The 32.68-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5493" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusail Queen32.68m (107'3&quot;)Gulf Craft 2013">Lusail Queen</a> has run aground in Doha, Qatar. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClEdfRSAwBF/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Videos posted to social media websites</a> on Friday show the 194 GT yacht listing in the water with several people onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249326/image/large-8dae4884a054ff23804e43870ca7331a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249326"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5493" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusail Queen32.68m (107'3&quot;)Gulf Craft 2013">Lusail Queen</a> was delivered in 2013 from the United Arab Emirates as part of the Majesty 105 series. Previously named Rayyan 1, she features exterior and naval architecture from her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249324/image/large-7e146b6d57d32aa34e7177077d830628.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249324"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249323/image/large-7f8b7c2c6f24a0593fef2f8a00d212fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249323"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5493" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusail Queen32.68m (107'3&quot;)Gulf Craft 2013">Lusail Queen</a> is able to accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, with a large owner’s suite, VIP suite and three twin staterooms. She was available for hire as an overnight hotel with her location stated as at the centre of Lusail Corniche moored in the Beef Bar Club Marina.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249322/image/large-e1afc5e1090700ba26d14d8efc960fd6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249322">

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The 33m Gulf Craft motor yacht Lusail Queen has run aground in Doha, Qatar with several people onboard.

33m Gulf Craft motor yacht Lusail Queen runs aground in Doha, Qatar

The 86-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/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> crashed into the quay in Bizerte, Tunisia last week. According to images shared on social media on 11 October, the yacht suffered significant damage, allegedly caused by a loss of control of the superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332508/image/large-09dca46ad1d728496cdb2bfb1abe4faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332508">The incident occurred whilst <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> was attempting to dock, with an investigation in place to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. It is believed by online sources that a mechanical failure or miscommunication may have led to the accident. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332507/image/large-645d81709909d1969c5dbe8b219a248d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332507">The full extent of the damage to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> is yet to be determined with no major injuries of structural issues reported at the time of publication. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332506/image/large-e80372a5147f01daf182d0528cb5925b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332506">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and delivered in 1980, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> was initially named Nabila after the owner's daughter. Featuring interior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a> and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, the 1,768 GT motor yacht gained fame in 1983 by appearing in the James Bond film, Never Say Never Again.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332505/image/large-16adf70145f9a53ecd14e5a0757223b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332505">After changing hands multiple times, she was acquired in 1991 by a Saudi Prince and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a>, reflecting his company, lucky number, and children's initials. Among her most notable features are a spa, gym, a pool with a water jet and a helipad.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42711/image/large-eec3c9c46445b65f7f3ca9b3540ca080.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42711">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Kingdom 5KR</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nohab (Company)">Nohab</a> diesel engines, allowing her to comfortably cruise at 17 knots and reach a maximum speed of 20 knots.

86m Benetti yacht Kingdom 5KR crashes in Bizerte, Tunisia

The 86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashed into the quay in Bizerte, Tunisia last week.

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86m Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR crashes into quay in Bizerte, Tunisia

The 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indigo27.43m (89'12&quot;)Marlow Yachts2015">Indigo</a> has run aground in Sarasota, Florida. Recent images show the yacht's swim platform almost entirely lifted out of the water, with Indigo listing heavily to starboard as a result.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332527/image/large-f21206ebce291051e03ec6f8e0e89944.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332527">While the exact cause of the incident has yet to be confirmed, local reports suggest that the grounding may have been caused by the severe weather brought on by Hurricane Milton.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332526/image/large-ff7207ca182b57c33501c6bfc9607ccf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332526"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332528/image/large-13426a42febf34775ad141b73f63bc19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332528">The hurricane, which made landfall on Florida’s west coast on 9 October as a Category Three storm, was later downgraded to Category One as it moved inland. Despite this, it continued to bring high winds and heavy rainfall across the region.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332525/image/large-e8f1bde13cd5ad6c9b6eac7c9d074578.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332525"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332524/image/large-65494f0d32c01f38ccd8086e0131fc28.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332524">Delivered in 2015 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow</a> 90 series and previously named Lady Eme, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indigo27.43m (89'12&quot;)Marlow Yachts2015">Indigo</a> was designed in-full by her Chinese builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow Yachts</a>, which were responsible for her interior, exterior and naval architecture. With accommodation divided across four staterooms, Indigo can sleep up to seven guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305102/image/large-923a0e7f29f43bfb26e1a0bf4d43f137.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305102">Currently for sale with Gregg Somerville of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indigo27.43m (89'12&quot;)Marlow Yachts2015">Indigo</a> boasts a large aft beach platform, which provides guests with direct access to the water. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Indigo27.43m (89'12&quot;)Marlow Yachts2015">Indigo</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine, which gives her a cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 29 knots.

27m Marlow yacht Indigo grounded in Sarasota, Florida

The 27.43-metre Marlow motor yacht Indigo has run aground in Sarasota, Florida, following damage caused by Hurricane Milton. 

27m Marlow motor yacht Indigo grounded in Sarasota, Florida

Perini Navi sailing yacht Bayesian sinks in Palermo, Italy

The 56m Perini Navi yacht Bayesian sank off Palermo, Italy, with 7 still missing. 15 rescued; search continues.

Divers recover video equipment from 56m sunken Perini Navi yacht Bayesian in Palermo, Italy

