Following an intense two-year rebuild process at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a> in the Netherlands, the 87.1-metre deep-sea research and expedition vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer85.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer</a>&nbsp;(former Alucia 2) was relaunched over the weekend. Gearing up for her maiden voyage to the Indian Ocean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer85.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer</a> was rebuilt as the “greatest exploration, scientific research and media platform to ever sail the ocean”, according to project member and renowned filmmaker James Cameron.&nbsp;<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v-Xvs9_vfoQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer85.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer</a> was built in 2010 at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/freire">Freire Shipyard</a> in Spain and spent her life as a deep-sea survey vessel operating from Norway under the name Volstad Surveyor before being acquired by her current owner and brought to the Netherlands for extensive rebuild work in 2018. Along with Gresham Yacht Design, OceanXplorer was developed by some of the most experienced expedition mariners and studio production designers to operate as the most advanced ocean conservation and media platform in the world.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21824/image/large-6ea1d9636d87a23320864eb2abcd21e2.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21824">“With OceanXplorer’s maiden voyage, we will be launching this new series in partnership with BBC and James Cameron that will be airing on National Geographic to venture into some of the least explored parts of the Indian Ocean,”&nbsp;commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Final Frontier...with Mark Dalio from OceanX (2018-12-20 16:45:00 +0100)">Mark Dalio</a>, Co-Founder and Creative Director, OceanX. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/36644/image/large-95e4a805b8fe88bfebb50ee249eab8d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36644">A 40-ton A-frame at the stern is designed specifically for the deployment of the vessel’s two submersibles which can dive to depths beyond 3,000 feet for up to eight hours. Underwater discoveries will be analysed in the state-of-the-art dry and wet labs on board while OceanXplorer media studio will be able to document and broadcast the groundbreaking discoveries in ultra-high-definition around the world.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58496/image/large-7f9a46a6e48a26c2d1fc2eb7b63c8dd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58496">“The project brings together the best scientists, explorers, shipbuilders and media people in the world and it is an unbelievable joy for me to be able to help facilitate this with all these wonderful people and organisations,”&nbsp;said OceanX Co-Founder, Ray Dalio.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58497/image/large-23bb1d3d1204ba5b55913be0bc38ac87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58497">Not only will OceanXplorer be able to scour the ocean surface from below, but with a dedicated helicopter hangar in the foredeck, her team has eyes in the sky at all times; ideal for long-range scouting missions and aerial photography purposes.

87m expedition vessel Oceanexplorer launched at Damen

Alucia 2 exploration vessel exterior rendering

original

small

medium

large

extra_large

Alucia 2

Alucia 2 yacht submersible hanger

Alucia 2 yacht wet lab 

The highly-anticipated relaunch of the 87.1-metre expedition vessel OceanXplorer took place at Damen in the Netherlands this week. 

87m expedition vessel OceanXplorer relaunched at Damen 

OceanXplorer launch

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> has revealed the interior of 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 hull of its new 23.98-metre Baltic 80 Café Racer</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399045/image/large-6a4af5448d6fb4c8622ece3510e0aeaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399045">Evolving from the Baltic 68 Café Racer concept, the 80-foot model expands the brand’s focus on speed, simplicity, and easy handling into a larger maxi daysailer format. The design showcases a bold, flexible living space that reflects the yard’s performance-driven philosophy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399040/image/large-dc3a6cc5c34a7a83361424681e775474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399040">Performance-driven design and optimisationThe first hull of the Baltic 80 Café Racer features naval architecture by Javier Jaudenes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surge Projects (Company)">Surge Projects</a>. Externally, the yacht retains the series’ signature performance-led identity, developed through extensive CFD analysis and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>’ virtual wind tunnel technology. This results in a lightweight carbon-fibre hull designed for competitive performance in coastal and maxi-class racing environments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399047/image/large-ca68ba19522824b1334cd742884e86c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399047">A total of twenty-one hull configurations were evaluated using an advanced dynamic VPP model, enabling designers to refine sail trim and assess full-motion behaviour under varying conditions. The final design combines powerful hull lines with low resistance in light air, while maintaining form stability and control as conditions build. Performance optimisation is further enhanced by a generous J dimension, allowing a larger genoa for improved acceleration and strong reaching performance alongside a dedicated jib-top configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399048/image/large-cacd9ba2729d515c3f047ddc9cc48f68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399048">In addition, two rig setups are available, offering a wide spectrum of sailing styles: from relaxed, family-oriented downwind cruising to fully crewed, rail-down racing. According to the yard, the yacht is expected to compete at the upper end of Maxi Class 3, with a projected IRC rating of 1.480.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399046/image/large-e5d8157d48c3c132df83c7143a2f7c96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399046">Flexible loft-style interior designThe first hull of the series introduces a striking loft-style arrangement, where the galley, dining area and saloon flow into a single open space. The design prioritises light, volume and sociability, creating an onboard atmosphere more reminiscent of a contemporary apartment than a traditional yacht interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399049/image/large-0b668346ea7c430d52595626418f680e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399049">Rather than committing to a fixed layout, the concept has been intentionally designed to offer flexibility. Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed or fully enclosed galley configuration, while the main saloon can be tailored with either individual lounge armchairs or a more relaxed extended sofa arrangement. This modular approach allows each yacht to reflect its owner’s sailing and lifestyle preferences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399050/image/large-0585f9e8a143267419686e85d47f0d77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399050">Interior designer Mark Tucker from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> noted that the concept “invites the next owner to take it somewhere completely their own.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399043/image/large-4653d58efe52f51e550d0b90946700f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399043"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399044/image/large-18b83df8c0f5b2224850118d7fb488d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399044">Drawing on experience from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a>, the record-breaking foil-assisted 111-footer delivered in 2023, construction of the first hull is progressing using a carbon fibre female mould. The method allows tighter tolerances, reduced fairing, and improved overall performance. The use of prepreg carbon further enhances weight reduction and structural efficiency. The first hull will feature a 6.5-metre beam and a displacement of 29 tons.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399042/image/large-2c88150ed3813ffab581ec62879f0207.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399042"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399041/image/large-0e4d08534bd2b91e9b226151299b8084.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399041">Owners of the Café Racer 80 series will be able to select from a palette of bold hull colours, including red, yellow, deep grey, and turquoise. Lamination is scheduled to commence in August, following the Finnish summer break, with delivery expected in summer 2027. Male plug construction is currently underway as part of preparation for the female carbon tooling.

Baltic Yachts unveils Café Racer 80 interiors

Baltic Yachts has revealed the interior of the first hull of its new 23.98-metre Baltic 80 Café Racer.

