<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> has announced the delivery of the first 26-metre Aegean Explorer Series yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ukiel25.0m (82'0&quot;)Aegean Yacht2022">Ukiel</a>. The explorer yacht was developed entirely in-house by the Turkey-based shipyard which has over 50 years of experience and an extensive knowledge and understanding of the owner’s needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248478/image/large-d2307dd596b8a0c1e203056b6765649f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248478"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ukiel25.0m (82'0&quot;)Aegean Yacht2022">Ukiel</a> is built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure making her both robust and stable. Her naval architecture and marine engineering was handled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>’s own design office and engineers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248481/image/large-3475da4e29687fabf1255a250a2832cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248481"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248479/image/large-095ec21a0b984b107b1bcf7d1f600ce3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248479">The 187 GT motor yacht uses a combination of warm oak furniture and parquet floors with stainless steel accents and white lacquered ceilings, making her interior minimalist, yet elegant. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ukiel25.0m (82'0&quot;)Aegean Yacht2022">Ukiel</a> is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248476/image/large-16b5c3c9689f88726cc4e1f24a7f4163.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248476"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248477/image/large-3c3352fcbdb7da5ba08bfdde830bd322.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248477">On each of her decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ukiel25.0m (82'0&quot;)Aegean Yacht2022">Ukiel</a> houses a master suite, with three in total. The upper deck master suite offers a private aft terrace with an exclusive sunbathing and lounging area. Her remaining guest staterooms include a VIP suite and two twin staterooms on her lower deck. As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Ukiel</a> is able to carry a crew of four across four single staterooms with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248470/image/large-c12c9c9664e3297ec19b951c2b000daf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248470">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ukiel25.0m (82'0&quot;)Aegean Yacht2022">Ukiel</a> is equipped with twin 650 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines delivering her a maximum speed of 12.7 knots. She also has a range of over 3,500 nautical miles making her an ideal yacht for long stays and journeys to remote and unique destinations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248480/image/large-811933d0c4d490bcb2338b0f63fbd160.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248480"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> currently has four yachts under construction including the second hull of the 26-metre Aegean Explorer Series. The second hull is currently under construction at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> shipyard in Bodrum, Turkey where cutting and welding work recently got underway on the steel hull and aluminum superstructure. She has an expected delivery date of late summer 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248483/image/large-b230932f85b1d7a7289118da291471f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248483">

Aegean’s 26m Explorer Series yacht Ukiel delivered

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The 26m Aegean explorer yacht Ukiel has been delivered to her owners, with the second hull already under construction.

26m Aegean Explorer Series yacht Ukiel delivered to her owners

The 109-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O3109.0m (357'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">O3</a>, ex. Project Icecap/Project Shackleton, has been delivered to her owner from the shipyard's facility in Hamburg. The superyacht is now cruising the Danish coast, having briefly stopped in Kristiansand in Norway on route, and is currently anchored in Flenburg on the south west coast. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385756/image/large-55d770ba67f165c3682a05d06f089bca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385756">Originally announced in 2017, the superyacht was then resold in-build in 2022 and underwent significant changes under the supervision of the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a> who oversaw her construction of behalf of her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384315/image/large-c656645bce219c33e33273c7a4090898.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384315">Originally the superyachts exterior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt Ship Design (Company)">Salt Ship Design</a>, however since the resale the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino Design</a> have dramatically redesigned her, adding an additional deck to the aft of the yacht that features a helipad ontop. The superyacht's interiors are the work of Parisian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a> and have been kept tightly underwraps.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384314/image/large-9b4b8c9cd9bf8c33f745e7f938cdf2ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384314">Construction began at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast, Germany, before she was transferred to the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Hamburg facility for outfitting in 2022, where she was completed in a floating drydock. &nbsp; &nbsp;Designed and built for expedition, the superyacht has an ice-class hull, expansive tender, toy and equipment storage, in addition to the commercial helipad on her aft upper deck. &nbsp;

Lürssen yacht O3 delivered

The Lurssen superyacht O3 has been delivered to her owner.

109m Lürssen superyacht O3, ex.Shackleton, delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> has announced that the 49.98-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is preparing for her sea trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396522/image/large-f97599b52b7c3e4adb33a5e23df0ca8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396522">The yacht was launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> facility in Oss, the Netherlands, on 14 March and marks the fourth hull in the Dutch shipyard's 5000 Aluminium series. Construction commenced in 2023, with her aluminium hull and superstructure united in July 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396523/image/large-9314ce312161350642ebea29231c6ef3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396523">Penned entirely in-house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia's</a> naval architecture is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> hard-chine, shallow-draught Fast Displacement Hull Form. Her exterior design was crafted by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> and is finished in a distinctive Whisper Grey <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> paint scheme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396651/image/large-a603ef8da832512f7f449be519a433b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396649/image/large-205f426ce70968959dc26de7e55d1248.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396649">Inside, the semi-custom yacht features interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, where a sophisticated palette of sage green tones, mustard accents and warm bronze details creates an inviting atmosphere throughout. Drawing inspiration from her name, which derives from the Greek word for wisdom, the interior concept aims to evoke a sense of refinement and understated elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396652/image/large-546c42eb9478bab7a3c65d2890fd6cd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396521/image/large-94b3294045e1a5ec9b8051e43a93085a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396521">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> accommodates up to 12 guests across five staterooms at a volume of 499 GT. The arrangement is centred around a spacious owner's suite on the forward main deck, while the remaining guest accommodation is located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396654/image/large-02734840dc2a01b6adc255a522411d83.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396654"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396648/image/large-4000c45f762e6e39242191239693e51b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396648">Outdoor living is a key feature of the yacht's design. A generous beach club provides direct access to the water, while the main deck aft terrace offers ample space for lounging and relaxation. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining on the bridge deck aft, with additional entertaining and sunbathing areas available on the expansive sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396653/image/large-ab0cf674fd5eaebcc711944e0736c3cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396653"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396520/image/large-bc3e170199cfcab010ffbf2bec2571f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396520">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is expected to reach a top speed of 23 knots and offers a transatlantic range of 3,100 nautical miles when cruising at 11 knots.Built on speculation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is currently listed for sale and is scheduled for delivery on 15 July 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396647/image/large-318a3cc36ef6d0d7e0136af4f2acdb03.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396647">Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>.

