The 76.5-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/7191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boardwalk V76.5m (250'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Boardwalk</a> and 78.4-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a> were moored side by side during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026</a> &nbsp;last Thursday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389974/image/large-f7eb3737898f7b899cabdb79d46b6e16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389974">Originally known as Project 707, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boardwalk V76.5m (250'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Boardwalk</a> was delivered in 2021. She was launched from Aalsmeer in the Netherlands and constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.The 1,848 GT yacht features naval architecture and clean exterior lines 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>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amy Halffman (Company)">Amy Halffman</a> created her contemporary interiors. A personal connection for her owner, the yacht’s name pays homage to the Kemah Boardwalk amusement complex in Texas.Alongside her was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a>, the first superyacht acquired by Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve and shareholder in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, as he revealed in an exclusive interview with SYT in September 2025. Delivered in 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a> completed a comprehensive 10-month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2024, including a full repaint and significant upgrades across all major technical, mechanical, and guest areas. She now boasts a newly designed bridge, refreshed exterior finishes, and enhanced AV/IT systems.Both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boardwalk V76.5m (250'12&quot;)Feadship2021">Boardwalk</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a> were on display at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">PBIBS</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> and are currently listed for sale at €165,000,000 and €88,500,000, respectively.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

Boardwalk and Rocinante yachts in Palm Beach

Boardwalk V and Rocinante superyachts in Palm Beach

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The 76.5-metre Boardwalk and 78.4-metre Rocinante were moored side by side at PBIBS 2026.

Superyachts Boardwalk and Rocinante in Palm Beach

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400877/image/large-f9c7308ed02e19d5beacc8ba247ae01d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400877">Seen this week in Gibraltar was the 83.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a>.Delivered in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> made history as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> first hybrid superyacht. Combining an innovative electro-mechanical propulsion system with a highly efficient streamlined hull design, she was developed to offer extended cruising capability, reduced fuel consumption and improved operational efficiency.Sold in May 2025 to her current owner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> features interior and exterior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a>, working in collaboration with <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>, who developed her naval architecture. From the exterior, the yacht is defined by her clean profile, sharp lines and contemporary appearance.Among her standout features is the semi-submerged Nemo Lounge, offering guests an underwater viewing experience. Additional amenities include a nine-metre aft-deck swimming pool, a touch-and-go helipad, a DJ station on the sundeck, a gym, spa and hammam.Powered by a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, <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> reaches a top speed of 17 knots and cruises comfortably at 14 knots, combining performance with long-range efficiency.Following her departure from Gibraltar on 20 July, <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> is currently moored in Olbia, northeastern Sardinia, Italy, according to AIS data.

Feadship yacht Savannah in Gibraltar

Seen this week in Gibraltar was the 83.5-metre Feadship superyacht Savannah.

84m hybrid Feadship superyacht Savannah in Gibraltar

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400848/image/large-fc47ff5eef9acb6da80d9b0dd36bdbe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400848">Spotted anchored in Norway was the 85.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a> high-speed explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2019">Bold</a>. Delivered in 2019 and having completed her five-year survey in 2024, she is currently listed for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>.During her survey, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2019">Bold</a> benefitted from a full repaint, including the transformation of her hull to white. Her interiors were designed in-house by the Australian shipyard, while her military-inspired exterior design and naval architecture were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>.At a volume of 1,550 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2019">Bold</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across eight well-appointed staterooms. For day cruising, she is capable of hosting up to 90 guests and is attended by a crew of 20.Among her standout features is a generous 400-square-metre aft deck, capable of accommodating 15-metre tenders before being transformed into an event space for up to 300 guests. Above, a certified helideck with an integrated refuelling station further enhances her expedition credentials. Additional highlights include a winter garden with a convertible dining area, a glass-walled observation lounge, a gym and a Jacuzzi.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2019">Bold</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> diesel engines, delivering a top speed of 23 knots and a range of 5,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots. She is currently for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> at a weekly rate of €875,000.

SilverYachts yacht Bold in Norway

Spotted cruising in Norway was the 85.3-metre Silver Yachts high-speed explorer yacht Bold.