Interiors of first 24m Baltic Café Racer 80 yacht unveiled

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Design (Company)">Dutch Design</a> has announced that the hull and superstructure of the 42.5-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> has been joined in Turkey. Designed as the “world’s only wellness-first yacht”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> has an anticipated delivery date of 2028.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388723/image/large-2b46cc4bcc03a6f0478716fa34b6be81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388723">First unveiled in January 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> is the result of a unique collaboration between experienced yacht owner Scott Blum and Dutch yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a>. Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> began in September 2025, with the first steel components welded.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62400" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Design unveils 43m limited edition “wellness-first” superyacht Sea Rover (2025-01-15 21:15:00 +0100)">Dutch Design unveils 43m limited edition “wellness-first” superyacht Sea Rover</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398079/image/large-004cdf06b939376300eadc7ba00bc524.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398079">In close partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> will now see her interior production, engineering development, and full-scale mock-up evaluations continue to progress.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398084/image/large-cb45fd072918324679c9857fcddc44f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398084"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> blends features typically found on much larger vessels, with a focus centered on wellness. Key features onboard include a bridge-deck spa, gym and a sports court in prominent locations, rather than being tucked away below deck. As a result, this layout provides guests with panoramic sea views during workouts, yoga sessions and spa treatments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398081/image/large-daa81c77297d6fec389d4507742315fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398081"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> features interior design in collaboration with California designer Paula Bruss and reflects the focus of comfort and wellness. Her organic material palette embodies warmth and neutrality, drawing inspiration from both Dutch minimalism and the relaxed sophistication of coastal California living.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398086/image/large-5aa893c0bdcdf669f01da1430dba8aff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398086">She boasts architectural hardware by Joseph Giles, with Dornbracht plumbing fixtures, Moore &amp; Giles marine-grade leather and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loro Piana Interiors (Company)">Loro Piana</a> marine fabrics chosen for her exterior, thanks to their softness and durability.&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New renderings of 43m limited edition “wellness-first” yacht Sea Rover unveiled (2026-03-18 15:00:00 +0100)">New renderings of 43m limited edition “wellness-first” yacht Sea Rover unveiled</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398087/image/large-fd416d9f63babac92054fddcd0faaf4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398087">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> has been configured to foster interaction between the chef, crew and guests, with her galley and dining room positioned side by side on the main deck, alongside expansive windows to enhance the view. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388752/image/large-153dc87a6f60d46d6353e2f1425efcf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388752">Located forward on the main deck, her owner’s suite offers expansive views through large glass panels and includes a Japanese onsen-style tub, steam room and one of the largest closet spaces in her size range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388751/image/large-f5a50a629433f54667eaa6ac8a1e73c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388751">Four additional guest staterooms offer generous space and provide direct access to the aft beach club, through a distinctive engine room passage. Storage has also been carefully planned, with ample room for luggage and equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388759/image/large-bc27dd0c6b4b98aef926b8ffb5351aa4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388759"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> can also sleep a crew of nine across a four cabin configuration, including a dedicated captain’s cabin. Notably, all crew spaces are finished to the same premium standards as guest areas, reflecting Blum’s philosophy on maintaining a motivated team.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> is equipped with high-end fitness equipment and wellness features, including dual hot and cold plunge pools, a Jacuzzi, sauna, infrared therapy wall and a dedicated massage space. Her sport court is adaptable for pickleball, basketball, paddle tennis and volleyball and also serves as a storage area for tenders, toys and even a car.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388737/image/large-707a27c34df3b0da46d03e1354e83a0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388737">Throughout the build process, technical project manager Julian van Santen has overseen day-to-day technical execution, maintaining build quality and ensuring Dutch superyacht standards are upheld.As well as this, Monaco-based marine surveying company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACP SURVEYORS (Company)">ACP Surveyors</a> have reviewed Sea Rover’s steelwork and overall construction process, providing independent verification and certification of key construction milestones throughout the build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388745/image/large-bfd429b9ab912b71861231b801b05057.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388745">“From the very beginning, the construction has demonstrated a consistent alignment with the expected quality levels of the industry,” explained Andrea Carlevaris, CEO and Senior Surveyor of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACP SURVEYORS (Company)">ACP Surveyors</a>.“In particular, the steelwork has been executed to a very high standard at the stages inspected, and the vessel has shown steady and well-controlled progress throughout the build process.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398090/image/large-7e2f9dce04cf1533d6894f4fe8f15d2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398090">Earlier this year the team welded a Dutch commemorative coin and a newspaper directly onto the vessel's hull. The silver 1949 coin, created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, symbolises both Dutch and American identity and features a portrait of Dutch Queen Beatrix on one side and George C. Marshall on the reverse.“Seeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Rover42.4m (139'1&quot;)Dutch Design2028">Sea Rover</a> reach this stage of construction is particularly meaningful because it marks the realisation of an idea years in the making,” explained Scott Blum, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Design (Company)">Dutch Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388724/image/large-e35bd335136db06956095f44031ed444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388724">“Having spent much of my life aboard yachts around the world, I knew there was an opportunity to rethink how life at sea could support wellbeing and longevity. What began as a personal vision is now taking shape thanks to the dedication and expertise of an extraordinary team, and I couldn't be more excited about what lies ahead.”

Sea Rover: 43m Dutch Design “wellness-first” yacht in-build

Dutch Design has announced that the hull and superstructure of the 42.5-metre motor yacht Sea Rover has been joined.

43m Dutch Design’s “wellness-first” yacht Sea Rover in-build 

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solea23.9m (78'5&quot;)Zeelander Yachts2026">third hull&nbsp;</a>of the 23.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 yacht series has been delivered ahead of her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2026">Monaco Yacht Show 2026</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397924/image/large-3e096ec4544d8fea5ac7729a1dd1c1f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397924">Delivered from the family-owned Groot-Ammers shipyard, she is described as ‘the most powerful’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 to-date, reaching 40 knots during sea trials with 4,000 horsepower quad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS-1350 engines.Custom-built in the Netherlands, the yacht reflects an owner who had already spent extended time aboard a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 7 in complete privacy and without crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> Founder and Chairman Sietse Koopmans explained that this experience refined the owner’s understanding of life at sea and translating it into a highly personalised brief for the new build.“For owners who spend their working lives surrounded by people, a yacht without crew is not a compromise. That is the point,” added Sietse. “No schedules to coordinate, no staff to manage, no professional distance to maintain. Just the water, and the freedom to be entirely off duty. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 makes that possible without asking anything in return: low-maintenance materials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> IPS propulsion and systems built for simplicity mean the yacht runs quietly in every sense of the word.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397927/image/large-10cf2de4f800936635d8345c7a8e0f94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397927">For the third hull in the series, the owner’s brief was to take what he valued most about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 7 and enhance it with greater space and openness. Her interiors are defined by swamp oak, a timber recovered from riverbeds after decades submerged, where it slowly absorbs minerals and tannins, turning almost entirely black. This richly aged material is used as the yacht’s primary surface throughout.It is paired with exclusive leathers and detailed accents finished in Porsche Agate, creating a restrained yet richly textured palette. The main saloon is centred around a generous dining table, designed to elevate the space as a setting for entertaining guests.Moreover, the galley has been reworked to feel fully integrated into the living space rather than set apart, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander’s</a> signature curved sliding window extends the interior seamlessly onto the aft deck.&nbsp;In place of a conventional bar with stools in the aft corner, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 introduces an oversized L-shaped seating area. Sheltered from the elements yet closely connected to the deck, it was the owner’s preferred spot on his previous yacht and now serves as the focal point of the entire aft layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397922/image/large-8976358f72ad97c00af25402109b2294.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397922">The third hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 also caters to an active life onboard, with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 435 Jet tender housed in the side tender bay alongside Seabobs and flyboards, all neatly stowed within the hull.Designed for owner operation without a permanent crew, electric scooter assistance, gyro stabilisation and joystick docking make handling straightforward. Meanwhile, additional berths allow crew to be accommodated when conditions or company require it.At seven knots, her range extends to around 2,700 nautical miles and 630 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 32 knots. Thanks to her refined engineering and propulsion setup, interior sound levels are kept to just 65 A-weighted decibels.Delivered from the family-owned Groot-Ammers shipyard, she is described as ‘the most powerful’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 to-date, reaching 40 knots during sea trials with 4,000 horsepower quad <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS-1350 engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397925/image/large-2a770e4089eb5f68a2661312284d859e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397925">Custom-built in the Netherlands, the yacht reflects an owner who had already spent extended time aboard a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 7 in complete privacy and without crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> Founder and Chairman Sietse Koopmans explained that this experience refined the owner’s understanding of life at sea and translating it into a highly personalised brief for the new build.“For owners who spend their working lives surrounded by people, a yacht without crew is not a compromise. That is the point,” added Sietse. “No schedules to coordinate, no staff to manage, no professional distance to maintain. Just the water, and the freedom to be entirely off duty. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 makes that possible without asking anything in return: low-maintenance materials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> IPS propulsion and systems built for simplicity mean the yacht runs quietly in every sense of the word.”For the third hull in the series, the owner’s brief was to take what he valued most about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 7 and enhance it with greater space and openness. Her interiors are defined by swamp oak, a timber recovered from riverbeds after decades submerged, where it slowly absorbs minerals and tannins, turning almost entirely black. This richly aged material is used as the yacht’s primary surface throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397923/image/large-0bad1f01437bfd35a1ef10441092edc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397923">It is paired with exclusive leathers and detailed accents finished in Porsche Agate, creating a restrained yet richly textured palette. The main saloon is centred around a generous dining table, designed to elevate the space as a setting for entertaining guests.Moreover, the galley has been reworked to feel fully integrated into the living space rather than set apart, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander’s</a> signature curved sliding window extends the interior seamlessly onto the aft deck.&nbsp;In place of a conventional bar with stools in the aft corner, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 introduces an oversized L-shaped seating area. Sheltered from the elements yet closely connected to the deck, it was the owner’s preferred spot on his previous yacht and now serves as the focal point of the entire aft layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397925/image/large-2a770e4089eb5f68a2661312284d859e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397925">The third hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 8 also caters to an active life onboard, with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 435 Jet tender housed in the side tender bay alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cayago AG / Seabob (Company)">Seabobs</a> and flyboards, all neatly stowed within the hull.Designed for owner operation without a permanent crew, electric scooter assistance, gyro stabilisation and joystick docking make handling straightforward. Meanwhile, additional berths allow crew to be accommodated when conditions or company require it.At seven knots, her range extends to around 2,700 nautical miles and 630 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 32 knots. Thanks to her refined engineering and propulsion setup, interior sound levels are kept to just 65 A-weighted decibels.