Heesen yacht Sophia sea trials

Heesen has announced that the 49.98-metre Heesen motor yacht Sophia is preparing for her sea trials. 

50m Heesen superyacht Sophia prepares for sea trials

The +80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7044" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simek AS (Company)">Simek AS</a> support vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> (ex-FS Cygnus) has been spotted in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, following an extensive conversion at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zwijnenburg Shipyard (Company)">Zwijnenburg Shipyard</a> in Krimpen aan den Ijssel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396515/image/large-da084f97851c09220f0042934a65c899.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396515">The support yacht, converted from an offshore support vessel for the oil and gas industries, is now displaying the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> on her stern and side profile. This suggests she is related to the previous 80.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen Shipyards</a> support yacht U-81, which has since been sold and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wingman80.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">Wingman</a>. The previous U-81 also spent considerable time in the care of Zwijnenburg Shipyard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396508/image/large-3ccc75bc4a4dd9f3638766f01df949a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396508"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> arrived in the Netherlands in April 2026 and spent 11 weeks at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zwijnenburg Shipyard (Company)">Zwijnenburg Shipyard</a>. Originally launched in 2014, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> featured exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulstein Verft AS (Company)">Ulstein Verft AS</a>. The re-design of the vessel was done <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio ZEA (Company)">Studio ZEA</a>, which is the new design firm by founded by renowned yacht designer Zlatko Imamovic, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> acting as the owners representative<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396507/image/large-1b0612ad97ae9c22a02e570688fb80eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396507"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> previously operated as an offshore vessel, displaying a red hull and a continuous working deck aft. Details surrounding the full extent of her rebuild have not yet been disclosed, but the first images show a white hull and superstructure, a more pronounced bulbous bow and an additional deck extending her aft profile.&nbsp;Her elevated deck provides a sheltered space beneath, as well as giving her a more traditional yacht-like appearance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a> now also displays a helideck and hangar, expanding her capabilities as a yacht support vessel.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389111/image/large-0de1e59efd5df286448fcc404464721f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389111">SuperYacht Times has reached out to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zwijnenburg Shipyard (Company)">Zwijnenburg Shipyard</a> for more information on the rebuild of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8176.6m (251'4&quot;)Simek AS2014">U-81</a>, but they were unavailable for comment.

U81: 77m support vessel rebuild in Rotterdam

The 76m Simek AS support vessel FS Cygnus has emerged from the Zwijnenburg Shipyard as U-81, following an extensive rebuild.

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Newly converted yacht support vessel U-81 emerges from major rebuild

The 69.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> has been spotted just outside Centraal Station, in Amsterdam. Built for American entrepreneur John Staluppi and delivered in 2018, the custom superyacht takes her name from the James Bond franchise, continuing the long-running 007 theme that has defined many of Staluppi's yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396450/image/large-f41c63a866d0f7acf0d71ce4c28a44c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396450">The yacht was subsequently sold to a new owner in 2019, and Staluppi has since commissioned an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serial yacht owner John Staluppi buys 82m Bilgin in-build yacht Project Bond (2026-03-27 11:30:00 +0100)">82-metre Bilgin currently under construction, Project Bond</a>.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a>, naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> and interiors developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, she has recently benefitted from a refit in 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396445/image/large-4c5e817a8c378d4fdff66750ed198fe7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396445">From the outside,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a>&nbsp;presents sleek lines that are softened by flowing curves around her upper decks, horizontal glazing, tiered decks, and a sharp bow. Spacious outdoor areas provide multiple zones for relaxing and grand-scale entertaining.Aft, the deck highlights a raised pool flanked by massive lounge seating in vibrant blue, and a sit-up bar. One of her standout features is the beach club, which opens directly to the sea through sliding glass doors, while a secluded Jacuzzi on her private deck offers a more intimate retreat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396448/image/large-04fb4b0b89da7186f36cb87ec1b29829.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396448">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> embraces a luxurious aesthetic defined by high-gloss dark wood finishes, polished stone surfaces and metallic detailing. Large windows throughout her main deck flood her living spaces with natural light while framing ocean views.Her main saloon, featuring curved sofas and bespoke furnishings, seamlessly transitions into a formal dining area. Mirrored ceiling panels, sculptural lighting elements and reflective finishes further enhance the sense of volume and depth throughout the space. A dramatic central staircase and glass elevator connect the yachts' decks while serving as a defining architectural facet onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396449/image/large-1ce7632e3d8c84bb9e6313a5b883f218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396449">With a beam of 11.2-metres and spanning 1,403 GT, the yacht is arranged to accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of 15, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396444/image/large-3400a5c223236147f9970e1641aedb61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396444">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</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> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 17 knots, a top speed of 21 knots and a range of approximately 6,000 nautical miles, reinforcing her long-cruising credentials.&nbsp;

69m Benetti motor yacht Spectre in Amsterdam

Take a closer look at the 69.2-metre Benetti superyacht Spectre that has been spotted in Amsterdam.

