The Prime Minister of Antigua, Gaston Browne, has declared that the US has lifted its sanctions on the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, enabling its potential sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26819/image/large-e23757180549886d3a8917288858e85b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26819">The authorisation was announced during the National Assembly of Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday 21 May after the US Department of Treasury issued a licence which allowed “transactions that include but are not limited to, bidding on the purchase of the vessel; paying deposits; and providing financing, insurance, or funding in connection with the purchase.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268484/image/large-42e88e8474e4125149bc9685731f762e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268484">Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Ronald Sanders said that while the licence permits the government of Antigua and Barbuda to proceed with the auction to sell the vessel, other matters, such as the formal delisting of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, from the US Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list, are still being pursued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268485/image/large-13b792f4320b26fff0056e4019c42818.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268485">“On May 18, the US Department of the Treasury issued licence No. RUSSIA-EO14024-2023-1060959-1, to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, authorising persons licensed by the US Treasury to participate in the Government of Antigua and Barbuda auction of the vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>,” commented Sir Ronald Sanders.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero (2023-04-06 10:30:00 +0200)">Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268487/image/large-ddef98a8e459479e6f2140c8d216a7d6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268487"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268483/image/large-2e227f9605b8cb8bd764782c3924da4e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268483"></a>The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> is said to be on the sanction list issued by the US, the UK and the European Union, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was ordered to stay in the country at the beginning of 2022, and has not been allowed to fuel and can only take on emergency supplies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268486/image/large-0319403cdbd6a4a18032d229abc2810b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268486">In August 2022, security officials in Antigua and Barbuda conducted a search of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>. It was announced in a statement by Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Greene, that the operation was led by officers of ONDCP, with support from the Police, the Defence Force and Customs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84285/image/large-152b2c43cd20092c4fd4ac30f6a9bcbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84283/image/large-05de92b437eefabe1523edf889939847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84283"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84295/image/large-fdfafdcea1e7b5a2e20cbfc7aa9c7db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84295">The superyacht has reportedly been in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua for nearly two years and according to the Antigua Observer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has been costing the government $28,000 a week, not including food and the wages for the crew members.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: 82m Alfa Nero searched in Antigua<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84289/image/large-7cf65094f9ef1d594510586a81c6d50c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84289"></a>Sir Ronald Sanders also commented “this entire process broke new ground; there were no rule books or patterns to follow. In this sense, much has been achieved by a small state.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84290/image/large-65cbe00ebecd25115df20c1b28919ad8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84294/image/large-290998123199d82be0b140fac2a68b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84294">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>-built superyacht was launched in 2007 and sports an exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and an interior curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> boasts 2,500 GT of volume and accommodation for 12 guests and 28 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84288/image/large-49a73b04ae3761415076e0fafa0af537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84288">

Antigua and Barbuda to auction 82m Alfa Nero superyacht

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Antigua and Barbuda has been issued a licence by the US Department of Treasury allowing them to sell the 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht.

Auction of 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht confirmed

The first 25.14-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker Ocean 156/0125.14m (82'6&quot;)Sunseeker2024">Ocean 156</a> motor yacht has been completed, and has made her international debut at the Southampton International Boat Show this week, following her launch in July. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327613/image/large-32c9b67d5d44f426c065b565fe34cfae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327613">Regarding her exterior, two upper deck areas can be found to the fore and aft of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker Ocean 156/0125.14m (82'6&quot;)Sunseeker2024">Ocean 156</a>’s pilothouse. These living spaces include room for either free-standing or fixed furniture, a built-in wet bar, and BBQ, alongside a spa tub option. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327610/image/large-581da9aec6df2c1b902a929cf15c6b13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327610"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker Ocean 156/0125.14m (82'6&quot;)Sunseeker2024">Ocean 156</a>’s foredeck features a flush deck with anchoring hardware concealed below decks. Meanwhile, opposing seating can be transformed to a sunbed on the starboard side, and a wet bar fitted with both a sink and fridge is within reach of parasols for shading. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327616/image/large-0db134bbd655efb5b027da17579cefc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327616">The vessel’s beach club to the stern is offered with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>’s X-TEND™ convertible seating, facing forward at cockpit level or rearwards at deck level. Additionally, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker Ocean 156/0125.14m (82'6&quot;)Sunseeker2024">Ocean 156</a>’s hi-lo hydraulic platform is able to store a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Performance Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 435 SportJet.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327617/image/large-937b0c4487c54e9f7d3d8a4bcd91229b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327617">Moving indoors, the interior layout is made customisable through the presence of free-standing and single-level flooring throughout the deck spaces. Inside the main saloon, guests are greeted by a 360-degree panorama of views, full-height glazing and an open-plan layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327618/image/large-90c69f0edc50098ed992569009498391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327618">The saloon’s L-shaped sofa and TV can be placed either aft or forward, depending on the client’s wishes. Sliding doors are located port and starboard in order to blend the indoors and outdoors, while a centrally positioned floating staircase allows for easy transit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327612/image/large-0ca1ea3c7b6116ffe359eac60cd166c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327612">Accommodation-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker Ocean 156/0125.14m (82'6&quot;)Sunseeker2024">Ocean 156</a> offers the choice of an owner’s stateroom on the main deck with views and direct foredeck access thanks to a sliding door. This stateroom is also developed with the king size bed athwartship and ensuite to starboard.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327611/image/large-9a342647e8631edd54b0ba75ebd8ad0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327611">

25m Sunseeker Ocean 156 yacht debut

The first 25.14-metre Sunseeker Ocean 156 motor yacht has been completed and made her international debut at the Southampton International Boat Show.

First 25m Sunseeker Ocean 156 yacht makes world debut 

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

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has announced that the sixth hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 series has successfully completed her first sea trial, following her launch in July.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting launches sixth Amels 60 superyacht (2024-07-07 21:15:00 +0200)">Damen Yachting launches sixth Amels 60 superyacht</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327282/image/large-f09c4e1c23afef6d65355191c851ef88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327282">The 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 6006 is part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 model was introduced in 2019, and created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, and is the first of her series to feature a striking blue hull and white superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327281/image/large-d7bf3de580556c640688e0d89a6f8b88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327281">She can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six spacious staterooms, with a 853 GT and can host up to 12 crew, plus her captain. Other yachts from her series include the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Come Together60.0m (196'10&quot;)Amels2022">Come Together</a> and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8657" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Entourage60.0m (196'10&quot;)Amels2023">Entourage</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327284/image/large-3ed166836b5579b0524028ec9e5d7120.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327284">Commenting on the sea trial, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>’s Project Manager Paul Deurloo stated: “Seeing the superyacht on the water is always a sight to behold for everyone involved. The successful collaboration of so many talented passionate people has brought us to this milestone, making her first ses trial extra special.”