Third Zeelander 8 yacht delivered

he third hull of the 23.9-metre Zeelander 8 yacht series has been delivered ahead of her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026.


Third 24m Zeelander 8 motor yacht delivered ahead of Monaco debut

An +80-metre in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht passed through Amsterdam this afternoon, while preparing for the next stage in her construction. Believed to be the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship De Vries 101585.0m (278'10&quot;)Feadship2028">Feadship 1015</a> yacht, she was transported from Amsterdam past the SuperYacht Times office. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397570/image/large-ad9d9924bf86962a7671dfafe522af44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397570">According to AIS data from the 22-metre tug Broedertrouw XIV which was transporting her, the yacht is expected to arrive at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Makkum, the Netherlands early tomorrow morning (19 June).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397589/image/large-da0779229d75e3fb61d9cf0339c7e9e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397589"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397564/image/large-480deb10862bfecffd09ea64e740ae6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397564"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397572/image/large-ef48e0b62d475aef54ea48a31de5db92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397572">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, it is believed that based on her build, construction began around 2024. The yacht will be transported to Makkum for outfitting before her estimated launch of 2028.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397582/image/large-b35029bf696a77331b1a0c3297ab4a32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397582"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397571/image/large-132e5bff53544ba8beda5fdffd0bb7f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397571">The first images show a sleek and contemporary profile with expansive deck overhangs and a near-vertical bow. She adopts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s distinctly architectural aesthetic that prioritises volume and visual simplicity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397577/image/large-1d9454132afa63c152e9cb7e31a418b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397577"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397574/image/large-53179c0de31e2c4f019af612c9959a02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397574">According to SuperYacht iQ, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has several yachts currently in-build including the +140-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Maestro143.5m (470'10&quot;)Feadship2029">Project Maestro</a> and the 101.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1014 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a>, with delivery dates of 2029 and 2026 respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397670/image/large-99028cef2eaf45c60b7d5aca65f6e6b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397670"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397573/image/large-778bfa2e6c0a1ed9d1e753dfd94962e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397573">

+80m Feadship yacht seen for the first time

An +80-metre in-build Feadship superyacht passed through Amsterdam this afternoon, to the Feadship facility in Makkum.

+80m in-build Feadship 1015 superyacht seen for the first time

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> has announced the keel laying for Inkfish's new 100-metre research vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> Shipyard in Brăila, Romania. Known during construction as NB 999, the vessel will be the first research platform purpose-built for Gabe Newell’s research organisation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397061/image/large-d35a472dcc679e61841c880a2655ea40.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397061">Developed from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> 9 33 platform, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> represents a contract of more than €200 million. Upon delivery, she will join Inkfish's expanding fleet alongside the 55.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1643" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Auroux (Company)">Auroux</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydra55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Hydra</a> and the 68.28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tacoma Boat Building Co (Company)">Tacoma Boat Building</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dagon68.28m (224'0&quot;)Tacoma Boat Building Co1985">Dagon</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365665/image/large-908318675f42f6a91544e68f54985a77.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365665">Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> is designed to support deep-ocean exploration and scientific operations. She will be equipped with a remotely operated vehicle capable of operating at depths of up to 6,000-metres. Like the rest of the Inkfish fleet, she will contribute to global marine research efforts and share collected data through open-access scientific repositories.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397058/image/large-4eb30edccf76f557eef22493215f51d9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397058">The project is the result of a collaborative design programme initiated in early 2024 between Inkfish and its UK-based technical advisers, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YTMC Limited (Company)">YTMC</a>. With a beam of 20.7-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> will be able to accommodate up to 70 people, including scientists and crew. Onboard, she will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, office spaces and workshops, complemented by high-quality accommodation and leisure facilities designed for extended missions at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397059/image/large-a5ea1a627ba59ada6647e8daad68fc5d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397059">The vessel will utilise a hybrid power and propulsion arrangement and is expected to reach a top speed of 15 knots. Her hull has been engineered to optimise seafloor mapping performance while delivering enhanced seakeeping capabilities. Anti-roll technology will help reduce vessel motion and accelerations, while dynamic positioning systems will allow her to maintain precise station-keeping during scientific operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365663/image/large-c61127683cf23a8c4c8a30a5e12daadd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365663">Following hull construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> will proceed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> Søviknes for final outfitting, commissioning and delivery. Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17142" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV11000162.0m (531'6&quot;)Vard Group AS2030">RV11000</a>, she forms part of Gabe Newell’s expanding research fleet.Read more about RV11000: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard signs €700M contract with Gabe Newell’s Inkfish for 162m research vessel (2026-05-29 14:00:00 +0200)">Vard signs €700M contract with Gabe Newell’s Inkfish for 162m research vessel</a>Newell is the co-founder, president and majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation. He is also the owner of Inkfish and a shareholder in Dutch yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372661/image/large-efbaa1c91bfa6988f938d8e2732895dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372661">Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gabe Newell buys Oceanco (2025-08-01 10:15:00 +0200)">Gabe Newell buys Oceanco</a>In September 2025, Newell revealed in an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">exclusive interview with SuperYacht Times</a> that he owns the 78.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a>, the 72.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a>, the 92.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Draak92.8m (304'6&quot;)Oceanco2014">Draak</a>, and the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a>.As previously noted, his research platforms include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dagon68.28m (224'0&quot;)Tacoma Boat Building Co1985">Dagon</a>, operating as a full-ocean-depth surface support vessel, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydra55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Hydra</a>, designed for coastal research and scientific studies.

Vard research vessel RV6000 keel laid

Vard has marked a major construction milestone for Inkfish's new 100-metre research vessel, RV6000.

Construction begins on Gabe Newell's 100m Inkfish research vessel RV6000

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a> have announced that the new 61-metre full-custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> is currently in-build, following her coin ceremony on 4 June in Civitavecchia. She has an expected delivery date of February 2029. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396335/image/large-20994b343d36614474f692d586e21e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396335">The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> to an American client was first announced in September 2025, with Jim Evans and Juan Andrade of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> introducing the buyer. The yacht is described by the shipyard as prioritising space efficiency, with meticulous attention to detail.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features exterior design and layout by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo Design</a>, who also designed the concept, alongside interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> and basic engineering and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis Group Yacht Design (Company)">Axis Group Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396332/image/large-41685bdb5247420ded4295c027b7ff08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396332">Composed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the yacht has been designed in line with the owner’s vision, as well as staying true to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa’</a>s boutique philosophy. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> bridges the gap between a 60 and 70 metre platform, offering volume and luxury often associated with larger vessels.Conceived around a strong connection with the sea and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features an exceptionally large beach area which opens on three sides through fold-down platforms. These directly connect to a wellness area providing a gym, a sauna and a massage/beauty centre.Spanning over 1,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> boasts a private owner’s apartment on the upper deck, complete with a forward private terrace with a swimming pool, while additional guest accommodation can be found on her main deck<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396333/image/large-d50634b1d185cea5297db27942d72387.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396333">Her spacious sun deck has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind, with a second pool taking centre stage. A third pool can be found aft on the bridge deck, while additional features include a cinema lounge positioned aft on the bridge deck.“We worked closely with the clients for several months, initially focusing on one of our existing projects before moving on to a full custom design,” said Claudio Corvino, Sales and Business Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a>.Construction will now further progress, with an expected delivery date of February 2029.

