Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Superyacht Yard in Ancona.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396076/image/large-f645ec7c3870794ae7ea2c24efb1c285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396076"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> was first announced in September 2023, with the yacht seen outside the shed for the first time in May 2024 when she was transported to the yard in Ancona for outfitting.Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> brings together <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>’s Superyacht Division, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a> which were responsible for her exterior lines, preliminary naval architecture and general arrangement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396084/image/large-79814660dbb43f8d0e8e324159c49142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396084">Also known as CRN 145, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is characterised by a classic elongated bow and a sleek profile, which paired together mirror the graceful lines of sailboats. This is complemented by her gently curved bilges and seamless surfaces, as well as a classic colour scheme of a deep blue hull, and white superstructure, accented by a red bootstripe close to her waterline.&nbsp;Milan-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> developed both her interior concept and the exterior social spaces, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has overseen the yacht’s engineering, the final definition of naval architecture and general arrangements, as well as overall project management through to delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396083/image/large-aec99c9840f00e343e94d23e14244c47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396083">Her interior design has been developed around the relationship between functionality and aesthetics, with attention given to detailing and material selection. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> has worked closely with the shipyard throughout the design and production phases, focusing on both the overall architectural layout of the spaces and the finer elements of detailing.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball (2025-07-30 12:30:00 +0200)">Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396080/image/large-9d23deb9c676e32f776e64466ff9ace2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396080"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> acted as the owner’s representative and project management team, providing technical oversight throughout the build. Working alongside the shipyard, they coordinated third-party suppliers and managed inspection, supervision and acceptance processes to ensure alignment with the owner’s requirements.With an 11-metre beam and a gross tonnage of 1,100 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is designed to accommodate up to 12 guests, across an owner’s suite and five VIP staterooms. Crew accommodation is also provided for up to 15 across nine cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396078/image/large-f68150a34f94cc582fcde37465b002da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396078"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>’s onboard systems have been integrated into her design wherever possible, with components concealed or visually adapted to suit their surroundings. The emphasis has been placed on functionality and finish rather than overt technical expression.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396077/image/large-c0b8e301d15dbf764d62c2c8e690adaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396077">From a technical perspective, the yacht is equipped with an Energy Storage System intended to manage onboard energy flows according to operational requirements. The system is designed to enable peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to reduced fuel consumption in certain operating modes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396079/image/large-1aeed783f66388ce1b6a27c69b7e10a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396079">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</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> V12 engines, rated at 1,213kW each, giving the yacht a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.In the coming months, work will continue on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>'s interior and exterior outfitting, as well as sea trials, before handover to her owner, which is scheduled for summer 2026.(Images courtesy of CRN Yachts.)

Project Thunderball: 70m custom CRN yacht launched

70m Project Thunderball launched by CRN in Ancona, Italy

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CRN has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht Project Thunderball from the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. 

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70m custom CRN yacht Project Thunderball launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the launch of the first 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. The yacht is the debut unit in the Italian shipyard’s new FAST50 series, introducing a new generation of aluminium superyachts combining high-performance, generous volumes, and aggressive styling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395886/image/large-26d5b7f1e0ee1e363785c3eb868454d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395886" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> was first unveiled as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s flagship fast yacht concept in February 2024, combining the performance capabilities of the shipyard’s historic aluminium builds with the volumes and liveability typically associated with larger displacement yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts (2024-02-08 15:45:00 +0100)">Read: Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts</a> According to her builder, the model has been developed to reinterpret through a contemporary lens the legacy of iconic Baglietto fast yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adler36.0m (118'1&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1987">Adler</a>, Pachamama and the Compasso d’Oro-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monokini44.0m (144'4&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2013">Monokini</a>. “With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a>, we wanted to reinterpret <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s most authentic DNA- that of the large, high-performance aluminium yachts that shaped the shipyard’s history- translating it into a contemporary platform capable of combining performance, comfort and extraordinary liveability,” commented Fabio Ermetto, Chief Commercial Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>. “This project perfectly represents our vision: sporty yachts with a strong identity, yet architecturally and technically advanced, and deeply tailored around the owner’s lifestyle.” Built entirely in aluminium, the FAST50 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>, who also collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a> on the interior design. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395885/image/large-0f0cbb8a980f43063a7800f391c1bc74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395885" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Throughout the project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has drawn inspiration from the automotive sector, with integrated air intakes, sports car-inspired stern fairleads and a bespoke “Porsche Chalk” hull colour developed using a custom Boero paint cycle.A key feature of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a> is her two-level stern, which is fitted with several innovative features introduced on the T-line, including the yard’s signature fold-down bulwarks that extend the beach club area closer to the water, alongside a hidden transformer replacing the traditional passerelle to keep the yacht’s sleek look. In addition, the yacht’s indoor and outdoor areas are seamlessly connected thanks to her full-height windows and Baglietto’s signature “cut-out” bulwarks, which strengthen connection to the sea.On her upper deck, a veranda that opens on three sides hosts a panoramic dining room, while her foredeck features a lounge area, sunpads and a Jacuzzi located at the bow. Moreover, a rooftop, rare for yachts of her category, serves as a private retreat where guests can dine, lounge, and relax.Furthermore, a stern garage with a flooding launch system is capable of accommodating a tender up to seven-metres, alongside a second garage forward.The yacht's interiors have been designed to complement the exterior design. Lacquered surfaces, experimental woods such as burnt oak, and artistic lighting all harmoniously contribute to her contemporary design profile. Lightweight materials were favoured over heavier marble and natural stone to support the yacht's high-performance credentials, with even the exterior handrails crafted from titanium to optimise weight.Unlike many of the shipyard’s earlier fast yachts, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> has been developed across three full decks, featuring a wide-body owner's suite on the main deck.&nbsp;At an interior volume of 499 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged across four staterooms, including two VIP staterooms and two twin staterooms on the lower deck, all with en-suite facilities. Crew accommodation comprises four dedicated quarters, captain's quarters and a spacious crew mess.In terms of performance, the yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which are expected to deliver a top speed of 30 knots.&nbsp;

First 50m Baglietto FAST50 superyacht launched

Baglietto has launched the first 50m FAST50 yacht from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.