The 31.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> has been moved to a drydock following a collision with the 90.1-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/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a> off the coast of Yalıkavak, in Bodrum, Turkey last Friday evening. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324949/image/large-3939c2b490e8eda6d0448dc46c0f8ffb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324949">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 102 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> was hit last week by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a>, as videos on social media show the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht cruising directly into the path of<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a>. Aftermath videos and images sent to SuperYacht Times by eyewitnesses show damage to the port side of the yacht at the time of the crash.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1005399291?share=copy#t=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Videos taken during the incident show that the extendable platforms at the stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a> may have been open, suggesting that the superyacht may have been experiencing a technical or mechanical failure which caused the collision.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> is currently undergoing repair work on the dry dock in Yalıkavak, with sources close to the yacht saying that her upper deck is “completely torn off” and that the vessel has received “serious damage.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325081/image/large-6ea87c0ab6f9295aebabda6b089eb5c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325081">A.Mey</a> was launched in 2007 as part of the popular <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 102 series. She features <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design &amp; Services</a>.&nbsp;With 179 GT of internal volume, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> can sleep up to 10 guests, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini</a>. Performance-wise, she 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 30 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.This is a developing story, which SuperYacht Times will continue to follow and update as more information becomes available. Below you will find all previous updates about the incident.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325080/image/large-5e3f13cff5ce9b2fa39200a3acdac571.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325080">(30/08/24 16:30)&nbsp;90m Lürssen yacht Ice crashes into 31m Numarine yacht A.Mey in Yalıkavak, TurkeyThe 90.1-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/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a> has collided with the 31.08-metre Numarine yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> just off the coast of Yalıkavak, in Bodrum, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324949/image/large-3939c2b490e8eda6d0448dc46c0f8ffb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324949">Videos circulating on social media capture the motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a> cruising directly into the path of the &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 102 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a>, ultimately colliding with her stern on the port side. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a> is then dragged a short distance in front, before being spun around the port side of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a>.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004531880?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> It is still unclear why the collision occurred, but images sent by an SYT Reader show damage to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a>'s bow, as well as damage to the port side of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A.Mey31.08m (101'12&quot;)Numarine2007">A.Mey</a>. Video footage obtained by SuperYacht Times also shows at least half a dozen people onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>vessel at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported at the time of publication.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" SYT iQ Insight: Are yacht casualties on the rise? (2024-08-29 11:30:00 +0200)">&nbsp;SYT iQ Insight: Are yacht casualties on the rise?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324955/image/large-d3d4bf437be4458995dbea1db43dd6d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324955"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324951/image/large-a84dd489078d17de73bf0b678f8d1bab.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324951"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324953/image/large-2fce8db34866fb1dcd411d62a14fa565.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324953">Launched in 2005 as motor yacht Air, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a> was built under the project name Rainbow to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>. Her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale</a> interior offers accommodation for up to 14 guests across her seven lavish staterooms and boasts enough space for 27 crew members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42671/image/large-7d4fa71a2b213d9ba83c022ba150812d.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42671">Situated on her main deck aft is a sizable pool, while a modern touch-and-go helipad is located on her bridge deck. Embodying opulence her top deck also features a fully equipped gym, complete with a Jacuzzi positioned on her foredeck. The 3,268 GT motor yacht features a fully equipped gym, complete with a Jacuzzi positioned on her foredeck, as well as a beauty salon and gym.This is a developing story, which SuperYacht Times will continue to follow and update as more information becomes available.

90m Lürssen yacht Ice collides with 31m Numarine yacht A.Mey in Yalıkavak, Turkey

The 90.1-metre Lürssen superyacht Ice has collided with a 31.08-metre Numarine 102 yacht just off the coast of Yalıkavak, in Bodrum, Turkey.

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Update: 31m Numarine yacht A.Mey damaged following crash with 90m Lürssen yacht Ice in Yalıkavak, Turkey

The 26.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a> sank on Thursday, 15 August, at around 6:30, after hitting a reef off the coast of Senetosa, in the south of Corsica, France. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323467/image/large-13e71e7321c5a52f6af58afcedd2086b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323467">A team of 17 rescuers, three divers, and a nurse, rushed to the site of the accident via a sailboat, a catamaran, and vessels of the association “Le Sauveteurs en Mer – Centre Snsm Propriano”. Investigators reported that severe damage had been sustained to the hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a>. By the time the rescue team arrived, the yacht was already half-submerged in the water, before she sank completely.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323420/image/large-1383bd76676acd4057f3e16ecf012056.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323420">The 11 people onboard the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a> at the time of her casualty were left “shocked” by the incident, but remained physically unharmed. They were later questioned by the police, and embarked on a ferry at 15:30 to return to their homes in Sardinia. Guests of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a> maintain that the approaching rock was not picked up by the satellite navigation system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323466/image/large-0ca7c44eaec7fac1af9d158e77992233.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323466"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323468/image/large-5e0d2d1fbce6883a26ffc3ec451751cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323468">Delivered as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> 86 series, the flybridge yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a> features exterior design, interior design, and naval architecture all penned in-house by her Italian shipyard. With a beam of 6.45-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Manta26.48m (86'11&quot;)Canados2016">Manta</a> can sleep up to eight guests across her four staterooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323419/image/large-f5d437fdc2c417933b899aa89a30ba14.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323419">In terms of her performance, she 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 that provide a top speed of 33 knots alongside a cruising speed of 27 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323418/image/large-ece17f2695bd87a39429f726f30c0954.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323418">

27m Canados yacht Manta sinks in Corsica, France 

The 27-metre Canados motor yacht Manta sank on Thursday morning after hitting a reef off the coast of Corsica. 


27m Canados motor yacht Manta sinks in Corsica, France 

The 31.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1630" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Versilcraft (Company)">Versilcraft</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusions31.7m (104'0&quot;)Versilcraft1991">Illusions</a> partially sank in Isla Mujeres, Mexico on Sunday, 11 August, while she was moored at the former Romeo packing plant.&nbsp;After island residents spotted the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusions31.7m (104'0&quot;)Versilcraft1991">Illusions</a> taking in water on Saturday evening, they notified the authorities, who started an environment containment mission in order to prevent contamination to the surrounding water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323416/image/large-6fdc24b3d990a199a5c062cb573ba79e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323416">According to local media, this mission involved installing an oil containment boom to inhibit potential fuel leaks into the water. While the reason behind the sinking still remains unknown, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusions31.7m (104'0&quot;)Versilcraft1991">Illusions</a>’ owner has been notified by The Harbor Master’s Office of measures he must take to resolve problems produced by the sinking of his yacht. No injuries have been reported.&nbsp;Delivered in 1991 by her Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusions31.7m (104'0&quot;)Versilcraft1991">Illusions</a> features exterior design and interior design both styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4836" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonio Maggini Design (Company)">Antonio Maggini Design</a>. At a volume of 143 GT, she is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across her five stateroom layout.&nbsp;Regarding her performance, the flybridge yacht, formerly known as Bondo, is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. Having benefitted from refits in 1996, 2005, and 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusions31.7m (104'0&quot;)Versilcraft1991">Illusions</a> has undergone a extension to her aft area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273207/image/large-d6644512002214fed5899efc8eea67fb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273207">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61096" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fires, bankruptcy and build delays: Making sense of new-build yacht insurance (2024-07-26 11:00:00 +0200)">Fires, bankruptcy and build delays: Making sense of new-build yacht insurance&nbsp;</a>

32m Versilcraft yacht Illusions sinks in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The 31.7-metre Versilcraft motor yacht Illusions partially sank in Isla Mujeres, Mexico on Sunday, 11 August. 