Project Dream: Construction begins on 61m Tankoa yacht

Tankoa Yachts have announced that the new 61m full-custom yacht Project Dream is currently in-build.

home-featured-topleft#0

61m full-custom Tankoa yacht Project Dream in-build

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> has announced that the keel of the third 43.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht has been laid from the shipyard in Ancona, Italy, marking the start of her construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396273/image/large-966918cdfe1cdf289affc294bd4fded0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396273">The sale of the third displacement yacht was announced in April 2026 to a client from the United States, with delivery scheduled for 2029. Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Enrico Gobbi of TEAM for Design</a> in collaboration with the shipyard’s technical department, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.&nbsp;Distinguished by fluid, perfectly balanced lines that create a sleek silhouette, the ISA Unica 45M yacht combines generous interior volume with extended outdoor spaces and large glazed sections.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Third ISA UNICA 45M Steel superyacht sold with 2029 delivery date (2026-04-14 20:30:00 +0200)">Third ISA UNICA 45M Steel superyacht sold with 2029 delivery date</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396272/image/large-8336c72513a1f53dfad504c1679588b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396272">Spanning 430 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her owner’s suite positioned aft on the upper deck. The suite includes a private lounge, desk area, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.Further guest accommodation includes a VIP suite on the main deck with large side windows, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a separate shower, while the remaining guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck, comprising two further VIP suites and two twin suites.&nbsp;Moving outside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht boasts a stern layout spanning three levels. Descending towards the water, the space includes sunpads, a pool and an infinity cockpit, all of which are enclosed by a glass balustrade.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396271/image/large-796abe1179971e5145e9e562c63fbc12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396271">Her main deck includes a gym, while dining spaces will be arranged both indoors on the main deck and outside on the upper deck, each accommodating up to 12 guests for formal dinners.Other key features include her upper deck which features a forward lounge and sunpad area, while her 16-metre fly deck incorporates additional lounging and dining spaces, a bar and a circular Jacuzzi.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> 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 top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Keel of third ISA Unica 45m yacht laid

ISA Yachts has announced that the keel of the third 43.7-metre ISA Unica 45M yacht has been laid from the shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Third ISA Unica 45M motor yacht keel laid

Dutch design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> has revealed new renderings of in-build 69-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> ahead of her launch this summer, offering a closer look at her design philosophy, custom interiors, and renewable energy systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396254/image/large-94d02d1ae28bc065a048800a6e2d96e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396254">Developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> has spent six years in development. Rather than purely focusing on reducing energy consumption, the yacht is reported to be the first of her class to be designed around energy generation. This radical approach allows the yacht to run for up to two weeks on purely renewable sources, without relying on fossil fuels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396253/image/large-7447c42b77f8a8f7bc690af39433370f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396253"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> has been designed to honour the owners' appreciation for traditional sailing yachts while introducing a host of bespoke design solutions. Outside, custom elements can be found throughout, from the spoon bow and matte-finished deck hardware to the sculpted stern cap and hand-painted transom finished in a wood-effect treatment. Her notable metallic blue hull is further distinguished by a feather-inspired boot stripe, a reference to the black-browed albatross that served as a major inspiration for her design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396256/image/large-a8857968400b95119871dc187c9832f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396256">Looking inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> embraces a holistic interior concept centred on natural materials, craftsmanship and owner-focused living. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>’s interior rejects highly polished finishes in favour of tactile textures and organic materials to embody nature. Smoked European oak, reclaimed bark-based materials, leathered stone and hand-selected veneers are featured prominently throughout. Natural knots, cracks and grain variations have been deliberately preserved rather than concealed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396255/image/large-213cb67058fc8448969608065d402377.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396255">A unifying design language runs throughout the entire yacht. The designers have employed curved architectural forms, shaping joinery, furniture, structural glazing, and lighting. They further remark that all elements either begin or end in a full radius, creating a sense of continuity between the spaces.The owners' choices can be seen throughout <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a>’s design. Her main saloon features a flexible dining table designed to double as a puzzle and craft table, reflecting the owners' hobbies during extended periods onboard. Elsewhere, modular cockpit furniture can be swiftly reconfigured into either lounge or dining arrangements. Meanwhile, electrically operated cockpit windows enable guests to enclose exterior spaces at the touch of a button.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396257/image/large-90f1c0052c3eb53d6f1ebf5adf3d6cce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396257">Accommodation onboard includes four staterooms. Each stateroom is personalised around places of significance to the owners, all taking inspiration from destinations from Italy to French Polynesia. The owner’s suite is arranged around the mizzen mast, which has been wrapped in a bespoke artwork by American sculptor Sienna Martz. Moreover, this area benefits from a dedicated study to support long periods of working remotely while cruising.Further customisation extends behind the scenes, where the traditional full-beam engine room has been eliminated to make room for a concealed service corridor, enabling the crew to move discreetly throughout the yacht while maintaining guest privacy.According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, the yacht combines hydro-generation through regenerative turbine propellers with more than 100-square-metres of photovoltaic thermal panels integrated into her biminis. These panels generate electrical and thermal energy to power onboard systems, heating and cooling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396258/image/large-478db106ff098d1896050a1003af3d87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396258">The yacht's sailing performance has also been refined thanks to a collaboration with Emirates Team New Zealand. Through advanced computational fluid dynamics testing, they developed a distinctive topside curvature that reportedly improves sailing speed by 2.5 percent while simultaneously increasing the vessel's electric power generation by approximately eight percent.Currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> is scheduled for launch in summer 2026.

First look: Vripack unveils interior concept of 69m ‘fossil-free’ sailing yacht Project Zero 

Interior concept of 69m sailing yacht Zero, an all-electric project by Vripack and Dykstra Naval Architects currently under construction at Vitters.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> has announced that the hull of the tenth 37.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a>, has been turned at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5062" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talsma Shipyards (Company)">Talsma Shipyards</a> in the north of The Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395547/image/large-c8185c394a3f634d39f22e1f231ae032.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395547">Construction on the tenth hull began in January 2026, with delivery scheduled for June 2027. Built on speculation and currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>, the steel hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> will now move to the next stage of construction, with ample time remaining before delivery, allowing a buyer to still tailor the yacht to meet their needs.&nbsp;“The hull turning is always a proud and highly visible moment in the life of a yacht,” explained Nicky van Zon, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a>. “For prospective owners, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> offers the ideal balance between reduced delivery time and meaningful customisation possibilities, all within one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen’</a>s most successful series.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht begins construction (2026-01-29 15:45:00 +0100)">Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht begins construction</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395546/image/large-0fe29670cf84f4bf78b62aefb32fe687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395546">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht series has become a signature design for the Dutch studio and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>.&nbsp;Spanning 349 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> showcases a calm and light-filled interior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> selecting American pine woods, Emperador marbles and the finest of Italian leather throughout. Large picture windows also illuminate her interior with plenty of natural light, bridging the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including her owner’s suite on the main deck measuring 37 square-metres., with the addition of forward-facing windows and panoramic 180-degree views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395545/image/large-35caafefad6d69f0fc49c64476377c7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395545">The remaining guest staterooms consist of two VIP suites, and two additional staterooms located on the lower deck, all ensuite. A generous main deck galley and pantry are designed to support an enhanced onboard dining experience.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> yacht features an extended 20 square-metre swim platform with hydraulic Z-lift swim stairs, alongside a sun deck arranged for relaxed socialising, including sheltered dining, a bar and the option to install a custom whirlpool. Forward, a Portuguese bridge sofa provides a protected vantage point with uninterrupted views over the bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384479/image/large-3b9bf918a4b61ed1f020f211d0edbe26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384479">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht combines transatlantic range with onboard comfort. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 14.5 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> is currently for sale with Richard Gray and Matthew Stone of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384429/image/large-8e4f0139fea31fec318dedd685fd8329.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384429">(All images courtesy of Moonen Yachts.)