85m superyacht Bold in Balestrand, Norway

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400611/image/large-8e94b6d4ecd8f2a662e7e40470c65930.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400611">Seen anchored in Corfu yesterday was the 58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baraka58.0m (190'3&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2010">Baraka</a>.Delivered in 2010, she features interior 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>, while her exterior design and naval architecture were both crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>. Pops of red throughout the interior decor add a distinctive touch, with the theme extending to the exterior decks where guests can relax in the Jacuzzi or dine alfresco. With a volume of 899 GT, she can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baraka58.0m (190'3&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2010">Baraka</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 propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. At 12 knots, she has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Turquoise superyacht Baraka anchored in Corfu

Seen anchored in Corfu yesterday was the 58-metre Turquoise superyacht Baraka.

58m Turquoise superyacht Baraka anchored in Corfu

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400504/image/large-977b98f8de1a3df5c739e8f122477f60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400504">The 35.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/16" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Brooke Marine Ltd. (Company)">Brooke Marine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Blue35.3m (115'10&quot;)Brooke Marine Ltd.1988">Deep Blue</a> was spotted cruising in Sydney, Australia, in February this year. According to AIS data, she is currently located at Hope Island on Australia's Gold Coast, Queensland.Delivered by the British shipyard in 1988, the flybridge yacht was originally named White Rose of Drachs. She benefitted from a refit in 2017 and features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Don Shead Yacht Design (Company)">Don Shead Yacht Design</a>. At an internal volume of 214 GT, she accommodates up to eight guests across four staterooms.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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Blue35.3m (115'10&quot;)Brooke Marine Ltd.1988">Deep Blue</a> cruises comfortably at 15 knots and reaches a top speed of 16 knots.

Brooke Marine yacht Deep Blue in Sydney

The 35.3-metre Brooke Marine motor yacht Deep Blue was spotted cruising in Sydney, Australia, in February this year.

35m Brooke Marine motor yacht Deep Blue in Sydney

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400413/image/large-b8aab39bba266c78b8733cfba476627b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400413">The 57.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oui Oui57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Oui Oui</a> has been spotted cruising out of Dartmouth in the UK on her maiden voyage following a short refit at the Abeking facility in Lemwerder. The sighting is our first with her new name.Launched in 2007 as Lady Sheridan and previously named Amaral, the superyacht arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> yard in April and has undergone a 3 month refresh under the direction of British designer John Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>. Allegedly sold to a new owner back in the Spring, the yacht was designed in the early 2000s by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a>, who collaborated on her original interior with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Interiors (Company)">Rodriguez Interiors</a>. Since departing from Dartmouth, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oui Oui57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Oui Oui</a> has cruised along the Bay of Biscay and is currently on route to the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

Abeking Rasmussen yacht Oui Oui refit

The 57.9-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Oui Oui has been spotted cruising out of Dartmouth in the UK.

Abeking’s 58m Oui Oui spotted in Dartmouth fresh from refit

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400466/image/large-34e8c5e2c5c5e844965e2831994c8232.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400466">Seen cruising through the Kiel Canal was the 37-metre converted motor sailer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassiopeia37.0m (121'5&quot;)Torre del Greco1946">Cassiopeia</a>.Originally built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Torre del Greco (Company)">Torre del Greco</a> in 1946, the vessel was constructed for commercial service during the Second World War. She was then transformed into a private yacht in the 1960s under ownership linked to the Agnelli family of Fiat.Built with a triple-planked iroko and mahogany hull on oak frames, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassiopeia37.0m (121'5&quot;)Torre del Greco1946">Cassiopeia</a> measures 172 GT and accommodates up to seven guests across four staterooms. Her classic sailing profile is complemented by inviting outdoor spaces, including an alfresco dining area positioned beneath her distinctive rigging arrangement, alongside generous lounge areas designed for relaxed cruising.The motor sailer yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 10 knots.

sailing yacht Cassiopeia in Kiel Canal

Seen cruising through the Kiel Canal was the 37-metre converted motor sailer yacht Cassiopeia.

37m classic sailing yacht Cassiopeia cruising in Kiel Canal

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400246/image/large-900595f67ea5f2e634d142cb0c17d049.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400246">Anchored among the fjords of Norway, the 73-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/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starfire73.0m (239'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Starfire</a> is currently moored off the city of Bodø, according to AIS data.Previously known as Saint Nicolas, the yacht was delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2007 and re-emerged in March 2025 following a 12-month transformation at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. The extensive refit saw her exterior reimagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pascoli International (Company)">Pascoli International</a> and her interiors redesigned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Knowles Designs (Company)">Patrick Knowles Design</a>, alongside significant technical upgrades and structural modifications.Now featuring a striking black-and-white exterior, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starfire73.0m (239'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Starfire</a> retains elements of her original character while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic. Inside, the existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti</a> woodwork was preserved and complemented by updated materials, finishes and lighting to create brighter, more modern living spaces.Among the most notable upgrades was a stern extension that expanded the swim platform, creating a larger waterside area for relaxation, water activities and alfresco dining. The sundeck was also transformed into a wellness-focused space featuring a gym, sauna, cold plunge pool and enclosed spa area with floor-to-ceiling glass panels.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starfire73.0m (239'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Starfire</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 20 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behind Abeking's refit of Lürssen 73m superyacht Starfire ahead of MYBA unveiling (2025-04-24 09:30:00 +0200)">Read more about her refit here.</a>