The 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> B.Now 50M yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> was launched from the Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy on 30 April 2026. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395566/image/large-a5afff69ad2570f9b5464ce73c8d70e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395566">Also known as Project FB619, the contract for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> was signed in February 2023 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7274" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Divo Yacht (Company)">Divo Yacht</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> and naval architecture by her Italian builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. “Yesterday she was a project, today she is a yacht,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7274" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Divo Yacht (Company)">Divo Yacht</a> founder and CEO Volga Diaugo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395578/image/large-102372f0730470f1016956c86d6cc1d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395578">Launched as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> B.Now 50M series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, which has been inspired by automotive elements. A key feature of the B.Now range is her Oasis Deck, which boasts fold out wings, which expand her deck space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395565/image/large-607bac5c7197bc316cb547f05ebde73a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395565"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck, alongside three double and one twin stateroom on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395564/image/large-777651ab6e0852405c70dcf170e8503f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395564">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</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, which provide her with a top speed of 15 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 13 knots. Once her sea trials are complete, Inari will be delivered to her owner in July 2026.(All images courtesy of Divo Yacht.)

Inari: Benetti B.Now 50M yacht launched

The 49.9-metre Benetti B.Now 50M yacht Inari was launched from the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio, Italy on 30 April 2026. 

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Benetti B.Now 50M yacht Inari launched

The 31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> (CdM) motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> has been launched. She was sold in February 2024 to an Australian owner and marks <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM’s</a> third launch this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395301/image/large-c080cda3183e7821d403275da61c8a67.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395301">“We built this yacht for her owners, their vision,” said the shipyard’s co-founder and CEO Vasco Buonpensiere. “The RJ family had never ventured this compact before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> came along. She exists because someone dreamed her and both designer Paszkowski and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche&nbsp;</a>turned that dream into reality.”The RJ 102 model features sleek exterior design developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. Her profile is characterised by a sinuously curved stern, flared bow and subtly recessed windows.“We faced a puzzle when entrusted to design the RJ102: how do you preserve the commanding presence and go-anywhere confidence of a larger yacht in a rather small package? The answer arrives today,” explained designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395303/image/large-da560583c8c4a48a0fca637d123e6efd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395303">Inside, the interiors have been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur’s</a> mission is to serve as a base camp for a couple exploring the world from aboard her,” said designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>. The design reportedly combines understated elegance with warm, richly detailed finishes, incorporating natural materials, organic forms and bespoke furnishings throughout.&nbsp;According to the designer, the highly customised layout prioritises spacious living areas for a smaller number of guests, creating an intimate setting focused on shared experiences. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> can accommodate nine guests across four staterooms and a multi-functional room, which can be converted into a fifth cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395302/image/large-703588e7b8eee9a4ca3eab344a2b55f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395302">The owner explained that working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> on the creation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> had been a rewarding and memorable experience. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> is more than a yacht; it’s the culmination of a wonderful partnership and the beginning of countless adventures ahead. We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to the entire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">CdM</a> family for helping us bring this dream to life,“ concluded Mon Couer’s owners.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 range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> has several yacht in-build, including three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> Flexplorer 165 yachts.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>.

CdM yacht Mon Coeur launched

The 31-metre CdM motor yacht Mon Coeur has been launched.

31m CdM motor yacht Mon Coeur launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts&nbsp;</a>has announced the launch of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 430.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2026">fourth 30.02-metre Squalo 100 motor yacht</a> in Fano, Italy. Designed with liveability at its core, the yacht offers a maximised 410-square-metres of onboard space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395100/image/large-8d026b0160ae27a8c302fec0aeeadf49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395100">“The livable space is what people truly appreciate,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> CEO Roberto Aboumrad. “No matter how beautiful a yacht may be, if you don’t have the human spaces that make you feel comfortable and at home, you won’t enjoy the boat the way it’s supposed to be enjoyed.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395098/image/large-82da4c75a1c74970ebf764357ed9136c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395098">The Squalo 100 features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Verme Projects (Company)">Verme Projects</a>, while her clean exterior lines and interiors were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Curtò - RC Design (Company)">Roberto Curtò - RC Design</a>. Generous deck spaces, expansive glazing, and welcoming social areas are prioritised throughout her design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395104/image/large-0f359200ef44ed619b7353c549f16410.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395104">Meanwhile, her interiors focus on comfort and everyday liveability, where natural materials and soft textures contribute to the warm onboard atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395102/image/large-5f22245d3662999e5a68c299b71a7ad4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395102"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395101/image/large-9f8cdfcd216a09e5045753108d411e92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395101">The yacht also reflects the shipyard’s philosophy that comfort is experienced through all five senses. This concept is expressed through floating walls, floors, and ceilings integrated throughout the interior, meaning the living spaces are structurally separated from the hull and superstructure to significantly reduce sound and vibration transfer across the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395099/image/large-194c0780a1ab3fa543b87222046d960a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395099">“That’s why you don’t hear generators, vibration, or even conversations from other cabins,” added Roberto. “There is total silence onboard.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395103/image/large-7e3a1fdd617312e23daa91d100256827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395103">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 430.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2026">fourth Squalo 100</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 13.5 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> has several yachts in-build, including two Squalo 90 yachts and two Squalo 125 yachts.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a>.

Fourth Alpha 100 yacht launched

Alpha Custom Yachts has announced the launch of the fourth 30.02-metre Squalo 100 motor yacht.

Fourth 30m Alpha Squalo 100 motor yacht launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> has announced the launch of the sixth 31.41-metre SW96 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> in Cape Town. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394527/image/large-1d4a04efe3bcddfb2190e8ea4d7c521b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394527">Characterised by a striking forest green metallic hull, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a>. Conceived for an experienced sailor with a strong racing background, she was developed with the intention of combining performance with comfort.&nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> comes from sheet music,” explained her owner. “I am not a musician, but it means play fast, play strong, and that’s how I feel about this boat. Especially when it comes to racing, I believe strength is critical, and this yacht represents that. I can’t wait to cruise it! I can’t wait to race it!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394525/image/large-f8fd266b25f111c1f91ff7822b2e5c5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394525"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> builds on a proven platform, with her owner focused on refining the performance potential of the design. She introduces technical and aesthetic choices that reflect an ambitious race-oriented approach.“The launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> confirms the enduring success of the SW96 project,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> CEO Marco Alberti. “With each new yacht, we continued to evolve the platform while responding to the specific visions of the owners.”Spanning 98 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> can accommodate six guests across three staterooms, with one aft of her saloon. The owner’s suite features a dressing area, lounge seating and a discreet vanity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394526/image/large-51abab1f9af950b575084ac2cd05ee52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394526">Her interior offers a contemporary interpretation of Southern Wind’s signature style, with rich textures, ultra leather surfaces combined with soft fabrics creating an almost tactile environment.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> features a full carbon hull and deck, twin rudders, high-modulus rigging and a lifting keel ranging from 3.4 to 5.5 metres. She is also equipped with a new J4/baby stay system with halyard lock and hydraulic tensioner and a third set of winches.“The additional running backstay winches signal an unambiguous racing intent, transforming this blue water cruiser into a powerful statement of offshore performance,” added Yann Dabbadie, Technical Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394524/image/large-a18e83c83ec8ca0b7f0b74f669af7f97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394524">A Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system ensures compliance with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III regulations, allowing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> to operate efficiently in environmentally regulated areas, while reducing emissions in line with evolving sustainability standards.Following her delivery from Cape Town, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> will sail in the Western Mediterranean for the Summer season before making her regatta debut at the Ibiza JoySail later in the year. Her owner plans to spend time in the Caribbean and participate in key international regattas both in the Mediterranean and the Americas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394523/image/large-7f6c13a9520dfb9bca26a2b0b6ee9537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394523">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> stands out for her strong performance focus, combined with the comfort and refinement that define our approach to long-distance cruising,” concluded Alberti. “New technical choices together with contemporary design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fortissimo31.41m (103'1&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Fortissimo</a> embodies the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> ‘Perfect Balance’ ethos.”