Moonen 122 Martinique: 37m tenth hull turned

Moonen Yachts has announced that the hull of the tenth 37.4-metre Moonen 122 Martinique yacht YN208, has been turned at the Talsma Shipyards.

Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht hull turned

American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> has shared a first look at its new in-build 24.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> sportfisher yacht, currently under construction at its facility in Maryland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395516/image/large-5a56344d613b12c3240699ddb994fae5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395516">The in-build sportfisher yacht will become the seventh hull in the Weaver 80 series. This follows the most recently completed sixth hull, Mama Who, which was delivered in March 2026 and is expected to cruise between the US East Coast and the Caribbean. The in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Donald L. Blount &amp; Associates</a>, which also crafted her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395477/image/large-3dd8278c3f4ed75b56a806d22aaab3a0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395477" 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 vessel is being constructed with a wood hull and wood superstructure, continuing the yard's traditional approach to custom sportfishing yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395475/image/large-7ee8ebfb711a71b838e451b92e215809.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395475">Recent images released by the yard show the yacht's hull structure taking shape on the build jig, marking an early milestone in the construction process. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>, the project is progressing from its initial structural phase as the vessel begins to emerge from raw timber components.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395474/image/large-934434409c077a736473671f90d2c26c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395474">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is built around the series’ signature deep-V hull form, incorporating a flared Carolina bow with a tumblehome stern. Like previous examples in the series, the yacht is being built using wood and epoxy techniques.With a beam of 6.5-metres and an interior volume of 78 GT, accommodation is expected to be arranged for up to six guests across a three staterooms configuration alongside dedicated quarters for a crew of two.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395507/image/large-56a1cd6f9cf74e35c11592f1fe375d16.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395507">In terms of performance, the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a>&nbsp;will be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines, delivering a projected cruising speed of 38 knots and a top speed of 45 knots. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a> has delivered a total of nine yachts over 24-metres.Founded by Jim Weaver in 2000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> began with an 18-metre sportfisher yacht built by Weaver in his backyard using knowledge passed down from his father-in-law, who worked as a boat builder during the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, the Maryland-based shipyard has completed 52 vessels ranging from 12- to 30-metres in length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395502/image/large-28c50b088dd8699292e6c9b2131cada6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395502">According to the builder, the seventh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is expected to be delivered in 2028. Construction is also underway on a new Weaver 75, the fourth hull in that series, which will likewise be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines. Both projects are currently progressing at the yard's Maryland facility. All images provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>.&nbsp;

New in-build 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

Weaver Boatworks begins construction on a new 24.5-metre Weaver 80 sportfish yacht, the seventh hull in the series.




Construction begins on new 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

The 42.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titian Pearl42.9m (140'9&quot;)CRN2001">Titian Pearl</a>&nbsp;has been listed for sale with Ed Dickinson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, under a joint central agency with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karma Yachting (Company)">Karma Yachting</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399336/image/large-5d3b569691112840ace617ecbb6b6279.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399336">Delivered in 2001 by the Italian shipyard, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titian Pearl42.9m (140'9&quot;)CRN2001">yacht Titian Pearl for sale</a> was designed inside and outside by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, while her naval architecture was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Bennett & Associates Ltd (Company)">John Bennett</a>.&nbsp;Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titian Pearl42.9m (140'9&quot;)CRN2001">Titian Pearl</a> has a beam of 8.4-metres and a draft of 2.5-metre. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> most recently underwent a refit in France in 2026, following an extensive refit programme carried out between 2022 and 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399338/image/large-f75491a7499a66430dabb17bd0d4a8a3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399338" 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;">On the outside, 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 generous lounge areas and alfresco dining spaces across her three decks. Her redesigned sundeck is fitted with a bar and bimini shade, while at water level, her former aft garage has been converted into a beach club, complete with a fold-down swim platform and an inflatable watersports dock.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399337/image/large-b1009c945348f03e1c25c59eae71a5b5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399337" 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, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titian Pearl42.9m (140'9&quot;)CRN2001">yacht Titian Pearl&nbsp;for sale</a> showcases a modern <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> interior, where soft neutral furnishings are paired with warm wood finishes and expansive glazing, creating a bright and clean ambience. Her main saloon, featuring curved lounge seating, adjoins a formal dining area, where guests can enjoy meals with panoramic ocean views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399339/image/large-b89c45f631c4dc117693befa394c72dc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399339" 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;">Equipped for long voyages, her refit had introduced new furnishings, lighting, bespoke cabinetry and upgraded AV/IT systems throughout her main saloon, upper saloon and owner's suite.At an interior volume of 432 GT, accommodation onboard <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/built-by=crn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">the CRN yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck with a private office. &nbsp;Dedicated quarters are available for a crew of nine, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399335/image/large-770e4dee75f7878d3df7de9d78baa99a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399335">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titian Pearl42.9m (140'9&quot;)CRN2001">yacht Titian Pearl&nbsp;for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. Cruising at 10 knots, she offers a range of up to 3,200 nautical miles, making her ideal for long-range cruising. All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.

43m CRN superyacht Titian Pearl for sale

The 43-metre CRN motor yacht Titian Pearl has been listed for sale with Northrop & Johnson under a joint central agency with Karma Yachting. 

The 69-metre zero-emissions <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> has been seen for the first time as she was rolled out of the shed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands. The vessel is currently awaiting transfer by barge from Zwartsluis to Harlingen, where she will be launched into the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399355/image/large-d3bbafc33648d12d7670640310f947b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399355">Developed as a proof-of-concept project, the yacht has been designed as the world’s first sailing yacht to operate completely without fossil fuels, marking a substantial step towards emission-free yachting.Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> began in 2022 following an extensive research and development phase exceeding 60,000 hours. Her Panamax-height masts, built by Carbo-Link AG at their German facility, will be stepped on the vessel in the coming days. Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="69m fossil-free Vitters yacht Project Zero nears completion (2025-07-11 15:00:00 +0200)">69m fossil-free Vitters yacht Project Zero nears completion</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399354/image/large-88dda86bebdfe60cf0c5712eefe6c6e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399354">Conceived with the intention of forward-thinking sustainability and innovation in yacht building, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> is the result of the collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vripack</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and the non-profit open-source platform Foundationº (Foundation Zero).Built as a performance ketch with an aluminium hull, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, while her naval architecture was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>.Her classical sailing exterior profile is elevated by her sustainable design, integrating new technologies with an “energy-first perspective” that prioritises innovation rather than optimisation.&nbsp;A defining feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> is the absence of combustion engines. Instead of a traditional engine room, the yacht has a main technical room that houses an integrated energy system designed to store, harvest, and convert energy onboard. Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64930" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behind Project Zero: A new chapter in sustainable superyacht innovation (2025-12-11 11:45:00 +0100)">Behind Project Zero: A new chapter in sustainable superyacht innovation</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399353/image/large-b6967953716f71616fa1c5407b41917f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399353">The sailing yacht is powered by renewable energy from wind, solar, and thermal sources. Energy is harnessed while under sail through hydro-generating thrusters, a 100-square-metre solar array captures both heat and light at 60 percent efficiency, while a wind turbine draws power from offshore airflow. The harnessed electricity is then stored in an industrial-grade battery system that can hold 5,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity to power all onboard systems.At an interior volume of 499 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests, alongside 11 crew members. Her interiors reflect the eco-conscious design approach, featuring materials such as pineskin leather, leathered marble and bespoke artworks that were curated to emphasise natural textures.In addition to private use and limited charter availability, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> is also set as a platform for scientific research, supporting studies in renewable marine technology and ocean sustainability.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365567/image/large-f8e82cf19c8160071e95f17897079b67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365567">

69m fossil-free Vitters sailing superyacht Project Zero launched

Vitters launches 69m Project Zero, the world's first fossil-free sailing superyacht with zero combustion engines and renewable energy systems.