Sixth Amels 60 superyacht completes first sea trials

Damen Yachting has announced the successful completion of the first sea trials for the sixth hull of the Amels 60 series.

The 136.8-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/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alibaba136.8m (448'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</a> has been spotted on her sea trials near Brunsbüttel, Germany. Launched in December 2023, the superyacht features naval architecture crafted in-house by her German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326950/image/large-692c5a9315e6eca85d7c807f0b69f0a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326950">Details surrounding <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alibaba136.8m (448'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</a> have largely been kept secret since construction of the vessel began in 2019. At a glance, the superyacht exhibits <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s signature an elongated bow, complete with angular contours and striking exterior elements, giving her a distinctive presence across harbours.&nbsp;Boasting four expansive decks that fuse sophistication with a military-like edge, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alibaba136.8m (448'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</a> features large exterior decks, with her aft deck spanning nearly half of her profile.&nbsp;Last year, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alibaba136.8m (448'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</a> garnered attention when a technical failure of the dock gate forced water out of the dock, pushing her bow into the dock curtain as a consequence. As a result of this, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/alibaba" target="_blank">Ali Baba</a> was prematurely launched by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> in December 2023.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="140m+ in-build superyacht damages Lürssen dry dock in Bremen (2023-12-07 18:00:00 +0100)">140m+ in-build superyacht damages Lürssen dry dock in Bremen</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326951/image/large-e1932aed6c3a64ee1080b92f979c3f10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326951">Regarding her propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alibaba136.8m (448'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Alibaba</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. Moreover, she is composed of a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Superyacht iQ</a>, other in-build superyachts by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> include the 134.2-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Blue134.2m (440'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2025">Deep Blue</a>, due for delivery in 2025, as well as the 114.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmos114.2m (374'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2025">Cosmos</a>, and 102.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JASSJ102.4m (335'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2025">JassJ</a>.&nbsp;

137m Lürssen yacht Alibaba on sea trials 

The 136.8-metre Lürssen superyacht Alibaba has been spotted on her sea trials near Brunsbüttel, Germany. 

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137m Lürssen superyacht Alibaba on sea trials 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> has announced the successful delivery of the first SpaceCat 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a>. Designed by internationally renowned designer and longtime SilverYachts partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, the sub-500 GT catamaran’s name is emblematic of the philosophy behind her design and construction. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a> has been designed and built with the goal of reducing her footprint. From the choice of the most efficient marine platform, to the choice of propulsors and hull and superstructure materials, aluminium being the lightest, strongest and most easily recyclable construction material for yachts this size.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326022/image/large-75e1cd01bab2ce6c85ba0cbbc90114f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326022">When shipyard Founder Guido Krass and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> came together once more to redefine the modern sustainable yacht they took the already super-efficient slender monohulls which defines the first generation <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> to the next level by going for even more slender (thus more efficient) and paired them in the form of a catamaran to provide the transverse stability and at the same time creating a perfect platform for the floating summer house which, in the end, is what most yachts are all about.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326019/image/large-ed08058005c363a4642ba8886cbba1a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326019">At 36-metres with a 13-metre beam, the length to beam ratio of a catamaran resembles more an apartment than a yacht. This makes the SpaceCat the perfect platform for creating a summer home on the water, with most of the shared guest and owner’s spaces located on the main deck rather than on the lower decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326060/image/large-8c75878e2befcf4eb02f27812fa45fe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326060">Her expansive beam also allows for an impressive 400 square-metres of interior space, as well as more than 480 square-metres of exterior deck space. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a> provides ample space for her guests and crew, and at 483 GT the vessel comes in under the 500 GT mark which makes crewing and operations less costly and much easier whilst still providing the big boat feeling only a beam of 13-metres can do.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326025/image/large-05188e2817052b32ac5d25d06bc2a2b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326025">Large yacht capabilitiesThe large yacht expertise of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> is immediately felt when onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a>. Her large windows, high ceilings, generous staircases and corridors, combined with her large beam give the yacht the feeling of a much larger motor yacht. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326024/image/large-cdd2924721c1bacf89a7f6cab4132913.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326024">The very low hull resistance makes it possible to reduce the propulsion power and thus the engine room spaces offer more space to the crew and services. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS pods have an extremely high propulsive efficiency which when combined with the low resistance of the slender hulls propel the vessel to a top speed of 24 knots and an economical cruising speed of 18 knots. At 12 knots, using only two of the four engines the fuel 3 consumption is a modest 130 litres per hour, providing a range of 3,300 nautical miles including a 10 percent reserve.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326056/image/large-9e8cc42c12a8985531b76738aa55d63a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326056">The modern <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines are fully Tier III compliant, reducing emissions to the minimum and come with a fully integrated joystick system. This makes manoeuvring and handling extremely easy and combined with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> Humphree interceptors with active trim control, she offers guests a very smooth and comfortable ride. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326027/image/large-f850f1cabc19f10649ae80b25af2168e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326027">In times of increased cost of yacht ownership as well as increased complexity at all levels <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a> exemplifies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a>’ attempt to reducing some of the factors having led to this development hoping that this next generation yachts will meet the demand from both existing and new yacht owners.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326057/image/large-8c47b8e0f2564efb529adb367d8c200c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326057"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a> is currently available for viewing in Hong Kong until the end of October 2024. She will then be showcased at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2024">Miami South Beach Marina</a>, where she will be available for viewings and sea trials starting December 1, 2024. This exclusive opportunity allows prospective buyers and yacht enthusiasts to experience firsthand the unparalleled luxury and innovation of this next-generation yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11984" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reduce36.0m (118'1&quot;)Silver Yachts2024">Reduce</a> is available for purchase, offering a unique chance to acquire a state-of-the-art vessel designed for the modern era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326020/image/large-fda04224b10ebbf79cf919a2211051d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326020">

SilverYachts catamaran yacht Reduce

We take a closer look at SilverYachts' first 36m catamaran Reduce. 