Fortissimo: Sixth 31m SW96 sailing yacht launched

Southern Wind has announced the launch of the sixth 31.41-metre SW96 sailing yacht Fortissimo in Cape Town. 

Sixth 31m Southern Wind SW96 yacht Fortissimo launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the 37.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic 121 custom37.08m (121'8&quot;)Baltic Yachts2027">Baltic 121 Custom</a> bluewater cruising sloop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394406/image/large-6df16da32bd608abc7febd00f877592b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394406">The sailing yacht features exterior styling and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a>, while her interior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adam Lay Studio (Company)">Adam Lay Studio</a>. With a beam of 8.3-metres, she has been conceived as a family-friendly bluewater performance cruiser.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394409/image/large-31b5359a218e6fa22a48f73697635f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394409">Focused on safety and reliability, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic 121 custom37.08m (121'8&quot;)Baltic Yachts2027">Baltic 121 Custom</a> incorporates an all-carbon structure, telescopic keel, fixed bimini and a generous sail plan. These features deliver strong all-round sailing performance, according to designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394410/image/large-2c10c491990bb8de907d04960b89592c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394410"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394408/image/large-464bd2ae0ad469a50c322fb36b4c7fa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394408">His exterior styling also maximises the use of glass within the superstructure, creating a bright and open interior with 360-degree views from the all-glass deckhouse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394405/image/large-3a9eb23301ee7c38c9d121a2357f8eb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394405">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/477" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adam Lay Studio (Company)">Adam Lay Studio</a> has taken a modern, nature-inspired approach. His design combines clean lines with muted wood tones and tactile textures to create a calm and contemporary onboard atmosphere.According to <a href="https://iq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> currently has three yachts in-build, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16783" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic 80 Café Racer #123.93m (78'6&quot;)Baltic Yachts2027">first Baltic 80 Café Racer</a>.

Baltic 121 custom sailing yacht launched

Baltic Yachts has announced the launch of the 37.08-metre bluewater cruising sloop, the Baltic 121 Custom.


37m Baltic 121 custom sailing yacht launched

The 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</a> has been launched and is now available for inspection in the water in the shipyard’s Viareggio facility by appointment. The yacht is currently on the market with Dimitris Kyriazakos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EKKA Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a> as central agency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394220/image/large-15288559f1f537ff1d6706d92c433ac6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394220">Built as hull number 162 of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 500EXP series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</a> has been developed over a three-year process.The yacht maintains the robust profile and long-range capability associated with the 500EXP series, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</a> stands out with more than €5 million invested in owner supplies and extensive customisation. Her upgrades cover design, technology and onboard systems, resulting in a fully-equipped yacht ready for immediate use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394228/image/large-359914e4cac2421f4c80ef8c37c63eb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394228">Outside, the yacht presents expansive outdoor spaces geared towards adventure and connection to the sea. Her beach club features fold-down side balconies, a hammam spa, gymnasium and a fully equipped bar facing aft. Meanwhile, a custom hydraulic transformer swim platform enables direct access to the water. The open-air retreat continues to the sundeck, where guests may swim at a custom saltwater swimming pool, wrapped by lounging and sunbathing areas.Reinforcing the yacht’s explorer credentials, a 113.5-square-metre aft quarter deck has been engineered for “touch-and-go” helicopter operations, complemented by the platform’s signature 7.5-tonne submersible crane for tender launching and recovery. Moreover, increased fuel capacity, upgraded watermakers and a full NavCom upgrade all contribute to her long-range cruising capabilities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394231/image/large-d58a4c53e273c8869fd745cde94976c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394231" 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/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</a> is enveloped with a calm and contemporary style defined by bespoke detailing, premium materials, and abundant natural light. Sophisticated touches of herringbone parquet flooring, fluted cabinetry, and Onyx and Silk Georgette marble finishes are paired with Loro Piana fabrics and curtains and other designer pieces from renowned brands such as Baxter, Paola Lenti, Promemoria. Providing seamless connectivity, all systems in the yacht are controlled by a full <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3897" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crestron (Company)">Crestron</a> automation platform, which controls lighting, climate, AV and other onboard operational systems. This is backed by and upgraded satellite connectivity and onboard servers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394226/image/large-c79bbfd32cdb856cb23a1982b87674ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394226">Spanning 499 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</a> is arranged for up to 12 guests across a five-stateroom configuration. The full-beam owner’s suite is located forward on the main deck, which includes a private terrace and a dedicated owner’s office, offering a level of privacy and more commonly associated with substantially larger yachts.Moreover, two VIP staterooms and two guest staterooms with Pullman berths are situated on the lower deck, while five dedicated quarters house up to nine crew members.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa F47.0m (154'2&quot;)Sanlorenzo2026">Casa F</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 an anticipated cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394223/image/large-c75bbf5a41a133d5a7b4b0d8ae34aa8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394223" 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;">Images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.

47m Sanlorenzo explorer yacht Casa F launched

The 47m Sanlorenzo explorer yacht CASA F has been launched, featuring more than €5 million in owner upgrades and bespoke specifications.