32m Versilcraft motor yacht Illusions sinks in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The 30.48-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> has been refloated after it listed during a large thunderstorm in La Savina, Formentera. The storm passed through the Balearic Islands on Wednesday 14 August, causing damage to several yachts in the area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323311/image/large-68885bee32a5602f0c30e8eae813de1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323311">The DANA storm saw strong gusts of wind exceeding 53 knots, or 100-kilometres per hour, with local news companies reporting that around a dozen sailing boats had run aground in La Savina with at least one yacht allegedly undergoing a rescue operation after colliding with the rocks, while others were seen battling the waves at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323330/image/large-9a6b0c1bea92a8ded4cbf03bd1b58040.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323330">Rescue missions underway According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin at least one yacht had undergone a rescue operation after colliding with the rocks. Eyewitness reports posted on social media stated that a crew member had been rescued by another vessel after drifting away from a boat in the water. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/999506444?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Videos obtained by SuperYacht Times show that the waves were crashing into boats on the water, making it difficult to manoeuvre vessels to safety. The video above shows the crew onboard a catamaran hitting the 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Familia55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2015">La Familia</a>.&nbsp;Others reported that a tender had been recovered by another crew, following the strong winds on Wednesday. Previous videos posted by SuperYacht Times below show a tender trailing behind the 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Classic 35 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Belle35.0m (114'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2001">Sea Belle</a>, which could be the one that was retrieved.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33724/image/large-89039d4d24127982fb728395253b2d60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33724">Wally Love <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> was delivered in 2007 by her Italian builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a> as a cruiser-racer with all-round performance, she has an impressive racing pedigree including three Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup trophies.&nbsp;With 78 GT of interior space penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liaigre (Company)">Christian Liaigre</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of four across two cabins. In terms of propulsion, she is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, providing her with a cruising speed of 12 knots.SuperYacht Times will continue to monitor this situation and update this article with information about damage to yachts in the area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322850/image/large-ec4f60b99b88e0e367658fde60bea21c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322850">(14/08/2024 13:57) Yachts damaged in La Savina, Formentera during DANA stormA large thunderstorm, known as a DANA, has caused damage to several yachts, including the 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> at the port of La Savina in Formentera.According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), the thunderstorm has seen strong gusts of wind exceeding 100-kilometres per hour. Videos and images posted by eyewitnesses online show several yachts adrift on the rocks in La Savina, with the cruiser-racer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> listing in the water. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/998677955?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> What is a DANA?A DANA is a term used in Spain to describe a cold drop, such as a high impact rainfall in one area. Known as a DANA, Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos; the temperatures in the area have significantly dropped with a yellow alert issued for heavy rain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322848/image/large-fc3e26d1685ed096c6de9a3303adb2dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322848">It has been reported by the Majorca Daily Bulletin that around a dozen sailing boats have run aground in La Savina, with at least one yacht allegedly undergoing a rescue operation after colliding with the rocks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322849/image/large-521d372e21bf2796f5c3f510c31fb6a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322849">Videos obtained by SuperYacht Times show crews frantically trying to navigate the choppy waters of the Balearic islands, with the 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Classic 35 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Belle35.0m (114'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2001">Sea Belle</a> also seen fighting against the waves. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322833/image/large-59789e49c55916f98e561764062aba5f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322833">Yachts in the areaAccording to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, there are several yachts along the coast of Formentera which may have been affected by the storm. This includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally Love 30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2007">Wally Love</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Belle35.0m (114'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2001">Sea Belle</a>, as well as the 25.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dhamma II25.9m (84'12&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2011">Dhamma II</a> and the 29.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aman29.1m (95'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2017">Aman</a> and 32.83-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alvium32.83m (107'9&quot;)Custom Line2020">Alvium</a>, which are docked nearby.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322827/image/large-e8e458b199c7da8ae9d3fac22ebb9abc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322827">Balearic Islands now on Orange AlertThe DANA is forecast to bring heavy or very heavy showers and storms until the end of the day (Wednesday 14 August), with Aemet reported that 50-litres of water per square-metre may fall in just one hour or up to 100-litres in just two or three hours.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322829/image/large-4df5e256b45061821d782e1b174a9f09.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322829">According to Aemet, there will be “a strong destabilisation of the atmosphere,” as a “trough coming from the Atlantic, crosses the mainland and on reaching the Mediterranean will form a DANA or cold drop. When it interacts with such a warm sea, it causes more instability”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322828/image/large-fcb8445cf89777df79c1b412948928fa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322828">The orange alert is still active in Ibiza and Formentera for rainfall that can accumulate in an hour 50 millimetres for Wednesday. On Thursday it is expected that this may be accompanied by hail up to two-centimetres in diameter and very strong gusts of wind that could exceed 100-kilometres per hour.SuperYacht Times will continue to monitor this situation and update this article with information about damage to yachts in the area.

DANA storm causes damage to several yachts in La Savina, Formentera

A large thunderstorm, known as a DANA, has caused damage to several yachts at the port of La Savina in Formentera.

Update: Yachts damaged in La Savina, Formentera during DANA storm

New images and footage have surfaced providing a closer look at the fire and subsequent sinking of the 46.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>. The fire occurred on 10 August in the Bay of Olbia, Sardinia, with the exact cause of the fire still under investigation.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322669/image/large-706dcc586a63040fdb860f1ca71f2466.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322669"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322670/image/large-4ff84101dfc3c3ebbf0a0392da4b6ef4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322670"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322671/image/large-ff7e46839ac21246d14651db389d7e53.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322671">This new footage reveals flames lapping up the back of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>'s aft section, while a large cloud of dark smoke surrounds the vessel. Rescue services are also captured attempting to extinguish the fire with hoses. The 16 people onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>, who managed to flee the scene in a dinghy before she sunk entirely, reportedly remain unharmed. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/998152227" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>&nbsp; (12-08-2024 9:30) Fire destroys 47m yacht Atina in Olbia, Sardinia&nbsp;The 46.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> has been destroyed in a fire in the Bay of Olbia, Sardinia, that broke out on the evening of 10 August, causing her to sink. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322547/image/large-c3ec8939c48417272853d66ae30ee8b8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322547">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>, previously named Naseem, was anchored near the Saline beach, according to local media. Footage of the incident shows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> engulfed by large flames across her aft, which ultimately prompted the vessel to sink completely in shallow waters, about five to eight-metres deep. The 16 people onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> were reportedly able to escape the scene unscathed in a dinghy.&nbsp;In addition, the Olbia fire brigade teams rushed to the site aboard Coast Guard patrol boats, while a team of divers, a boat from the Porto Torres nautical unit, and a tugboat from the Porto Torres nautical unit also arrived.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/997625785" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Delivered in 2008 by her Dutch shipyard as part of their <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 4700 Displacement series, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322548/image/large-9adc80d8d27a1012e75b380f864aabd6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322548">At a volume of 499 GT, she was able to host as many as 12 guests across her five stateroom layout. When it comes to her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> was 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 capable of reaching a cruising speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;

Fire destroys 47m yacht Atina in Olbia

The 46.7-metre Heesen superyacht Atina has been destroyed in a fire in the bay of Olbia. 