A closer look at SilverYachts’ first SpaceCat 36m Reduce

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a> has announced the delivery of eight yachts from their shipyards in La Spezia, Ameglia, and Viareggio this summer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320977/image/large-9315d0fa1be8b1c01a0922b8371fa366.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320977">The deliveries include two SX88 yacht models, the first SD90 unit for Asia, an SX100 yacht, a SL106A yacht, an SP110, an SD118 and an Alloy model. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>, many of the fleet have already enjoyed cruising in Europe before planning to head to Asia in the autumn.“We are delighted to have successfully delivered these magnificent yachts to our clients in time to enjoy the European summer in the Mediterranean following which they will relocate to various locations in Asia," commented Nick Stratton, Vice President Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>. “Each yacht represents the pinnacle of luxury and innovation, and we are proud to see them set sail.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114409/image/large-a6dce4177b7fa38e40f3b10b4edb429c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114409">Alloy | 44.5-metresThe full aluminium fast displacement Alloy yacht features an innovative layout, with accommodation for up to 10 guests. The tri-deck Alloy yacht is designed for those who seek both adventure and sophistication on the high seas and is powered by twin MTU engines.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arabica35.75m (117'3&quot;)Sanlorenzo2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325484/image/large-ac8659752bf1331efa8e5083fccb685d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325484"></a>SD118 | 35.75- metresThe SD118 yacht is the perfect balance between classic, traditional lines and a contemporary interpretation. Measuring 35.7-metres, the voluminous tri-deck SD118 yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests and features a spacious layout.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Super V33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325488/image/large-07869fa5a59e4e4aabc262073775863e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325488"></a>SP110 | 33.04-metresThe SP110 features a sporty design, with performance results reaching speeds exceeding 40 knots. The SP110 is the first model in the open series and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests onboard.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Divine Dream32.28m (105'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325481/image/large-8b2c163603edf54a6f8b7905c3258b60.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325481"></a>SL106A | 32.28-metresThe asymmetric SL106A yacht exemplifies the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, with its sleek lines and luxurious interiors. Her iconic Asymmetric design offers a significant increase in volume both inside and out, with accommodation for up to 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325485/image/large-1f825a09160e9a12c26ddf8d4954470f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325485">SX100 | 30.53-metres This crossover SX100 yacht has been designed to utilise large open spaces, while providing close contact with the sea. The newest addition to the SX range, she combines cutting-edge technology, with comfort and performance for up to eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325483/image/large-9833fe3497bc19a8cda78a449d227ca6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325483">SD90 | 27.43-metresThe SD90 yacht is configured with a main deck and lower deck, which aims to maximise living spaces. The SD90 yacht can accommodate up to eight guests, alongside a crew of four. This is the first unit heading to Asia from the semi-displacement SD range.SX88 | 26.7-metresThe flybridge <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SX88 yacht includes an innovative steering positioned at the flybridge, which can be entirely enclosed and air-conditioned by her automatically operated side windows. The SX88 yacht can accommodate up to eight guests, with the option to place the owner’s suite on the upper deck for a more intimate oasis.“We see immense potential in all our APAC markets,” added Nick Stratton. “Our tailored approach to yacht design and craftsmanship resonates with clients seeking bespoke solutions and our full range of yachts has something to offer all needs.”Looking ahead, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> is dedicated to its long-term goals and sustainability initiatives in its “Road to 2030” strategic plan. This ambitious roadmap focuses on reducing the environmental impact, enhancing energy efficiency and innovative propulsion systems for yachts, whilst promoting sustainable practices across all operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325528/image/large-d2c71eee7d96f3876b80411fb1c3edcd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325528">In a strategic move to strengthen its market position, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> recently acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)">Simpson Marine</a>, further solidifying its commitment to the APAC market and beyond. This acquisition is set to enhance the brand’s service capabilities and expand its reach, ensuring that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> continues to lead the industry in innovation and customer satisfaction.&nbsp;“With our presence now also covering Vietnam and Australia, we are well-positioned to meet their needs and continue our growth in these dynamic markets,” added Stratton.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia increases focus on Pacific region with rebrand (2024-07-31 10:45:00 +0200)">Sanlorenzo Asia increases focus on Pacific region with rebrand</a>The company is now focusing on future deliveries and the continued growth of its presence in the APAC market with dedicated exclusive activations planned for Australia, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 2024 events calendar.&nbsp;

Sanlorenzo announces delivery of eight yachts this summer

Sanlorenzo has announced the delivery of eight yachts from their shipyards in La Spezia, Ameglia, and Viareggio this summer. 

Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific announces delivery of eight yachts ranging from 27 to 45m

The 56.7-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/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a> has been spotted on her sea trials in the Netherlands by photographer Bjorn Mierop. Launched in July 2024 as the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5700 Aluminium yacht, her sea trials will continue for the next few days.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325491/image/large-6ac7adb8932e5a4327c7598a2f6d441b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325491"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a> features a sleek and elegant exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, alongside naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>. Her interior has been penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>, while Peter Wilson acted as owner’s representative throughout the build.&nbsp;Previously known as Project Akira, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a> translates to mean contentment or satisfaction in Sanskrit and was was selected by her owners, who also opted for a lotus as their logo in order to remind them to; "remain happy under any circumstances or be contented with what we can achieve through our capacity.”&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="57m Heesen superyacht Project Akira launched and named Santosha (2024-07-31 16:30:00 +0200)">57m Heesen superyacht Project Akira launched and named Santosha</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325490/image/large-405c1f53b1788463fcc592d36da22fee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325490">The all-aluminium hulled vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, consisting of a 63-square-metre master stateroom, a bridge-deck VIP and four staterooms on the lower deck.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a>’s staterooms make use of light with pops of colour, curated artwork, and modern photography, while her master bathroom pays tribute to the Garden of Eden through a use of white-on-white colour scheme and bas-relief techniques that were developed in close collaboration with the owner.Key design features have been incorporated by her owner, including the addition of a snake, which is considered a totem animal, found at the forefront of the decor. She is also equipped with carved Calacatta Sponda marble and a vanity desk.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325489/image/large-67586cf7463431f0c9758b33e9dd3736.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325489"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a>'s owners opted for a relaxed and elegant ambience onboard, with environmentally friendly materials selected, such as recycled wood, performance leather, and 'art silk' carpets. Additionally, woven leather accents can be found around the Sky Lounge TV, along with curved wallpapers made to reflect sunlight.Among the yacht's most standout features are her beach club of 35-square-metres, and her glass elevator that contributes to the aesthetics and practicality of her interior. Thanks to her shallow draft of only 2.3-metres, the yacht is also well-suited to travelling through the Bahamas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321131/image/large-fc77bda83b40da3d11f7fdf47fe1459d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321131">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 22 knots. When cruising at a speed of 13 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santosha56.7m (186'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts2024">Santosha</a> has a range of 3,900 nautical miles.

57m Heesen motor yacht Santosha on sea trials

The 56.7-metre Heesen superyacht Santosha has been spotted on her sea trials in the Netherlands by photographer Bjorn Mierop.