The fifth 42.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht has been launched from the Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393342/image/large-9899ce0cd31c705808478cd4ba0887ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393342">The fifth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design (Company)">Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>. Unlike her sisterships, her owner requested a brilliant white hull, a choice which was echoed in her interior through pale shades.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393412/image/large-3767d57427314a4b6957be7c39baf2f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393412">Spanning 394 GT, the sleek <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht boasts a revised layout, with her aft beach area used as a social area, equipped with a fully equipped central bar, instead of the standard garage configuration for tenders and toys.&nbsp;Moving upwards towards the cockpit, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht showcases a lounge area, furnished with sofas and freestanding armchairs facing her generous sunpad. A second secluded area can be found a few steps above, with alfresco dining for up to 10 guests, complemented by side openings and glass panels, and adorned with abstract designs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393411/image/large-a0b3e0afba75e0c27d91f3685fcf00d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393411">The glass door between the cockpit and the open space on her main deck leads directly into the dining area, which features a starboard bar unit and a circular table that seats up to eight guests.Her light-filled lounge is furnished with a sofa and four freestanding armchairs facing the TV, while a full-beam master suite can also be found on this deck, situated at the bow and personalised with an L-shaped sofa, and additional storage space in place of a vanity desk.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393408/image/large-6ade6c2ee8a18e1d15fb703c38f65f3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393408">The remaining guest accommodation is located on the lower deck, each with an ensuite bathroom and decorated in a palette of soft colours. Pullman beds have also been added to increase the guest capacity, with two staterooms accommodating up to three people each, and two VIP suites with double beds, one of which can be converted into two singles.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht also includes additional areas for entertainment and relaxation, with her sundeck designed as a panoramic terrace. The space includes a bar, comfy sofas with pouffes and a second helm station, which is fitted with three pilot chairs that offer an alfresco driving experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393410/image/large-188f25d681effd5556bb34cd956ca458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393410">The bow of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht can be reached via the side walkways and includes a lounge area, complete with a Jacuzzi and a generous sunbathing area. Her raised pilot house is also connected to the sun deck and has been personalised in a beige and white colour scheme.&nbsp;In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing 140/0542.98m (141'0&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2026">Pershing 140</a> yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 2000 M96L 2,600 horsepower engines, coupled with waterjet propulsion. The result is a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots.&nbsp;

Pershing 140: Fifth yacht launched

The fifth 42.98-metre Pershing 140 yacht has been launched from the Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy.

Fifth 43m Pershing 140 yacht launched 

The 43.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> facility in Altinova, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393020/image/large-e1c6b05dbca7a13e5e639cac3da71bc2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393020">Currently offered for sale through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser Yachts Greece (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>, construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> began in 2022, with the first renderings shared in August 2023. She features interior and exterior design 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>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Design</a>."Seeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> in the water is a very special moment for us," explained Fatih Sürekli, Managing Director of <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>. "From the first sketches, our goal was clear: to create a yacht with real volume, real comfort and real usability, without losing elegance or character. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> is a strong, honest yacht, and now that she has touched the water, that idea feels even more powerful."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393024/image/large-f902e008fc8534d4f04511ea6690b3e6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393024">As the first project of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> marks a significant milestone for the company, which is based in Yalova, Turkey and specialises in constructing bespoke vessels. Her interiors focus on a light coloured palette, with plenty of natural light from her expansive windows.&nbsp;Spanning 480 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her forward master suite situated on the main deck with a fold-down balcony, alongside four guest staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393023/image/large-853949705bb2917a8a1e9ec9650574bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393023">A standout feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> is her skylounge, which offers panoramic views and provides an elevated experience for all guests onboard. She boasts plenty of exterior deck space, with expansive seating and alfresco dining areas and a Jacuzzi on her upper deck."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> was developed with a strong focus on dependable performance, balanced engineering, and long-term usability,” added Cihan Sandıkçıoğlu of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Design</a>. "Her steel hull gives her the strength and confidence expected from a yacht in this category, while the overall platform supports comfort, efficiency and ease of operation. With sea trials approaching, we are proud to see the project reach this important stage."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393019/image/large-0a409662424415c8c8cbee10c3cf101f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393019">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</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 15 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393021/image/large-5bcc3e74856369662470b2c1c9017cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393021">

Orion One: 44m Orion yacht launched

The 43.8-metre Orion superyacht Orion One has been launched from the Orion Yachts facility in Altinova, Turkey.

44m Orion superyacht Orion One launched

The 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> sold in a deal with Splinter Fangman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer and Inigo Nicholson and Ben Doof from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barnes Yachting (Company)">Barnes Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282135/image/large-65e2b2793c6051ac9c92644893e20f30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282135">Launched in 2012 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Edition 180 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Studio Laura Sessa</a> and naval architecture by her Dutch builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>.&nbsp;Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> underwent a refit in 2019 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderbolt Marine (Company)">Thunderbolt Marine</a> facility in Savannah, USA, leaving her in good condition for her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282134/image/large-81f814c9c39be8e01070e163a0a1b394.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282134">Spanning 672 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, with her ensuite master suite situated on the main deck, alongside an office and walk-in wardrobe.&nbsp;Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> include a touch-and-go helipad for enhanced exploration, alongside an impressive beach club complete with a steam room, large swim platform and a spacious toy garage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282136/image/large-4dd19a9d2c148652f63bd7adb79b4da2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282136">Her split-level sundeck is equipped with a shaded dining area, bar, barbeque and a Jacuzzi, while her upper deck lounge also functions as a piano bar and saloon. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 2000 M70 engines with 1,410 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> can reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> had a last known asking price of $31,900,000.&nbsp;

Step One: 55m Amels yacht sold

The 55-metre Amels superyacht Step One sold with a last known asking price of $31,900,000. 