Lürssen superyacht Starfire in Norway

Anchored among the fjords of Norway, the 73-metre Lürssen superyacht Starfire is currently moored off the city of Bodø,.

73m Lürssen superyacht Starfire in Norway

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400245/image/large-1422d46d43d854d8b89dc04ec8bd2859.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400245">Spotted departing Newport, Rhode Island was the 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a>. She is currently reported to be in Boston, Massachusetts, according to AIS data.Owned by serial yacht owner Herb Chambers, she was delivered in 2019 and designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> in close collaboration with the owner, featuring a striking hyper-modern profile defined by curved lines and extensive reflective glass.With a volume of 2,150 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a> accommodates up to 14 guests across seven well-appointed staterooms and offers a range of amenities, including a large counter-current swimming pool on the main deck aft, a Jacuzzi on the owner’s deck aft, and a nine-seat cinema.Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</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, providing a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Excellence in Rhode Island

Spotted departing Newport, Rhode Island was the 80-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Excellence.

80m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Excellence in Rhode Island

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399636/image/large-27e96086900837eca7ac1a5b72780ec8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399636">Seen here anchored at the Vathiavali Beach in Greece is the 31.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a>, a Tradition 105 launched in 2012.Built in Viareggio, Italy, the yacht was custom designed for Swiss owner Luca Regusci and his wife Monica, who worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/767" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Del Re (Company)">Roberto Del Re</a> to create a true second home at sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa’s</a> name is derived from a Northern Italian dialect, meaning “not bad at all,” while also serving as a play on the phrase “mi ama,” which translates to “he/she loves me.”Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A custom creation: Luca Regusci on his ownership of the 32m Benetti yacht Miamaa (2022-12-29 15:15:00 +0100)">A custom creation: Luca Regusci on his ownership of the 32m Benetti yacht Miamaa</a>Originally launched after an extensive 20-month build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> features a customised interior layout and was designed for comfortable long-range Mediterranean cruising. Her compact dimensions, moderate draft and stabilisers allow her to access picturesque ports and anchorages while ensuring a smooth experience underway.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> has explored destinations including Corsica, Sardinia, the Aeolian Islands, Greece and Croatia, with the owners spending up to three months onboard each summer and covering around 5,000 nautical miles annually.In terms of propulsion system, the yacht 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, giving her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.

Benetti yacht Miamaa in Greece


Seen here anchored at the Vathiavali Beach in Greece is the 31.75-metre Benetti motor yacht Miamaa.

32m Benetti motor yacht Miamaa in Greece

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399785/image/large-b71417dd18d47517498b3583ef6382b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399785">Spotted in Malta's Grand Harbour early last month was the 77.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amalya77.7m (254'11&quot;)Admiral2025">Amalya</a>. Previously known as Project Blue Marlin, the vessel is instantly recognisable by her distinctive aqua-blue hull and was delivered in 2025. Behind her is the 85.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a> explorer yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wanderlust85.3m (279'10&quot;)Silver Yachts2022">Wanderlust</a> delivered in 2022.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amalya77.7m (254'11&quot;)Admiral2025">Amalya</a> features both exterior and 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>, while her naval architecture was developed in-house by her builder. Her custom design is centred around an expansive six-metre swimming pool, creating a versatile space for entertaining, social gatherings and onboard events while cruising. The yacht also offers generous lounging, seating and dining areas, complemented by a deck Jacuzzi. Guests can further enjoy a luxurious spa and a state-of-the-art gym.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> diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amalya77.7m (254'11&quot;)Admiral2025">Amalya</a> is constructed with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. According to AIS data, she is currently in Antibes, France.

Admiral yacht Amalya in Malta

Spotted in Malta's Grand Harbour early last month was the 77.7-metre Admiral superyacht Amalya. 