UPDATE: 47m yacht Atina sinks following fire in Olbia, Sardinia 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> has issued an official statement regarding the collision between the 78.2-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/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> and the 104.85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> that occurred off the coast of Naples, Italy on 22 July.&nbsp;According to their statement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> was “anchored in the Bay of Naples at a depth of 40-metres with seven shackles of chain deployed, which is the minimum required for safe anchoring under the given conditions.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/109631/image/large-0250491c86649e0189862def5f7f74e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/109631">A few hours later, “shortly after midday”, the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> “arrived at the anchorage and seemingly misjudged the length of the chain that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> had in the water”, the statement continues.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/996079297?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Due to “a violent squall with winds of 50-55 knots from an unexpected direction – different from the prevailing forecasts”, a collision occurred between the two vessels, “despite numerous efforts by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>'s crew to alert the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a>’ crew by blowing the whistle and hailing on the radio, it appears that the bridge of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> was unmanned.” In addition, the report states that “neither vessel dragged at anchor”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23942/image/large-7989d4bb2d145e13b1323a7ec9b336e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23942">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Sudden shift in wind conditions contributed to incident involving Venus and Lady Moura (2024-08-08 10:45:00 +0200)">Update: Sudden shift in wind conditions contributed to incident involving Venus and Lady Moura</a>The statement also clarifies that any damage caused to either of the yachts involved was only “minimal and cosmetic”, and that “both parties resolved the situation amicably and professionally”.

Lady Moura issues statement following Venus collision 

Lady Moura has issued an official statement regarding the collision between Venus and Lady Moura that recently occurred off the coast of Naples. 

Lady Moura issues statement following Venus yacht collision 

According to a source familiar with the situation, a sudden shift in wind conditions contributed to the collision between the 78.2-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/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> and the 104.85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> off the coast of Naples, Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17717/image/large-40b5c9651688f26c5dbf4f1a6ccc9ac7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17717"> Videos surfaced on social media yesterday evening (Wednesday 7 August 2024), which showed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> drifting towards <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>, before colliding with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht. Onlookers onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> can be heard shouting to the yacht to warn them of the danger, with the video showing the bow of the yacht hitting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>. In a statement posted on Instagram by a user close to the situation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> had allegedly deployed a shorter anchor chain than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>. Additionally, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a>' bridge was unattended at the time of the incident. "Although the crew on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> noticed the wind change, started her engines, blew the whistle and attempted to contact <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a>, there was insufficient time to manoeuvre and avoid the collision." <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/996079297?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The caption of the video posted on Instagram by the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> suggests that the yacht suffered significant damage, but the other source states that it was minimal and repaired within 24 hours. Commissioned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venus78.2m (256'7&quot;)Feadship2012">Venus</a> was delivered in 2012. Tragically, Jobs passed away in 2011 and never witnessed its completion. Since then, his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs has been using the superyacht.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times will update the story as it develops.

Update: Sudden shift in wind conditions contributed to incident involving  Venus and Lady Moura

According to a source familiar with the situation, sudden shift in wind conditions contributed to the incident between the Lady Moura and Venus.

The 30-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Permare s.r.l. (Company)">Permare</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Debra One 30.0m (98'5&quot;)Permare s.r.l.2013">Debra One</a> has entered the market with Remy Becquet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332674/image/large-657764f44727a257dea874308e435870.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332663/image/large-a9e4524f903e32234be2cac472cbad31.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332663">Delivered in 2013 by Italian shipyard as part of their Amer Cento series, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/debra-one/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Debra One for sale</a>, formerly named Lady Liudmila, features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Verme Projects (Company)">Verme Projects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332671/image/large-98977e4a66f86a48ab196378c0c51a73.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332671"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332665/image/large-f3d2478d9aec03ca624f09179d45871c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332665"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332661/image/large-4b0604cc4528bbfa963922e85d1209c7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332661">With a volume of 70 GT and a beam of seven-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is able to sleep as many as eight guests across a four stateroom layout. Moreover, two cabins are provided to support a crew of up to four members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332656/image/large-02d95f891fa2db549d6990104d133dfb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332656"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332648/image/large-f55b5961620d300ffed5ed54dd3c2aec.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332648"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332655/image/large-45d96cd47e935a0eed14b888926b6cdd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332655"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Debra One 30.0m (98'5&quot;)Permare s.r.l.2013">Debra One</a>’s extravagant master suite is situated on the main deck, and allows for direct access to the full-beam office and lounge. This office/lounge space can also be transformed into a luxurious full-beam VIP stateroom with an ensuite bathroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332649/image/large-a9a9228ec90d7055b0b8a7cebbb73cda.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332649"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332651/image/large-ba7388e888ce85ef0c14cb4dbcb5c404.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332650/image/large-8e3940d7f7a0821c6d343b9d33b587c5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332650">On <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Debra One 30.0m (98'5&quot;)Permare s.r.l.2013">Debra One</a>’s sundeck, guests are invited to relax in a four-person Jacuzzi, dine alfresco at a table with a sofa and director chairs for eight people, or soak up the sun on three sunpads located aft. Thanks to her shallow draft of only 1.9-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is suitable for accessing low anchorage points, such as reefs, coastlines, and coves.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332645/image/large-1c7a88bfc3a5998fb3e056cf6f2c8659.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332645"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332647/image/large-d63cb92f153736bb21155d8af36aaad7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332643/image/large-ad619875232b048699f32111ebad8ad5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332643">Where her performance is concerned, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/permare/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Permare yacht for sale</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 that propel her to a cruising speed of 22 knots along with a top speed of 25 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332641/image/large-5acdbe3d0f41c4c0a99e0a0090123bb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332641"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332673/image/large-6074620985c34402b6a873958bdf2cc5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332673">

30m Permare yacht Debra One for sale 

The 30-metre Permare motor yacht Debra One has entered the market with Remy Becquet of Fraser. 


