht Lady S, built by Feadship, is seen here cruising off Port Vell in Barcelona.

This morning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> launched the 67.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship project 823</a> from the Royal Van Lent facility in Kaag, the Netherlands, ahead of her delivery later this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262004/image/large-f1fb43e0ac7f0e06a75816506b809228.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262004"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262001/image/large-1eb9fa457f2683b9e6298b6271ddce56.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262001"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261972/image/large-018242fa581bb64e3c715137e3f1d35b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261972"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823&nbsp;</a>is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is expected to have more than 2,000 GT of interior volume. Neither the exterior nor interior designers of this superyacht are known at this stage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262002/image/large-f6b0481fc1e760bdde01600d04af36d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262002"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261998/image/large-0a51a1f8d8bda10ff6ee41c4648e9e8d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261976/image/large-8ae9f82874667da8e1f53b71d4b28423.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261976"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261979/image/large-a9621847b5eef6bf62ad2664e6fb8bb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261979"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261980/image/large-a8bf1b4cb13fe2d02afe6609793826a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261980"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823</a> is characterised by clean, traditional exterior profile lines and a straight bow with an oversized foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261999/image/large-2ca89a0c757eb18ab2b9c6689cdf3d65.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261999"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261986/image/large-c03b4401933150967b7fc67d9272014d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261986"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261988/image/large-19ff1861cc6582bf88440b5a8548dbd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261991/image/large-c4ec73bbed1f879136ec00160b0b555c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261991"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823&nbsp;</a>is expected to be delivered later this year, along with the 84.2-metre Feadship project 710 and 76.05-metre Feadship project 823. According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, the Dutch builder has more than 20 projects underway.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261997/image/large-e49820d5315fda27a73315aeb32f940f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261997"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262000/image/large-8c91a0dda042d5b832d91cb080661e37.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262000">

67m Feadship 823 yacht launched

Feadship has launched the 67m Feadship 823 superyacht. She’s expected to be delivered later this year. 

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67m Feadship 823 superyacht launched

The 90-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/1601" target="_blank">Project 1601</a> has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> was launched last month at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Rendsburg shipyard in Germany, with very little known about the superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261936/image/large-21e5028e0e96d755d2459d1e5cb62406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261936"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> began construction in 2018 and has an estimated volume of 3,600 GT. She features exterior design by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/espen-oeino" target="_blank">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a>. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/cornelsen-partner-yacht-consulting-gmbh" target="_blank">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a> acted as Project Manager during the construction process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261934/image/large-e860a08338ec6a8d962803cbbb3573af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261934"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> is characterised by straight lines and angular corners providing her with a striking profile. Her interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges GmbH</a> echoes the same design themes as her exterior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261933/image/large-764e2b5f14bc472d4ef17275bbe2d136.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261933">Her launch last month coincided with the launch of 145-metre secretive superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminance145.0m (475'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Luminance</a>, the eighth largest yacht to be built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and the 15th largest in the world.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched (2023-02-09 09:45:00 +0100)">Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261935/image/large-47e86096bacf62a02b847896152d07ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261935"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> also has more than 10 other superyacht projects either underway or pending. This includes the 122-metre Jag in 2023 and the 137-metre Alibaba, due in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261937/image/large-2402cbda42a9dc410feeba72e4ce509e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261937">

90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials

Lürssen’s 90-metre superyacht Project 1601 has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