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57m Heesen aluminium superyacht Santosha on sea trials

The first 47.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> S1 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> has been completed and is heading to Malta for her delivery. Currently for sale with Edward Dickinson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> offers the opportunity to own a brand-new model, without the wait time of construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321823/image/large-639125d45c5dafe3a86f6b9ed037f32a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321823">Launched in August 2024, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/serenissima-i/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Serenissima I for sale</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, with naval architecture from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311741/image/large-476775ead595df78194a77996528cbd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311741">Due to make her debut at 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 bespoke tri-deck <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has been carefully designed around the needs of the owner and boasts an impressive owner’s deck, complete with its own Jacuzzi and alfresco lounge area.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311742/image/large-b45e497e0995601a840b7fb466945ab4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311742"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312492/image/large-520efd91fb9345f203a4d2a4230dadb6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312492">Serenissima I</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five lavish staterooms, with her master suite situated on the bridge deck aft. The suite showcases a walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious ensuite bathroom, alongside sea-view windows and direct access to a private deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312493/image/large-8a11ec80438c900041bd0eb3d10cf44b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312493">The remaining four guest staterooms onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> are situated on the lower deck and include twin ensuite staterooms forward, while her aft staterooms can be configured as doubles or opened to create a full-beam VIP suite.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311739/image/large-8ebe394dbd203f4445c21d8dd722eeb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311739">Serenissima I</a> features an elevator, which connects all decks and allows guests to move effortlessly between levels. Other key features onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mengi-yay-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Mengi Yay yacht for sale</a> include a cinema room, walk-in wine cellar and drop-down balconies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311730/image/large-a07aed400f17c235ce7ecba7a0ae991b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311734/image/large-b51ba17c94fb6b1c3daa6eeb7fed361f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311734">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> offers plenty of exterior deck area with large alfresco dining space on her sundeck. Here, guests can unwind in the large Jacuzzi, soak up the sun on plush sunpads or gather around the dining table for meals under the shelter of a hardtop, alongside a firepit aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323959/image/large-c96c7cf08018daa3b6c9eee96f29b481.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323959"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311729/image/large-cbe990cef967fa60d38ca79d953417a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311729">The foredeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> includes a &nbsp;professional boxing ring which can quickly be set up for guest use when desired. She also carries a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> Ariston tender, with an enclosed tender garage forward for water toys and a rescue tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321824/image/large-4c3c881aeebd3cf0770a3914b0a5e9f6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321824">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenissima I47.5m (155'10&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2024">Serenissima I</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

48m Mengi Yay S1 superyacht Serenissima I for sale

The first 47.5-metre Mengi Yay S1 superyacht Serenissima I has been completed and is heading to Malta for her delivery. 

First 48m Mengi Yay S1 yacht Serenissima I completed and for sale

The 37.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> has been raised following an incident in July 2024 where the yacht ran aground between Beverly Beach and Curtis Point, at the mouth of the West River, USA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324591/image/large-3726ca12ce13f9d47eb52f3a36dbd097.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324591">Over the weekend of Saturday 27 July 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> ran aground in Chesapeake Bay, approximately half a mile offshore. According to local sources, the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> intentionally steered her towards shallow waters, after she started taking on water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324593/image/large-e2130f6c8a9d9d0d7d5d13a9583ec64a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324593">At approximately 12:30 on Saturday 27 July, the US Coast Guard received an emergency call from the yacht, which was situated near the mouth of the Rhode River. Located eight nautical miles south of Annapolis, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> was reported to be dangerously listing to starboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324586/image/large-bee743d8d4a1b8ed47fae8a6ce6ff7b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324586">The US Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police swiftly dispatched response units, and with the help of a nearby vessel from Tour Boat Annapolis, the yacht’s crew was safely evacuated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324589/image/large-805d29dd81415997f1222f06d6092c83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324589">A statement released by the US Coast Guard shortly after the incident assured that: “there [were] no reports of pollution at this time,” and an oil boom had been deployed around the vessel to mitigate any potential spills.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324590/image/large-b380cce39ccccbd28d40fe4013e2baef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324590">“The five persons onboard were safely recovered by a good Samaritan and a tow boat,” stated the U.S Coast Guard Sector for Maryland at the time of the incident. “The vessel is not impeding the navigational channel.”Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="37m Sanlorenzo motor yacht LoveBug deliberately run aground in Chesapeake Bay, USA (2024-07-29 10:00:00 +0200)">37m Sanlorenzo motor yacht LoveBug deliberately run aground in Chesapeake Bay, USA</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324592/image/large-9bfa6cb17002b3aa4647705c1f3fa220.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324592">Efforts to refloat the yacht began two weeks ago on 13 August, with The Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge with a 120-foot boom and Meagan Ann, a coastal towing tug, being the first vessels to arrive on the scene.New Jersey-based firm Donjon Marine were contracted to salvage <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a>, with Steven Newes, senior vice president of Donjon Marine stating that the plan was to deliver her to underwriters and her owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324584/image/large-fd26c43584704294571fc99ed10a822d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324584">On 17 August, a 250-foot crane with a 140-foot boom called The Columbia NY and the Thomas D Whitte coastal towing tug arrived on the scene to assist with the efforts. According to Newes, The Farrell 256 would be used to rig the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> with slings and The Columbia NY would roll and lift her to an upright position, with water inside the yacht needing to be pumped out.Images obtained by SuperYacht Times from photographer Tim Mangus, show the yacht being raised from the water, while water was pumped out of the vessel to allow it to float.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324594/image/large-a2facaa6dab9b06a471a9978bc4457b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324594">Delivered in 2010 under the name Anastasia M, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LoveBug 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">LoveBug</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>. She can accommodate eight guests across four staterooms.&nbsp;

37m Sanlorenzo Yacht LoveBug raised following Chesapeake Bay grounding incident

The 37m Sanlorenzo yacht LoveBug was raised after grounding in Chesapeake Bay in July 2024. Learn about the incident and rescue efforts.

37m Sanlorenzo yacht LoveBug raised following grounding incident in Chesapeake Bay, USA