This 69m Benetti is turning heads in Central Amsterdam

A fire broke out onboard the 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2015" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One °15 Marina (Company)">ONE°15 Marina</a> Sentosa Cove in Singapore on the morning of Sunday 7 June.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396329/image/large-df8d245fde54d5510b42f5a1cacf3c45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396329">According to local news reports, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to a fire at 11 Cove Drive at around 8:10am. The yacht was fully engulfed in flames, with land based emergency services arriving at the scene in seven minutes and immediately deploying a water jet from the pontoon to fight the fire.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> began drifting away from her berth, with an SCDF Marine Vessel also deployed as part of the operation. “At the height of the firefighting operation, two water jets from the pontoon and one water monitor from the SCDF Marine Vessel were deployed,” explained the Singapore Civil Defence Force.&nbsp;Eyewitnesses reports state that around 13:40, the yacht was partially submerged in the water. There were no reported injuries at the time of publication and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396330/image/large-2b40a148f09e6ca3d77483a385283abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396330"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>&nbsp;was one of five yachts in the EagleWings Yacht Charters fleet that sailed to nearby islands such as Lazarus Island. She has since been removed from the website, but Chairman and founder Julian Theng posted on social media that, "It was tough seeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>go up in flames. So sudden and unexpected that a piece of my heart sank with it."He shared that when he arrived at the scene, he saw the captain and hugged him. "So grateful that the crew is safe and that no one was injured. Farewell <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>, we will miss you. The awesome memories will live on."Launched in 2005 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> 112 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>. Spanning 213 GT, the Italian-built yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration.&nbsp;Her master suite is situated forward on the main deck, while a full-beam VIP suite is located amidships on the lower deck, alongside a double stateroom forward and two twin staterooms. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</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> engines that provide her with a top speed of 28.5 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.

Eagle Wings III: Fire destroys yacht at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

A fire broke out onboard the 34m Custom Line yacht Eagle Wings III at the ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on the morning of Sunday 7 June.

Fire destroys 34m yacht Eagle Wings III at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore

Recently spotted anchored off St Tropez by the SuperYacht Times team, the 96-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> remains the largest modern private superyacht ever built in the United Kingdom. Constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> in Plymouth and delivered in 2012, SuperYacht Times takes a look at 10 things you didn’t know about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> flagship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395647/image/large-c8c0480475b32d2822ac3b4050fd16cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395647">1. She has been under the same ownership since deliveryCommissioned in 2007 by a Swiss-Italian family and delivered in 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> has remained within the family’s ownership for over a decade. Known as the former Project-55, she was launched on 10 September 2011 and christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>, with her sea trials commencing in October 2011.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395636/image/large-784dda4f94be2bf21fab944a36c68946.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395636">2. She was built at a former naval shipyardFounded in 1989, by the Babcock International Group, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> was based in Plymouth, Devon and was part of a tradition of boat building at the Devonport Royal Docks, which have been building and supporting The British Royal Navy for over three hundred years. Blending military-grade engineering with superyacht luxury, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> put the UK on the map for large motor yacht designs. On 23 February 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport Yachts</a> was acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, with the two companies joining forces to expand the offering at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ base in Falmouth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395648/image/large-5c060da19ac4dc275b02e1e9083a83ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395648">3. The owner gifted his last superyacht to his motherThe name Vava has been used by the family on previous yachts, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> succeeding an earlier vessel bearing the same name. The previous 47.3-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/1064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava47.3m (155'2&quot;)Feadship1996">Vava</a> was delivered in 1996, with the brief that her owner should enjoy the most peaceful long-distance cruising possible. The yacht was allegedly gifted to his mother when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>I was delivered. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395638/image/large-690e352299b20df7f4a808579a964981.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395638">4. Her owner won sailing's most famous trophyHer Swiss-Italian owner who as well as being listed as one of the top 100 wealthiest people in the world by Forbes magazine in 2013, is also a keen yachtsman and sailor. After founding the yachting syndicate Team Alinghi in 2000, her owner entered and won the renowned America’s Cup in 2003, bringing the Cup to Europe for the first time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395644/image/large-8e6e948f928e48edf31db24a2923fcf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395644">5. Her designers fought off competition to be chosen&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>, with naval architecture by her builder Devonport. In an interview with SuperYacht Times in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> Founder Justin Redman explained that it was an incredible opportunity to win the commission over other designers. “We felt we won it because we developed not only a very unique looking profile for her owner, but one which incorporated key influences which he had brought to the table from sailboat racing,” he explained.&nbsp;You can read the full interview <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/46674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: A behind-the-scenes look at Redman Whitely Dixon (2016-03-08 12:00:00 +0100)">here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395643/image/large-c90cf5553c0191d6762a7293bea6cb81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395643">6. She can accommodate a high number of guestsBuilt to SOLAS-36 passenger ship standards, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> set a new standard in the charter market for 2012 following her delivery. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 36 guests across an impressive 18 staterooms. Her master suite boasts an open-plan layout, while her full-beam VIP suite rivals other luxury yachts. She can also sleep a crew of 34. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395633/image/large-d1c97626edc7f61f7ed6e51652d62cfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395633">7. She features one of the largest beach clubs of her generationWhen <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> was launched, expansive beach clubs were still relatively uncommon on large yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> boasted a substantial waterside leisure area that helped set the standard for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle spaces that have since become commonplace across the superyacht sector. Other key features include an aft deck swimming pool, a main deck saloon with a sliding glass wall and a helideck, which was recently spotted with an Airbus H125 landing onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395637/image/large-45075d272b12450df93265d130e80084.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395637">8. She has participated in scientific missions Although often spotted in the Mediterranean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> was designed with global exploration in mind. She has been deployed for three research expeditions by scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and other research universities from around the world. Her substantial fuel capacity, advanced engineering systems and robust construction allow her to undertake extended voyages far beyond the traditional summer cruising grounds frequented by many large yachts. Over the years she has travelled as far as Antarctica and Polynesia and has participated in scientific missions in the Indian Ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395645/image/large-9a7d3fd9d75bd6b12e895fb6df0b9175.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395645">9. She helped put British superyacht construction back in the spotlightThe delivery of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> attracted significant international attention and demonstrated that Britain could still compete in the upper size segments of superyacht construction. More than a decade later, she remains a lasting symbol of British engineering, design and craftsmanship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395639/image/large-ce7d1bb5e1194e11f710c58e1226e024.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395639">10. She remains the largest modern superyacht built in the UK<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a> still remains the largest modern superyacht ever constructed in the UK. The second largest modern superyacht is the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pure82.0m (269'0&quot;)Devonport2008">Pure</a>, which was launched in 2008 and recently underwent an extensive refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico &amp; Co</a> facility in Genova Italy.