In pictures: 90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials

The 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> sold in a deal with Julian Calder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Pierre Vezilier of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller, with assistance from Jennifer Timinis and Ioanna Dimopoulou of Sea Greece Superyacht Consulting.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233459/image/large-c6fd059faa0dc12ea2d5e9ffd4d190ca.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233459"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> was launched in 2007 as part of the Italian shipbuilder’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> 41S series. She features &nbsp;exterior design and naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codcasa</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Della Role Design (Company)">Della Role Design</a> was enlisted to curate her interior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233454/image/large-521a29f717c75cb1c1848d5254d5b7f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233454"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233442/image/large-ba6451225830a68654c9252a11a52ad6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233442"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233449/image/large-9c10cbab7afe4e2951cb0a27c51acfd4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233449">Family Day</a> is furnished with rich, cherry mahogany panelling throughout with veined marble counters and fitted with gold fixtures in her stateroom bathrooms. She offers accommodation for as many 11 guests across five staterooms, comprising a master suite, two VIPs and two twins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233453/image/large-167a880f17a4c4e23d657f5e528df8ff.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233453"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233452/image/large-88dbe0ee540fee11793c0236c8fe311e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233452"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> offers plenty of alfresco lounging and dining space; her sun deck has plenty of sunbeds and loungers and her main deck has a large settee and dining table, with a removable bimini.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233458/image/large-12288f0049f3d4634512a15e39aecb1a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233458">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> has been equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that give her a cruising speed of 30 knots and the ability to reach speeds of 34 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €5,000,000.

Codecasa’s 41m yacht Family Day sold

Codecasa’s 41m superyacht Family Day sold with a last known asking price of €5,000,000.

41m Codecasa superyacht Family Day sold

Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the sale of two in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix motor yachts. Both hull six and hull seven were sold last year and are already under construction in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-517b54e827b309ecdf6d3969d171400a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">The first sale took place during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a> to a very experienced yachtsman and serial yacht owner. The owner was impressed by the quality, layout and efficiency of the 36-metre aluminium yacht which features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> and naval architecture from <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>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look: 36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hits construction milestone (2022-09-15 16:00:00 +0200)">First look: 36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hits construction milestone<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241443/image/large-d04f2c1ed3543848ce70f30b37183312.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241443"></a>Hull seven was sold to a US couple, who were introduced by Chris Collins from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022</a>. As the hull is already under construction the delivery time for the yacht was reduced to a relatively short period of time.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction update: Hull of seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned (2023-02-06 16:00:00 +0100)">Construction update: Hull of seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256785/image/large-3738d86655dad7ea7fbb89c65618c5a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256785"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix is constructed out of aluminium and will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. The model offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to carry 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190533/image/large-1429f8cf3bbdd923eb7a936b74ce3203.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190533">Hull six is expected to be delivered in June this year, while her US-bound sistership is set to be delivered to her new owners in April 2024.

Mulder announces sale of two in-build Mulder ThirtySix motor yachts

Mulder Shipyard has announced the sale of two in-build Mulder ThirtySix motor yachts last year.