55m Amels superyacht Step One sold

Leona Caanen sat down with Richard Hadida, long-time sailor, owner and chairman of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>, who is currently on a 16-month journey to circumnavigate the globe with fellow&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a>&nbsp;owners.&nbsp;Sailing around the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama is Richard Hadida, a life-long sailor and, since 2018 the owner of the UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>. Joining Richard in the azure blue waters of Panama are another 23 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yachts, preparing to cross the Panama Canal and head towards French Polynesia. The reason? The 2026-27 Oyster World Rally.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378811/image/large-09e42b8e3770ce85e64a241b12171e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378811">The rally around the worldWhat started in 2013, has turned into a well-loved tradition for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a> owners. Every two years, a group of owners set out to circumnavigate the globe together over the course of 16 months. The only requirement is owning an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a>. When Richard took over ownership of the shipyard, the rally was well underway: “They were all in New Zealand and didn't know what was happening; they were nervous it was all going to be over.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393554/image/large-a46b63aab5a0e574b8b0b04078059147.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393554">Almost immediately, Richard sent someone out there and said, “Look, you know, we've picked it up. We'll look after you guys. Don't worry. Everything's good.” He kept true to his promise, and, minus a pandemic-related hiccup, the rally has happened every other year. Richard notes that, throughout the past eight years “There's been lots and lots of ups along the way, but my highlight is this rally.”The route is the same each rally, starting in the Antigua harbour, heading south and through the Panama Canal before sailing towards French Polynesia, Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, followed by island hopping in Indonesia, around the Cape of Good Hope, before returning to the starting point. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378813/image/large-f6e264dfd96b0c95a19266c04a03c9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378813">An important distinction is that the rally is not a race. Rather, it is a shared passage around the world that blends exploration with the reassurance of a structured support network. Richard emphasises that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oysters</a> are well-cared for, “we fly out our best engineers and they fix all the little teething, little snagging issues. We know our own boats, right? We have the designs. We know every single detail.” It’s a sense of service that provides comfort for everyone involved, as well as those at home.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393558/image/large-f6540711463b84f7c7f3daf1d2f48eb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393558">Partaking in tradition“It’s always been in my mind's eye, partaking in the rally, as something I'd love to do.” Discussing the ideal timeline with his wife, they were considering either 2028 or 2030, “suddenly we were like, why wouldn't we do it now?” Richard shares, “it was like a revelation.” Thus began the preparations for the 2026 rally onboard his <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> 885, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a> are built for what Richard describes as ‘blue water’ capability: yachts designed for long distance ocean passage. Construction quality, redundancy in systems and a focus on safety all play a role in enabling owners to undertake global voyages with confidence. Richard’s yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>, has crossed the Atlantic twenty times, “she’s twelve years old and she’s already circumnavigated once before. You feel the strength and the security when you’re sailing.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393555/image/large-0abb38e810c7944d433ff5b80a391cf3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393555">Yet despite this capability and the trust in the build, each participating yacht and its crew need to undergo a certain level of training. Participants spend up to a year attending seminars and training sessions covering everything from offshore navigation to safety procedures. Survival courses, fire training and life raft drills form part of the preparation, ensuring that every sailor understands how to respond in an emergency.Additionally, weather routing specialists monitor conditions throughout the voyage, advising the fleet and each vessel carries satellite tracking equipment so that the rally organisers can follow the fleet’s progress in real time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396105/image/large-8b5d727cc491eebd0fb5df4f2d7b05e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396105">Slow sailingCircumnavigation can be completed far faster than 16 months. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally intentionally chooses a slower rhythm. The aim is not simply to cross oceans but to absorb the places along the way. “There’s something about travelling slowly,” Richard notes. “You cover every mile and you feel the world changing around you. The temperature shifts, the time zones change, and you understand exactly where you are.”Weeks have been spent among the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of more than 300 islands, where instead of rushing onward, the fleet lingered for days, exploring remote anchorages and travelling inland to jungle waterfalls between sailing passages.The ability to enjoy such slow travel is thanks to certain luxuries the likes of Starlink, which keep Richard and fellow sailors connected to life back home. While the bulk of time is spent sailing and adventuring with his wife, sons and crew, there’s also the opportunity to take work calls. “It’s extraordinary,” Richard notes, “you can go on an adventure in the middle of the day, come back to the boat, and carry on with work.” True to his word, Richard ends our call to go crocodile-spotting with his youngest son.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393556/image/large-6feb41da1249d7e2cef2c14e05ea49e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393556">Travelling with purposeA newer dimension of the rally is the concept of regenerative tourism, an approach that encourages sailors to leave a positive impact on the destinations they visit. Unlike traditional sustainability initiatives that focus primarily on reducing harm, regenerative tourism seeks to actively improve the environments and communities encountered along the way.&nbsp;Activities range from environmental awareness projects to supporting local conservation initiatives. “It could be awareness, it could be picking up plastic, it could be supporting conservation,” Richard explains. “The idea is that we leave a place slightly better than we found it.”One upcoming stop highlights that ambition. In the Galápagos Islands, the fleet will host a series of discussions led by Sarah Darwin, the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin, who is involved in ecological restoration projects in the archipelago. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396091/image/large-94301c4c375b86a2cd7253c448878fd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396091">A family voyagePerhaps the most striking element of Richard’s participation is that he gets to share it with his wife and youngest son, who are also onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>. “My two older sons are now 21 or 19, but when they were like 10, I was watching them jump off the side, and now I've got my two-year-old growing up on the same boat; I love that.”“I’m not someone who likes disposable things,” he says. “This boat has memories in it. My children have grown up on board.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396104/image/large-e045835f24ba5410d34358ef61375d82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396104">A year of sailingHaving started the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally this January in Antigua, the sailors are, at time of writing, well underway towards the Galápagos islands and tend to be very happy there is still so much sailing to go.For many sailors, the end of the journey arrives with mixed emotions: some find it difficult to return to land after spending all this time out at sea. Richard understands the sentiment, “once you begin to experience the world at the pace of a sailing yacht, the idea of rushing through it again feels strangely unfamiliar. You realise the world is vast, and you’re seeing it properly.”&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally may follow a charted route around the globe. Yet for those onboard, the real voyage lies in discovering how large, and yet how connected, that world can be. “There’s something magical about it,” Richard notes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393550/image/large-3d80ac007ca3f58263d6eac9af835c80.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393550">

Richard Hadida Oyster World Rally 2026

Richard Hadida, long-time sailor and owner & chairman of Oyster Yachts joins the 2026 Oyster World Rally onboard 27m Lush.

Richard Hadida: A 16-month circumnavigation onboard his 27m yacht Lush

The 23.64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">Ma Belle</a> is currently for sale with Sotiris Konstantakis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5642" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Israel (Company)">Azimut Israel</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395602/image/large-3e59bda09a78b4870acd88f342f600d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395602">Delivered in 2022 by the Italian shipyard, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> hails from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>'s popular 78 Fly series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396179/image/large-f9cd0b9f267bea5d05fdd41af6a24c93.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396179">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the flybridge <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> boasts sleek exterior lines and expansive glazing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396178/image/large-0c5302e736fece7e4200d53af7308293.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396178">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> boasts generous deck spaces comprising a foredeck lounge with sunpads and lounge seating for guests to soak in the sun while enjoying the ocean views. Moreover, entertaining is centred around a flybridge with a hard top that is among the largest in her class, fitted with a wet bar, shaded dining areas, and an aft cockpit overlooking the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396180/image/large-d9a173157849750dd7abddca70fc3b71.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396180">Inside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> boasts a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> contemporary interior, characterised by light oak finishes, neutral furnishings and large windows letting in plenty of natural light throughout her living spaces. Thanks to an open-plan layout, the interior feels bright and welcoming, while guest accommodation continues the yacht's minimal design language.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396161/image/large-48260c8dd61b698546207b60097844d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396161"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396198/image/large-1d88b3e41a625dd9360d9d405b404aaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396198">Additional key features onboard include a Seakeeper stabilisation system for comfort underway and at anchor, joystick docking, and a Bose home cinema system in both her main saloon and master suite, alongside an improved toy storage thanks to her IPS configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396165/image/large-20dd5d4dcbf67e1e4cd42141f902132f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396165">With a beam of 5.75-metres and an internal volume of 62 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">yacht Ma Belle for sale</a> is arranged for up to eight guests across a four-stateroom layout, including a full-beam master suite. Dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of four, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396166/image/large-4ed6d7a695ecaac60d57cc8d62107bdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396173/image/large-84307e5a467493cc8b76a71fc3373457.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396173">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">yacht Ma Belle for sale</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS engines, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 33 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396200/image/large-81d005e5fc6910a8ad6a4d12d03b6f84.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396200">