According to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s Register</a>, the 59.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> has been completed. Also known as Project 713, new images of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>'s first yacht fitted with solar cells, have been revealed, following her transit in April 2024 and her launch in June 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320109/image/large-914373de159f6584cbab681a2214e43f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320109">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> began in 2021, with the yacht first seen out of the shed in January 2023. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a>, while her hull was constructed at the Casco-en Sectiebouw shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship 713: 60m solar superyacht B on sea trials (2024-07-17 12:00:00 +0200)">Feadship 713: 60m solar superyacht B on sea trials</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324359/image/large-d9bc3d03529249701d74fefb8861df91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324359"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> has a spacious volume of 1,200 GT and a beam of 10.8-metres and sports a signature blue-grey hull and a white superstructure. She features a contemporary interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, with details still being kept tightly under wraps.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324355/image/large-19f7058d048a9eb2285435f160e66768.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324355">Like many other <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>'s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> has the ability to run on non-fossil HVO fuel and is also fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system. As well as this, her hull form has been optimised for cruising speed, instead of top speed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324352/image/large-0e07e1ba9cb50fa9da7fee58780550b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324352">As well as being the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht with solar panels, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> is also the first new-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht to employ FSC-certified plantation teak for all her decking, meaning all wood onboard has been harvested by sustainable means.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324358/image/large-0a2d86a66e5c5779b42c9bfb249b2db8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324358">Having been ranked as having a below average environmental impact, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> is designed with several efficiency enhancing amenities that compensate for the losses incurred by the electrical conversions onboard.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61093" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: Feadship superyachts 83m Sakura and 60m B in Amsterdam (2024-07-25 11:00:00 +0200)">In Pictures: Feadship superyachts 83m Sakura and 60m B in Amsterdam</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324353/image/large-480a55a54cefd9fe219cec081c8695b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324353">Equipped with solar cells, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> generates power from the sun which can be used for her auxiliary power generation. She is also fitted with a high-efficiency, diesel-electric power system, with energy for both her propulsion, as well as her hotel load, supplied by four generators and a 400 kWh battery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324357/image/large-571a91164d194cc8e615313ee86127c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324357">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>'s AIS feature, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> remains in the Netherlands and is currently docked close to the centre of Amsterdam.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324356/image/large-e22a2e4a44445f4ca9fe1716fe5245d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324356">This isn't the first revolutionary yacht from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>; in May 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> also launched the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/feadship-821-yacht-launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht Feadship 821</a>. The 118.8-metre flagship yacht is currently for sale and is powered by a pure green hydrogen fuel source. Both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B59.5m (195'3&quot;)Feadship2024">B</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship van Lent 821118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2024">Feadship 821</a> represent yet another progressive step by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, towards its goal of being climate neutral by 2030.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314473/image/large-7b3775ae726939d70afde1fce5e32409.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314473">

60m Feadship 713 solar superyacht B completed

The 59.5-metre Feadship 713 solar superyacht B has been completed. She is Feadship's first yacht fitted with solar cells.

New images: 60m Feadship 713 solar superyacht B completed

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has unveiled the first details of the new 75-metre electric fuel cell yacht concept&nbsp;C, created to celebrate the brand's 75th Diamond Anniversary. With more details due to be announced 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>, her name is inspired by the chemical symbol for carbon – the fundamental element that forms diamonds – paying homage to both the material and the anniversary milestone of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328257/image/large-e0a745afcb5157120c3cc4d705303e0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328257">Designed by Ruud Bakker and Tanno Weeda, C draws inspiration from the patterns that are formed when light reflects and magnifies from the cut of a diamond, with her profile mimicking this with mesmerising angles. Images of the yacht are yet to be revealed, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> describes the yacht as having “an unforgettable profile” and “broad expanses of glass.”Due to her expansive use of glass, the interiors of C are illuminated by natural light, to create a fluid living space for guests onboard. The exterior design of C also blurs the lines between her decks, with her fore and aft sections offset by a half-level to create a smooth transition between each space.Other design innovations onboard C are the partially enclosed lower deck sea lounge that can be used at anchor or underway, a beach club with sea-level dining, a duplex owner’s suite and an articulating crow’s nest rising from a private observation deck.In terms of exterior deck spaces, C is equipped with a pair of infinity-edge hexagonal pools, which aim to match the shapes of her various seating arrangements and atrium. “There’s nothing rough about this diamond in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s concept collection,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. “As with all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> concept yachts, C is completely researched and buildable.”&nbsp;C will also showcase Feadship’s next evolution in adaptive technology, with a command centre positioned on the lower deck between her crew area and beach club. This fully digital operation and navigation hub includes the latest in intelligent situational awareness technology, with cameras and data fusion.“This layout and the smaller single-level engine room, supported by the fuel cells, maximises prime owner and guest space, creating more value to an owner within the same gross tonnage,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285554/image/large-ee1e4321b5100826f2f5097767414c53.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285554">Based on her hull shape and fully-electric propulsion system, C is an evolution of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/35229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Feadship future concept Breathe unveiled in Monaco (2010-10-06 00:00:00 +0200)">Breathe</a> concept announced at Monaco Yacht Show 2010 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s 83.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a>, which was launched in 2015.With her inline contra rotating propellers and electric propulsion system, C is predicted to be 30 percent more efficient than a typical 75-metre yacht with dual shafts, propellers and rudders. As a result, the improvements to her underwater profile will mean less wake when cruising, contributing to smoother movement, improved efficiency, and less impact on surrounding waters.Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s 118.80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship van Lent 821118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2024">Project 821</a>, C will draw 100 percent of her power needs from fuel cells, which will run directly on methanol and be accompanied by lithium-metal batteries. She will be able to reach a top speed of 17 knots with additional battery power to the DC electrical grid and a cruising speed of 14 knots using her fuel cells.&nbsp;Additional power can be generated passively by two pairs of wave-actuated fins that fold out from the hull aft of the anchors. Estimates are that in a one-metre sea, energy generated by their movement will meet one-third of C’s hotel load.&nbsp;

Feadship unveils first details of new 75m superyacht C

Feadship has unveiled the first details of the new 75m electric fuel cell superyacht C, created to celebrate the brand's 75th Diamond Anniversary. 

Feadship unveils first details of new 75m electric fuel cell superyacht C concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti Group</a> have established a partnership under a four-year framework agreement. This collaboration will see the integration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yachts. Additionally, the agreement includes the introduction of advanced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> propulsion systems specifically tailored for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> Grande Series, extending up to 30-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296190/image/large-463b0553fa710aae2473780ce9247995.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296190">Moreover, the latest models from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 'Grande' Series are set to be outfitted with fully integrated propulsion systems. These will include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> Series 2000 engines, ZF pod drives, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> NautIQ marine automation solutions. The collaboration also includes a comprehensive suite of services.Denise Kurtulus, Senior Vice President of Global Marine at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> Power Systems, commented: "We are not only expanding our position as a premium supplier to the yacht industry, but also as a systems partner for our customers. And with the complete solution for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> Grande models, we are now also represented in the yacht class under 30-metres in length.”Marco Valle, Chief Executive of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti Group</a>, stated, “We are advancing our investments in pod technology, facilitated by collaborations with leading companies such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a>, renowned for its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> propulsion solutions in the large boat segment.”

Rolls-Royce signs agreement with Azimut-Benetti Group for MTU propulsion systems

Rolls Royce and the Azimut Benetti Group have established a partnership under a four-year framework agreement.