Francois Zuretti is one of the elder statesmen of yacht design. In a rare interview opportunity, SuperYacht Times was invited to visit his home and studio in the south of France.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251947/image/large-a36ab6a395be1d60a171671d61215df0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251947">Modest, unassuming and a little shy, Francois Zuretti may be one the most prolific and distinguished names in the world of superyacht design, but he likes to keep a low profile. In fact, our recent video profile of the French interior designer was the first of its kind, period. Not that he is in need of the publicity, having worked with all the top shipyards on some of the largest superyachts afloat.Zuretti began his design career in the mid-‘70s with&nbsp;Triad Condas, a Paris-based company specialising in the interior design of Middle Eastern palaces, which led to him working for the King of Morocco. He set up his own studio in 1987, first in Geneva before moving to Nice to be closer to his yachting clients on the French Riviera. Interestingly, he chose not to relocate to Monaco, not least because he wanted his company to retain its distinctly French identity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207091/image/large-d9a7f07880c0f54ee7b05372ceeb1db7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207091"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13573/image/large-0c51f21446e9cbaee949065f50e04469.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13573">Zuretti’s first yacht interior was for Eco (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">Zeus</a>), the iconic 75-metre motor yacht designed by Martin Francis and delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm + Voss</a> in 1991. While Eco was in build, he was also working on 46-metre Shamwari (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mistress46.0m (150'11&quot;)Benetti SpA1991">Mistress</a>), the first project in a string of collaborations with the Italian builder that culminated in 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambrosia65.0m (213'3&quot;)Benetti SpA2006">Ambrosia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s first diesel-electric superyacht in 2006.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambrosia65.0m (213'3&quot;)Benetti SpA2006">Ambrosia</a>’s sumptuous Art Deco interior for a client in Hong Kong may be lavish by today’s standards, but at the time it was considered the height of luxury for its rare and expensive materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Zuretti’s personal tastes could not be more different and are best reflected in his own home, which he designed himself. Decidedly modernist and rational, the stunning building is set into the hills between Cap-d'Ail and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/174091/image/large-ad1b7760b6be3a55da0ed04ceb3dfb13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/174091">“Tastes have changed over the past 20 years, but the market has changed more,” says Zuretti from a sitting room with stunning views of the coast through floor-to-ceiling windows. “New clients have brought new developments. Before my clients had a stronger relationship with the sea, the boats were smaller and people were closer to the water. Life aboard a 45-metre yacht is centred around the sea, but on a 150-metre superyacht you need other activities like spas and cinemas. We’re working on a project at the moment that has a full-size tennis court, for example. I’m not sure it’s all good for the yachting business, but it has certainly helped to develop new materials and concepts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223388/image/large-074e023730e2605abe0ba60d1240f0b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223388">Zuretti started out with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> but quickly moved on to work with the leading north European shipyards, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lurssen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Sadly, most of these yachts are strictly private and the designer is unable to discuss them, but his studio has been involved in multiple projects over 100 metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> is a more recent client and Zuretti devised the interior of its 78-metre custom project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Energy77.8m (255'3&quot;)Amels2022">Energy</a> with exterior design 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>that left the shipyard last July. The studio describes the project as “the perfect combination of good production processes and bespoke design.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/174094/image/large-41a16e4a10044301f253ba0c6f1e6eff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/174094">Watch:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: At the studio with Francois Zuretti of Zuretti Interior Design (2022-09-12 14:00:00 +0200)">Video: At the studio with Francois Zuretti of Zuretti Interior Design</a>Zuretti is still the creative heart of the company that bears his name, but the daily operations are overseen by his general manager, Sebastien Gey, who is responsible for a 50-strong multinational staff that occupies an entire floor of a stately building in the Belle Epoque style close to the seafront in Nice. A civil architect and designer, but also a naval architect and passionate sailor, it is Sebastien’s job to manage a team that has up to a dozen superyacht and residential projects on the go at any one time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261469/image/large-f07ee8303e98a7c24f4cbff8ad5e5c31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261469">“To offer the best quality you need the best team,” says Sebastien. “We have very talented designers, architects and project managers. We create all our own renderings in-house, and we have the best people for that as well. Managing all these people and bringing them together to realise projects for our clients is challenging, but a talent we need to have as a company is to find the right people and build a good team.”The residential and yacht design teams worked in separate offices, but a few years ago it was decided to bring them together to encourage the exchange of skills and ideas (Zuretti explains, only half-jokingly, that the move also avoided petty in-house rivalries as the yacht designers were prone to think of themselves as a cut above their residential design colleagues). Since the beginning, however, the company has remained true to its name and avoided the temptation to expand into designing yacht exteriors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261468/image/large-0a0c6af22bd2981b49240226df114d60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261468">“The temptation is always there, of course,” says Sebastien, “but we are most successful when we work with the best exterior designers. We try to be the best for the interiors, so the combination means we can create the best project for our clients.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261467/image/large-9cc7a2078af026e6b7d4c7378fbbf676.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261467">A custom interior is the result of an owner’s personal taste and the designer’s creative vision, but whatever a client’s preferred style, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>aims to bring to each project what Sebastien calls ‘veracity’, or a thorough understanding of the chosen style.“We’ve worked on very classic and very contemporary, even minimalist, interior designs,” he says. “In each case, you have to approach the project firstly with passion, but also with knowledge. So we thoroughly study a particular style to capture its reality. Of course, it may have to be adapted to suit the spaces and dimensions, but we’re always looking for veracity – this is very important.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261465/image/large-92fbebb785ce71627038cd6797c9d0b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261465">One of Zuretti’s sons, Matthieu, works in the company as procurement director &amp; quality manager. His job was made especially difficult when Covid precautions made it more difficult to meet in person with suppliers, and the challenges continue post-pandemic at a time when supply chains are so unpredictable.“Two thirds of our meetings need to be face-to-face, because you have to see the materials and see how something works.,” he explains. “Pictures or videos can never give you the same feeling you get by opening the door of a cabinet, when you can feel if it works smoothly or there is something rattling inside. You need to be on site to control the quality.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261466/image/large-92717969b1d93f562038b141e8b30e38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261466">After more than 30 years in the business and now aged 70, Zuretti is looking to take a step back and prepare Matthieu and Sebastien to take over the running of the business – by no means a straightforward task for someone addicted to design that finds it hard to delegate. A new office in Dubai has been tasked with developing the Middle Eastern market and the firm is growing its superyacht clientele in the Americas. Having designed so many custom furniture pieces over the years, the studio is also pondering its own branded line of high-end furniture. &nbsp;“I have so many stamps in my passport from around the world, but each of those represent a day or two spent with a client,” he says. “I was always too busy to explore the countries I’ve been to, so now I’d like to enjoy life a little more. I think I still have a lot to offer my team, but I have to learn to leave them alone to create the Zuretti of tomorrow. I’m already surprised sometimes at what a great job they do without me!”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Interview with Francois Zuretti