78m Admiral superyacht Amalya in Malta

The 29.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rat Pack29.57m (97'0&quot;)Marlow Yachts2011">Rat Pack</a> has been sold. Mordy Miltz of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts360 (Company)">Yachts360</a> introduced the buyer, while Drew Offerdahl of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352613/image/large-92382b32459df8fbd867f4b7d8504379.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352613">Delivered in 2011 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rat Pack29.57m (97'0&quot;)Marlow Yachts2011">Rat Pack</a> is a Marlow 97E, previously named Due Process&nbsp;and Kakawi.&nbsp;She features exterior design and naval architecture crafted in-house by her builder. The 117 GT motor yacht most recently underwent a refit in 2026, following extensive upgrades completed in late 2024.Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rat Pack29.57m (97'0&quot;)Marlow Yachts2011">Rat Pack</a> features an open flybridge arrangement with upper and lower helm stations. Her exterior refit included new paint, a full teak deck replacement and updated electronics.&nbsp;Built with a GRP hull superstructure, she has a beam of 6.4-metres. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to eight guests across four staterooms, including two full-beam staterooms.&nbsp;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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rat Pack29.57m (97'0&quot;)Marlow Yachts2011">Rat Pack</a> has a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rat Pack29.57m (97'0&quot;)Marlow Yachts2011">Rat Pack</a> had a last known asking price of $2,999,000.

30m Marlow motor yacht Rat Pack sold

The 30-metre Marlow 97E motor yacht Rat Pack has been sold with a last known asking price of $2,999,000.

The 23.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="@Last23.9m (78'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2003">@Last</a> has been sold in an in-house deal. Alan Le Goff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Althaus Yachts (Company)">Althaus Yachts</a> represented both the buyer and seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204775/image/large-a83d9c01eff962ec16bdd1b03fd97bce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204775">Delivered in 2003 by Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="@Last23.9m (78'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2003">@Last</a> is a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> 24 model and was previously named iRock. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caliari Superyacht Inc. (Company)">Caliari Superyacht</a>, with naval architecture crafted in-house by her builder.&nbsp;Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the 75 GT motor yacht most recently underwent a refit in 2023.Accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="@Last23.9m (78'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2003">@Last</a> is arranged for up to six guests across a three-stateroom configuration. Dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="@Last23.9m (78'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2003">@Last</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 31 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="@Last23.9m (78'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2003">@Last</a> had a last known asking price of €650,000. Image courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a>.

24m Leopard motor yacht @Last sold

The 24-metre Leopard motor yacht @Last has been sold in-house with a last known asking price of €650,000.

The 40.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) (Company)">Anadolu</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 40.8m (133'10&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2026">Aisha</a> has been delivered to her owner following her launch in March 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400942/image/large-864d0a67d5a023bc9713648f61c1e272.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400942">Built in 2026 by Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) (Company)">Anadolu</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 40.8m (133'10&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2026">Aisha</a> was designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. Her naval architecture and engineering were developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Notilus Design (Company)">Notilus Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400908/image/large-b388b712e84fd2575751af771f2fefde.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400908">Built entirely in aluminium, Turkish project management firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eureka Yachts (Company)">Eureka Yachts</a> oversaw the project. The project was developed to “balance the owner’s request for substantial interior volume with a platform that could still deliver strong performance and confident behaviour at sea,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> during her launch. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400907/image/large-0c4b78c18d0f2b5465d983173babf15d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400907" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400909/image/large-4eed324f8a8348dddf07ad007d3a02c0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400909">Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65539" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="40m Anadolu superyacht Aisha launched (2026-03-04 11:30:00 +0100)">41m Anadolu superyacht Aisha launched</a>Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 40.8m (133'10&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2026">Aisha</a> showcases a sleek raised pilothouse profile with generous exterior living spaces, designed for family cruising. Moreover, her aluminium construction supports both performance and spacious onboard living.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400917/image/large-756000cc0f38f70f00be78da39f798c4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400917" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 40.8m (133'10&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2026">Aisha</a> welcomes guests in a 60-square-metre main saloon, thoughtfully conceived as the heart of family life onboard. A tilting window linking the saloon and galley creates a seamless connection between the spaces, reflecting the owner's brief for a layout that highly encourages guests to socialise. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400916/image/large-dbe624d9af2570b8a0f2f1e61e84507b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400916"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400915/image/large-27dfb1c9f699bbbe8cb3ea5978743046.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400915"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400913/image/large-303a79d55307892d9a8d2a9b66efc75a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400913">With a beam of 9.1-metres and stretching at 360 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms including a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck complete with a private office and his-and-hers bathrooms. Separate quarters sleep up to eight crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400918/image/large-02eaad421c634d9d0035b54685f836b2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400918"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400914/image/large-7622b2c48b585149b80352c37fd75058.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400914"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234869/image/large-9a8af5782490b102527ccc83453cf8b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234869">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aisha 40.8m (133'10&quot;)Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK)2026">Aisha</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 15 knots, a top speed of 19 knots. At 15 knots, she offers a range of 1,500 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234866/image/large-baf352aaa2e5ad1458a704af41cab896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234866"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387260/image/large-e8cf102e2a41fc90a910289e484c0fa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387260">