24m Azimut yacht Ma Belle for sale

For more than 150 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts. Yet behind the celebrated new-build programme lies another cornerstone of the German shipyard's offering: a comprehensive refit and services division that combines the same craftsmanship, innovation and technical expertise with a proactive approach to yacht ownership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395685/image/large-6c0d99789964811f27b5ed79d23b7e34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395685">Operating across one of the largest yacht-building infrastructures in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit capabilities are available not only to yachts built by the shipyard itself, but to the entire global fleet. From routine maintenance and scheduled surveys to major conversions and sustainability upgrades, the shipyard has positioned itself as a destination for owners seeking complex solutions delivered to the highest standards.Scale, expertise and innovation<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s shipyard network spans northern Germany, supported by a design centre in Croatia and a sales office in Fort Lauderdale. At the heart of its refit operation is the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> shipyard in Hamburg, acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2016.Covering 451,000 square-metres and featuring seven docks, the Hamburg facility represents approximately 40 percent of the Group's total shipyard footprint. With Lürssen's legacy for complex new-build projects at its other facilities, owners benefit from the same level of engineering knowledge, project management expertise and highly skilled workforce responsible for delivering some of the industry's most advanced yachts.This integration creates a distinct advantage when tackling technically demanding projects. Whether undertaking a major structural modification, a complete interior transformation or a full vessel conversion, clients gain access to the resources and experience of a shipyard accustomed to solving complex engineering challenges.Since acquiring the Hamburg site, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has redelivered nearly 100 yachts, with close to half a kilometre of yachts undergoing refit work at the facility during the past 12 months alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395684/image/large-e860b8408cb8573130a03c0e4ccc63a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395684">A solution for every ownerWhile commissioning a custom new-build remains the ultimate expression of yacht ownership, lengthy construction schedules are often an unavoidable reality. For owners seeking a faster route to a highly personalised yacht, refit and conversion projects offer a compelling alternative.By identifying the right platform and investing in a carefully planned transformation, owners can create a yacht tailored to their individual requirements within a significantly shorter timeframe than a new construction project.The opportunities extend far beyond cosmetic upgrades. Leveraging its commercial shipbuilding heritage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is increasingly involved in large-scale conversion projects, transforming robust offshore and industrial vessels into capable exploration yachts designed for extended global cruising.These vessels, originally engineered to operate in demanding environments, provide strong foundations for owners seeking expedition capabilities without compromising on comfort, luxury or autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395663/image/large-fff7a51890ff3bb2699f3ff16be929a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395663">Advancing sustainability through practical solutionsAs environmental considerations continue to shape the future of yachting, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services is also helping owners reduce operational emissions through carefully assessed sustainability programmes.Every project begins with detailed feasibility studies, ensuring proposed upgrades align with the yacht's operational profile and owner requirements. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the shipyard focuses on identifying the most effective measures for each individual vessel.Depending on the programme, improvements can range from LED lighting upgrades and intelligent motion-sensing systems to advanced heat recovery technology and sophisticated energy management platforms that optimise onboard power consumption.Many of these initiatives can be incorporated into larger refit schedules, allowing owners to enhance efficiency while minimising disruption to cruising plans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395686/image/large-760964d6aac379d57a85ccebad544ef4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395686">Supporting yachts beyond the shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s commitment to owners extends well beyond the completion of a refit project. Through its Fast Operations and Response Unit (FORU), the shipyard provides global technical support for large yachts, with specialist teams regularly deployed to resolve operational issues around the world.Many repairs can be completed remotely, at anchor or alongside, reducing downtime and ensuring yachts remain where they are intended to be: on the water and in active use.This lifecycle-focused approach is further supported by dedicated maintenance planning, extensive spare parts inventories and round-the-clock assistance, giving owners access to the expertise of one of the industry's most experienced shipbuilding organisations wherever their yacht may be operating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395662/image/large-55a116c30cdaae0fb2a686b8dc25cbbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395662">A partner for the global fleetFrom scheduled class surveys and technical upgrades to complete vessel conversions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit division offers owners access to the same standards of engineering, craftsmanship and project execution that have defined the shipyard's new-build programme for generations.For owners seeking to extend a yacht's lifespan, improve performance or unlock new capabilities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services provides a pathway to maximise value while ensuring vessels continue to evolve alongside the demands of modern ownership.As the shipyard continues to expand its refit activities, one message remains clear: regardless of where a yacht was originally built, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s expertise is available to the entire global fleet.

Lürssen refit yacht shipyard 

For more than 150 years, Lürssen has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts.

Why owners are turning to Lürssen for complex refit and conversion projects

The 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</a> is for sale with Hans Van Doornmalen and Antonio de Yturbe Redo of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. Currently located in Genoa, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is presented to the market following the completion of her five-year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> Special Survey in April 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5788/image/large-cd91f7e1100ccec73d209ce592134c0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5788">Delivered in 2019 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</a> hails from the Azimut Grande 35 Metri series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197780/image/large-0e8b303d5d903eb1e036ff7f2977fda2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197780" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the tri-deck <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has a beam of 7.5-metres and a draft of 1.91-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197781/image/large-32dba33fa1de7312d31a3a9fc56a3fef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197781">On deck, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">yacht Pantera for sale&nbsp;</a>offers a range of outdoor living spaces for socialising and relaxation. Across her tri-deck layout, guests may unwind in her lounging and dining areas or soak in the sun and panoramic ocean views on her beach club. Moreover, a private fold-out balcony extends from the owner’s suite, providing a closer connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197775/image/large-72f57b8de49b7bdca254d11343b3205d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197775">Inside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> embraces a contemporary interior defined by soft curves and a neutral palette. Her main saloon is arranged to create a calm and residential-style atmosphere, with expansive glazing letting in plenty of natural light as well as the views of the surrounding seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197777/image/large-14ffea822a92c36029b3d53bb741ef04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197777"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197778/image/large-21e9da334ee478dd1bd369f3aa2a232f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197778">Accommodation onboard the 269 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters are provided for up to seven crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197776/image/large-7e4c7a00953cb475cee382e8d309763f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197776">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</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, which deliver a cruising speed of 21 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. Images courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.&nbsp;