69m fossil-free Vitters yacht Project Zero rolled out of shed ahead of launch

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> has announced the appointment of Evan Kortmann as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Enrico Theuns, who has led the company since 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399351/image/large-0b3b67f3579803bdd2cecd343234633d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399351">Theuns was originally appointed as CEO through a planned three-year transition following the retirement of founder Wim van der Valk in April 2024. During his tenure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> expanded into the 30 metre segment and further strengthened their position in the superyacht market.&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard announces retirement of founder and management buyout (2024-04-22 09:30:00 +0200)">Van der Valk Shipyard announces retirement of founder and management buyout</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314045/image/large-e3b7cc6745248f659ccfc2d9b2962713.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314045">“Leading <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> over the past three years has been a rewarding experience,” commented Enrico Theuns. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful to our employees, clients, co-makers and partners for their commitment and support throughout this period.”Evan Kortmann joins the management team alongside Technical Director Bram Kooltjes and Commercial Director Yoeri Bijker. Theuns will remain involved during the coming months to &nbsp;ensure a smooth transition and support the handover of his responsibilities.Kortmann joins <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> where he acted as Chief Executive Officer following the semi-retirement of Daan Balk in 2023. Evan joined Balk the year prior as Chief Commercial Officer before transitioning to CEO.&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard appoints Evan Kortmann as CEO as Daan Balk steps down (2023-07-04 16:45:00 +0200)">Balk Shipyard appoints Evan Kortmann as CEO as Daan Balk steps down</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351424/image/large-efe5e4f30ffe75940f3be9e197745b18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351424">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> has built a strong international reputation for delivering high-quality custom yachts,” explained Kortmann. “Our focus on fully custom yachts between 200 and 500 GT allows owners to create a yacht that reflects their individual requirements, while benefiting from the experience and craftsmanship of our team.”“I look forward to working with our clients, colleagues and partners as we continue developing the company and delivering yachts that meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.”

Evan Kortmann appointed CEO of Van der Valk Shipyard

Van der Valk Shipyard has announced the appointment of Evan Kortmann as Chief Executive Officer.

Van der Valk Shipyard appoints Evan Kortmann as CEO

Video interior Amore à Vida yacht

We take a video tour of CRN's latest custom superyacht Amore À Vida   in Palm Beach.

Video: Onboard CRN's full custom superyacht Amore à Vida

The 25.69-metre Azimut motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> has been sold. Alberto Galante of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts360 (Company)">Yachts360</a> introduced the buyer, while Brandon Barnes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291636/image/large-e8f37bfcacd3e673cdf5cf55ab932f10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291636">Delivered in 2017 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 84 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>, while her interior was 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>. Naval architecture was crafted 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>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> has a beam of 6.45-metres and a draft of 1.79-metres. She most recently underwent a refit in 2025.&nbsp;Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> features a contemporary <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> interior, where bespoke furnishings, Italian marble finishes and large windows bring her open-plan main saloon together. Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> has an expansive flybridge fitted for lounging, while her aft deck is fitted for alfresco dining.&nbsp;With an interior volume of 110 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to eight guests across four staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite on the lower deck. Separate quarters sleep up to two crew members, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 27 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6933" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Satisfaction25.69m (84'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2017">Satisfaction</a> had a last known asking price of $2,399,000. Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>.

26m Azimut motor yacht Satisfaction sold

The 25.69-metre Azimut motor yacht Satisfaction has been sold with a last known asking price of $2,399,000.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a> has entered into an agreement to sell <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC Capital Partners</a> VII’s stake in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>, an international marina operator, to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infravia Capital (Company)">InfraVia Capital Partners</a>, a European private equity firm focused on infrastructure investment. According to the Financial Times, the deal is expected to exceed €1 billion.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> operates 28 marinas across nine countries, with more than 14,300 berths, including over 1,000 dedicated superyacht berths. The company also manages 12 professional boatyards, which service more than 2,500 yachts each year, and serves more than 50,000 customers annually.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110558/image/large-403fc9f2dcd20d41f4c8e5db4c36cdb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110558"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a> acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>’s international assets from Turkish conglomerate Doğuş Group in 2020, taking ownership of the company’s Greek, Croatian and UAE operations. The Turkish assets remained under Doğuş Group ownership, although they continued to be managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>.Under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a>’s ownership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> expanded beyond its traditional markets of Turkey, Croatia, Greece and the UAE into Spain, Italy, France, Malta and Albania.&nbsp;István Szőke , Managing partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a> said the investment had supported <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>’s development from “a hidden gem” into what he described as a market leader in premium marinas across Europe and the wider EMEA region. He added: “We expanded significantly across the Mediterranean, built the sector's most digitally advanced platform, and created a business with unmatched scale, customer experience and operational excellence.”Oliver Dörschuck, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>, said: "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infravia Capital (Company)">InfraVia</a> has consistently demonstrated clear alignment with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>'s customer-first philosophy and our purpose of enriching the yachting experience, and we are well positioned together to accelerate the next phase of our growth. Our partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a> has been instrumental in shaping <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> into the business it is today and the strong foundation they helped build is what powers our next chapter."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110555/image/large-716cf2cb0ea6417dc00080d9b9bc1783.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110555">Vincent Levita, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infravia Capital (Company)">InfraVia</a>, said: “We are delighted to support <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> in this new chapter alongside its management team. The company has become a leading premium marina platform across the Mediterranean, with a strong brand, high-quality assets and a customer-first culture. This transaction is a strong fit with InfraVia’s infrastructure investment thesis and is fully aligned with InfraVia’s ambition to partner with outstanding management teams and back resilient European platforms where long-term capital can support continued growth, transformation and institutionalisation.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110552/image/large-883c6b37658ea2e5b3e65c3a13d42b87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110552"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8915" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CVC Capital Partners (Company)">CVC</a> was advised by Goldman Sachs as exclusive financial adviser and Clifford Chance as legal adviser. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infravia Capital (Company)">InfraVia</a> was advised by Morgan Stanley as exclusive financial adviser and White &amp; Case as legal adviser.

CVC to sell D-Marin to InfraVia Capital Partners

CVC has entered into an agreement to sell CVC Capital Partners VII’s stake in D-Marin to InfraVia Capital Partners.

home-featured-hero#0

CVC to sell D-Marin to InfraVia Capital Partners for over €1 billion

The 37.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kiki V37.04m (121'6&quot;)Custom Line2020">Kiki V</a> has been sold, with Hans von Doornmalen 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 Arne Ploch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399334/image/large-f9dff4373d2fa5a65743f59402be3534.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399334">In 2020, she was delivered as Tello for the CEO of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> and is part of the builder’s Navetta 37 series. She has been specified with an extensive list of upgrades, making her one of the most comprehensively specified Navetta 37s available. &nbsp;At a volume of 289 GT, she can accommodate up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms and is supported by a crew of seven. Moving outside, guests can enjoy the sunpads, wet bar and a hot tub on her flybridge, while the bow hosts a forward seating area.Propulsion-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.&nbsp;At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kiki V37.04m (121'6&quot;)Custom Line2020">Kiki V</a> had a last known asking price of €13,600,000.Photo courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>..

Custom Line yacht Kiki V sold

 The 37.04-metre Custom Line motor yacht Kiki V has been sold.