41m Anadolu superyacht Aisha delivered

The 40-metre Anadolu superyacht Aisha has been delivered to her owner following her launch in March 2026.


41m custom Anadolu superyacht Aisha delivered

Spainish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a> could soon change ownership after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodman (Company)">Grupo Rodman</a> requested authorisation to transfer its shares to a newly established company linked to a US industrial group, according to reports in the Spanish media.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400880/image/large-dfc93c451caf676a96be1d4ae8baf3ab.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400880">The proposed transaction is currently under review by the Port Authority of Vigo, which owns the land where the shipyard operates. The authority is expected to consider the request as part of its board meeting.According to Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo, the likely buyer is Oyster Ocean LLC, a Delaware-registered company established in January 2026 and reportedly part of a larger US industrial conglomerate. The transaction would reportedly be completed through the recently incorporated Spanish company Océano de Ostras SL, although the sale has not yet been finalised.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a> currently holds five port concessions in Vigo covering more than 33,000 square-metres of land, in addition to a floating dock occupying a further 5,730 square-metres. Earlier this year, the majority of these concessions were renewed until 2042.The potential sale follows years of speculation surrounding the future ownership of the shipyard. In 2008, Metalships attracted interest from a Miami-based investment group led by Galician businessman Mario Pérez Rivera in a deal reportedly valued at €60 million. In 2015, China Sonangol International subsidiary CS Europe Investment acquired a stake in the company before ownership returned to Galician hands two years later.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400879/image/large-3a4d237c29da2ec97f5badbfe4a2fa88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400879"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a> has remained one of Spain's leading shipyards for refit and repair work, with assets such as a 162-metre floating dock, which is one of the largest operated by a privately owned shipyard in Galicia.The yard has also delivered several high-profile projects across multiple sectors, including the 138-metre sailing cruise vessel Sea Cloud Spirit, the Regina C fishing vessel and the offshore support vessel North Sea Giant.&nbsp;In the superyacht sector, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships</a> has established a strong reputation for undertaking complex refit and maintenance projects on large yachts visiting the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. In 2016, they launched the 59-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a>, which at the time was the largest ever to have been designed and built in Spain.&nbsp;If the transaction proceeds, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodman (Company)">Grupo Rodman</a> will continue its shipbuilding activities through Rodman Polyships, its composites division.&nbsp;In regards to yachts, they launched the 32-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nirvana32.0m (104'12&quot;)Rodman2005">Nirvana</a> in 2005, which was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Three yachts destroyed in fire on Miami River (2025-03-10 10:30:00 +0100)">destroyed in a fire in 2025</a> on the Miami River, and the 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mr Corn24.0m (78'9&quot;)Rodman2010">Mr Corn</a> in 2010.&nbsp;The company is currently working on the largest contract in its history, building 19 patrol vessels between 11 and 35 metres for the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a contract valued at more than €50 million.Both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodman (Company)">Grupo Rodman</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships &amp; Docks</a> have not publicly commented on the reported sale. The outcome now depends on approval from the Port Authority of Vigo before any transfer of ownership can be completed.

Metalships & Docks to be acquired by US buyer

Metalships & Docks could soon change ownership after Grupo Rodman requested authorisation to transfer its shares to a US industrial group.