The <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/dubai-tourism" target="_blank">Dubai Department of Economy &amp; Tourism</a> is due to return to the <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/events/monaco-yacht-show-2023" target="_blank">Monaco Yacht Show</a>next week, alongside the team from Abu Dhabi to share the latest developments in the UAE. Over recent years the government departments have worked together to position and promote the UAE as a leading superyacht winter destination.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328197/image/large-760afb87b26ca524d6b0b96ea090bfa3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328197">The four-day event will take place from 25 to 28 September, with expected participation from nearly 600 exhibitors, including destination representatives, yacht management companies, superyacht designers and builders, alongside luxury consumer and automotive brands and over 30,000 visitors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328194/image/large-5923d7cb53a417fcb4f0b08bc6149f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328194">The impressive <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/dubai-tourism" target="_blank">Dubai Tourism</a> stand covers a 100 square-metre space in a prime location at the heart of the Monaco Yacht Show, and the team will draw attention to everything Dubai has to offer superyacht owners, crew and guests. The stand includes a private upper deck terrace where guests can enjoy meetings and refreshments in privacy, with spectacular views over the entire show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327652/image/large-207bfe79151788a844365e38f99a007d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327652">Dubai has evolved around its coastal hubs to become what it is today – an attractive global destination with world-class infrastructure, high accessibility and exclusive experiences, welcoming visitors all year round. Ranked among the most liveable places worldwide, the city’s favourable winter climate makes it an ideal haven between October to April, allowing you to extend the yachting season even further.With the Caribbean now highly oversubscribed for winter berths, Dubai offers a viable and attractive alternative and the team in Monaco will be able to assist you with any questions you may have about regulations, cruising and permits.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328192/image/large-a41e373e133e58b339ad33eb2dc364c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328192">Dubai Stakeholders&nbsp;This year, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/dubai-tourism" target="_blank">Dubai Department of Economy &amp; Tourism</a> is being supported by a number of supporting stakeholders, including; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix Yacht Management (Company)">Phoenix Yacht Management</a>, the Dubai-based yacht management firm founded in 2023 by highly experienced yacht manager Ian Harris and managing director Yousuf Al Hashimi.&nbsp;Beno, the luxury rental company that provides tailor-made services across cars, chauffeur services, yacht charters, helicopter charters and more. The team from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6806" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JLS Yachts (Company)">JLS Yachts</a> marine experts that assist owners and crew across the Middle East and beyond.The marinas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Mina Rashid</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a> will have local representatives at the stand alongside Bulgari Yacht Club and Hotel, one of Dubai's most luxurious yachting destinations. Jonny Dodge and his team at the charter, brokerage and management firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Ocean (Company)">My Ocean</a> will also be available, alongside IR Yachts, the shipping and marine logistics firm GAC and boat manufacturing and services company Autore.&nbsp;Make sure to stop by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/dubai-tourism" target="_blank">Dubai Department of Economy &amp; Tourism</a> Stand PP75 in the Parvis Piscine to chat with the team and discover all of the above and more!&nbsp;

Dubai Tourism at Monaco Yacht Show 2024

Dubai Tourism will return next week to the Monaco Yacht Show with a host of partners.

Meet the team from Dubai at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024

The 26.82-metre sailing catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Little Giant26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Little Giant,</a> is now for sale with Cornelius Kistler of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Catamaran Company (Company)">The Catamaran Company.</a> Formerly known as Ruwani, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was built by Poland’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> and delivered in 2017. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Little Giant26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Little Giant&nbsp;</a> features a GRP hull and superstructure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328010/image/large-1ec712d7d0bdaec4fbc0799a25f8767e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328010">With a beam of 12.09 metres, a draft of 2.31 metres, and a volume of 92 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Little Giant26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Little Giant&nbsp;</a>offers ample space for luxury cruising. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/little-giant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Little Giant yacht for sale</a>’s exterior and interior design, along with its naval architecture, were all crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328008/image/large-c6a5370ddebcf02da2824380c3447259.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328009/image/large-57bdbf072ab5f01cc2807dae79931d39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328009"> This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/name-or-previous-name:sunreef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sunreef yacht for sale</a> accommodates up to 10 guests onboard. Her bright and sophisticated interiors are characterised by a neutral colour palette, with grey beige fabrics and light woods, accented with cognac leather and silver.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328006/image/large-00b60f3b656d9f8f7abb8820db27c0f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328006"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328004/image/large-44e177a9b4b9381979594aa373ac67a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328004">This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/catamaran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">catamaran yacht for sale</a> also features ample deck space for al fresco dining, and expansive sunbeds, perfect for lounging. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328021/image/large-4dd2eae9a710aa9a8c9f72bd38d79f87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328020/image/large-41993d61c85f6ba77f981c723732dad3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328020">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines, this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> cruises at 9 knots and reaches a top speed of 15 knots.

27m Little Giant sailing catamaran for sale

The 26.82-metre sailing yacht Little Giant, is now for sale with Cornelius Kistler of The Catamaran Company.

The 37.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts (Company)">Trinity</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pursuit37.8m (124'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2002">Pursuit</a> sold, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> brokers Henry Craven-Smith and Robert Vermilye introducing the buyer, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> brokers Shannon McCoy and Michael Mahan representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297798/image/large-765373f8d3d38af52b192accb7a547b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297798"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297791/image/large-223803a5119241c8ed942af559e6e69c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297791">Delivered by her American shipyard in 2002, the flybridge yacht was previously named Haven. She features interiors created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/109" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dee Robinson Interiors (Company)">Dee Robinson Interiors</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scott Carpenter (Company)">Scott Carpenter</a>, while her exterior design was penned in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts (Company)">Trinity Yachts</a>. Additionally, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pursuit37.8m (124'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2002">Pursuit</a> benefitted from an extensive refit in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286961/image/large-2f6aad588a0c21f907900e4b8ccbfe20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286961"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286960/image/large-c126990b4d2f16d334fdc9a966236979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286960"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286955/image/large-f085d807fc8e5ca18006e9660458955e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286955">At a volume of 267 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pursuit37.8m (124'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2002">Pursuit</a> is capable of sleeping as many as 11 guests across her five stateroom configuration. The yacht can also support a crew of up to six members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286976/image/large-00f9404409aa6503c1d4977d43f810ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286976"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297784/image/large-119b08751bcec050bc3f08d9d7baee00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297784"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297786/image/large-a716b92bd63320c445e729c7aefe5a40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297786">Regarding her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pursuit37.8m (124'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2002">Pursuit</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286977/image/large-2b5ac798c5b97fbd43e35bedb504f82b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286977"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286973/image/large-33f563d238f3b1fc9069c6d4d7058215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286973">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pursuit37.8m (124'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2002">Pursuit</a> had a last known asking price of $5,750,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286975/image/large-9d69e4c0a649cf751eeca1ad77d8712c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286975"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297795/image/large-fc2d99d4f78a82aad600fd4987f194e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297795">

38m Trinity yacht Pursuit sold

The 37.8-metre Trinity motor yacht Pursuit sold, with Burgess introducing the buyer, and Worth Avenue Yachts representing the seller. 