UK’s largest modern superyacht Vava II

SuperYacht Times takes a look at 10 things you didn’t know about the Devonport flagship, Vava II. 

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Vava II: 10 things you didn't know about the UK's largest superyacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting&nbsp;</a>has announced that the 60.2-metre Xplorer 60 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="After You60.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">After You</a> and her 53.25-metre support vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emotional53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Emotional</a> have departed the builder's main shipyard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. This departure follows a period of refit, service and optimisation works. According to AIS data, both vessels are currently en route to Reykjavik, Iceland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396232/image/large-abd42b77a1b431f487ab944294f2e03e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396232">The yard commented the works were customised to the owner's specific operational needs while preparing the fleet for extensive cruising and exploration in remote regions.Delivered in 2025, both vessels were conceived for long-range autonomy and expedition-style cruising. The pair were acquired by the same owner through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, who oversaw their integration into a single exploration-focused fleet.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396229/image/large-f729916d9bf110968c318dc15a60c062.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396229"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="After You60.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">After You</a> features naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. Her onboard amenities include a wellness deck equipped with a Jacuzzi, bar and sauna, a convertible tender hangar that transforms into a lounge and karaoke bar, and a forward observation lounge designed for wildlife and weather watching.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396230/image/large-5aa256db87522afed8b9fe78dbef7a37.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396230">Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emotional53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Emotional</a> was designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. The support vessel carries a range of expedition equipment, including tenders, a submarine and watersports gear. This allows the mothership to remain dedicated to guest accommodation and entertainment.In terms of performance, both yachts are powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="After You60.2m (197'6&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">After You</a> has a cruising speed of 11.5 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knots, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emotional53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2025">Emotional</a> cruises at 12 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 19 knots. Together, the two vessels provide the capabilities of a much larger expedition yacht while retaining the flexibility and operational advantages of a dual-vessel setup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396231/image/large-b80cda5f786823cbca02643d696ec9a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396231">“It is always rewarding to welcome our yachts back to Vlissingen,” said Head of Refit &amp; Services at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> Michel Coens. “Their return reflects the trust placed in our team, our facilities and the way we work together with the Owner’s team, the Crew and our own specialists. Seeing After You and Emotional depart again ready for their next journey is something we can be proud of.”&nbsp;Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>.

After You and Emotional depart Damen Yachting following refit

The 60.2-metre Xplorer 60 yacht After You and her 53.25-metre support vessel Emotional have departed the builder's main shipyard in Vlissingen.