US buyer set to acquire Spanish shipyard Metalships & Docks

The 25.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte25.3m (83'0&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2007">Astarte</a> has been sold in an in-house transaction. Spiros Andrikopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attica Yachts (Company)">Attica Yachts</a> represented both the buyer and seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400878/image/large-8f6b0ec99a977bc1f1116bc17cc2032b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400878">Built by the Italian shipyard and delivered in 2007, Astarte (ex Natalia Star) is a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti&nbsp;</a>830. She features exterior design and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project,</a>&nbsp; with naval architecture developed in-house by her builder. &nbsp;Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 6.26-metres and a draft of 1.87-metres. At an interior volume of 80 GT, accommodation onboard the yacht is arranged for up to nine guests, alongside a crew of four, including her captain.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte25.3m (83'0&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2007">Astarte</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 29 knots and a top speed of 32 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte25.3m (83'0&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2007">Astarte</a> had a last known asking price of €1,700,000.Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attica Yachts (Company)">Attica Yachts</a>.

25m Ferretti motor yacht Astarte sold

The 25-metre Ferretti 830 motor yacht Astarte has been sold in an in-house deal by ATTICA Yachts.

The 24.6-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/7458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance24.64m (80'10&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Balance</a> has been sold with Sebastian Jerolimov of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179103/image/large-e2a336ea19d02a243cb5ee9baef2bb23.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179103">Delivered in 2018 by Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance24.64m (80'10&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Balance</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SL78 series. She was designed inside and outside by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a>, while her naval architecture was crafted in-house by her builder.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance24.64m (80'10&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Balance</a> is equipped with electric zero-speed stabilisers for comfort both underway and at anchor, as well as an additional <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kohler Engines (Company)">Kohler</a> generator. Her exterior decks provide multiple lounging and dining areas, creating a seamless connection with her interior spaces.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 5.74-metres and a draft of 1.84-metres. Spanning 70 GT, Balance accommodates up to eight guests across a four-stateroom configuration. Dedicated quarters are provided for up to three crew members, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance24.64m (80'10&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Balance</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 30 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance24.64m (80'10&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">Balance</a> had a last known asking price of €2,890,000. Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

25m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Balance sold

The 24.6-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Balance has been sold with a last known asking price of €2,890,000.

The 40.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Yachts (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tosun40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti Yachts2022">Tosun</a> has been sold. Nikolas Daoutis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalanta Marine (Company)">Atalanta Marine</a> represented the buyer, while Thibault Roi and Peter Brown of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325909/image/large-c9f2d6c557cc9c5b2a2fbd725189d8e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325909">Delivered in 2022 by Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tosun40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti Yachts2022">Tosun</a> is a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Yachts (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis featuring exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bonetti / Kozerski architecture DPC (Company)">Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture DPC</a>. Her naval architecture was crafted in-house by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Yachts (Company)">Benetti</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 8.5-metres and an interior volume of 386 GT. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters are available for a crew of nine, including her captain.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tosun40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti Yachts2022">Tosun</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10446" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tosun40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti Yachts2022">Tosun</a> had a last known asking price of €20,900,000. Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.

41m Benetti Oasis motor yacht Tosun sold

The 41-metre Benetti Oasis 40M motor yacht Tosun has been sold, involving Burgess and Atalanta Marine.

The 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> is now sold. Charles Carveles and Robert Halperin of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introduced the buyer, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/392" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alex Banning, United Kingdom (Person)">Alex Banning</a> of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>, alongside Alex Busher and Cornelius Gerling of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391218/image/large-ad1c49ce47e9ae5af2a9e2717400ac4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391218">Delivered in 2009 by the German shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design</a>. Her naval architecture was crafted in-house by her builder. The yacht most recently underwent an extensive refit in 2025.&nbsp;On deck, highlights include a generous aft dedicated to dining, lounging and sunbathing, alongside a sundeck Jacuzzi, sunpads and shaded social spaces. Inside, guests are welcomed in a spacious main saloon featuring large windows, sculptural furnishings and curated pieces.&nbsp;With an interior volume of 1,182 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite, a VIP suite and four guest staterooms. Separate quarters sleep up to 14 crew members, catering to private and charter operations.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</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, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> had a last known asking price of €39,900,000. Image courtesy of &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>.