30m Permare motor yacht Debra One on the market 

The 42.06-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1393" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avangard Yachts (Company)">Avangard</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mr. Mouse42.06m (137'12&quot;)Avangard Yachts2010">Mr. Mouse</a>, previously named Mariposa, is for sale with Robert Lander of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 2010.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332589/image/large-b48980b81e16360fbe28ddf6cb5df7a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332589"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mr. Mouse42.06m (137'12&quot;)Avangard Yachts2010">Mr. Mouse</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Starkel Sas (Company)">Studio Starkel Sas</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joachim Kinder Yacht Design (Company)">Joachim Kinder Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1393" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avangard Yachts (Company)">Avangard Yachts</a>. She can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard, as well as six crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217154/image/large-d25f5230f3ee6a1849822f08076dc2c6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217154"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mr. Mouse42.06m (137'12&quot;)Avangard Yachts2010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217158/image/large-38ffe314a2b311a13782301c597c5f12.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217158">Mr Mouse</a>’s full-beam master suite is located on the main deck, featuring a walk-in wardrobe, an adjacent office, Bose surround-sound speakers, a two-seat sofa, and an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower. On the lower deck, two VIP double suites and two twin suites, all ensuite, are finished with marble.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332591/image/large-81a2196be7b650ab792a0dc6ef032fa6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332591"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332590/image/large-90331b1baffc996be5e990a75e16ab11.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332590">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a main saloon panelled in American walnut, complemented by high-quality leathers, granite, and brushed stainless steel. Moreover, the main saloon includes a cocktail bar, sofa seating, and a formal dining table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217153/image/large-1f0408cf9274cb0b68ec1941ee69663c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217153"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217148/image/large-e8253c6c4d9162e1232e74ca4da9d3e8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217148">Exterior features on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mr-mouse/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Mr. Mouse</a> for sale include teak-laid decks arranged to provide multiple dining and lounging areas. The sundeck stands out with its loungers, al fresco dining options, and a Jacuzzi. Above on the bridge deck, there is an additional sky lounge equipped with a bar counter and lounge seating, ideal for enjoying the elevated views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217147/image/large-8d7e25287cd2caf913138cf19f9b0ea8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217147">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/avangard/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Avangard yacht for sale</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Performance-wise, she 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, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217150/image/large-b5b7d8ea16c8a8cbaae50624756e6176.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217150">

42m Avangard superyacht Mr. Mouse for sale

The 42.06-metre superyacht Mr. Mouse is for sale with Robert Lander of Moravia Yachting.

The 25.07-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> Mangusta 80 Open sport yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Sky25.07m (82'3&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Silver Sky</a> sold, with Lorenzo Tosi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5022" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timone Yachts (Company)">Timone Yachts</a> introducing the buyer, and Christine Lavie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Yacht Charter Group (Company)">International Yacht Charter</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332594/image/large-8d3296c70d79f09a6ec7f20a544e5801.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332594"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332597/image/large-89936431d21692fd7ac275d88b1b9a47.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332597"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332596/image/large-1c0ab6c989d7c8cf0b7cc28be4532db2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332596">Delivered in 2006 as part of the Mangusta 80 Open series, the motor yacht features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>, while her interiors were created in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332603/image/large-aef1f4856fdc0866a7e64003dbd74d03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332603"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332603/image/large-aef1f4856fdc0866a7e64003dbd74d03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332603">At a volume of 83 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Sky25.07m (82'3&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Silver Sky</a> is able to sleep as many as six guests across her three stateroom layout. Accommodation is also provided for a crew of up to two members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332602/image/large-f5047d3641de88dc0ea536d2b6456b87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332602"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332608/image/large-e4eff5e09135c849bc2fc126e3bb35ba.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332608"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332607/image/large-41f4d98f872eb043b0bd70e5b2331fea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332607">With a draft of only 1.3-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Sky25.07m (82'3&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Silver Sky</a> is well-suited to venturing across shallow shorelines, reefs, and other low anchorage points, for a variety of scenery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332599/image/large-812913d1ccc2dfaa635c57507585b0b8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332599">In terms of her performance, the 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 that propel her to a cruising speed of 21 knots and a top speed of 42 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Sky25.07m (82'3&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2006">Silver Sky</a> had a last known asking price of €620,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332601/image/large-85848da0c6b31d62748bab945c378516.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332601"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332595/image/large-b38988a4d686ee94ef7f6909966e84b6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332595">

25m Overmarine yacht Silver Sky sold

The 25m Overmarine yacht Silver Sky sold, with Timone Yachts introducing the buyer, and International Yacht Charter representing the seller. 


25m Overmarine Mangusta 80 Open yacht Silver Sky sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has partnered with design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mario Biferali Yacht Design (Company)">Mario Biferali Yacht Design (MBYD)</a> to unveil the 150-metre conversion ‘Nacht®’ concept Project Antos. On display during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>, the new project fuses the functionality of commercial shipping vessels, with the luxury of yachting to create a unique and functional design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332637/image/large-c5ccae44ac9b9e13566a8accabe4787f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332637">The term ‘Nacht®’ blends the words Naval and Yachting, symbolising the fusion of two traditionally separate industries – commercial shipping and luxury yachting. The first ‘Nacht’ design, Project Antos, is a groundbreaking conversion project of a 150-metre shipping container, which has been reimagined with sleek minimalism and cutting-edge features.“Antos is a creative solution that reflects what a growing number of owners are looking for in their yachts: something that can adapt to the demands of private life, family time, remote work, philanthropy and adventure,” explained designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mario Biferali Yacht Design (Company)">Mario Biferali</a>.With an estimated 10,630 GT of internal volume, Project Antos aims to retain the simplicity and purity of its previous life as a container ship, while adopting an expansive new layout to enhance onboard living.Characterised by a sleek and modern profile, Project Antos features an elongated superstructure and bow, with clean, sharp lines that are enhanced by her large cut-out windows. Her defining feature is her central tower, which rises above the deck to create a functional and aesthetic centrepiece, reminiscent of her shipping heritage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332639/image/large-406ced7ed892388df58b904a75947a7a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332639">Spanning three decks, Project Antos’ tower acts as the owner’s private sanctuary, offering 360-degree views and access to an exclusive sun deck. Remaining guest accommodation consists of VIP suites and guest staterooms, while children and nanny staterooms can be connected, with a play area and media room providing extra entertainment.The yacht also provides ample space for crew, with accommodation for 54 crew members in 27 cabins. The captain is housed in a private cabin on the bridge deck, ensuring the highest level of service for both the owner and guests.In terms of exterior space, Project Antos is divided into distinct areas, with her foredeck configured for entertainment. The deck includes a heli-deck for large helicopters, wind-protected sports courts, an expansive swimming pool raised on a podium, a double sit-up bar and multiple lounging areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332638/image/large-28dc6cabffba1c80c47edaeecde11a30.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332638">For added convenience, staterooms on the lower deck are accessible from the foredeck, while high bulwarks provide both privacy and protection. Meanwhile, the aft deck is transformed into a social lounge, ideal for hosting large groups or more intimate gatherings. A staircase from the aft deck leads to an elevated terrace, shaded by a rotating bladed awning that offers optional cover.According to designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mario Biferali Yacht Design (Company)">Mario Biferali</a>, Project Antos is designed with today’s yacht owners in mind, offering a wide range of onboard amenities. These include a full-beam gym, a double-height sports court, a Pilates and yoga room, and a fully-equipped wellness area complete with a sauna, hammam, beauty salon, and treatment rooms.&nbsp;The yacht also includes a cinema and media room for evening entertainment, with many living spaces adaptable for purposes such as scientific research, remote working, or philanthropic activities.“Named after the ancient Greek word for ‘flower’, Antos embodies a new beginning for this converted vessel; a fresh shot of life that gracefully conquers the sea,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mario Biferali Yacht Design (Company)">Mario Biferali</a>.