38m Trinity motor yacht Pursuit sold

Monaco Yacht Show 2024 attendees

We take a look at the yachts which will be in attendance at this year's Monaco Yacht Show

Yachts attending the Monaco Yacht Show 2024

The 52-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/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988">Ice Bear</a> is being offered for auction on 10 October in the United States by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a> and her brokerage central agent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. All bids will be shown in real time and the sale to the highest bidder will be final and unconditional. Upon the conclusion of the auction, the auction house moves immediately to closing, so the successful bidder can sail away in 30 days or less. Perfect for the start of the Caribbean season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261104/image/large-54086fe6ef5ca560c03db70009b108fa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261104"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988">Ice Bear</a> was delivered in 1988 by the Dutch shipyard with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paola D. Smith & Associates (Company)">Paola D. Smith &amp; Associates</a>. The yacht has a 614 GT and beam of 9.3-metres, offering her owner generous interior spaces with large lounges and guest areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261109/image/large-3066f9db3ce02f9b4398a56314235809.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261109"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261106/image/large-64dca7910e6b9ba67219990b00c01122.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261106">The superyacht can accommodate as many as 10 guests between five staterooms, with a large main deck master suite and four staterooms on the lower deck. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261097/image/large-f29788993956f56205005803b9e35974.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261097"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261100/image/large-4c648740d8fb135f7d14f7b8281a115e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261100">Lead broker, Burgess' <a href="https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/meet-the-team/brokerage/kevin-kramer" target="_blank">Kevin Kramer</a>, describes what makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988">Ice Bear</a> such a unique purchase opportunity; "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988">Ice Bear</a> has only ever been used privately, never chartered, and has always been professionally maintained so she’s in excellent condition. If it wasn’t for her classic styling, which is so emblematic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, you’d never guess she was delivered in 1988. What makes this yacht so rare, though, is that she is one of the few sport fishing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>'s I’ve ever seen. If sport fishing is your passion, this is the only yacht for you, absolutely tailor-made for the job and designed around that visceral connection with the ocean." <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261107/image/large-1563a6535c4495d61d6569c073a7b7e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261107"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261110/image/large-0347f01b9d9c962a3e28a510bdcf20b0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261110">Ice Bear</a> underwent a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4135" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patton Marine Surveyors and Consultants (Company)">Patton Marine Survey</a> on 9 September 2024, with reports posted to the auction listing. Buyer due diligence is conducted during a four-week preview period, and prospective buyers are prequalified to bid by placing a deposit into an escrow account.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261093/image/large-8f5d0d91f00940ad0b1274c260dea1d5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261093">Once the bidding opens, bids are shown in real time on the website for interested parties to watch. The sale to the highest bidder is final and unconditional. Upon the conclusion of the auction, the auction house moves immediately to closing, so you can sail away in 30 days or less.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261091/image/large-4f1a2f079dc09e99e52a7208605a3122.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261091">Jack Mahoney, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>, commented "We are very excited to be bringing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Bear52.0m (170'7&quot;)Feadship1988">Ice Bear</a> to auction and for the collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. We feel this yacht is the perfect lot for our fall auction."

Ice Bear yacht for auction

The 52m Feadship superyacht Ice Bear is up for auction with Boathouse Auctions and Burgess.

52m Feadship superyacht Ice Bear for auction

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328118/image/large-0179678c8e6bf3a54638c1fcbb000b95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328118">Spotted last Saturday cruising in IJmuiden, in the Netherlands, is the 65.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a>, after recently completing an extensive refit. Delivered in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in Aalsmeer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a> showcases classic exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> and a sophisticated, fully-custom interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>. Previously known as Callisto, the motor yacht features a refreshing and neutral palette of golds and beiges, complemented by elegant light wood paneling. Accommodating up to 12 guests across six staterooms, her full-width owner's suite on the main deck is a standout, complete with a spacious office, day room, his-and-hers bathrooms, and a walk-in dressing area. With a gross tonnage of 1,306 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a> offers an expansive sundeck that includes a large Jacuzzi and expansive sunbathing terrace. 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, achieving a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

65m Feadship superyacht Nectar in IJmuiden

The 65m superyacht Nectar, built by Feadship in 2006, is seen cruising in IJmuiden, The Netherlands. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> have announced the appointment of Steven English as Chief Executive Officer of the company’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY Marinas</a> subsidiary (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>).&nbsp;Steven English previously worked as a Managing Director at Island Capital Group, where he served in senior asset management, principal investment and special situations roles. Following that role, English transitioned to a career in management consulting, overseeing teams that closed upward of $10 billion in transactions.In terms of his education, English graduated from The American University and received a Master of Business Administration jointly from HEC School of Management Paris, New York University, and the London School of Economics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327988/image/large-130a506eba026e29a4b4942d71628c82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327988">“Over my long association with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>, I have had the privilege of working with a talented team dedicated to enhancing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>’s position as the global leader in the marina industry, and delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners around the world,” English commented.&nbsp;Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> added: “Steve’s extensive international experience, proven industry leadership, and deep understanding of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>’s portfolio make him the ideal person to lead <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a> into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Since joining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a> in 2007 he has contributed significantly to its success, helping extend our global reach to 23 marinas across 13 countries. Among his key accomplishments, Steve has spearheaded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>’s expansion into key markets such as the Cote d’Azur and the Middle East, grown our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a> Trident Program, and advanced IGY’s strategic alliances and brand worldwide.”“As CEO, I look forward to building on our success through new projects, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a> Savannah Harbor Marina in the United States and Sindalah Island Marina, a new luxury destination in Saudi Arabia. These and other exciting initiatives embody the next phase of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY</a>’s innovation and growth, and I’m thrilled to be leading that effort for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>,” English concluded.&nbsp;

Steven English appointed as IGY Marinas CEO 

MarineMax have announced that Steven English has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of the company’s IGY Marinas subsidiary (IGY). 