60m Lürssen superyacht Caipirinha sold

The 60-metre Lürssen superyacht Caipirinha has been sold, with SuperYachtsMonaco and Edmiston. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idea Yachting (Company)">Idea Yachting</a> has announced the sale of a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/1131.8m (104'4&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2027">new-build 31.8-metre Mangusta 104 REV</a>, with Marco Fiorani representing the buyer. She is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta 104/1131.8m (104'4&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2027">eleventh hull</a> in the series and is currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Overmarine</a>'s shipyard in Viareggio. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/400854/image/large-b120343d877e8c8104d8e7066d457f6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/400854">The 31.8-metre Mangusta 104 REV was developed through a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Overmarine Group</a>'s Engineering Department and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, while her naval architecture was developed in-house by her builder.Outside, she presents a sporty profile characterised by sleek lines and expansive glazing, strengthening the connection between the yacht's interior and exterior spaces.Designed as part of the Mangusta Maxi Open range, the yacht offers generous outdoor living areas alongside refined interiors defined by expansive glass surfaces seamlessly integrated into her architecture to enhance onboard comfort as well as aesthetics.According to the shipyard, the model combines the brand's design language with a contemporary approach to onboard living.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 7.06-metres and a shallow draft of 1.6-metres, allowing access to shallow reefs and remote anchorages. At an interior volume of 165 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across four staterooms. Dedicated quarters sleep up to four crew members, including her captain.In terms of performance, she is powered by twin MTU engines, propelling her to a top speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.&nbsp;

Eleventh new-build 32m Mangusta 104 REV sold

The eleventh new-build 32-metre Mangusta 104 REV has been sold, with Idea Yachting's Marco Fiorani representing the buyer.