Project Antos: The 150m ‘Nacht’ conversion concept by Oceanco and MBYD

Oceanco has partnered with MBYD to unveil the 150m conversion ‘Nacht’ concept Project Antos, which combines commercial shipping with luxury yachting.

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Oceanco and Mario Biferali unveil new 150m ‘Nacht®’ conversion concept Project Antos

The 23.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">Extra Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D&B23.99m (78'8&quot;)Extra Yachts2018">D&amp;B</a> is on the market with Daria Tomassetti of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80837/image/large-4d96c99edfabf48b4b2c54df540d0923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80837">Delivered as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">Extra</a> 76 series in 2018, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/d-b/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht D&amp;B for sale</a>, previously named Moanna I, features exterior design and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Guida Design (Company)">Francesco Guida Design</a>, as well as naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47247/image/large-61b3713addfe1e0726a8f4ce3bdd96ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47247"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47246/image/large-19aeae0ce6eb81eae6c8330d26f8aecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47246">With a volume of 84 GT and a beam of 6.08-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across her four stateroom configuration, while accommodation is also provided for a crew of up to two members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80840/image/large-5af4df2e97b77a165faa9712b15f570e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80840"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80827/image/large-ff5850938d2aeede5b678d33cb803f72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80825/image/large-d81c064e3c65bd0fca82471bf6045152.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80825">Inside the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/extra-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Extra yacht for sale</a>’s opulent saloon, height ceilings are coupled with expansive windows, creating a lofty sense of openness. This convivial hub is fitted with generous pale-coloured sofas, adorned with dark green and patterned pillows for a sophisticated finish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80831/image/large-d4287158488124a753a2eb8b149d3115.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80831"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80830/image/large-e1984548d511c46e495c2fde328e1585.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80830">Moving outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D&B23.99m (78'8&quot;)Extra Yachts2018">D&amp;B</a>’s exterior decks offer ample opportunity for alfresco entertainment, including a wooden table with straw seats in the shade, plush, grey sunpads, and a swim platform for easy water access.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80829/image/large-6c47e4ab50a68726854e4e0c0562d902.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80829"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80833/image/large-a9eba0594bd60e688643e8afdbc07e29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80833"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80832/image/large-1755aab3d2b7a3caf33e99bf64fdc28e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80832">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 21 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80836/image/large-2d1d1de98aa852aca8ca5a40537298c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80836">

24m Extra Yachts yacht D&B for sale 

The 23.99-metre Extra Yachts motor yacht D&B is on the market with Daria Tomassetti of Ocean Independence. 


24m Extra Yachts motor yacht D&B for sale 

New images of the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a> Custom Hybrid superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a> have been unveiled, providing a closer look at the recently delivered vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332569/image/large-c280176a5e4adc54e180e89b084de5bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332569"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus Yachts</a> built upon their previous Sport Hybrid 40m project, which was the first superyacht model ever to be RINA classified with the “Hybrid Propulsion Y” notation, in order to execute the hybrid construction of this 50-metre Custom Hybrid range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332553/image/large-8870817b448a8d9a0c978a268cbd806b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332553"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332554/image/large-2577ea767a4fd3adf9e9fd9f78ef0436.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332554"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332555/image/large-6596edde10cd902e63376cce2a947a17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332555">Architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali of Too-Design</a> is responsible for crafting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a>’s exteriors, in collaboration with her owner, while the vessel’s naval architecture was crafted in-house by the shipyard, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332557/image/large-b7fbd13f83ed33f833a96e34b41a5151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332557"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332556/image/large-f94992cc6b42eb6fb4a4643149d36a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332556">Composed entirely of aluminium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a> displays a sleek yet muscular exterior profile encapsulating distinguished, personal interiors. She was tailor-made for a knowledgeable owner, Maria Francesca Angelini, who requested that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anejlif</a> be decked out in technological innovations, such as the diesel-electric hybrid propulsion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332561/image/large-8553cbd7e69b2865908c384d15821aaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332561">As per her owner’s wishes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a> sports two modern technological devices: one of which uses cold plasma for sanitation of outside air, providing both ventilation and air conditioning, while the other sanitises the environments through predefined time intervals for daily safety. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332573/image/large-f8192fe16b749ca98eab3a3f23bdc3bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332573"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332571/image/large-9dcf0bfb06db24990bc5f25b61de040f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332571">The superyacht’s interiors feature natural and ecological materials, along with Taurini stones of various cuts and colours, which the owner selected for “fresh and energetically clean air spaces”, according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332547/image/large-d71dd2259e883ece7327852f9ad1dbfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332548/image/large-53871c0d5dab748470877ff2aaddc827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332548"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332544/image/large-4915c268223b0b64391ea331a23c5c59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332544">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a>’s interiors showcase natural oak wood in a range of finishes, complemented by canaletto walnut detailing, and white lacquered wood with matt rose gold metal connectors. The boiseries are completely composed of oak in a tubular floor-to-ceiling design, peppered with wall sections consisting of blacklist precious stones by Taurini. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332543/image/large-40ee84d983369bab98ec20855ce3fdc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332543"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332542/image/large-480322ba5df6b3bca82063debd364c2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332542"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332538/image/large-d85232528b5941331520042660ece989.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332538">The owner’s quarters are accessed through the bow, and contain a massage room, owner’s office with a screen, a Technogym-equipped gym, an L-shaped wardrobe, a large central bed, and a work-and-vanity desk. The stateroom’s ensuite bathroom is fitted with a double sink in yellow quartz, a window-edge jacuzzi, a mosaic shower/hammam and a separate cabin for the infrared sauna. The owner’s suite also boasts a fixed balcony for far-reaching vistas and relaxation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332539/image/large-993947c631650852b22b72e1d06072e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332539"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332537/image/large-2bb5e3cc4c780c89ee7063f7dc6d2285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332537"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332535/image/large-8e2c6f0ebf72f39774098e32e0759917.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332535">Remaining guests are accommodated below deck, where four staterooms amount to a total of 11 beds, and each suite is adorned with an expansive rectangular window. Furthermore, all four staterooms are chromatically furnished, while two out of the four are complete with a pioneering two-in-one system that converts two single beds into a double. The other two staterooms function as a large VIP suite and office stateroom, or alternatively, as two separate rooms separated via a central sliding door.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332574/image/large-e592910b2e8ddb106a5315aa0c7209bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332574"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332572/image/large-e320765de70dc483deb2f0796b9ae980.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332572">Moving outdoors, a large sunpad and custom round 10-seater table in natural teak can be found on the stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a>’s upper deck. An extensive French bi-folding window provides access to the second deck, revealing the dining room that is home to an oval 10-seater table with an oyster shell top and canaletto walnut inserts. The table has been customised so that it can be disassembled, transforming the dining room into a game room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332578/image/large-3e766b08815b2cfacfcf4f01c7c356e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332578"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332577/image/large-c76397a62d08406fd4edd1f44bdae663.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332577">Anjelif</a>’s multi-purpose bow is developed with generous sun beds and a platform with room for a helicopter’s landing and takeoff. This social space can also be reconfigured to an open-air cinema. On the sundeck, guests are greeted by two sun loungers with adjustable backrests, a custom eight-seater teak table, a bar with bleached oak slats, and a C-shaped sofa in ivory-coloured Rubelli fabric. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024">Anjelif</a>’s sundeck also houses a custom Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads and seating. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332559/image/large-f9ea5047b24b1cbb6aaad87cd4fd6883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332560/image/large-fac806ef3f49aae6149e0f899394d7a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332560">In terms of her performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a> Custom Hybrid 50m 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 that propel her to a top speed of 20 knots, and a range of 3,200 nautical miles when cruising at a speed of 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332566/image/large-f031a67350bcf02ffbdc7a8649d6a0d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332566"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anjelif49.9m (163'9&quot;)Columbus Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332563/image/large-01d495772cf79801193b1f4db6c18d79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332563">Anjelif</a>’s hybrid propulsion system offer three modes of propulsion: traditional ‘diesel mode’, wherein generators feed electrical utilities onboard; ‘electric mode’, where main engines are turned off while the generators provide power to the motors and onboard utilities; and ‘shaft generator’ mode, which involves main propulsion engines transmitting part of their torque to the electric motors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332565/image/large-9db67b2c9f340a021052dfdb2517539d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332565"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332562/image/large-3a4aba26897caf9ffdb0d3c8afbadd82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332562">