In a rare interview opportunity, SYT was invited to visit his home and studio in the south of France.

At the studio with Francois Zuretti of Zuretti Interior Design

The 29.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canelo30.78m (100'12&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Canelo</a> has joined the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/canelo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Canelo, for sale</a> was delivered in 2014 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 101 series and has been well maintained over the years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232647/image/large-b1ec593d9767900f44aee13c58e6e1d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232647">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> was designed in-full by the British shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, who drew her with two deck areas to aft, both of which provide plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun, socialise and entertain family and friends.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232660/image/large-94c2156c72f44c3eccfc235cc268262a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232660"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232662/image/large-9f65cca333872e73c9c2fcd8089bf06e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232662"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232661/image/large-edbb67e2fb0367576a251b50fac08df9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232661">Previously named Black Legend, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a modern interior design with her open-plan main saloon showcasing a sumptuous L-shaped sofa and large flat screen TV. The use of wood is highlighted by her large picture windows that illuminate the space in natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232666/image/large-3060c602d526fc9bac0e77f2db1ada06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232666"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232667/image/large-8879aa559fccef1b2e69b6d39a5478bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232667"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232670/image/large-b4d4ed9390c3dabe2e7035bec6f01e87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232670"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232672/image/large-4c8aca604cf8fa21c013d05f2fdf9513.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232672">With 113 GT of interior volume and a four stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canelo30.78m (100'12&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Canelo</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as eight guests. Alongside the guest accommodation, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sunseeker/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sunseeker yacht for sale</a> can also host four crew across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232649/image/large-31785d497ee1193a98b27762234e19a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232649"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canelo30.78m (100'12&quot;)Sunseeker2014"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232652/image/large-3d30dde3f86872af1e3358171bc8c4fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232654/image/large-423b8be47d4b77a6feb2eb936399ad6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232654"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232656/image/large-9d728eb38a1c0df9c038b70901e7b4f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232656">Canelo</a> is primed for outdoor living with expansive deck space at her bow including a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads and a seating area for alfresco dining. Her sundeck is equipped with more alfresco dining and a large American-style barbeque grill. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232657/image/large-ad66f9cdf8cd096aed77980b6d145d38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232657"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232658/image/large-9cb5543c2d1d82b099783d273799e5e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232658"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232659/image/large-734d3cf004b5cede9560b12448ac4290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232659">The main deck aft of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canelo30.78m (100'12&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Canelo</a> provides the perfect opportunity for guests to top up their tan, but also provides a shaded alfresco dining area, protected by her hardtop cover. Her extensive swim platform also allows for easy access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232646/image/large-046173fad0e5918e1c634ac3b52168ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232646">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canelo30.78m (100'12&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Canelo</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> giving her a maximum speed of 31 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232650/image/large-29f58dbb37de4d90ef55ea03e2f61669.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232650">

Sunseeker’s 30m yacht Canelo for sale

Sunseeker’s 30m motor yacht Canelo for sale was delivered in 2014 as part of the Sunseeker 101 series.