 Eleventh new-build 32m Mangusta 104 REV sold

It isn’t every day that the superyacht press finds itself on a video call with one of the most influential figures in technology. But when Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve and now shareholder at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, appeared on screen for a private roundtable with a select group of journalists during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, the atmosphere was one of curiosity and anticipation. For an hour, he spoke candidly about his unlikely journey into yachting, his vision for research-led fleets and why he believes there will always be interesting technologies and opportunities to build more boats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372661/image/large-efbaa1c91bfa6988f938d8e2732895dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372661">“I wasn’t interested in yachts at all,” he admitted with disarming honesty over the call, explaining how a surprise charter onboard the 77.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> (ex. Mirabella) for his ex-wife’s 50th birthday turned into the start of a lifelong passion. “I thought I was going to be miserable. Instead, I discovered this incredible way to spend time with friends and family.”That first charter led to many more. Then came ownership. Then, inevitably, came shipbuilding. Today, Newell not only owns a growing fleet, but also lives full-time at sea. “Other than a couple of months in 2021, I’ve been living onboard ever since the pandemic,” he said, leaning back in his chair on screen. His three cats, he joked, are just as bemused as he is when the captain informs them which vessel they’re moving to next.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319785/image/large-4bb2a8fa9dff74386dd0cf81c8991888.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319785">The scale and diversity of Newell’s fleet is unusual, even by superyacht standards. He counts the 78.5-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/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.5m (257'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a> as his first acquisition, the 72.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a> as a support vessel, and both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Draak91.5m (300'2&quot;)Oceanco2014">Draak</a> and the new-build 111-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> as those included under his ownership. Beyond the traditional yachts, however, lies an array of research platforms, including the 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tacoma Boat Building Co (Company)">Tacoma Boat Building</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dagon68.28m (224'0&quot;)Tacoma Boat Building Co1985">Dagon</a> which operates as a full-ocean-depth surface platform and the 55.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1643" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Auroux (Company)">Auroux</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydra55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Hydra</a> which is designed for coastal studies.&nbsp;He also has a 35-metre sportfisher in development at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Developments (Company)">Yachting Developments</a>, that will travel with the main boat and the support boat, and has signed an agreement with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> for the 100-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a>, which will carry a 6,000-metre-capable remotely operated vehicle for submarine rescue and ocean science, and the research vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17142" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV11000162.0m (531'6&quot;)Vard Group AS2030">RV11000</a>, which is still in development.&nbsp;While the fleet is diverse, the vision is consistent that yachts are not just used as platforms for leisure, but as tools for exploration and science. Through Inkfish, his marine research organisation, Newell supports scientists with access to deep-sea technology, from advanced ROVs to mapping equipment. “Our focus is to be a service organisation to the scientific community,” he explained. “We ask scientists directly, what’s helpful? Sometimes that means getting them to critical parts of the ocean. Sometimes it means grants to process the data we collect. The point is to be led by science, not by ego.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367974/image/large-ea8d38f7ced1d8b2d5c392d963d93997.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367974">At one point during the call, he described how high-school students had boarded his research vessels, watching specimens being prepared, and later wrote to ask when the boats would return. He smiled as he recounted their excitement: “That’s the impact I want to see. When the community says, ‘You’re coming back? Hooray!’ then we know we’re doing it right.”If his research ambitions are ambitious, his philosophy as a yacht owner is just as striking. Newell has imported the mindset of a software engineer into yacht design, thinking in terms of productivity and user experience.On <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a>, for instance, the deck is not teak but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a>. “I’d rather the crew spend less time polishing decks and more time interacting with guests,” he said. “It’s about maximising the valuable experiences onboard. Do you want your crew polishing chrome, or taking your child out on a Jet Ski? To me, it’s obvious.”That approach extends deeper, with crew actively designing tenders, galleys and operational spaces. “We started by asking our dive team to design their own tender. The results were so good that we realised, the more you involve the crew in design, the better the outcomes.” On screen, he gave a small shrug as if to say the idea was obvious, though it represents a radical departure from how most yachts are conceived.Few yacht owners speak as comfortably about CNC machining, AI models or pressure vessels as they do about cruising grounds. For Newell, technology is not an accessory to his yachting, but the foundation of it. A self-taught machinist who once kept a five-axis CNC mill in his living room, he now funds advanced material research. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367451/image/large-26f50ff0e23faff563f5ba25af0026b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367451">One project in partnership explores aluminium oxynitride, a transparent ceramic stronger than titanium. “It’s so strong that titanium becomes the gasket material,” he said, eyes lighting up through the video link. The aim, to build a fully transparent, full-ocean-depth submersible hull.Newell was also an early funder of OpenAI, and speaks enthusiastically about applying machine learning to shipbuilding. “Putting stress and strain gauges everywhere, collecting time-series data and comparing it to model predictions, that’s where AI can validate and improve design. It’s about putting shipbuilding in front of the wave of technological advancement.”Examples already in place include pathogen-detection systems onboard to identify influenza or RSV, and discussions around bridge systems that use augmented reality to detect submerged objects at night. “Machine vision is already better than humans in many cases,” he said. “It’s just about integrating it in a way that enhances safety.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372683/image/large-fde494e79d89a678a296d7074c300d04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372683">Gabe Newell acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in August 2025, stating he intends to support and reinforce its existing culture, which he views as effective, principled and forward-looking. The investment in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> itself stemmed not from a cold business calculation, but from a sense of belonging. Building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> with the yard’s CEO Marcel Onkenhout and his team created a natural partnership for Newell.“It didn’t feel adversarial. It felt like collaboration,” Newell explained. “I was fanboying all over Marcel and his team. The quality made me root for them. Eventually it was like, how can I be part of this team too?” The result was a formal stake in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, but with a philosophy that profit alone is not the driver. “The goal is to create happy customers. Profit is just the signal that you’re doing better than others. My focus is on how to make already brilliant yachts even more valuable to owners.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365665/image/large-908318675f42f6a91544e68f54985a77.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365665">For Newell, the process of designing and building yachts has become as much a joy as the finished vessels themselves. “I’ll actually be sad when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is delivered, because I’ve loved working with the team,” he admitted via the video link. Asked whether he will always be building yachts, he admitted that it's an ongoing conversation and that there will always be interesting opportunities to move technology forward in the industry, in ways that might be too risky to ask another owner to take on. “In those cases, we could look at a speculative project or something I’d build myself, which gives the yard more design freedom. But it depends on what the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> wants to try.”It is a revealing answer. For an industry often shrouded in secrecy, Newell brings not only capital and innovation, but a refreshing openness. He jokes about his cats, shares anecdotes of his children, and speaks earnestly about wanting yachts to be seen as good actors in the communities they visit.Marcel, speaking towards the end of the call, agreed wholeheartedly. “What has always bothered me most in 30 years is the secrecy and gossip,” he reflected. “In the years ahead, we want to lead by example, and transparency will be part of that.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367971/image/large-02a0541df7b4d8e25e92bf73af030e34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367971">Gabe also noted that many of his peers in the American tech world “aren’t nearly as aware of yachts and yachting as a lot of people in Europe,” and that simply getting them onboard could be transformative. “It’s a little like shooting fish in a barrel,” he said with a grin. “There are so many people who would never think about yachts, but once they experience it, they’ll realise it has an important role to play in their lives.” For Newell, the challenge lies in making the sales process experiential, because simply getting potential owners onboard, he argued, is often enough to change perceptions entirely.As the call drew to a close, he turned the tables on the assembled journalists: “What do you want <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> to do?” It was a fitting end from a man whose career has been built on questioning assumptions, listening closely and then reimagining what is possible.

Gabe Newell: Life at sea and building the future with Oceanco

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From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco

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