Azimut motor yacht Pantera for sale

The 35m Azimut motor yacht Pantera has been listed for sale with Edmiston, featuring a tri-deck layout and Italian design

35m Azimut motor yacht Pantera for sale

The 27.74-metre classic American fantail motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Innisfail27.74m (91'0&quot;)Mathis Yacht Building Co1939">Innisfail</a> is on the market. Delivered in 1939, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was previously known as&nbsp;El Presidente and is a World War II veteran that has served numerous U.S. Presidents throughout her distinguished history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396006/image/large-3b68220f51968e137a482967995301ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396006">Built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mathis Yacht Building Co (Company)">Mathis Yacht Building Company</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Trumpy (Company)">John Trumpy</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Innisfail27.74m (91'0&quot;)Mathis Yacht Building Co1939">Innisfail</a> benefited from a refit in 2007. With a volume of 89 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to six guests across three staterooms, including an owner's suite. Additional accommodation is provided for crew in three cabins, and the yacht has also undergone USCG inspection for up to 65 passengers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395998/image/large-978eb619bd65e81b341f5af323e7707e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396000/image/large-ae65ebbb1f6c5ba88492386034c76d6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396000">Constructed with a wooden hull, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/innisfail" target="_blank">yacht Innisfail for sale</a> offers a warm and inviting interior characterised by classic craftsmanship and a homely atmosphere. The main saloon is bathed in natural light thanks to generous windows and features comfortable seating areas for relaxation. Throughout the interior, white finishes are complemented by rich wood detailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396001/image/large-0b6d9b81abc5102f8690cf1657da81b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396001"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395996/image/large-34b2097d40b1cc40afcbc703baddfed3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395996">Moving outside, guests can enjoy a spacious aft deck designed for alfresco dining and entertaining, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding seascape. Additional lounging areas can be found on both the flybridge and foredeck, providing multiple spaces from which to enjoy life on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396008/image/large-2ae8ac48e58ddf9228b76cdf7db3a282.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396008"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/396003/image/large-84acaaa6a5d339505847c03ef5b6bac4.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260604%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260604T052453Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=78a610fb80018ba7b5b608f648569120041a307c7da8d1359f04af42ef9a57d5" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396003">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=mathis-yacht-building-co" target="_blank">Mathis yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 8 knots and a top speed of 11.5 knots.

motor yacht Innisfail for sale

The 27.74-metre classic American fantail motor yacht Innisfail is on the market.

28m pre-war classic yacht Innisfail for sale

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396010/image/large-f907bd3a032d83f09dcd6772bcbe659d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396010">The 67.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> support vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> was spotted cruising off Málaga last Saturday.Previously named 6711 Geo and Dapple, she was delivered by her builder in 2014. The vessel features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting’s</a> in-house team, while her interiors were created in collaboration with British designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> benefitted from a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> in Barcelona between 2023 and 2024. She can accommodate up to 20 crew, including the captain. Notable onboard features include a built-in decompression chamber, a dive store comparable in quality to those found on military vessels, a fully commercial helideck with a maximum take-off weight of 4,850 kilograms, and an expansive aft deck dedicated to watercraft operations, including space for a submarine.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> is powered by four engines, enabling a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 22 knots.

Damen support vessel Kalm in Málaga

The 67.15-metre Damen Yachting support vessel Kalm was spotted cruising off Málaga last Saturday.