Steven English appointed as Chief Executive Officer of IGY Marinas

The new shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a> have unveiled the first renderings of their 45-metre superyacht series. With the first two hulls in construction and hull one due for delivery in 2025, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a> 45m series is listed on the market with Michel Chryssicopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327958/image/large-f4e92d42d4fba6ed00a12bc8075afe01.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327958"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327957/image/large-b7b4ef4d92d321242e7130d601976c8b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327957">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a> 45m superyacht model features exterior design and interior design by Milan-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>, as well as naval architecture penned in-house by her Turkish shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327943/image/large-00b055825a94b8bb6ba214307c1b781a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327943"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327941/image/large-d7dd7475fc213d4318885f5d5b3acd11.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327941">With a volume of just under 500 GT and a beam of 9.1-metres, the superyacht is able to host as many as 10 guests across her five stateroom layout. Separate living quarters are also available to support a crew of up to 11 members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327948/image/large-fd4ccc549b42421c823a28cd7674884b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327948"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327945/image/large-bfafb3e0e5f71f807c146e2b5b2622b6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327945"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327947/image/large-e8a776a71e911c712dd18673223ba3f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327947">The master suite and included study, display a warm colour palette of ecru and beige, paired with a floor-length mirror, dark wooden floors, and modern art sculptures. Meanwhile, the bathrooms onboard the yacht include an ensemble of materials, such as marble and light wood.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327951/image/large-a25b1505eba5342700a2e1aecfd26100.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327951"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327953/image/large-6eb55b04c012aa1084a4487b1304de9a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327953"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327954/image/large-4ecdfba9d011244c981e32bfd3863e7b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327954">Inside the vessel’s saloon, those onboard are invited to recline on grey-coloured furnishings embellished with light turquoise accents while surrounded by floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that synthesise the saloon with the outdoor walkways. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/327944/image/large-5b276c9ddff4ff92993cde30032e67b7.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20240917%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20240917T174424Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=25f1f7498f807dea328f386ae4be1a13cf20eee6c57679fbff6a2710d9f0ce6a" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327944"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327946/image/large-ad10d2fbaca78a2cf1a01f91c7ec1339.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327946">Boasting a steel displacement hull, the yacht is characterised by a streamlined profile. Guests are welcomed by a variety of opportunities for sunbathing, swimming or alfresco dining across the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a> 45m superyacht’s exterior decks with several dark grey seating arrangements, and a circular sundeck Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327943/image/large-00b055825a94b8bb6ba214307c1b781a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327943">Additionally, the yacht has a tender garage space capable of housing a five-metre tender and two Jet Skis. Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele Yachts (Company)">Adele Yachts</a> 45m yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 13 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327940/image/large-6b3c79bfb935771118121bcc37934719.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327940">

First look at Adele Yachts 45m yacht series 

The first interior renderings of the 45-metre Adele Yachts 45m superyacht series on the market have been unveiled. 


New shipyard Adele Yachts unveils in-build 45m superyacht model 

The fate of the 82m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has been sealed – she will be sold. After lying “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour for more than a year with the marina footing the bill, the superyacht remains unclaimed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4164/image/large-98444dace1c501feb7836573453d19b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4164">The public notice addressed to Guryev, offered a final 10 days to claim <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> before action was made to force her sale. The 10-day window came to a close last week and, according to Antique Observer, multi-million-dollar bids for the superyacht have already been entertained by the Gaston Browne-led administration. Some, apparently, have been close to the $80,000,000 mark.&nbsp;The Antique Observer goes on to report that the matter may have been settled during yesterday’s cabinet meeting, and the successful bidder could be notified within days. The government has pledged to announce both the buyer and final sale price. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4156/image/large-7251cb48df23f0874bb6c1878b1c256c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4156">Some of the proceeds from the sale are believed to go toward settling the bill racked up at Falmouth Harbor, for fuel, maintenance costs and the crew’s salaries. As this is sanctioned property, the remaining funds will be placed in a consolidated government fund. &nbsp; (Update 30-03-2023 17:30) Update: Sanctioned Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev denies ownership of 82m Alfa Nero superyachtThe 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> will go to auction if still unclaimed by the end of tomorrow. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/19769/image/large-f3ff428285955c4cde5cfee0f37ddbf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19769">The announcement was made by Antigua Port Manager Darwin Telemaque earlier this week, as the government made a final drive to clear the superyacht, which has been left “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour in Antigua for more than a year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4163/image/large-6e92b74af61093e73b2f894af3c51b1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4163">The superyacht was believed to be owned by the sanctioned Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev, yet, according to Bloomberg, his lawyers and legal representatives have denied these claims. “As we have informed the Antiguan authorities Mr. Guryev neither owns nor controls the Alfa Nero and has simply used the vessel from time to time under commercial charter since 2014,” Guryev’s representatives explained to Bloomberg. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4152/image/large-6bd7e17f6430c1a7ea478ccf7494d776.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4152">Bloomberg goes on to report that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has cost the marina more than $500,000 in costs, covering fuel, electricity and food bills for the five-person crew.&nbsp;(Update 03-03-2023 17:30) Antigua and Barbuda Government moves to sell 82m superyacht Alfa NeroAccording to Caribbean Loopnews, The Antigua and Barbuda Government is taking steps to auction the 82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> which, according to Information Minister Melford Nicholas, has been “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour since February 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84288/image/large-49a73b04ae3761415076e0fafa0af537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84288"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> is believed to be owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch and was blocked and subject to an official search last August, to determine who her ultimate beneficial owner is. The search was unsuccessful and allegedly&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has since been deemed a risk.&nbsp;Nicholas explained the Government is “trying to prevent a future hazard since the luxury vessel is not being maintained by its owner.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84285/image/large-152b2c43cd20092c4fd4ac30f6a9bcbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84284/image/large-f864ab48d0634ae138e75dc4ea015da4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84284">Caribbean Loopnews reports that the sales notice will be placed in the media for 10 days to satisfy the requirements under the law for a forced sale. &nbsp;The note stated, “If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, having declared the vessel a hazard to shipping and to the harbour where it is moored, will sell it to the highest bidder.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84289/image/large-7cf65094f9ef1d594510586a81c6d50c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84289">Antigua and Barbuda would have consulted with the US authorities prior to taking the action. But whether the money raised from her sale stays with the Antigua and Barbuda Government is unknown, Nicholas explained. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was delivered in 2007 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. The task of curating her 2,500 GT of interior volume was entrusted to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84293/image/large-687c3fe7ccd6b0fd8e4e18db14cf3119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84293"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84294/image/large-290998123199d82be0b140fac2a68b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84294"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84295/image/large-fdfafdcea1e7b5a2e20cbfc7aa9c7db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84295">She was sold in 2011 to her current owner with a last known asking price of 115,000,000. Prior to her being “abandoned”, she was well maintained undertaking many refit and shipyard visits over the years. She returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands in 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/57566/image/large-fe016568ff8ea3fc88d2dfc89cb3ddcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57566">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana</a>The superyacht offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests across six suites, comprising a master, two VIPs, two doubles and a twin. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> can also host 28 crew. She has a long list of key features that include a hydraulically operated pool and a helipad on her aft deck.

Antigua and Barbuda Government to sell 82m superyacht Alfa Nero

The Antigua and Barbuda Government is making steps to auction the “abandoned” 82m superyacht Alfa Nero.

Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero 

Update on Russian yachts seized

News is being shared of Russian yachts seized, here we have outlined the news behind those claims.

Fleet Updates

Auction of 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht confirmed