Xplorer 60 yacht After You and support vessel Emotional depart Damen Yachting after refit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has upheld a lower court ruling that Eduard Khudainatov, the former owner of the 106.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>, cannot claim ownership following her seizure in 2022, marking the last chance he had to appeal the decision.SuperYacht Times takes a look back at the full legal battle over the yacht’s ownership and the proceedings that led to the US Government’s forfeiture of the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393887/image/large-ad933bf5db70a1d40d13082c78016610.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393887">The seizure of AmadeaIn April 2022, U.S. authorities under the Biden administration, seized <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> in Fiji as part of their Task Force KleptoCapture, which aimed at intensifying sanction enforcements against Russian oligarchs linked to President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;Prosecutors allege that sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov is the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>, while Eduard Khudainatov, the former chief of Russian state oil and gas company Rosneft, and his company Millemarin Investment claim that the yacht is under their ownership.&nbsp;Suleiman Kerimov was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department, in consultation with the Department of State in 2018 for his role as an official of the Russian Federation and a member of the Russian Federation Council. He was alleged to have moved hundreds of millions of euros into France, in addition to conducting standard fund transfers without disclosing the money to French tax authorities.The arrest of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> was announced on 14 April 2022, but the Task Force KleptoCapture did not get the official green light for her arrest until 4 May. During this period a plea had been made by Millemarin Investment on the registration of the US warrant to seize <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>.&nbsp;The Fijian Court of Appeals dismissed the plea on 27 May, opening an avenue for the U.S. Department of Justice to actualise the arrest and transport her to U.S. territory. From there, the yacht was locked in a legal battle for several years regarding her true ownership. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393882/image/large-85002cf90fcbd0f9d3c4545d29a092c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393882">The ownership structure behind AmadeaAccording to court documents, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in September 2021 showed that Millemarin Investments Ltd were committed to sell <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> for €225 million to a Cayman Islands entity that was created less than one week before the deal. Under the agreement, the buyer acquired the right to use the yacht and assumed responsibility for her operating costs following the initial €45 million payment.Lawyers representing Millemarin claim the Cayman Islands-based company is owned by Khudainatov and because he is not currently sanctioned by the U.S, his legal team therefore challenged the seizure and forfeiture of the yacht.However, U.S prosecutors argue that the sanctioned Russian billionaire Kerimov was behind the Cayman Islands entity and that he allegedly used a web of shell companies to hide his assets, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>, and evade international sanctions.&nbsp;It was alleged that Khudainatov was serving as the "straw” or nominal owner to obscure Kerimov's involvement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393883/image/large-99488250fa35ea39ce37fa28d4ff2747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393883">The court battle In October 2023, U.S. Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint for ownership of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> following her seizure and relocation to San Diego in 2022. The complaint was filed at the Manhattan federal court and marked the start of a lengthy judicial process for the US to seek ownership.The U.S. Department of Justice alleged in its complaint that Suleiman Kerimov bought <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> in 2021, and then violated U.S. sanctions by making more than $1 million in maintenance payments through U.S. financial institutions.Just four months later, the U.S. government filed a petition to auction <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> before the dispute over her ownership was resolved, stating that the yacht was currently costing the U.S government more than $7 million a year to maintain.A court filing by federal prosecutors in Manhattan told U.S. District Judge Dale Ho that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> currently had an “excessive” $600,000 monthly average maintenance bill, and urged the judge to consider an auction. They also alleged that talks to have Khudainatov pay for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>'s upkeep had broken down.&nbsp;In January 2025, the evidentiary hearing began to determine the ownership of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>. Rachael Doud, Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York stated that Kerimov’s niece allegedly paid €225 million to complete the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> in 2021 on his behalf and to bypass sanctions which had been imposed on him since 2018.According to Doud, Kerimov and his family used the vessel and had plans to use it further, with Khudainatov acting as a straw owner. Khudainatov’s lawyer Adam Ford argued that there is no evidence of a completed sale and characterised the agreement with Kerimov as a loan rather than a purchase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393875/image/large-a816cc99184d93f85c79dca79e3e1630.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393875">Ownership claims rejected and yacht sold at auctionOn 10 March 2025, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho issued an 80-page ruling that stated that while Khudainatov retained the "bare title" to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> after September 2021, the true beneficial owner was sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.The decision marked a significant victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, prompting them to announce in August 2025 that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> would be offered for sale via a sealed-bid auction on 10 September 2025.The auction was administered by the National Maritime Services of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in accordance with a forfeiture order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case 1:23-cv-09304), with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> appointed as promotional agent for the auction.In October 2025, a spokesperson for the United States Marshals Service confirmed that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> had been sold at auction, with her new owner and price not disclosed. However, Khudainatov and Millemarin Investments submitted an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, maintaining they were the beneficial owners of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393872/image/large-9aac7473aea0108815459490aee8c9cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393872">Final ownership appeal rejectedIn a decision issued on 1 June 2026, the court and circuit Judges Parker, Lohier and Merriam affirmed Ho’s previous ruling, confirming that Eduard Khudainatov and Millemarin Investments Ltd were unable to demonstrate a sufficient beneficial interest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>.&nbsp;The court agreed with the District Court in the Southern District of New York, stating that Khudainatov acted as a "straw owner" and despite a sale agreement in 2021 that transferred control and economic responsibility for the yacht, he only appeared as the legal owner on paper, with the real economic ownership allegedly under the control of Kerimov.&nbsp;The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit confirmed that Khudainatov failed to demonstrate the type of beneficial interest required under US law to contest civil forfeiture proceedings.“With the standard of proof established, we review the District Court’s legal conclusions relating to standing de novo and its factual findings for clear error,” explained the court. “The District Court correctly concluded that the claimants’ legal title to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> did not itself establish standing to contest the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a>’s forfeiture. For the foregoing reasons, we affirm the judgments of the District Court.”As a result of this, the legal challenge over ownership has been brought to a close, with the Government’s forfeiture of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> remaining in place, and no other avenues available for the claimants to pursue ownership arguments in the United States courts.Delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> features 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 International</a>, while her interior was penned by <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>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. With a gross tonnage of 4,402, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests across an eight stateroom configuration, alongside an impressive crew of 36.&nbsp;Amenities onboard include an infinity pool, a certified helipad, a private owner’s spa, a separate guest spa and two elevators. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, the yacht has a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 13 knots and a range of 8,000 nautical miles.&nbsp;According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadea 106.1m (348'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Amadea</a> is currently located in Monaco.

Amadea yacht ownership appeal rejected

The US Court of Appeals has upheld the court ruling that Eduard Khudainatov cannot claim ownership of the 106m Lürssen yacht Amadea.

US Court rejects final appeal from ex.owner of 106m yacht Amadea

The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

We take a look at some of the largest yachts recently in Saint Tropez below.