Onboard 50m Columbus Custom Hybrid yacht Anjelif 

New images of the 49.9-metre Columbus Custom Hybrid superyacht Anjelif have been unveiled. 

Onboard 50m Columbus Custom Hybrid superyacht Anjelif 

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB 130/20039.0m (127'11&quot;)AB Yachts2024">AB 130/200</a> sport yacht, which is the first of the AB 130 series, has been launched by her Italian shipyard.&nbsp;Due to be delivered to her owner by the end of 2024, the sport yacht is currently undergoing her final trials at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a>’ quay in Viareggio, Italy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332627/image/large-6f238f8246d5fc0628e080123ca8d2c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332627">One of the yacht’s most standout features is her extendable beach area at the stern, which is unusual for sport boat yachts. When aft wings are folded out, the aft platform increases in size, forming a roomy terrace on the water. The beach area also merges with the aft cockpit and main saloon, amounting to a cohesive area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332624/image/large-4dc043076f74b7643fb8f85e1da711a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332624">When the saloon’s sliding doors are opened, indoor and outdoor areas combine to create a multi-functional space of 100-square-metres, which contains a sea-view pool with the option to be uncovered on demand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332626/image/large-0641d8ded799b0cc6b44ae3bcbccd9c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332626">An innovative float-in garage positioned aft means guests can deploy and store a variety of water toys, including two 3-seater Jet Skis, Seabobs, electric foil boards, SUP paddle boards, bikes, and numerous inflatable systems, onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB 130/20039.0m (127'11&quot;)AB Yachts2024">AB 130/200</a>. The yacht also has room to store a 4.6-metre tender, in spite of her size. Another defining trait of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB 130/20039.0m (127'11&quot;)AB Yachts2024">AB 130/200</a> is her spacious flybridge, where guests can take in sea views, and customise the space for comfortable seating arrangements.&nbsp;Equipped with water-jet propulsion, the sport boat yacht delivers a top speed of 40 knots, and offers a range of 4,500 nautical miles when cruising at a speed of around 35 knots. Thanks to her 1.3-metre draft, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB 130/20039.0m (127'11&quot;)AB Yachts2024">AB 130/200</a> is able to access shallow anchorage points in the Caribbean, Miami, and the Bahamas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB 130/20039.0m (127'11&quot;)AB Yachts2024">AB 130/200</a> also ensures a stable journey with her latest-generation <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> sk26 stabilisers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332625/image/large-09c6e9f8656c1334bb1b1f5559e85810.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332625">

40m first AB Yachts AB 130 yacht launched 

The AB Yachts AB 130/200 superyacht, which is the first of the AB 130 series, has been launched by her Italian shipyard.

40m First AB Yachts AB 130 yacht launched 

The history behind the SuperYacht Times newspaper

We sat down with Director & Founder Merijn de Waard, to find out more about the history behind the SuperYacht Times newspaper.

Video: The story behind 50 issues of the SuperYacht Times newspaper

The 31.03-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7889" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum (Company)">Platinum</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romantica31.03m (101'10&quot;)Platinum 2007">Romantica</a> is on the market with Brian Leung of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia Yachting Limited (Company)">Asia Yachting Limited</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318311/image/large-815141a04b55655d6479c8e5df6560e4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318311">As the sole yacht from the Odyssey 102 range, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/romantica-31m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Romantica for sale</a> was delivered in 2007. This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arthur M. Barbeito & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Arthur M. Barbeito &amp; Associates</a>, interiors imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joachim Kinder Yacht Design (Company)">Joachim Kinder Yacht Design</a>, and 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331832/image/large-6acea2a7e2d02255f18143fa9c0f457c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331832"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331848/image/large-838c3cd66ecddec27d0103472e97d6fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331848">At a volume of 198 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/platinum-slovenia/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Platinum yacht for sale</a> is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across a four stateroom layout, while accommodation is also provided for a crew of three members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331847/image/large-8bf21dcd33d50f4922edfe0462fdb0bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331847"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romantica31.03m (101'10&quot;)Platinum 2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331849/image/large-66ce0dd98f791c924a21f29b13cc7906.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331849"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331831/image/large-29ebb76a218ec0fd2c7e7555d0f2e222.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331831">Romantica</a>’s convivial saloon is flanked by expansive windows for an influx of natural lights as well as far-reaching vistas, which can be admired from the comfort of unique, patterned sofas coupled with a sumptuous, floral rug. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331844/image/large-391edc06c429165d2402b8ad75813fc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331844"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331833/image/large-8cb86a4bdee7578576be573730d7897b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331833">Moving outdoors, guests are invited to participate in an array of outdoor activities, including socialising at a sit-up bar, dining alfresco in comfortable black armchairs, or soaking up the sun across the large sunpads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331825/image/large-2032a13e85bdf86f654c194d5b24c8ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331825"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331821/image/large-2d7d25e40694cf1f19ab54e9bad2fb3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331821"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331818/image/large-d57e02788fb00de176033b7d12c44ea8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331818">In terms of her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</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 that propel her to a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 29 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318316/image/large-58c2cf4dc89bfbd27d66cd0ab07e3261.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318316"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318313/image/large-232053260abd76351e243aa2bfacffe6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318313">

31m Platinum yacht Romantica for sale 

The 31.03-metre Platinum motor yacht Romantica is on the market with Brian Leung of Asia Yachting Limited. 