37m Custom Line motor yacht Kiki V sold

The 33.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mangusta Yachts (Company)">Mangusta</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artemis33.3m (109'3&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">Artemis</a> has been sold, with Christian Kahn of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8914" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bayside-X (Company)">Bayside-X</a> introducing the buyer and Alex G. Clarke of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399333/image/large-88ed926344aea8f8808a0c7c07804e32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399333">Delivered in 2021, the Mangusta 33 GranSport yacht was originally commissioned as Dopamine by her experienced owner. She has benefitted from over one million euros worth of upgrades, including interior decor 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</a>. Meanwhile, her exteriors were also penned by the designer, complemented by naval architecture created in-house by her builder.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artemis33.3m (109'3&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">Artemis</a> can sleep up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, as well as five crew members for utmost onboard comfort. A standout feature of the yacht is the Jacuzzi on the bow, along with her master suite reconfigured with a custom layout during her refit.In terms of propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artemis33.3m (109'3&quot;)Mangusta Yachts2021">Artemis</a> is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 21 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $10,975,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>.

Mangusta yacht Artemis sold

The 33.3-metre Mangusta motor yacht Artemis has been sold.

33m Mangusta motor yacht Artemis sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has delivered the 101.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a>, previously known as Feadship 1014, to her owner following the completion of her sea trials in the North Sea, off the coast of the Netherlands in May. According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a> is currently cruising from Poole, United Kingdom to Gibraltar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394439/image/large-4c1a7f574e17026c3137d51970f7108d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394439">Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/feadship-1014-yacht-sea-trials" target="_blank">101m Feadship 1014 superyacht on sea trials </a>Previously known as Project 1014 during construction, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/feadship-1014-yacht-hull-launch" target="_blank">Destiny was first spotted</a> exclusively by SuperYacht Times in November 2024 when she emerged from the construction shed at the Scheepswerf Slob facility in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. Construction on the yacht reportedly began in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394438/image/large-bcbc0db1b00a8a982ed42d3fe0387eb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394438" 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;">A week after she was first spotted, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/feadship-1014-outfitting-amsterdam" target="_blank">yacht was seen passing by the SuperYacht Times</a> office as she was transported through Amsterdam to De Vries Makkum facility for outfitting. She was subsequently launched in April 2026 ahead of her sea trials and final delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390040/image/large-0c9907442ef039f6f24d44e1d9e4abed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390040">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="101m Feadship 1014 superyacht on sea trials (2026-05-21 14:30:00 +0200)">Exclusive: 101m Feadship 1014 yacht launched</a>Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a> features exterior styling by the British design studio, while her interiors were developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2935" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chahan Interior Design (Company)">Chahan Interior Design</a>. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390041/image/large-5fa97a536589086e863806718115e72d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390041">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the superyacht spans 3,818 GT and has a beam measuring 15.25-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394437/image/large-36c372c1ce1bb0da611d6c1bfaecf595.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394437" 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;">On the outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a>’s streamlined exterior profile is characterised by a slightly raked bow and a distinctive cut-out near the bow, a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> signature feature also seen on vessels such as the 96.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia96.6m (316'11&quot;)Feadship2017">Sophia</a> and the 94-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Defy94.0m (308'5&quot;)Feadship2021">Defy</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394434/image/large-3809c728076d7bcfb783901c8937af6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394434">Finished with a deep navy hull accented by subtle bronze detailing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a> also boasts large, slightly recessed windows that introduce abundant natural light while maintaining the guests’ solitude onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394436/image/large-f5499e3b36d2add6a2a1cbdaf1a3f7dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394436">Her layered exterior decks have been arranged to balance privacy with outdoor living, offering generous spaces for lounging and entertaining. Large open deck areas are coupled with the yacht's clean, uninterrupted lines running from bow to stern, reinforcing the contemporary aesthetic that defines the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394435/image/large-583449f1b6749af30d7578e0ea65dbe4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394435">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> currently has several major projects under construction, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="+80m in-build Feadship 1015 superyacht seen for the first time (2026-06-18 15:00:00 +0200)">+80-metre in-build Feadship 1015</a>, seen for the first time last month, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bow of secretive 140m+ Feadship yacht seen for the first time (2026-04-09 15:45:00 +0200)">highly secretive +140-metre Feadship 831</a>, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time (2025-05-05 15:15:00 +0200)">89-metre Feadship 828</a> which is due to launch soon.

101m Feadship 1014 superyacht Destiny delivered

The 101m Feadship superyacht Destiny, previously known as Project 1014 has been delivered following the successful completion of her sea trials.

The 25.2-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/12848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forty Two 25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Forty Two</a> caught fire and sunk in the Marseille Vieux-Port on Sunday morning (5 July).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399331/image/large-6e99b35b95b06f12c8deaec32bdbec0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399331">The fire broke out around 10:30 in Vieux-Port near the Hôtel de Ville on a small boat believed to be around 12-metres, before it spread to the Azimut Magellano 25 Metri yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forty Two 25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Forty Two</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399332/image/large-ae39954be3b952dd88a0ae615cc62628.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399332">The Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille (Marseille Marine Fire Brigade Battalion) deployed 150 marine firefighters, alongside 37 fire and rescue vehicles. A crane was also deployed from an emergency vehicle parked on the quayside to spray the upper part of the vessel. The fire was finally extinguished around noon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399329/image/large-c2ccfb217e4c962e65431ed6991ccfb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399329">According to Port News, emergency services attended to 14 people, with six people transported to hospital for the treatment of minor burns. These people are believed to include those onboard the vessels, as well as two police officers and one member of port security.No cause has been officially announced. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/399330/image/large-164d6fcbd3c8424ce1a12f9a753caf31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/399330">Launched in 2023 as part of the Azimut Magellano 25 Metri series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forty Two 25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Forty Two</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh Design</a>, while her interior design and naval architecture were penned by her Italian builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274933/image/large-db00805f4333f8f22a2a45276fa56e93.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274933"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forty Two 25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Forty Two</a> can accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration, as well as a crew of three across two cabins. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forty Two 25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Forty Two</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 cruising speed of 19 knots and a top speed of 23 knots.&nbsp;

Forty Two: 25m Azimut yacht sinks after fire in Marseille, France

The Azimut motor yacht Forty Two caught fire and sunk in the Marseille Vieux-Port on Sunday morning. 