Spotted: The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

The 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 826 superyacht has been spotted cruising through the Netherlands as she prepares for sea trials. Launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Kaag’s facility earlier this April, her construction began in 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395574/image/large-167585fc8fbb6fc6db104d15d37b5e28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395574" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The highly secretive yacht was sold in June 2024 and was first seen publicly in April the following year. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="m2atelier (Company)">m2atelier</a> and naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="80m Feadship 826 yacht Project Thalassa launched (2026-04-15 11:30:00 +0200)">80m Feadship 826 yacht launched</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/feadship-826-yacht-thalassa-sea-trials#managed-by-system" target="_blank"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/feadship-826-yacht-thalassa-sea-trials#managed-by-system" target="_blank"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/feadship-826-yacht-thalassa-sea-trials#managed-by-system" target="_blank"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="80m Feadship 826 yacht Project Thalassa launched (2026-04-15 11:30:00 +0200)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65860" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/feadship-826-yacht-thalassa-sea-trials#managed-by-system" target="_blank"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395570/image/large-fa00923951df562a6ebc981c65434349.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395570"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395572/image/large-a27e9af88f179b22697645c500a85854.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395572">Designed with a strong emphasis on connection to the sea and sky, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thalassa80.0m (262'6&quot;)Feadship2026">Thalassa</a> features a low freeboard and uncluttered deck spaces. Her graphite-coloured hull contrasts with a cascading teak stern, while vertical teak detailing accentuates her superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395579/image/large-b147985faf9108d5038714ba017867c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395579" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395592/image/large-e79f92bda5c6ad57892ae333d06a7eaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395592" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Minimalist furnishings in a soft white palette are carried throughout the yacht, while the main and upper decks provide seamless fore-and-aft circulation. A winter garden enclosed by folding glass panels further enhances the indoor-outdoor living experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395583/image/large-73bded372a312e2bf3320d790914b63c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395583" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395601/image/large-0bb6d537b7d1cb16ef0c1bca7bf25034.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395601"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395593/image/large-9d095b6397447ab39d2399fabb7ce676.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395593">With an approximate volume of 1,953 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thalassa80.0m (262'6&quot;)Feadship2026">Feadship 826</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, supported by a crew of 15. The captain’s cabin and office are positioned on the bridge deck, offering full views over the yacht’s touch-and-go helipad, which also doubles as a pickleball court with removable netting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395584/image/large-2b559816d58b337ba939fa720f432c92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395584" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395598/image/large-c4de079bcab7036d194667e7af8c1e06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395598">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thalassa80.0m (262'6&quot;)Feadship2026">Feadship 826</a>'s standout features is her expansive 165-square-metre beach club, reportedly fitted with the largest fold-out openings ever created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. This area extends 700-millimetres over the water. Open on three sides, the beach club connects directly to a watersports area, fitness facilities and a massage room. The gym combines cardio and weight-training equipment, alongside dedicated yoga and free-weight spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395577/image/large-c0ffcf06cf0fcd121c3ee25408e3bc64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395577" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395594/image/large-ce92e00141dc9a65cbb9162ae425122d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395594"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395580/image/large-cd7c40669e32f827e337f3e8d3d5d5c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395580">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thalassa80.0m (262'6&quot;)Feadship2026">Feadship 826</a> yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. She offers a range of 5,500 nautical miles at 12 knots. Auxiliary electrical power is supplied by three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> gensets housed within a soundproofed compartment, while two large tenders are stored in a forward garage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395582/image/large-45b64165f852b9de480555323b5f5591.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395582" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395585/image/large-01f7e4e86c216d19d0bfe399ba5cc764.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395585"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395581/image/large-8587042a741c5ce9a7f1a0328335a896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395581">

Feadship 826 yacht Thalassa sea trials

The 80-metre Feadship 826 superyacht has been spotted cruising through the Netherlands as she prepares for sea trials.

80m Feadship 826 yacht prepares for sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The Swan 80 yacht is the opening model in the Swan Maxi range and an evolution of the highly successful Swan 78 platform. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396571/image/large-443eccad33fbc877c7ada335794a362d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396571">First unveiled during the 2023 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, the new Swan 80 also draws on the historic Swan 80 lineage. Designed under 24 metres, she aims to deliver the volume, presence and offshore capability of a significantly larger yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396572/image/large-5724f283d5a36c50398957a6f43875b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396573/image/large-eccfe9faf109deffa8fc30b242c08bdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396573"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features the signature style of naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">Germán Frers</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Misa Poggi (Company)">Misa Poggi</a>. She displays a clean and low profile, with long uninterrupted deck spaces to create an agile sailing silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396575/image/large-32ff2a9d2b6588e5cbf577159ae0d874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396575"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396574/image/large-1e422fa3e22f640e8f48864e0523d2e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396574"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> showcases a sophisticated interior design, which can be transformed into a versatile space. Her lounging area with a TV and daybed complements her spacious dining area, allowing for guests to relax. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396576/image/large-c6e5f3d80c21f5feb13f572a3e0c8f13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396576">Her technical areas have been integrated beneath her saloon sole, allowing for her to maximise volume while preserving a calm and uncluttered environment for all guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396585/image/large-e61f21af40f45cae451be7fccabbbc20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396585"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features a forward master suite, a forward VIP stateroom and two aft guest staterooms, with one of her guest rooms able to be converted into a media lounge or an additional dining area. Her crew cabins are situated aft and have independent access, ensuring privacy and seamless service for guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396579/image/large-817c8b74465a36a0c2e4f144fe78853d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396579"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> combines foam-cored glass fibre reinforced epoxy with carbon fibre reinforcements, alongside sacrificial rudder tips, sealed structural compartments and multiple keel options, including deep fixed, shallow and telescopic lifting configurations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396580/image/large-90cb4c3341bdbdba2fe85bbd680d1e1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396580">She pairs a near flush teak deck which flows from her cockpit to stern, with her winches and controls positioned for handling in both short-handed and fully crewed configurations. Her cockpit can also be configured as a protected cruising lounge, an open racing space or a social terrace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396583/image/large-8b3cbb1b7fe6813ad11ed89a8dd537f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396583">Her transform provides guests with a direct connection to the water by opening into a beach platform with integrated access to the swimming area and tender garage. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> will make her world premiere at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival 2026</a> and her sailing debut during the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo in September 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the yard with the rest of the fleet.&nbsp;

Elvi: First Swan 80 Maxi yacht launched

Nautor Swan has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht Elvi series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland.

First 24m Nautor Swan 80 Maxi yacht Elvi launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the sale of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto DOM 155/0146.9m (153'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2029">first hull in its new DOM155 series</a>. Measuring 46.9 metres in length, the yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Stefano Vafiadis</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382594/image/large-8e21c024562bf809d3fe206fd62c8a70.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382594">The project was commissioned by a highly experienced owner, with Building Captain Simon Mackay overseeing construction. The sale marks Mackay's second collaboration with the La Spezia-based shipyard. Interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leonardo Santi Design (Company)">Leonardo Santi</a> has been appointed to develop the yacht's bespoke interiors."We are very pleased with this sale, which comes just a few months after the project was first unveiled to the market earlier this year," said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> Chief Commercial Officer Fabio Ermetto.The DOM155 builds upon <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto's</a> ‘Roman domus at sea’ philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on spacious living areas and a seamless connection to the surrounding environment. Positioned below the 500 GT threshold the series is characterised by sculpted exterior lines and an aluminium construction. Moreover, it combines generous volumes with high performance, a shallow draught and extensive opportunities for owner customisation."The fact that the owner is already an enthusiast of our brand further confirms the growth path we are pursuing and the strength and credibility of our offering," added Fabio. "The DOM155 fits perfectly within this vision, embodying a yacht distinguished by a high degree of customisation, exceptional comfort and outstanding volumes. We are fully confident that it will establish itself as a benchmark in the under-500 GT segment."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396529/image/large-974aa645eaef7ef5909aa55ce81817ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396529">One of the yacht's defining features is her stern arrangement, which incorporates a multifunctional wellness area complete with an infinity pool and a configurable beach club. Depending on owner requirements, the space can be arranged as a spa, gymnasium or additional tender garage. Elsewhere, full-height glazing and open-plan layouts are designed to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior living spaces.Accommodation is centred around a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck, complemented by four guest cabins below deck, with the option to add a fifth cabin if desired. Crew quarters have been carefully integrated to support efficient onboard operations. Crowning the yacht is a 130-square-metre sundeck offering uninterrupted panoramic views, alongside multiple lounge spaces and an additional swimming pool.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, the DOM155 is expected to reach a top speed of 16 knots.

First Baglietto DOM155 yacht sold

Baglietto has announced the sale of the first hull in its new DOM155 series.

First 47m Baglietto DOM155 superyacht sold

SuperYacht Times steps onboard the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a>, currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. With final availability remaining this summer from 1 to 30 September, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> will cruise the South of France, Monaco and Corsica, with Greece also a possibility under the YET scheme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396536/image/large-4257306e7ff1b305b461d14458fe4331.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396536">Delivered in 2024 as part of the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s B.Now 50M series, she offers a refined sanctuary at sea designed around wellness and elevated living for the 2026 Mediterranean charter season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396547/image/large-d4ae5b757ae1b26b0637ba252b1153a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396547"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered (2024-06-20 14:00:00 +0200)">Read: Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396548/image/large-b1057713234562ec3d92e161c3ca7213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396548"></a> Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interiors and naval architecture were designed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396546/image/large-7fddf15923c2049f4813079836d7813d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396546">Her Oasis Deck concept boasts amenities that are uncommon for a vessel this size, most notably her large main deck aft pool, which serves as a central entertainment area for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396549/image/large-3c556360c9cef4349494d51d0405bbdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396549"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396543/image/large-e3daca00b25eb3026106d0532ca616e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396543">Reinforcing an onboard experience anchored in rejuvenation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> guests can enjoy a spacious and serene spa, a massage room on the lower deck, with a sauna, a treatment area and steam shower, alongside dedicated gym equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396545/image/large-96124345e40d38781c6c2d1262291218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396545">The 499 GT yacht also boasts an outdoor cinema and a firepit forward on the upper deck for evenings under the stars. A selection of state-of-the-art water toys is complemented by a stylish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Novamarine (Company)">Novamarine</a> Black Shiver chase boat, extending her exploration and entertainment capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396544/image/large-4e2be92e62159d20b5d3b832b065d4a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396569/image/large-739fd9d6ddca9db4200faf972a5c65f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396569"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396550/image/large-088e9cc3768fc25179e16fb17ab91843.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396550" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> presents a light and airy aesthetic attributed by sand-toned hues and curated Italian artworks. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the open-plan main saloon, where the lounge seamlessly flows to the formal dining, emulating the ambience of a gallery. Her sophisticated yet inviting layout is curated to ensure intuitive movement and comfort throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396567/image/large-11f9f696b645b8efaac15b029c28fd1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396568/image/large-a80e499200d7c6a08dd55384c56d55ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396568">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht for charter accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising a master suite, three double staterooms and two twin staterooms, all ensuite. Her sumptuous master suite benefits from a private balcony, as well as a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396561/image/large-f3c42979e69a343b6274847664c659f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396565/image/large-219f317e50a87002c14bb78a237423f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396565">Moreover, she accommodates a crew of 11 across five quarters. The crew provides a highly personalised charter experience, with service that includes tailored health guidance spanning nutrition to movement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396562/image/large-6f89bf5ec3bbb0a01c34518aefca7f9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396564/image/large-99ffe004019afc2cd27f0f686e84d7dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396564">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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 15 knots, with a range of approximately 4,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396541/image/large-874e5aa35be08cfb38204726932545df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396541"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396540/image/large-48d4de799da8b2ad626854ba5f7479b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396540">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>.

Onboard the 50m Benetti superyacht Dyna®

The 49.9m Benetti superyacht Dyna R is available for charter with Y.CO in the Mediterranean from May 2026.

Inside Dyna®: The 50m Benetti charter yacht designed as a floating wellness retreat

The 26.77-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/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> has been sold with Andrea Gallazzi 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. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358752/image/large-08eac157a11d1569886deed3904ae603.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358752">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> Grande 27 Metri series and was previously known as Catalina. The yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> and naval architecture developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> is characterised by sleek exterior lines, expansive glazing and generous outdoor living spaces. Her flybridge configuration provides multiple areas for dining, lounging and entertaining, while maintaining a strong connection to the sea.With a beam of 6.57-metres and an interior volume of 145 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Additional quarters are provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> 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, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> had a last known asking price of €5,900,000. (Image courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">Marinemax</a>.)

27m Azimut motor yacht Scudo sold

 The 26.77-metre Azimut motor yacht Scudo has been sold in a deal involving IYC.

The 28.93-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> has been sold. Tony Lazzara of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> introduced the buyer, while Ariel Taubas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4682" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Americas (Company)">Sanlorenzo Americas</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371777/image/large-8d39369ff050e8dc3bd49f13f1565ee1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371777">Delivered in 2022, she features naval architecture penned in-house by her Italian builder. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a> took charge of the exterior design and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Patricia Urquiola (Company)">Studio Patricia Urquiola</a> crafted the interiors.At a volume of 180 GT, she can accommodate up to ten guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Guests can also enjoy the Jacuzzi in the foredeck of the yacht.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> is built with a GRP hull and superstructure and is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 19 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> had a last known asking price of $8,700,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.

Sanlorenzo yacht Legacy sold

The 28.93-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Legacy has been sold.

29m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Legacy sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396516/image/large-422f753eff5a867fc3cee1a70c777b1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396516">The recently refitted 77.4-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Lares77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Aqua Lares</a> was seen cruising in Harstad, Norway last Sunday.Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> in 1974, she was previously named Legend and underwent extensive refits at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (Company)">Damen Shiprepair &amp; Conversion</a> facilities in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Lares77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Aqua Lares’ </a>original design features interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Misiag Design (Company)">John Misiag Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shelley McNaughton Interior Designs (Company)">Shelley McNaughton Interior Designs</a>, exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M.E. Consulting (Company)">M.E. Consulting</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M.E. Consulting (Company)">M.E. Consulting</a>. The latest refit was led by Italian-American entrepreneur Francesco Galli Zugaro’s wife Birgit Galli Zugaro, in collaboration with Milan-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab.</a>Following her transformation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Lares77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Aqua Lares</a> joined the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Expeditions (Company)">Aqua Expeditions</a> fleet as a luxury expedition yacht tailored for voyages in some of the world's most remote destinations. Originally built as an icebreaker, her steel hull enables operations in Arctic waters, while planned itineraries include expeditions throughout East Africa, with voyages between the Seychelles and Zanzibar. The yacht is also notable for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Expeditions (Company)">Aqua Expeditions'</a> cabin-by-cabin charter model, allowing guests to experience a superyacht voyage without chartering the entire vessel.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smit Bolnes (Company)">Smit Bolnes</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Lares77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Aqua Lares</a> has a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Aqua Expeditions' newest addition: The recently refitted Aqua Lares (2026-01-16 13:00:00 +0100)">Step onboard Aqua Lares here.</a>

explorer yacht Aqua Lares in Norway

The recently refitted 77.4-metre explorer yacht Aqua Lares was seen cruising in Harstad, Norway last Sunday.

77m explorer superyacht Aqua Lares in Norway 

The 29.41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ossum Dream29.41m (96'6&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2005">Ossum Dream</a> sold in a deal with Arthur Brooks of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Brooks Sea Company (Company)">Art Brooks Sea Company</a> introducing the buyer and Jeff Stanley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gilman Yachts (Company)">Gilman Yachts</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362409/image/large-37906de3b2277cc194329fbbcd591639.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362409">Delivered in 2005, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ossum Dream29.41m (96'6&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2005">Ossum Dream</a> was designed in-full by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave Custom Yachts</a>, which were responsible for her interior and exterior design, as well as her naval architecture.&nbsp;Spanning 105 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ossum Dream29.41m (96'6&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2005">Ossum Dream</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration, consisting of a full-beam master suite, a VIP suite, a double and a twin stateroom.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ossum Dream29.41m (96'6&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2005">Ossum Dream</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 19 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ossum Dream29.41m (96'6&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2005">Ossum Dream</a> had a last known asking price of $1,795,000.&nbsp;(Image courtesy of Gilman Yachts.)

Ossum Dream: 29m Hargrave yacht sold

The 29.41-metre Hargrave motor yacht Ossum Dream sold with a last known asking price of $1,795,000.

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