31m Platinum motor yacht Romantica on the market 

It’s not every day that one has the opportunity to visit shipyards in the Far East, especially in China. In June, the inaugural SuperYacht Times <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/asia-pacific-summit-2024-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Summit</a> in Hong Kong provided a perfect occasion to explore regional shipyards and marinas. Recently, the Asia-Pacific region has been increasing its share in the construction of yachts over 30-metres in length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332002/image/large-fea235340d9ae4c2209734e97934a880.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332002">During the summit, SuperYacht Times' Head of Intelligence, Ralph Dazert, presented the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/asia-pacific-superyacht-market-report-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Market Report 2024</a>, which outlined this trend. According to the report, as of the beginning of 2024, builders from the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 509 out of the 5,787 operating yachts over 30-metres worldwide, representing a share of 8.8%. This positions the region as the third-largest superyacht construction area globally, following Europe (including Turkey) and North America. Moreover, over the past decade, the share of builders from the Asia-Pacific region has increased to 9.9%, with these builders delivering 159 out of the 1,604 yachts completed between 2014 and 2023. As a result, the region now ranks second after Europe, as the influence of North America has declined.SuperYacht Times Features writer Enrico Chhibber recently visited <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> at their facilities in Zhuhai, China, just before the commencement of the Summit. After a pick up in Hong Kong, Enrico met with Fiona Li, the head of marketing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>, and was driven across the border towards Zhuhai.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332001/image/large-5cd01e6d8d238d387a69cdc8691186e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332001">Cheoy Lee</a> is one of the oldest family-run shipyards in the Asia-Pacific region, with a storied history. Originally founded in 1870 by the Lo family in China, the company relocated to Hong Kong in the 1930s. While the company maintains its head office and a small repair yard in Kowloon, Hong Kong, it relocated its construction facilities from Penny’s Bay to Zhuhai, China, in 1996. Since then, the Penny’s Bay site has been transformed into what is now Hong Kong's Disneyland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220646/image/large-5477a925a390ad705be09ae7d33a0b6e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220646"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> has constructed numerous innovative yachts and was one of the first shipyards in the region to use fibreglass, notably on the 39.78-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3836" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nataly39.78m (130'6&quot;)Cheoy Lee1978">Nataly</a> (formerly Shango II), which was the largest fibreglass yacht ever built at the time of her construction in 1978. However, the yard's expertise extends beyond fibreglass; it also works extensively with steel and aluminium. Among the well-known superyachts constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> are the 46-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avalon46.0m (150'11&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Avalon</a> and the 45-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limited Risks45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Limited Risks</a> (formerly Marco Polo).Upon our arrival at the shipyard, we were warmly greeted by Martin Lo, the Director, and his nephew, Hans Lo, the Deputy Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>. Hans represents the fifth generation of his family to work at the company. They escorted us to the main meeting room, where Martin shared his background in yachting. Born into a shipbuilding family, his career path seemed a natural progression. He emphasised the importance of a family-run shipyard to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>'s identity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247078/image/large-b55615fc33411404935e67ddb8b13459.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247078">In late 2018, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> underwent a strategic restructuring. The company's luxury production arm was rebranded as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a>, while larger custom builds continued under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> brand. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> shipyards are focused on the production of commercial vessels, including offshore supply vessels, tugs, and ferries.Regarding the production ratio between commercial and pleasure yachts, Lo stated that at present it stands at 85% commercial projects and 15% pleasure craft. As for the yachts currently under construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> has two explorer motor yachts in the pipeline: the 39.73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee 130 Explorer39.73m (130'4&quot;)Cheoy Lee2024">Cheoy Lee 130 Explorer</a> and the 32.76-metre Cheoy Lee 107. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332003/image/large-040340f503dfd284944242680f218609.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332003">Lo then explained that the city of Zhuhai and the surrounding area has developed into a hub for the production and refit of commercial vessels. Additionally, he mentioned that some local shipyards have recently started to venture into yacht construction.When asked about the state of the domestic yacht market, Lo explained that the majority of yachts built in China are intended for international markets. He specified that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>'s primary clientele has traditionally been in North America, with additional clients in Europe. In 2022, the company broadened its international footprint by appointing a dealer in Australasia, SE Asia, Hong Kong and Middle East. .<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182372/image/large-00a4e228745d20b66ec42741673de3d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182372">As we commenced the tour of the facilities, we viewed several commercial projects along with the 39.73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee 130 Explorer39.73m (130'4&quot;)Cheoy Lee2024">Cheoy Lee 130</a>, currently under construction for a returning client. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and features exterior design and naval architecture by Overing Yacht Designs, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sylvia Bolton Design, Inc. (Company)">Sylvia Bolton Design</a>.&nbsp;During our tour onboard, it was evident to see Lo’s passion for yacht building and emphasis on quality. He shared that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> had formed a partnership with Genesis, an Italian furniture company based in Tuscany, to supply parts for the yacht interiors. In addition, other interior furnishings are crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>'s woodworking department.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247064/image/large-d25132daf95a579ec668159010f8d3c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247064">As the tour progressed, Lo highlighted that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> crafts most of its components in-house, and has embraced advanced manufacturing techniques with investments in 3D printing and other high-tech equipment to ensure precision and cost-efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247069/image/large-cf9ef361c9f166266d69ac1a2ed15b13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247069">Upon concluding our yard tour, Hans Lo disclosed that although there are potential projects on the horizon, their immediate priority is to complete the existing yacht and commercial projects.This article was originally published in the 50th issue of the SuperYacht Times Newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-50" target="_blank">available for download here.</a>

At the shipyard with Cheoy Lee

Writer Enrico Chhibber took a tour of the Chinese shipyard Cheoy Lee to uncover some of the details of this storied shipyard.

Casualty

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