67m Damen Yachting support vessel Kalm in Málaga

The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

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

Spotted: The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

With Project&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>&nbsp;in Italy has ventured beyond its custom culture by collaborating extensively with northern European subcontractors – an uncommon move for any Italian shipyard that typically rely on a well-established network of domestic suppliers. Beginning with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>&nbsp;for the exterior design and preliminary naval architecture, this shift has pushed technical boundaries and blended contrasting project management cultures.“We began discussions with the owner in the summer of 2018,” recalls Marnix Hoekstra, co-creative director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. “The dimensions evolved based on how he planned to use the yacht with his family. Initially, it was for global cruising, so we had one extra deck. At one stage we scaled down to around 50 metres or 500 gross tons, then scaled back up and tank tested a 66-metre model. Ultimately, the project was locked in at 70 metres and 1,100GT.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284218/image/large-7baa765bcbfb0ebab56311e0f0231661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284218">Despite the fluctuations in size, several key priorities emerged early on. One was a clean yet classic styling inspired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VI71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">Carinthia VI</a>, designed by Jon Bannenberg. Another was a modest draft as the yacht will spend considerable time cruising the Bahamas. A third was foredeck storage for large tenders – including a 9-metre military-spec Hurricane – where cleats built into the scuppers also allow for mooring a large sailing yacht. The owner further requested a generous aft platform for watersports and chase boat access and, in a late request, asked for a built-in plunge pool.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> was involved from the outset, managing the bidding and tender process on the owner’s behalf. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> was selected after a thorough evaluation of technical capabilities, project fit, and past performance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> had previously collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/8189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva 50 MT49.9m (163'9&quot;)">Riva 50</a> and was impressed by how well the yacht performed after a full cruising season in terms of build quality, engineering reliability, and systems integration – all of which aligned well with the specific demands of Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball</a>. Given it had largely been built speculatively, the yacht served as reflection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN’s</a> in-house standards.“That said, this custom project is definitely something new compared to what we typically build,” notes Filippo Belcecchi, Engineering Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Superyachts Division. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> took over responsibility for the naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> at the time of contract signing and refined the hull shape slightly to make it simpler to build. But the bespoke nature of the project is also reflected in the choice of suppliers, which in several cases are Dutch rather than Italian, as per the client’s requests.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313049/image/large-d7905645289bc3b9dcc17c149f433811.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313049">Sourcing Suppliers It is well known that shipyards – wherever they are based – tend to stick with local or national suppliers. It simplifies logistics, ensures smoother communication, and leverages familiar supply chains. But <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball’s</a> owner pushed for a hybrid sourcing strategy, combining Italian and northern European expertise to secure the best possible equipment.This is logical from a logistics standpoint, and also because yards are familiar with local supply chains that speak the same language. However, the owner’s team favoured a hybrid sourcing approach, blending Italian and northern European suppliers to ensure the best equipment was selected for each task.That strategy is visible throughout the yacht. The deck crane is from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Driel B.V. (Company)">Van Driel</a>, the transom shell doors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NewThex Ned BV. (Company)">Newthex</a>, the jacuzzis from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seable&Co (Company)">Seable &amp; Co</a>, and the sliding doors and windbreaks from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RM Nautical (Company)">RM Nautical</a> (although the glass itself is by Italy’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viraver Technology (Company)">Viraver</a>). These, and others, are all top-tier Dutch brands chosen not only for their high-quality hardware, but also for clear communication, strong planning, and reliable engineering support. Rather than simply opting for premium pricing, the team spent strategically to deliver maximum value for the owner.Take the wheelhouse, for example. Many superyachts now feature ‘glass bridge’ consoles, where navigation and comms systems are hidden behind a seamless foil surface. Northern European yards often use a single foil panel – a costly solution that also complicates repairs or replacements, since the entire foil and substructure must be removed. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball’s</a> bridge uses individual foil panels that achieve the same minimalist look but are much easier to access. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO’s</a> technical representative Patrick Foy calls it common sense: “Why spend extra money on something that’s just going to cost you more down the line?”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362875/image/large-3f64d9761b96b9b618ace9d6c2ed1b3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362875">A Question of Culture“Bringing northern subcontractors into the fold has added value, no question,” says Belcecchi. “But it also made things more complex. We had to adapt our way of working to different communication and management styles.”Belcecchi explains that Italian yards usually begin steel-cutting before the engineering phase is complete, enabling design tweaks during the build and shortening delivery time. Dutch and German yards, by contrast, finalise all technical documentation before construction begins –leading to more predictable schedules but less mid-build flexibility. The Italian approach can reduce time to delivery, but inevitably involves more risk.“I have to say <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> didn’t shy away from the challenge,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> project coordinator Umberto De Vido. “They bridged the gap through proactive communication and transparent documentation. This adaptability enabled us to integrate high-spec equipment from suppliers who usually operate with longer lead times and stricter schedules.”In addition to the exterior styling, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> developed the preliminary naval architecture, focusing on a sleek hull for efficiency and elegance. Once the contract was signed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> assumed responsibility for the technical design, introducing adjustments to simplify fabrication and enhance seakeeping. As with all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> projects, the steel hull was constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C.P.N. S.r.l. (Company)">CPN</a> in Marghera, Venice, and delivered to Ancona by barge. Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5290" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C.P.N. S.r.l. (Company)">CPN</a> is Italian, the build crew was mainly Croatian – praised by Patrick Foy for producing “one of the best hulls I’ve ever seen”, outperforming northern competitors who build in Poland or Romania.“The hull’s slender form was very efficient, but is more prone to rolling,” Foy explains. “So the team added bilge keels – a low-tech yet proven solution – to reduce roll amplitude without relying entirely on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> rack-and-pinion stabilisers. The bilge keels are 12 metres long and 400 millimetres deep, reducing the need to activate the stabilisers in light seas. That means less wear and lower maintenance costs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313053/image/large-1198a2a582b7c8fefe0f00549e8f34ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313053">Energy Storage Another technical highlight is the energy storage system: 800kWh of Dolphin NxtGen batteries by Norway’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Corvus Energy (Company)">Corvus Energy</a>, who also supplied the batteries for the 84-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a>. Housed in a fire-rated A60 compartment on the under-lower deck, the modular batteries handle peak shaving and silent anchoring. Lightweight and high-density, they’re designed for rapid charging and flexible layout. The catch? At the time of specification, the system hadn’t received Lloyd’s Type Approval. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Corvus Energy (Company)">Corvus</a> and the classification society to ensure integration and compliance.The owner also had strong preferences regarding noise and odours. “He didn’t want to hear auxiliary exhaust or smell food from the galley,” says De Vido. “The solution was to route exhaust from not only the generators but also the galley, through the mast. “It wasn’t easy to find space for the extra ducting, but the guest experience will be better for it.”Despite its 70-metre length and four full decks plus a half-height under-lower deck, Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball</a> is a relatively lean 1,100GT – reflecting its classically inspired profile and the owner’s preference for outdoor living over internal volume. This required compromises: there’s no guest lift, for example, and the GA was adjusted to improve crew circulation while maintaining guest privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362881/image/large-41e9f51f222ddc7487abb74be42cb6ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362881">Initially, there was no way for crew to move fore to aft on the bridge deck without passing through guest areas. That’s been fixed with a discrete interior corridor, enabling crew to move between mooring stations while remaining out of sight. “It’s about allowing crew to be everywhere, but invisible,” says Captain Bailey. The galley was also relocated from the lower to the main deck to shorten routes to dining areas. The vacated space now houses walk-in cold and dry stores. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> initially wanted them to retractable wing stations on the bridge deck to preserve the yacht’s vintage lines. But the cost and complexity wasn’t justified by the operational benefits, so fixed ‘blisters’ were added instead – retaining the look with fewer headaches.“From an operational point of view, we made a few key changes,” the captain adds. “There were some tough conversations as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack’s</a> aesthetic vision – driven by the owner’s exacting eye – sometimes took precedence. He could spot a variation of a few centimetres in the sheerline. That level of visual commitment came at the expense of some practical considerations, which we helped balance.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362877/image/large-ce7baa0460ea00c9ea9dd0fa9f742779.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362877">It Just WorksWalking through the yacht in build, the attention to detail is evident: to validate the painting quality, a mock-up of a section of hull and bulwark was put through the entire coating cycle, from fairing to gold cove stripe; cabling and piping is routed with clinical precision, usually a northern European hallmark; longer and wider drip trays are designed to also catch leaks at pipe junctions, and so on. “I’ve spent years working in northern European shipyards,” affirms Foy. “And when I walk through Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball</a>, I ask myself – what’s missing? What could be done better? Honestly, nothing. It just works.”Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderball69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Thunderball</a> is a case study in cross-border collaboration. Along the way, there have been challenges – from exhaust routing and battery integration to late design requests – and further refinements can be expected as delivery approaches. Nevertheless, when the yacht is launched in spring 2026, with interior and exterior spaces designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>, she will stand as an example of how flexible project management combined with technical rigour can bring together the best of northern and southern Europe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313047/image/large-5d3a31bc24b76eebd6904cb595a73cc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313047">This article was featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 8 of How To Build It</a>.&nbsp;You can read all the articles from this edition&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

Crossing  Borders: Building Project Thunderball

Project Thunderball: Italy's CRN ventures beyond its custom culture by collaborating extensively with northern European subcontractors

New Launch

70m custom CRN yacht Project Thunderball launched