25m Azimut motor yacht Forty Two sinks following fire in Marseille, France

How Mark Dalio is boldly going where no man has gone before with OceanX. “People think that the oceans have been vastly explored. They have this notion that space it the final frontier, that the planet has been seen for the most part… but it hasn’t. We need to change this mindset and make people fall in love with the oceans,”&nbsp;says Mark Dalio, Founder and Creative Director of OceanX Media.“I think that people are starting to feel it now.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58494/image/large-396b428314b26523bad0fd1b69784275.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58494">Son of billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio, the father-son duo behind the OceanX initiative have been involved in ocean exploration for many years. In fact, it was researchers in a manned-submersible launched from OceanX’s state-of-the-art exploration vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> that successfully managed to captured the world’s first ever footage of a giant squid in its natural habitat six years ago. Since then Mark and the research team on the 55.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> have worked with the BBC on the landmark documentary series, Blue Planet II, and co-produced the giant-screen film Oceans: Our Blue Planet. Now through OceanX Media (formerly known as Alucia Productions), Mark aims to continue the work of legendary Jacques Cousteau, French underwater explorer, diver, filmmaker and inventor, and bring the wonders of ocean exploration to the wider public. In order to further the company’s reach and its overall production capabilities, OceanX has begun work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a>, a new explorer yacht which is set to be the most advanced exploration vessel to date.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58489/image/large-0d5302bcd4b5b565cf999d416e721cf5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58489">But Mark’s interest in our oceans didn’t begin on a quest for the elusive giant squid. &nbsp;It goes back to his childhood in Connecticut, the USA where he spent much of his time with his family in nature, out on the water or camping.&nbsp;“Learning how to scuba dive when I was young changed my view of this amazing underworld - a world that many people still do not know much about. Going on these trips with my family inspired me to tell stories of the oceans.” It is clear that Mark had a strong passion for storytelling, cinematography and creative narratives from a young age onwards, but it was not until he was working for National Geographic in Los Angeles and saw first hand how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> was used to capture the footage of the giant squid that he realised how important the link between media and science really is. “One of the first expeditions on that ship, separate to the work I was doing at the time, was the giant squid expedition,” recalls Mark. It was in 2012 when Edith Widder, oceanographer and marine biologist, and her team of researchers became the first scientists to capture live-footage of the giant squid using bioluminescence off of Japan’s Ogasawara Islands during an expedition on Alucia.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58490/image/large-b96f15f042dd4a1a1cc8f6c1b6813340.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58490">Although Mark himself was not part of the research team that discovered the giant squid, he has since been on a number of expeditions. On his first submersible experience, he travelled down more than 1,000 metres underwater in search of a frozen whale carcass. “We were looking for 20 minutes or so and I saw this big object in the distance - we thought it was the whale so we kept going towards it. When we got closer we saw that it was moving. I thought it was just the current, but it ended up being this massive six-gilled shark.”&nbsp;A prehistoric shark which tends to live between 50 to 200 metres deep in the oceans, these animals are known scavengers. “What I thought was a whale, was actually a massive shark taking a huge bite out of the whale carcass - it was quite a sight to see.” Although it was frightened off by the manned-submersible lights at first, the shark returned and rubbed against the submersible, giving them a bump, enough to get Mark’s adrenaline pumping. “I did not know whether to be fearful or excited - I just felt a whole range of emotions. It was an incredible introduction to the deep sea. Coming back from that expedition really opened my eyes as to what can happen in the depths.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58488/image/large-752812bc3fc97d480209935edf4f09c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58488">Once the footage of the giant squid was revealed to the world, it captured the attention of millions of people around the world from young to old, sparking their imaginations as to what mysteries the deep oceans still hold. It was at that point that Mark really understood the combined power of science and storytelling. But in order to start his company, he had to get one key person on board... “The first person I had to convince was my father,”&nbsp;says Mark with a laugh. “He was a little reluctant at first, but the team was already overseeing the science and ship operations and it made logical sense to have a media production company attached to that. Thanks to the work that I was already doing and the connections that I had made, everything came together very well in the end.”&nbsp;But was the attachment of a media production company so essential to the development of the OceanX brand we wonder? “I think that scientists, marine biologists and partners that we work with, are very important, but even more so is the question of how we get that information to a wider audience,”&nbsp;stresses Mark. “How do we convey the importance of studying and exploring the deep sea? I think when media goes hand in hand with exploration it’s even more impactful than if you just focus on one or the other.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58486/image/large-c76824d90702eec0ce626a6163a77437.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58486">Since connecting OceanX Media to a number of the expeditions taking place on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a>, including the search for the Humboldt squid off the coast of Chile and exploring the giant Australian barrier reef with the legendary Sir David Attenborough, the name has become synonymous with ocean exploration and conservation in many people's mind. For Mark, it's hard to narrow down the milestones OceanX Media has reached onboard, but a few spring to mind when asked. “One milestone was exploring the brine pools - talk about alien world! You have this very unique ecosystem, which is quite deadly for a lot of the creatures who live down there. But there are a lot of microbes that can thrive there - mussels, cutthroat eels and squat lobsters, as well as hagfish. It almost becomes this oasis in the desert where this deadly lake actually harbours a lot of life.” &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58491/image/large-5d8bba4b053b1f3d9aaa45da9db30f71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58491">Over the years the explorer yacht has traversed the furthest waters across the globe, carrying dedicated crew members, scientists and field experts, who work together with production workers to document their discoveries and travels. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> has been a crucial part of groundbreaking scientific discoveries as OceanX Media strives to develop a cohesive narrative around those findings through a multimedia approach. However, in order to expand upon their research capabilities as well as their overall productions, OceanX is set to launch her successor, the 85.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a> in 2019.&nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> has been a fantastic vessel for us. She is really one of a kind,” explains Mark. “But one of the issues we ran into was the number of people we could have onboard.” While up to 16 people from the media and science teams can stay onboard of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a>, when considering how many people are needed per team, the maximum amount adds up very quickly. In addition, the team faces a few complications when using one of the two-manned submersibles and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at the same time on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> as they work off of the same platform. “With the new vessel, we are taking what we were doing with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a>&nbsp;and blowing it up even further.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58496/image/large-7f9a46a6e48a26c2d1fc2eb7b63c8dd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58496"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia&nbsp;2</a> will comfortably accommodate many more people on board, although Mark adds that the team is still configuring the layout for the optimal use of space. “That amount of people lets you build on what is possible on both the media side and the science side.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a>, a former oil exploration vessel which will be retrofitted in the Netherlands, will also build on the technical capabilities offered on her predecessor. OceanX brought scientists on board to help create the layout of the new wet and dry marine research labs and select which equipment to use. At the same time, they also brought on a production designer to help develop the best state of the art media production lab and worked with filmmaker and ocean explorer James Cameron on her filmmaking capabilities. “The spaces themselves are quite extensive compared to Alucia. We have full dry and wet labs - the dry labs are state of the art and very expansive on&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a>.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58497/image/large-23bb1d3d1204ba5b55913be0bc38ac87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58497">“The wet labs offers a great opportunity to film some of these creatures in a macro-film setup. It’s very much similar to what happens in the depths, expect that it’s happening right in front of you.”&nbsp;As you would expect from any great explorer vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a> also offers sufficient space to carry a helicopter onboard in a dedicated hanger, two manned-submersibles as well as ROVs and drones. “The science labs and the media labs can also transit a live a stream, from anywhere in the world,” adds Mark. “I think the combination of science and high-quality production capabilities make&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia 285.3m (279'10&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">Alucia 2</a>&nbsp;unique. There are not many ships which have equal capabilities and I think what we are doing is combining expeditions and media in a way that no other ships have done.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36644/image/large-95e4a805b8fe88bfebb50ee249eab8d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36644">OceanX Media is more than just ocean exploration and media production for Mark - it is also about connecting with human emotions. “I think being able to showcase marine life down in the oceans is fantastic. But to be able to put the viewer in the seat of these scientists is as equally important. If a young girl sees the next generation of Sylvia Earle and it inspires her to become passionate about the oceans, then that’s priceless.” By tapping into the viewer's emotions, he hopes to spark their imagination and encourage them to explore and care for the oceans. “We are trying to get people to understand what is actually out there and why they should care, so that when they do hear about the current issues and they hear about the possible solutions, then they will be a lot more receptive to them.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21826/image/large-ea6d1865b933bece6ab7636dd9086256.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21826">This is also why the company has been looking at how they communicate with their audience, focusing on numerous channels like broadcast TV, social media platforms, feature-length movies as well as virtual reality, museums and science parks to reach audiences of all ages. One great example is their partnership with the American Museum of Natural History, where the two organisations created an immersive ocean exhibition, including imagery projections as well as interactive displays to truly open up ocean exploration to younger generations. “After seeing Oceans: Our Blue Planet, these families are able to go out and learn a more about the science behind the film in a way that is both enjoyable and accessible.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36645/image/large-06bdfd6370701e88d52cd103ef62d372.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36645">Through OceanX Media, Mark is working tirelessly to bring a much-needed voice to the oceans by utilising the compelling stories around exploration to excite, inform and ultimately inspire viewers as to what lies beneath the surface. “It’s more emotional than logical, it really makes sense to conserve our oceans but people do not understand this message unless their heart is in it. So that’s what we’re doing. We’re aiming for their heart.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21825/image/large-d5bf679b9e4bcfed5f5fcb9c8812f439.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21825">OceanX currently works with a number of partners to help fund research, conduct scientific expeditions and create media productions, including the BBC, National Geographic, James Cameron and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Build Updates

87m expedition vessel OceanXplorer relaunched at Damen