30m Sunseeker motor yacht Canelo for sale

The 25.22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andala25.22m (82'9&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Andala</a> sold, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IBI Yachts (Company)">IB Yachts'</a> Federico Caslini and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1087" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Floating Life Charter & Brokerage (Company)">Floating Life’s</a> Gabriele Turtulici and Filippo Rossi representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261881/image/large-056d520f2079d4696f780c9920d44117.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261881">The Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andala25.22m (82'9&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Andala</a> in 2021 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Grande Magellano 25 Metri25.2m (82'8&quot;)">Azimut Magellano 25</a> series. Her interior, exterior and naval architecture were designed in-house by her builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261877/image/large-2ae7da34878b3fdc578dafd56b4b299d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261877">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andala25.22m (82'9&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Andala</a> features a spacious saloon, with plush seating and large windows. Forward lies a dining table that comfortably seats eight guests. Her five-stateroom configuration sleeps up to nine guests onboard, and she also has accommodation for four crew to attend to her guests' needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248152/image/large-cf9d78cc0cb4aaccc9b887a3eef401d8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248152"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andala25.22m (82'9&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Andala</a> is an ideal yacht for long and exclusive family voyages, offering ample seating and lounging opportunities, despite her compact size. Outside, she features sunbeds, an outdoor lounge, a bar, and alfresco dining areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248154/image/large-dcee1554bda673acf05bb55a465c6c60.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248154">Performance-wise, the 91 GT yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last-known asking price of $4,950,000.

25m Azimut yacht Andala sold

The 25.22-metre Azimut motor yacht Andala sold, with a last-known asking price of $4,950,000.

25m Azimut motor yacht Andala sold

The largest green superyachts for St Patrick’s Day

This St Patrick’s Day, SYT takes a look at the largest green yachts finished in the colour of the Irish holiday.

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St Patrick’s Day Special: The largest green superyachts

Turkish yacht builders Aegean Yacht Services specializes in building traditional vessels using steel hulls. Recently the Bodrum based shipyard completed two steel hulled motoryachts; the 32m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> and the 34m classic yacht <personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultana."></personname><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a>. Amazon A The <metricconverter w:st="on" productid="32 meter">32 meter</metricconverter> steel hulled <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> was completed at the end of 2006 to a design of Yavuz Mete. She can accommodate 10 guests in 5 spacious double cabins. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> is powered by twin 650 HP Cummins diesels speeds her up to 12 knots. She is available for charters around <country-region w:st="on">Turkey</country-region> and <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Greece</place></country-region> from 42,000 EU a week.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122496/image/large-2eb6bc7e7a547ebe72f0c287c4b0df8d.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122496"> <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> rolling from the slipway of the Aegean shipyard in Bodrum <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122497/image/large-5ce90ebb2a23b0a9ae7cae9d73fd6208.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122497"> The 32m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> cruising in Turkish waters just after her delivery <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122498/image/large-1170aa10e00c8cc45af21fe121b680cc.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122498"> The main salon of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317">Amazon A</a> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122499/image/large-1443244b51001b1ac79b67ce0fd9d132.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122499"> The dining area, forward of the main salon, seen from the bar which connects the dinning area with the main salon <personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname> The <metricconverter w:st="on" productid="35 meter">34 meter</metricconverter> classic motor yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a> was completed at the beginning of 2007 by Aegean Yacht Services in Bodrum. The in-house team of <place w:st="on">Aegean</place> was responsible for the naval architecture and the exterior design of <personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane"></personname><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane"></personname> is from the hand of Yavuz Mete. The RINA classed <personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane"></personname><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane"></personname> can accommodate 18 guests in 6 cabins and she sails with a crew of 6. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122500/image/large-fd41baf2d56e8cf8a8e59bf174bd5917.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122500"> <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a> prepared for her launch at the shipyard in Bodrum <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122501/image/large-b4c150224db65574aa9f077f653e1c7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122501"> The classic 34m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/63"><personname w:st="on" productid="La Sultane">La Sultane</personname></a> was launched at the beginning of 2007 for a French client, here she is seen just after hitting the water

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49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece