The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5038" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port of Amsterdam (Company)">Port of Amsterdam</a> has announced that they have successfully completed the first bunkering of liquid hydrogen in the Netherlands. The 118.8-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a>, docked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, was the recipient of this alternative fuel source, marking a significant milestone in the transition to zero-emission fuel operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362648/image/large-91723e687db71d544ec4d680a3cbb585.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362648">The operation, which took place on 28 May 2025, involved an initial delivery of liquid hydrogen, followed by multiple refuelling sessions in the weeks that followed. The bunkering was conducted via a truck-to-ship method, using a dedicated tanker truck operated by Air Products.Bunkering is the process of supplying fuel to vessels and ensures that it is safely transferred and stored for the ship’s operational needs. Traditionally, this involves loading conventional marine fuels, like marine diesel or heavy fuel oil, with modern alternatives including methanol and liquid hydrogen.Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> is equipped with a 3.2 MW hydrogen fuel cell system, the first of its kind on a superyacht. This system produces electricity through an electrochemical process rather than combustion, generating only water as a by-product and enabling completely emission-free sailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362647/image/large-79a48e640391a20b6ae612836877803a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362647">Milembe Mateyo, Director of CNB and State Harbour Master of the North Sea Canal, commented on this landmark achievement, “We expect that several alternative marine fuels will coexist in the future. This requires flexibility and foresight from both us and the companies in the port area.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5038" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port of Amsterdam (Company)">Port of Amsterdam</a> played a central role in enabling this operation, offering technical guidance to the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Agency (OD) on safety matters. Leveraging its expertise in handling alternative fuels such as liquefied methane and gaseous hydrogen, the port demonstrated its ongoing commitment to advancing clean shipping practices.“We are proud that the first bunkering with liquid hydrogen has now taken place in our port. It demonstrates that hydrogen is a viable solution for zero-emission sailing. This is an important step toward more sustainable shipping and our goal to facilitate the use of sustainable fuels as a Multi Fuel Port,” concluded Mateyo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/337976/image/large-5e3404c3c887344c11eb13ac843477ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/337976">Breakthrough: The ‘world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht’The steel and aluminium superyacht is the largest yacht to be built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, and the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht. Also known as Project 821, she is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht to be powered by a pure green hydrogen fuel source. She is the result of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s continued company pledge to develop "net zero" yachts by 2030.One of the biggest problems the team faced in building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> was developing a reasonable way to store compressed liquid hydrogen below deck at -253°C. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> invested in technology to make the transition away from fossil fuels, as when hydrogen is processed in a fuel cell, the only by-products are electricity and water in the form of steam.To safely store hydrogen on a yacht, a vessel requires a double-walled cryogenic storage tank, which acts as a well-insulated cooling box in a dedicated room. Together, it takes eight to ten times more space to store hydrogen than the energy equivalent in diesel fuel.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Build Report: Feadship's 119m hydrogen fuel-cell yacht Project 821 (2024-08-07 10:00:00 +0200)">Build Report: Feadship's 119m hydrogen fuel-cell yacht Project 821</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322065/image/large-f7edbb422691a7f4d179425de4585646.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322065">In total, the cryogenic fuel tank onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> is capable of holding 92 square-metres of hydrogen. Paired with their switchboard connection to the DC electrical grid, and the vent stacks for the escaping water vapour, this added an additional four-metres to the yacht’s original specifications.Importantly, the fuel cells developed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> can also use easier-to-store methanol, a liquid fuel in ambient conditions. Steam reforms methanol into hydrogen before the electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell.Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> cannot carry enough liquid hydrogen to power a crossing, it can generate enough electricity to serve her hotel load. For longer journeys or when pure hydrogen is not available, the electricity powering the 3,200 kW ABB pod drives comes from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> generators combusting HVO (Hydro-treated vegetable oil).In terms of storing energy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Breakthrough118.8m (389'9&quot;)Feadship2025">Breakthrough</a> stores a mere 543 kW hours, as her fuel cell technology can provide an entire week's worth of silent operation at anchor or navigating emission-free at 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310514/image/large-7928e6e601c8c856e4d7a763693038b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310514">

Breakthrough: First liquid hydrogen bunkering for 118m Feadship yacht in the Netherlands

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The Port of Amsterdam has announced that the 118m Feadship yacht Breakthrough has completed the first bunkering of liquid hydrogen in the Netherlands.

118m Feadship yacht Breakthrough first to receive liquid hydrogen bunkering in the Netherlands

This article is featured as a guest post by Michel L'Ortye, the second generation of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paul L'Ortye Yacht Insurance (Company)">Paul L'Ortye</a>&nbsp;Superyacht Insurance.In superyacht insurance, ''the difference is rarely found in what is covered, but in how it is worded''. At first glance, two insurance proposals may appear comparable. Similar limits, familiar terminology, and a competitive premium. Yet beneath the surface, the real differences emerge in structure, interpretation, and legal context.We asked ChatGPT to compare two superyacht insurance proposals. The outcome was structured, fast, and seemingly logical. But it also revealed a fundamental limitation: without true contextual understanding, critical differences remain unseen.This article highlights where that gap lies, and why specialist expertise remains essential.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396822/image/large-d04de7387341e559ee1e637ffd910549.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396822">1. Failure to understand layered policy structures and how clauses interact and override one anotherFor example, ChatGPT does not understand layered policy structures or how clauses interact and override one another.Policy wordings are built as layered legal frameworks, where clauses interact, override, or apply conditionally. AI tends to read them as isolated statements rather than as part of a structured system. Each insurer applies its own structure and hierarchy within the wording, often influenced by the applicable jurisdiction and its legal framework.For example, Policy A may state “worldwide navigation,” while Policy B specifies “worldwide excluding war zones.” ChatGPT may conclude that A offers broader coverage. In reality, Policy A may contain a separate war exclusion clause elsewhere in the wording that has the same, or even stricter, effect.2. Comparing apples with orangesOne operates on a Named Perils basis (only explicitly listed risks), the other on an All Risks basis (everything is covered unless excluded). The same term, but a completely different scope. ChatGPT sees “Hull &amp; Machinery” twice and concludes it is comparable, while the difference in coverage for a machinery breakdown or latent defect can amount to hundreds of thousands of euros.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396820/image/large-aa15c287e8791d5230e10db1b947032c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396820">3. Deductibles and sub-limits are overlookedAI tends to focus on the main coverage and premium, while the real differences are often found in the sub-limits. These include maximum payouts per incident for tenders, crew medical limits per person, and differing deductibles for machinery damage versus navigational incidents. Such details are typically scattered throughout the policy and are easily missed.It also struggles to recognise requirements for minimum underlying covers, such as mandatory national healthcare or other primary insurance arrangements. These elements can be critical to the validity and effectiveness of the coverage, yet are rarely identified without expert review.4. What is NOT included remains invisibleChatGPT can only compare what is written. It cannot identify what is missing. No cyber clause? AI will not flag it, because there is nothing to read. A specialist, however, knows what should be there and recognises the gap immediately.It also lacks the ability to properly assess how coverage is structured. Policies may appear comparable, while in reality one is based on an all risks foundation and another on named perils, or where insurers apply their own wording with a tailored definition of “all risks.” These structural differences ultimately determine what is and is not covered, yet remain largely invisible without expert interpretation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396862/image/large-15929412d50cbaf94d80733c90eaecca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396862">5. ConfidentialityOwners upload commercially sensitive documents to a public AI. Vessel values, cruising areas, crew details, claims history, all of this is shared with external servers. For high-profile owners, this represents a serious privacy risk.6. “Cheaper = better” biasAI tends to conclude that the lower-priced option offers “comparable coverage.” In marine insurance, however, a lower premium is almost always a reflection of reduced coverage, higher deductibles, or an insurer with a weaker claims reputation. It also lacks the ability to properly weigh subtle but critical differences in policy wording, such as a depreciation clause on masts and rigging, or to recognise exclusions that carry the same practical meaning but are phrased differently, such as a market value clause applied to running and standing rigging, which in practice can largely have the same effect.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396821/image/large-5911d8a80dbdc0631242e59608f5517a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396821">7. Jurisdiction and applicable lawThe governing law of a yacht policy determines how policy wording is interpreted at claim stage. The same wording can produce a very different outcome depending on the legal system behind it.This becomes particularly relevant in areas such as disclosure duties, warranties and gross negligence. Under some systems, sailing outside marked channels or ignoring a weather warning may already qualify as gross negligence, with a direct impact on the claim payment. Other systems apply a more proportional approach, or require a much higher degree of misconduct before cover can be reduced or declined.One policy may therefore respond very differently from another, despite similar wording and circumstances. These legal differences can have a major impact on the final claim outcome, yet in practice the governing law is often treated as little more than a footnote.Michel L'Ortye is the second generation of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paul L'Ortye Yacht Insurance (Company)">Paul L'Ortye</a>&nbsp;Yacht Insurance, the family business&nbsp;that his father founded in 1978 and which focuses entirely on yacht insurance. Joining the company full-time over ten years ago, Michel has been working alongside his brother Didier, who leads the in-house claims operation. Michel's focus is on the high-end yacht and superyacht segment.

Guest author Michel L'Ortye compares an AI insurance proposal to a handwritten one. 

Can ChatGPT create your yacht insurance proposal?

With the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> on Apple TV, Francesca Webster speaks with Daniel van Dongen, Managing Director of YachtEye, and members of the YachtEye team about guest experience, onboard technology and how technology improves the lives onboard for guests and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395397/image/large-c20bcce15417339af8c582a7c69f4dc6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>&nbsp;has now launched on Apple TV, congratulations! Why is this such an important step?Daniel van Dongen: For us, this is a major milestone, it certainly is not just another app. It changes where and how guests interact with yacht and trip-related content.The television is still one of the most important screens onboard. It is in the main saloon, the guest cabins, the owner’s suite and even the outdoor areas. We already had the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> iPad and iPhone applications, which work very well for personal use. But Apple TV brings <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> to the shared screen in a way that feels natural, familiar and easy.Guests can sit down, open <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> and immediately see the itinerary, weather, menus, yacht information, crew profiles, tenders, water toys, bridge data and nearby yachts. It makes the experience more visual and more accessible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395395/image/large-03b8ef4ef6b649b676e9ff84f28a4da2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395395">So this is not just about putting the same product on a bigger screen?Ettore Mihaili, Lead Software Engineer: Not at all. Apple TV is not simply about showing the same content on a bigger screen. It creates a different kind of interaction.The TV is often the most visible screen onboard, so it gives guests a very natural way to explore the itinerary, the yacht, the surroundings and everything available to them. For us as a product team, this launch also unlocks a lot of potential. There are several new functionalities we are already working on that become much more powerful now that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is available on Apple TV.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1197279812?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> What problem are you really solving for yachts?Daniel:&nbsp;A lot of guest questions onboard are completely understandable, but also repetitive. What time are we leaving? What is the plan today? What is for dinner? Where are we? Which yacht is anchored next to us? Where is the crew from? What water toys do we have?Crew are there to create an amazing experience, not to answer the same basic questions over and over again. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> helps by making that information easy to find and beautiful to look at.&nbsp;It is not about replacing personal service. It is about supporting it.From a development point of view, what was important when building the Apple TV app?Irmin Dzevlan, tvOS Developer: The biggest thing was making it feel native to Apple TV. You cannot just take an iPad interface and put it on a television. The interaction is different, the pace is different and the screen is viewed differently.We focused on making the experience clear, smooth and visually strong. Guests should not feel like they are navigating software. The app should feel effortless: open it, browse, understand where you are, and enjoy the content.The details matter a lot. How the menu moves, how quickly information loads, how readable everything is from across the room. Those things define whether it feels premium or not.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>&nbsp;is already used on more than 100 yachts. How do you keep the product personal for each vessel? Daniel: Every yacht has its own way of working. Our role is to help the crew make <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> useful for their yacht in the most natural way possible. The platform should not become extra work. It should make things easier. We help and advice the crew to go digital where updates are instant, often even automatically, and where printing becomes old school.&nbsp;That starts with proper onboarding, clear content setup, crew training and regular contact with the team onboard. When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is set up well, guests understand it immediately and crew know how to keep it fresh.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395396/image/large-191ee5bf3fa95fb954e178b7679240fb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395396">What kind of content do guests usually engage with most?Daniel: Guests love knowing what is happening and where they are going, so itinerary information and the daily schedule are certainly crucial for most yachts.The Yacht Radar, showing nearby yachts with interior and exterior images as well ad detailed information, is another feature people enjoy because it makes the anchorage come alive.&nbsp;And crew profiles are great because they make the experience more personal. Guests often want to know who is looking after them.The point is not to overwhelm guests with information. The point is to bring together the information they actually care about, in a way that is easy to explore.Where do you see onboard guest technology going?Daniel: I think the best yacht technology will become less visible as “technology”. It should just work. It should feel natural. Guests should not need instructions.People are used to very polished digital experiences in their normal life. When they step onboard a superyacht, expectations are even higher. But the solution is not to make things complicated. It is to make the right things simple.That is what we are trying to do with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>. Give guests access to the yacht, the trip and the experience around them, without making them ask, search or wait.And finally, what does this launch mean for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>?Daniel:&nbsp;It is a big moment for us. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> has been around for years and is already trusted by 100+ yachts, but we are now entering a new phase.The Apple TV app makes the product more complete. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is now available across the screens guests use most: Apple TV, iPad and iPhone. That creates a much stronger onboard experience.It’s an important milestone, but we’re already working on the next steps. So yes, let’s keep in touch. I think we’ll have more to talk about very soon.

YachtEye Apple TV launch

YachtEye has now launched on Apple TV, SYT finds out more.

YachtEye launches on Apple TV

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> has unveiled details of its new D13 IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts, which it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform has been developed to combine quieter onboard operation with simplified installation and ownership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393364/image/large-095283a649343c6db4fcd0dba28b126f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393364">Built on the company’s existing IPS platform, the new system integrates propulsion, electric motors, batteries, energy management and vessel controls into a single package. The system has been designed as a complete helm-to-propeller solution intended to reduce complexity for owners, captains, designers and yacht builders.“Our new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 IPS Hybrid is a complete helm-to-propeller marine solution,” explained Hanna Ljungqvist, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Marine Business. “By delivering a fully integrated package with one point of responsibility, we simplify everything from design and installation to operation and service, while elevating onboard comfort and performance.”The propulsion package allows captains to switch between electric, hybrid and crossover operating modes. In fully electric mode, yachts can cruise at low speeds with reduced noise and vibration levels, while also enabling quieter docking and anchoring operations.&nbsp;Video:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Inside the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform onboard the Sanlorenzo SX120 (2026-03-27 12:30:00 +0100)">Inside the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform onboard the Sanlorenzo SX120</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393363/image/large-167678280c1449e411b43037fd6355c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393363">The D13 IPS Hybrid is compatible with HVO100 renewable fuel and incorporates an aftertreatment system compliant with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> III emissions standards. The system’s battery capacity can also support onboard hotel loads without requiring generators to run continuously at anchor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393378/image/large-b886dfb8a2822376412026103f91e30e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393378">All of the components are connected through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) platform, which integrates features including Joystick Driving, Assisted Docking, Autopilot and Glass Cockpit functionality across all propulsion modes.&nbsp;The compact configuration allows yacht builders and naval architects a complete hybrid electric yacht propulsion solution by offering propulsion, batteries, energy management and controls, therefore reducing the need for multiple suppliers.&nbsp;Video: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Sanlorenzo SX120: Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform debut (2025-07-25 11:45:00 +0200)">Inside Sanlorenzo SX120: Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform debut</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393383/image/large-ec706d48f596c663a1fc68470d2e1e63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393383">“By working as a single partner across the full system, we can support customers from initial design through installation and operation,” added Nicola Pomi, Vice President of Yacht &amp; Superyacht Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>. “This level of co-engineering and collaboration enables more efficient builds, optimised performance and greater flexibility in yacht design.”Owners and captains would also benefit from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s global service network, with support and diagnostics provided by trained technicians and advanced diagnostics, through a single-source propulsion package.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393359/image/large-8a116190d3b7931d9b1bda072ed373b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393359">“This is about delivering peace of mind as much as performance,” concluded Nicola Pomi. “With one partner standing behind the entire system, our customers can focus on enjoying their time on the water, knowing they have access to expert support every step of the way.”

Volvo Penta unveils new D13 IPS hybrid propulsion system

Volvo Penta has unveiled details of its new D13 IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts, which it aims to bring to market later in 2026. 

Volvo Penta unveils new D13 IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts

Just a year after the e-FIN prototype was introduced, the first all-electric, e-FIN is now living the dream aboard the 51-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>. The refit was completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> in Dania Beach, the result of a perfect collaboration between the crew members on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a>, BMH, and the yard. The project involved replacing the existing hull unit with the e-FIN 1800, upgrading the original Vosper/Naiad fins to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a>’s XT™ fins, a combination that delivers 80% more lift force at Zero Speed™. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391200/image/large-45181806aca053d34f2d8259ab28c681.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391200">It’s all about the CONTROLSIn addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a>’s new E6 Control Unit, represents the latest in advanced control technology. This control utilises proprietary algorithms to detect and interpret real-time vessel motion, continuously adjusting fin response to optimise roll reduction performance. The E6 integrates with onboard vessel systems, providing data monitoring and diagnostics, and supports remote service capabilities, enabling predictive maintenance and enhanced operational transparency. The control is the central command centre or “the boss” of the entire system. It interprets system communications and commands, directing stabiliser movement and speed with one purpose: to maintain a safe and comfortable onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391199/image/large-ce8c850d9799cdfe9291cd21b21394be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391199">Above: Captain Thomas of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> Stabiliser Technology &amp; Beyond!The e-FIN merges 40 years of stabilisation expertise with a commitment to delivering cleaner, more sustainable solutions. In fact, this is a system that can even recapture energy!The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> e-FIN features up to 80% lower energy consumption compared to traditional hydraulic systems. In parallel, service intervals have been extended from 8,000 to 16,000 operating hours, delivering reduced maintenance requirements over time due to Quantum’s focus on lifecycle performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391205/image/large-97f60e977ab52912f0daa9e4370895a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391205">Central to the system is an in-house designed gearbox engineered to withstand up to 10 million cycles, extending service intervals and reducing maintenance frequency. Additionally, the e-FIN is designed to operate more quietly than traditional hydraulic systems. This is achieved through a reduced number of hydraulic components and an optimised gear design, contributing to lower noise levels onboard.Thermal output has also been decreased through the system’s electric architecture. By removing the need for dedicated hydraulic cooling systems, the e-FIN reduces heat dissipation and associated auxiliary loads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391204/image/large-ab9e8c0d6d9c62ccdc359b5814968908.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391204">An integrated energy storage system is incorporated within the platform to smooth power demand during operation. Stabiliser systems typically operate under fluctuating loads, and the inclusion of energy storage helps mitigate these variations, supporting consistent performance.The e-FIN system is available for both new build and retrofit applications on vessels between 40 - 65m. With the first system now in service aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> the e-FIN enters operational use following its initial launch, providing a reference point for its application within the superyacht fleet.

Quantum e-FIN onboard Feadship yacht

Just a year after the e-FIN prototype was introduced, the first all-electric, e-FIN is now living the dream aboard the 51m Feadship, Double Haven.

Not your typical electric stabiliser: Quantum’s e-FIN debuts aboard 51m Feadship 

Video: Volvo Penta IPS40 in action

Justin Ratcliffe takes a look at how the Volvo Penta IPS40 features play out where it matters most, on the water. 

Video: Inside the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform onboard the Sanlorenzo SX120

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has unveiled that its first 26.97-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> motor yacht will receive a technological upgrade, with the introduction of the Mk2 Super Silent Pack. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371037/image/large-f5854a5de5b363fec3975134ed74e80a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371037">With a launch date of May 2026, the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> yacht will be equipped with the hybrid power system, allowing her to generate and store power more efficiently so that the yacht can operate quietly, especially at anchor, without relying heavily on diesel generators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371032/image/large-2aa60e5af6537506ae3a88038c971d3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371032">Developed in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sleipner Motor AS (Company)">Sleipner</a> and built around their Hybrid Power Center, the system operates at a higher voltage than the traditional 12 or 24-volt systems, instead introducing a fully integrated 48-volt DC system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371029/image/large-2b25390fd9bd7155eee7d3606cfde7a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371029">The system combines several energy sources and manages them automatically, with a large 92.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery system storing electricity. This stored power can then be used to operate systems such as her lighting, air conditioning and stabilisers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371028/image/large-af6527f92cb684c379bb3a3cbfb36182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371028">As well as this, when the yacht is moving, her main engines will generate electricity and charge the batteries, meaning the generators do not need to run while cruising. The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> yacht will also be equipped with 5.6 kW of solar panels to help charge her batteries during the day, providing a supplementary source which can be used when at anchor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371030/image/large-af599825210214c896b04d67d6c2445e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371030">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> yacht also uses a smart power management system, which automatically decides how to distribute energy and which power source to use. “The result is quiet, fume-free living at anchor and underway, dramatically reduced generator hours, extended service intervals and lower maintenance demands,” explained Patrik von Sydow, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371035/image/large-76168c93897a6ccbcff8f270dd9299b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371035">“With the Mk2 Super Silent Pack and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sleipner Motor AS (Company)">Sleipner</a>’s Hybrid Power Center, the 27XP establishes a future-ready electrical foundation that combines technical sophistication with the refined, effortless comfort increasingly expected of today’s explorer yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371036/image/large-e4276bd5d26207ca9f65d8a2917d9862.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371036">Spanning 149GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design &amp; Services</a>. 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> 560 engines, providing her with a top speed of 13.5 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 2,200 nautical miles at eight knots.&nbsp;The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine 27XP/0126.97m (88'6&quot;)Numarine2026">Numarine 27XP</a> yacht is expected to launch in May 2026. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371034/image/large-fe3001f9eaa0eb66f9b97a8f730c20ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371034">

Numarine 27XP: First hull to operate with “silent technology”

Numarine has unveiled that its first 26.97-metre Numarine 27XP yacht will be equipped with a Mk2 Super Silent Pack by Sleipner.

First Numarine 27XP yacht to operate with “silent technology”

Sitting across from me is Jelte Liebrand, a fellow Dutchy, fellow yachter, and fellow international. Whilst his life has taken him across the globe, from the lakes of Friesland to the mountains of Sweden, onwards to San Francisco before settling on a boat outside of London, sailing has been a steady buoy in Jelte’s life.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383454/image/large-c37993812e9d2eebb54df95b9970d8dc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383454">A matter of life or death“When I was about eight years old, my granddad taught me to sail,” Jelte reminisces, “I’ve been sailing in various places around the world whilst travelling for my career in tech.” Yet it wasn’t until 2014, when taking a sabbatical from his job at Google and partaking in the Clipper Around the World Race, that sailing took a front-row seat in his life and the idea for his own navigational tool was established.“I did one leg, because I couldn’t afford the whole thing, time nor money wise, but it’s an amazing experience; I highly recommend it,” Jelte shares. “You’ll be on a boat in the middle of the Pacific with 20 other people and it’s all about teamwork. You rely on these people literally with your life,” Jelte emphasises, “it’s a fascinating experience.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383451/image/large-5675b5a62ee5b37fcb2c0268a5d62c88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383451">Whilst navigating their way down from San Francisco to the Panama Canal, Jelte was on night watch, setting course for the sailing yacht yet kept running into outdated technology: “A huge surprise was how outdated the technology onboard this multi-million pound yacht had become”, Jelte shares. “I’m starting at computers, multiple, but none of them are computing anything. I’m computing everything in my head.”Whilst navigating in the dark, Jelte had this feeling that “there should be an easier way to do this.” When navigating a vessel, it’s not just about the most efficient route, but also the safest, one with minimal risk of dangerous cruising conditions. ”I started looking for a way to combine all this knowledge about charts, potential hazards, ocean currents, tides, and weather patterns in one place. That’s where the idea for Savvy Navvy was founded.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383452/image/large-a6476ce2434f305bdf480b1a833ab204.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383452">From Sailing to Start-Up“Returning to work after the race, the idea of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a> was running around in my mind, but it didn’t feel like a worthy business endeavour at the time”, Jelte notes. The market seemed too small, Jelte highlights how “there aren’t many people with a 70-foot racing yacht in the middle of the Pacific.” Yet Jelte couldn’t quite let the idea go and starting playing around with it in his spare time, “the technical challenge was really interesting to me; it became somewhat of a hobby.”It wasn’t until he started sharing it with fellow yachters that it became clear that “this could benefit a lot of people, not just those on big racing yachts, but really any vessel out on the ocean”, Jelte reflects. From there it took another three years before quitting at Google and pursuing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a> fulltime. “At some point, it becomes clear that if you want to do this properly, you have to go all in.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383455/image/large-01312e3ebbc60f347e655c04b2785247.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383455">Google Maps for BoatsA start-up comes with all kinds of challenges, “the cliché is it’s a roller coaster, and it definitely is”, Jelte notes. “There are days when you’re on top of the world and you get amazing feedback, but there are also days where you’re staring up at this giant mountain you’re about to climb.” What may have been the biggest challenge yet for Jelte and his team has been getting the right data. “Some of the charts were last surveyed at the time of Captain Cook - that’s not necessarily good data, right? Getting the right data is a huge challenge, not to mention the red tape and two-inch thick contracts accompanying the data.”Together with his business partner, Jelte has managed to gain plenty of data, making the app so successful. He’s coined it the ‘Google Maps for Boats’, nothing how, “if you look at Google Maps, it’s not just maps, there’s so much more data available, such as speed cameras, traffic, even air pollution and restaurant opening times. On the boating side nothing quite like that exists.” The idea of Savvy Navvy is to have a navigational tool that functions similarly to Google Maps, but for boats. “It keeps track of wind, currents, and weather conditions and calculates the best possible route to the destination.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383457/image/large-0476c314bfcae424a58173a3f3808f3b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383457">More than that, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a> informs users to enable informed decision-making, such as where there is sea grass, so you can decide whether or not to drop anchor, whether there’s cloud coverage or if there’s rain incoming. Aside from showing you this data, the underlying algorithm focuses on getting you from point A to B, having already considered all the weather and water data available.&nbsp;“It shouldn’t be me needing to figure out the rule of twelves and whether or not the tide is turning by the time I get to land. All I want to know is where I am going and what time I’m going to get there,” Jelte shares. Jelte’s app doesn’t just focus on the best route, but can also advise whether the journey will be smoother a few hours from now, “the algorithm uses the data in order to provide me with the most up-to-date data and the safest, fastest route to my destination.&nbsp;The trickiest thing for Jelte and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a>, is ensuring the recreational boater understands why the app has presented a certain route. “It’s a challenge from a product perspective as well as from a usability perspective, to really highlight why the navigation suggests the routes that it does.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216752/image/large-b1362b33906142b5ddcb4e7ad0833673.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216752">Savvy Navvy onboard superyachtsAs of right now, much of the data available is for regions that are frequented by the recreational boater, “that goes from sailboats to motor boats, to centre consoles and even kayakers, jet skiers as well as superyachts.” Whether it’s captains double checking their routes, accommodating for weather conditions, or simply “the ability to share routes and give them to the rest of the crew, even the clients.”Additionally, it’s great for crew “to have an in-pocket navigation, especially around the coastline, it’s where we see a lot of crew benefitting from using <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a>.” Whether finding a place to snorkel, swim, or enjoy the watertoys, it facilitates crew experience, and therefore also the guest experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383453/image/large-3e911a34c38007a2c7b0ed6a8ff4c6e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383453">One of the newest features recently introduced is the ability to draw on the digital chart. “Initially it was designed for passage planning or instructors to showcase what they do, but people use it for race courses, marking a spot for lunch or making annotations along the route.” The app also allows for sharing these annotations, ideal for when travelling with friends or a larger flotilla.The cornerstone of Jelte’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savvy Navvy (Company)">Savvy Navvy</a> is to get more people out enjoying the water. “There are too many people who get intimidated by getting things wrong. Working to actively break down those barriers, removing that intimidating factor - we want to be the tool that does that.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383458/image/large-c37a3f28ccbeab7f5d3f4b94f3bc876b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383458">This article was first published in the <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">Yacht Charter Market</a> newsletter.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newsletter-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to never miss an issue. You can read more <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Jelte Liebrand Google Maps of the Sea

A deep dive into Jelte Liebrand and his company Savvy Navvy, also known as the Google Maps of the Sea

Jelte Liebrand on Founding Savvy Navvy: the Google Maps of the Sea

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s aftersales and service operation has grown alongside the company’s expanding footprint on board the world’s largest yachts, including 11 of the top 50 largest yachts in the world. Speaking with Leon Osseweijer, Head of Aftersales and Services, it is clear the team’s ethos remains simple yet exacting: be present, be proactive, and take ownership until the job is done.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380883/image/large-45b2e120dd0f0a7cc6c8de5ef5d02b8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380883">A fleet built on trust<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> now supports more than thirty-five vessels, including several recent deliveries that the company did not integrate at build. “Client trust is everything at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>,” says Leon. “Challenges do happen in yachting. We don’t talk a problem away, we take care of it. If that means putting an engineer on a plane, we do it right away.”&nbsp;That sense of trust is echoed by clients across the fleet. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> is the best team I have worked with in the industry,” says Simon Hodkinson, CTO of a 100m-plus superyacht. “Their standards, passion, and expertise across installations, servicing, refits, and market-leading products truly differentiate them and create the best possible experience for owners, guests, and crew.”Founded in 2014, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> has seen its activities grow steadily on both the new-build and refit sectors. Over the summer, the team coordinated works aboard multiple yachts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a>, representing a combined length of nearly 700 metres and spanning a wide range of upgrades and maintenance projects.“That called for a crew barbecue,” Leon adds. “Creating a sense of connection helps people feel part of the wider <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> fleet. We believe that a sense of belonging builds on that important combination of success to us; having fun and building trust.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380882/image/large-8c9b30c628a83738361fd24569c6a191.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380882">Service firstIn a market where support is often defined by rigid service models, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> takes a different approach, placing hands-on service and responsiveness at its core. The focus is straightforward: address the issue, support the vessel, and remain involved until it is resolved.“Our priority is making sure the yacht is supported, whatever the situation,” says Leon. “It doesn’t matter how big or small the issue is, or where the yacht is in the world. We take ownership and see it through. The goal is always the same: a seamless experience on board for owners, guests, and crew.”This service-first approach is supported by a five-strong coordination desk and a team that remains technically involved at every level of the company. Even senior management, including Leon himself, stays visible and engaged on board. Central to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s way of working is a close, open relationship with captains and CTOs, rather than reliance on portals or long email threads.“We want to be present and approachable, not communicating from behind a desk,” he explains. “It’s about working together. When the relationship is right, trust follows — and that allows everyone to operate more effectively.”Clients underline the value of this responsiveness. “My experience of working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> has been very positive,” says Shaun Norman, AV/IT Officer on a 145-metre yacht. “They’re quick to respond and just as quick to resolve issues. What really sets <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> apart is their willingness to listen, understand our needs, and tailor solutions accordingly.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380884/image/large-dbfe7dc23a3805da40974073a79a03aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380884">Proactive, not reactiveA disciplined, predictive maintenance programme helps remove urgency from many interventions. Each yacht in the ONEXP fleet receives monthly or bi-monthly remote health checks across standardised network and AV systems, supported by endpoint management and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s cybersecurity monitoring. On board, ETOs and AV/IT officers carry out physical verifications, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> compiles structured reports that distinguish clearly between items requiring immediate attention and work best scheduled for upcoming yard periods.Ahead of each season, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>team conducts room-by-room functionality checks, Wi-Fi surveys, and targeted IT upgrades to stabilise guest-facing systems for months of uninterrupted operation. Underpinning this approach is a practical foundation: pre-configured spares kept on board, comprehensive documentation, and 24/7 remote support capable of bridging time zones from the Mediterranean to Tahiti.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380879/image/large-35404f3d42e42a878b434697acbccd3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380879">StandardisationFor <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>, standardisation is a recurring theme across the company and its innovations. Common system architectures accelerate diagnostics, simplify training, and allow lessons learned on one yacht to be applied seamlessly to the next. By working with carefully defined, standardised product packages, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> ensures every team member understands the systems in depth – both in theory and in practice – drawing on experience gained across numerous yacht projects. This enables faster, more effective support, regardless of which team member is involved.This consistency also strengthens <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s relationships with developers, manufacturers, and suppliers across the market. With a large number of similar installations delivered throughout the fleet, feedback is direct and informed, supporting continuous product improvement and more effective long-term support.Core values on the shop floorLeon credits <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s success to the specialists who live the company’s core values of ownership, no-nonsense, and excellence (ONE). “It’s that genuine dedication and passion for technology that clients feel,” he says.For many owners and crew, this visible commitment is what defines the company. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> delivered exceptional results, from planning to commissioning on our 70-metre-plus AV/IT refit,” says Kane Spalding, ETO on a 70-metre-plus yacht. “Their ongoing support and aftersales service have been first-class – proactive, fast, and discreet. In every respect, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s bespoke service sets the standard for AV/IT integration and service in the yachting industry.”Crucially, feedback loops between service and new build ensure real-world experience feeds directly back into design, integration, and future innovation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380880/image/large-3679008c19246533a53b2f6b1c6c46d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380880">Training and what comes nextTraining is embedded from pre-delivery onwards. CTOs are invited to Rotterdam for hands-on sessions, followed by continued support during commissioning and throughout the yacht’s operational life. Looking ahead, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> is developing the next generation of support infrastructure, including a dedicated portal designed to bring together service, communication, and client feedback, while allowing clients greater involvement in ongoing product development.As the fleet continues to grow, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a>’s focus remains unchanged: long-term relationships built on trust, expertise, and presence on board. Follow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ONEXP (Company)">ONEXP</a> to stay up to date with future developments, innovations, technology, and get a view behind the scenes of the team delivering it all.&nbsp;

Aftersales and support at ONEXP

We sit down with Leon head of aftersales and services at ONEXP to understand what sets the company apart.

Delivery is just the beginning: Aftersales and support at the heart of ONEXP

The 68.85-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">Zero</a> is nearing completion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>, representing one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking sustainability projects ever undertaken in yacht building. Developed in collaboration with the open-source platform Foundationº (Foundation Zero) – a renewables-focused non-profit organisation – and realised by <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">Zero</a> is a proof-of-concept project designed to demonstrate what is possible in truly emission-free yachting. The yacht’s journey reflects a wider mission: to inspire, share knowledge, and ignite a shift in mindset across the maritime industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365568/image/large-ddd95d9367bf908ff3b5c55c8692405f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365568">A shared vision for progress Eduard van Benthem, Project Manager for <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">Zero</a> and Executive Director at Foundationº, describes the project as a tangible manifestation of the foundation’s mission: “Inspire, create and share knowledge to drive sustainable, innovative solutions.” He explains, “While the foundation focuses on creating and sharing knowledge, <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">Zero</a> serves as a concrete example of how this knowledge can be applied in practice.” The collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>, alongside <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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, was born out of a shared philosophy rather than a conventional shipyard-client relationship. “From the outset, it was clear that the Zero project could only succeed if all parties were aligned not just technically but also mentally,” says van Benthem. “The project revolves around collaboration based on trust, openness, and a joint ambition to create something truly new.” This approach proved essential given the project’s radical departure from traditional yacht-building frameworks. “Almost everything had to be developed during the process itself,” he adds. “This requires not only technical expertise but also flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to discover together.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ Project Manager, Gerrit Jongman, echoes this sentiment: “A big challenge was, and still is, the integration of all the new technologies in a superyacht build where space is limited, combined with the fact that also during the build developments are still ongoing which bring up new requirements.” He notes that <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">Zero</a> has redefined how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> manages collaboration. “Where normally the yard is used to working from a fixed specification, on this project the end goal regarding technology has always been a moving target,” he says. “This has been very inspiring and has pushed the final product to a higher level.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365563/image/large-a86ed4f2cc44ee076dc65c02c70a6515.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365563">Technology and design: rethinking the fundamentals What makes <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">Zero</a> distinct is its complete re-evaluation of yacht design from an energy-first perspective. “At Project <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">Zero</a>, the focus is first and foremost on innovation, not optimisation,” says van Benthem. “We do not take energy and energy balance for granted. Once these are fully integrated into the design, completely new insights and solutions emerge.” This philosophy has resulted in a number of groundbreaking approaches, from rethinking insulation and heat management to redesigning the vessel’s entire energy architecture. “Why can a mast not function as a chimney, utilising heat or airflow?” van Benthem poses. “How can we achieve higher insulation with the same weight budget, or higher reliability for the DC electrical network while improving safety?”Inside the yacht, the differences are striking. Jongman explains, “One area where you will really see the difference between a more standard yacht and <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">Zero</a> is in the engine room. 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">Zero</a>, this area is called the main technical room as we don’t have engines – with no exhausts, engines or generators, a completely new layout could be developed.” Instead, this space houses an advanced energy system that “stores, harvests, and converts energy from various sources to various consumers,” he continues. This integrated energy heart connects systems such as photovoltaic-thermal panels, salt batteries for heat storage, and adsorption chillers – all part of a holistic thermal energy balance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365569/image/large-67e757447761f5e96ee40225759f2065.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365569">Collaboration and cultural change Beyond the technology, both van Benthem and Jongman emphasise the importance of mindset. “The main goal is not only to build an innovative vessel but also to trigger a cultural shift within the maritime industry,” says van Benthem. “We want to show that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand, and that radically new concepts are achievable when people and companies are willing to collaborate.”Jongman adds that this approach has reshaped <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ own internal culture: “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">Zero</a> we have people with all kinds of backgrounds and experiences, also from outside the yachting industry, collaborating on one common project. It is inspiring to see specific works from a different perspective and this is definitely something <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> will take away for future projects.”That spirit of openness is at the heart of Foundationº’s work. Through its platform, foundationzero.org, the organisation shares open-source data, design insights, and research findings from <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">Zero</a> to encourage learning and adaptation across sectors. “We aim to show that openness and transparency are the foundation for real progress,” says van Benthem. “Our IT team works hard behind the scenes to collect, analyse and share data. This allows others to observe and contribute to the conclusions and results we publish.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365567/image/large-f8e82cf19c8160071e95f17897079b67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365567">Looking ahead With commissioning now underway, the project is approaching a pivotal phase. “The next key milestones include the start of commissioning and the phase where we can demonstrate the first proof-of-concept results,” says van Benthem. “Next is, of course, the launch 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">Zero</a> – a special moment when the project literally comes to life. But we see this launch not as an endpoint but as the beginning. Once <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">Zero</a> is in the water, the real work starts: inspiring, validating, sharing, and improving.”For both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> and Foundationº, Zero represents more than just a yacht – it aims to be the beginning of a movement. As van Benthem concludes, “<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">Zero</a> is meant to serve as a demonstration of what the industry can achieve when people and organisations are willing to challenge traditional assumptions and embrace new ways of designing and collaborating.” Jongman agrees: “This project shows that when parties work with a more open collaboration, where the scopes of the various partners are not completely locked by thick contracts, more can be achieved.”In a sector often defined by refinement and tradition, <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">Zero</a> stands as proof that the future of yachting lies not just in performance and craftsmanship, but in curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to rethink everything.

Vitters Project Zero sustainable yacht

We take a closer look behind Project Zero, the zero emissions yacht at Vitters.

Behind Project Zero: A new chapter in sustainable superyacht innovation

Since <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> launched its first iPad and TV applications for luxury superyachts, the vision has been clear: transform the onboard experience by bringing all essential guest information, including itineraries, menus, crew profiles and tender tracking, into one elegant digital platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371316/image/large-fa609e210c6c3dac3995852a4bca137f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371316">Over the past 15 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> has been embraced by owners, guests, and crews alike, onboard everything from private 30m yachts all the way to some of the largest charter yachts. And while the team knew the product would evolve, they didn’t anticipate how thoroughly these users would reshape its vision, turning it into a tool built as much by the community as by its developers.“Observing how owners, guests, and crew interact with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> has been invaluable,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> CTO Fabian Tollenaar. “Their feedback hasn’t just improved the app, it’s transformed how we think about the onboard experience entirely.”Some requests were straightforward. Crews wanted better control over the information flow, more flexibility in presentation and the ability to showcase the yacht itself. Others emerged over time, including a separate safety feature, tools to loop through upcoming destinations automatically, location pins within the schedule, and simpler ways to add or edit destinations.&nbsp;The team listened. More importantly, they rebuilt. Now, after years of collaboration and refinement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is ready to unveil a completely new generation of its iPad and TV applications. At Metstrade 2025, the yachting industry will see this evolution firsthand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378277/image/large-cbee5e1dcb6bd2fbf1243015a9b0803d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378277">The TV Rebuild Starting from the foundations, every line of code has been reconsidered. The result is not simply an update; it's a complete reimagining of what YachtEye can be as a digital guest information system. The new iPad and TV applications retain everything crews rely on, including itineraries, galleries, schedules, yacht radar, tenders &amp; toys, weather, yacht info, crew profiles, Wi-Fi access and menus. But they go further.“This release represents a complete rethinking of the onboard guest experience,” says Fabian. Every feature has been refined with direct input from the people who use <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> every day.”The homescreen has been totally redesigned. It now displays a full-screen map showing the yacht's current position, the route, and the location of any tenders &amp; toys in use. It can also showcase a stunning image of the yacht itself, reminding guests of the exceptional vessel carrying them across the seas. Quick-glance widgets deliver the information that matters most: today's weather at the current location, upcoming stops, the evening's dinner plans.The map functionality has returned, refined and enhanced. Guests can now see their precise position, understand where they've been and toggle between standard and satellite view. For both guests and crew, a remote control feature makes managing screens across the yacht effortless, whether adjusting the saloon display from the bridge or updating lounge screens from the crew mess.Perhaps most impressive is the sophisticated screen-looping system for TV. Imagine a guest lounge display that cycles automatically through today's destinations, weather forecasts, information about passing superyachts picked up on radar, and then returns to the homescreen. The system can be programmed to show exactly what's relevant, when it's relevant, without constant crew intervention.The outcome is a platform unlike any other. No other superyacht software combines live data and guest information in such an intuitive, guest-focused way.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378278/image/large-9228947915f9a0544655295ceec10c97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378278">The Launch The all-new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> for iPad and TV will officially launch at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade - 2025">Metstrade 2025</a>. Visitors to the stand can see the new applications in action, experiencing firsthand how two years of user feedback and development have transformed the platform.In keeping with the team’s hands-on approach, the rollout will begin immediately. From the moment the applications are revealed at the show, they’ll be available to download from the App Store, ready for crews to install and experience onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371313/image/large-ab6283207009367399129c33c71f9761.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371313">Looking Forward This release represents more than technological advancement. It's proof that listening matters, that the distance between developer and end-user can be bridged, and that the best products emerge from genuine collaboration. The crews who shared their experiences, their frustrations, and their wishes have shaped something that will serve the industry for years to come.As yachts begin their next chapters with this new platform, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> team is already listening again. Because the best products are never truly finished; they evolve with the people who use them.Experience the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> for yourself

A New Chapter for YachtEye

YachtEye launches its redesigned iPad and TV apps, offering an intuitive, guest-focused platform that elevates onboard information for superyachts.

Delivered in 2023 by Spain's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>, the 111.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> holds the record of being the largest yacht ever built in the country. Recently spotted in Èze, Côte d'Azur, France, SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the landmark project that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397033/image/large-5febe1ee12603bd7dd248d3e7ae5c365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397033">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in SpainLaunched and delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in Spain. The Spanish flagship yacht demonstrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>’s ability to adapt and meet the highest standards of quality and luxury in the industry and created a new and successful line of business traditionally dominated by other countries. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397036/image/large-9b565408a41c5b0508ca31177f424e67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397036">2. She was built by a yard better known for commercial vesselsFounded in 1895 in Vigo, Spain, under the name Constuccuiones Navales Paulino Freire, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a> was founded to repair and build fishing vessels for the owner Paulino Freire Piñeiro. By the 1920s the shipyard manufactured its own steam engines and ship components, before focusing on more specialised rotor tugs as well as fishing, patrol and oceanographic vessels by 1990. In 2022, they launched their first superyacht over 100 metres, the 111.85-metre superyacht Renaissance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397040/image/large-b3599dcf3dff25245330f82792f15b53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397040">3. Her interior volume spans an impressive 7,200 GTWith an impressive interior volume of 7,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> ranks as one of the largest yachts on the charter market. With such a large volume, her interior and exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> have utilised her 5.7-metre ceiling height in her main saloon, adorning her with sumptuous fabrics and exquisite furnishings from Höller, while creating an air of unrestricted freedom.You can explore <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first look at the interiors of the 112m Freire superyacht Renaissance (2024-06-24 15:00:00 +0200)">more about her interior here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397037/image/large-352dc58338bab504de7fc7ac16c0353c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397037">4. She accommodates up to 36 guests onboard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests, across 19 elegant staterooms, with her full-beam master suite located on the owner’s deck. The owner’s stateroom includes his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes and his-and-hers bathrooms with a connecting lounge. Her 60 square-metre owner’s deck features a media, cinema room and an opulent saloon bar, while exterior spaces include a bar and an alfresco dining area, with seating for up to 12 guests, as well as a Jacuzzi for six on the owner’s foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397032/image/large-35cbf896ac39b970ebfa29088e6b0f8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397039/image/large-159277765b9f948d43e77dbb98316f82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397039">5. She was designed with charter in mindWith six decks to enjoy, guests have plenty to explore onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a>. Her triple-aspect beach club provides the perfect opportunity for guests to unwind, while her Jazz bar and cinema provide infinite entertainment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> even boasts a pizza oven for an authentically Italian dining experience. She is also equipped with a fully-certified helipad which is the perfect location for evening events, as well as four custom-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cockwells (Company)">Cockwells</a> tenders, allowing guests to explore further afield when onboard.She is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, with rates starting from €3,000,000 per week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397035/image/large-4d00fe7e9d9861f348c6a623bfb2af92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397035">6. Her onboard facilities rival a five star resort hotelKey additional amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> include a capacious gym area, which her designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> claim is one of the largest onboard a yacht and which opens out onto yet another aft deck. The spa deck is also home to an extensive wellness centre, including two plunge pools, a steam room, sauna, massage rooms and a hair salon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397031/image/large-3752462f6b43d5aba82f7e1bb10f1817.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397031">

Renaissance: Six facts about Spain’s largest superyacht

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the 112m yacht Renaissance that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> has unveiled all the details of the 26.2-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a>, the first unit of the Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise, and ahead of her public debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> this September.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397627/image/large-d2b48ce4c7fa394b7bf17202f633c445.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397627">Following her March 2026 launch and a private owner preview during the Grand Soleil Cup (21–23 May) in Porto Cervo, the new flagship joins the shipyard’s Plus line for yachts over 18 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397663/image/large-6dc4bf80e1a324b5553074bbe652810b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397663">Built entirely in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Del Pardo (Company)">Cantiere del Pardo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matteo Polli Yacht Design (Company)">Matteo Polli</a>, while her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397632/image/large-9cf46fa7f4bc95a043247d79f161f289.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397634/image/large-d8ce8f4d2b61b94c0ac9b12c9b62b00e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397634">Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 26m Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II launched (2026-03-30 14:30:00 +0200)">First 26m Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II launched</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> Plus 80 Long Cruise is constructed using a composite sandwich structure with epoxy-based vinylester resin and vacuum infusion techniques, complemented by extensive carbon fibre reinforcements in high-load areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397636/image/large-988931bf3055a59de2fb3d66b664f0d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397636">According to the shipyard, the yacht is built using an "in-place" method, where the structural elements are engineered around the final interior layout, improving the integration between construction and onboard systems with the overall design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397642/image/large-37c96fd66d0afa54f62a008ff25077ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397642"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397660/image/large-87a605e2cfa9cffa913767afe6e3319a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397660" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Commenting on the project, Franco Corazza, Project Manager of the Plus said: "In true <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> tradition, the GS Plus 80 LC has been built entirely in-house, from lamination through to launch. This approach allows stricter quality control and promotes greater integration between construction and onboard systems, enabling us to fully meet the requirements of our owners."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397641/image/large-13db70ec6ee01903e4441753f23ce6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397641">Designed for long-range cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> is equipped with a fully integrated hydraulic system managing all deck operations, including the winches, mast systems, telescopic keel and sail plan adjustments through a single centralised hydraulic circuit. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397647/image/large-478cdd82b21b750a2913ccb1c08af504.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397647">At the center of her energy architecture is a Torqeedo hybrid platform integrating propulsion and hotel loads management, powered by twin 40 kWh battery packs and supported by twin 45 kW generators for extended cruising autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397661/image/large-f739aefefae17cfd0be94b294423c62d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397661">In terms of blueprint, her sail plan features a carbon mast and boom, rod rigging and a fixed bowsprit configured for multiple sail combinations. This includes traditional and furling gennakers, with optional staysail and storm jib arrangements for varying sailing conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397644/image/large-78b79496a8427b226b6b035396738f43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397644">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> features a raised coachroof with 270-degree glazing, flooding her warm oak interior with natural light and panoramic sea views. The open-plan saloon serves as the main social hub, featuring discreet technical space beneath the sole for electrical and mechanical systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397648/image/large-6c9481e582fe9c6d07e104ce657c8c02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397648"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397657/image/large-94db26bf6ce12bdc42753178bbdecf19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397657">Spanning a beam of 6.6 metres, accommodation onboard the 80 GT yacht includes a forward owner's suite and three guest staterooms. Designed for comfort during extended passages, her layout features a spacious galley and navigation area, while maintaining clear separation between guest and crew quarters for enhanced privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397651/image/large-ed4a40be0b9497ad1f17eabc3cfdc0ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397652/image/large-2e965ae899a24144b0a377a998e2bb77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397652">Reflecting on the design, Massimo Gino, CEO and Co-Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a>, said: "An 80-foot [26.2-metre] yacht is among the most demanding sizes to design. We've meticulously optimised the freeboard heights, interior spaces, and cabin sizes, integrating all necessary equipment and accessories in every area. An 80-foot yacht must encompass the qualities, functions, and features typically found on yachts ranging from 95 to 100 feet."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397661/image/large-f739aefefae17cfd0be94b294423c62d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397661"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397666/image/large-799f3d164adb970e0c3896b180dc5173.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397666">

Grand Soleil unveils details of flagship Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II

Grand Soleil has unveiled details of its flagship Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II ahead of her public debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival.


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Onboard the 26m flagship Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II

“Without data you’re just a person with an opinion,” says Giovanni Palamà. For the data &amp; measurement specialist, entrepreneur, and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a>, the quote is not a provocation – it is the premise on which he built an entire company.&nbsp;After years as a professional sailor on the international race circuit, Giovanni Palamà understands that performance on the water is never the product of instinct alone: it is the result of consistent, objective and repeatable measurement.&nbsp;“When I left racing and moved into consultancy, I realised the superyacht industry lacked this scientific discipline,” he says. “Extremely complex vessels were being delivered, yet there was no standardised way to quantify whether they actually performed according to their design. I founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> in 2015 to answer that question.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396519/image/large-66c4d58023dbf7660b99d59595acd406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396519">By not only gathering but also precisely interpreting data, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> is going beyond the limits of “traditional” industry processes. It works with the major Italian shipyards to provide sea-trial analyses, onboard monitoring and long-term performance assessment via a broad spectrum of diagnostic data, including vibration readings, power-management behaviour, thermographic imagery, 3D scans, strain-gauge load measurements, and its onboard AI platform D.gree.The goal is not simply to identify faults, but to understand how every component behaves within the broader system. This is where the approach becomes transformative. Indeed, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade - 2025">Metstrade 2025</a> the company presented itself as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV Group</a>, where “group” is intended as a set of multidisciplinary services and brands, organised into specialised areas covering the entire yacht lifecycle, from management and analysis to value preservation and innovation.With operational offices in Ancona, Pisa and La Spezia in Italy, a service point in Palma de Mallorca, and an innovation hub in Palo Alto, California, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> employs technologies rarely seen outside high-end industrial sectors. Motion Amplification, for example, transforms ordinary video into a magnified analysis tool that reveals vibrations far too subtle for the human eye to see – vibrations that can lead to premature wear, reduced efficiency, or outright failure. And as diesel-electric and hybrid propulsion systems become the norm, high-frequency sampling is used to detect issues that traditional monitoring systems would miss. These measurement techniques allow shipyards and crew to shift from reactive maintenance to true condition-based maintenance.“In commercial shipping, predictive maintenance is standard,” says Palamà. “But superyachts behave differently. Their operational profiles vary dramatically from vessel to vessel, making uniform maintenance intervals unreliable. A charter yacht that spends its summer shuttling between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast wears very differently from one that crosses the Atlantic or spends long periods at anchor.”Because every supplier uses its own communication protocol, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> has designed its systems to ‘speak’ with virtually every machine on board, from the main engines to the stabilisers and HVAC system. The company has a multi-year programme with both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> to optimise the performance of their superyacht fleet. During sea trials of all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benett</a>i’s 100-metre-plus yachts, for example, it used its own certified technology to log up to 5,000 variables.“The results are measurable,” continues Palamà. “For example, after monitoring a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Tradition for several seasons, we recommended switching propellers – a change that saved roughly €30,000 in fuel in a single season.”Also during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> presented its newest development: D.gree V26, and its first AI Agent, Sailly, as the industry moves toward intelligent autonomy at sea. Offered in three configurations – One, Pro and Ultra – D.gree V26 is designed to adapt to both new-build and refit projects by fully leveraging intelligent node technology. Accessible both locally and remotely, the system is aboard a current fleet of around 70 yachts (expected to grow to 300 within three years), processing over 5 million data points per hour and predicting failures before they occur. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396518/image/large-6c625f4bf1121bf5cbf12eb760b705ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396518">D.gree can also track external conditions, such as weather, to provide an even more complete picture of the yacht’s actual operating environment. The benefits ripple across the industry: owners gain transparency and asset protection; captains receive a clear overview; engineers can plan work rather than firefight; fleet managers can monitor multiple vessels through a single coherent system; and shipyards are able to draw on a continuous closed loop between design, operations and service.As younger, more tech-oriented owners enter the market, expectations are shifting. They demand accountability, connectivity and smarter systems. Anchored by solid engineering and strengthened by data, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> is working to meet those expectations. In a sector built on craftsmanship, beauty and tradition, the company aims to bring something more tangible: proof. And as Palamà likes to remind people, in modern yachting, proof is power.

What data reveals about a superyacht’s operating environment

SailADV founder Giovanni Palamà explains how data, diagnostics and AI-led monitoring are changing superyacht performance analysis and maintenance.

SailADV: What data reveals about a superyacht’s operating environment

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397665/image/large-7994956440ed0f9f14c2520a58e5fb1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397665">The 55.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> has been sold. Julia Skoptsova of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, while Jean-Claude Carme of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seawood Yachts (Company)">Seawood Yachts</a>, represented the seller.Delivered in 2024, she features naval architecture developed in-house by her builder, with bespoke interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Armani/Casa</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gian Marco Companino Design (Company)">Gian Marco Companino Design</a>, the latter also responsible for her exterior design.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam VIP suite. Her main deck dining area seamlessly connects to the exterior decks through sliding glass doors, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor living experience. Additional onboard highlights include a beach club and a large multifunctional circular helipad. On the upper deck, guests can enjoy a Jacuzzi, bar, and lounge area.In terms of propulsion, 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, delivering a cruising speed of 16.5 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> had a last known asking price of €29,990,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral Yachts</a>.

Admiral yacht Silver Star I sold

The 55.2-metre Admiral Yachts superyacht Silver Star I has been sold

55m Admiral superyacht Silver Star I sold

The 46.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">Amica Mea</a> is currently on the market with Richard Higgins and Kristen Klein 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397668/image/large-2d7768e93b694cd08f1846a7ba40e2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397668">Delivered in 2004 by the Dutch shipyard, the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">&nbsp;Amica Mea yacht for sale</a> features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397667/image/large-d3891bd4c42eb96ef4207749668929be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397667">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, 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> completed her 20-year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> survey in 2024 and has since benefitted from a substantial technical programme carried out between 2023 and 2025, including major machinery, navigation and stabilisation upgrades.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397674/image/large-6d7ff09ced6d5c63daf6dbd1ceaa4e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397674">Stepping inside the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=hakvoort" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Hakvoort yacht for sale</a>, her main saloon is illuminated with natural light thanks to her floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed for gatherings, she also features a bar alongside a formal dining area that could seat up to 12 guests. Moreover, her skylounge is fitted with a second bar, offering an additional social space for guests to socialise while enjoying the ocean vistas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397672/image/large-04ae72ad470b83122fa30497d544df43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397672"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397671/image/large-0ea431bd1d3ff6f4e0330efb8d14fe8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397671">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">Amica Mea</a> offers an aft deck arranged for alfresco dining, while her sundeck features a Jacuzzi wrapped with seats for guests to unwind in while cruising. Moreover, a beach set-up complete with chairs, tables, a gazebo and barbecue, providing more spaces for entertaining. Additional amenities include a tender garage, extensive onboard storage and dedicated toy stowage to support extended cruising as well as day-to-day operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397673/image/large-1234461961641effa3d80c5801598ee2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397673" 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;">With a beam of 8.94-metres and an interior volume of 499 GT, accommodation onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 11 guests across a five-staterooms configuration. This comprises a main-deck owner's suite and four guest staterooms on the lower deck. Dedicated quarters provide accommodation for up to nine crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397675/image/large-00dcdf148e7a47ac50d7428716082a3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397675"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397677/image/large-148c9f4974b50652b698b3db45c9a7c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397677"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397676/image/large-a9668a9276c35f40b638d1a630e13187.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397676">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">yacht Amica Mea 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 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397669/image/large-a6385bb1f65a07a9d92e582ac73baf6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397669">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>.

46m Hakvoort motor yacht Amica Mea for sale

The 46.3m Hakvoort motor yacht Amica Mea has joined the market with Northrop & Johnson.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397455/image/large-20ac566c8bb51a7b8a4b1ec5e51b7440.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397455">The 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> was recently spotted at anchor off Salcombe, on the South Devon coast of England. According to AIS data, she is currently moored in Falmouth.Delivered in 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> features exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a>, interior created design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mauro Izzo (Company)">Mauro Izzo</a>, and naval architecture crafted in-house by her builder. She underwent a significant interior refit in 2022, carried out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destry Darr Designs (Company)">Destry Darr Designs</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair Facility (Company)">Dania Cut Superyacht Repair Facility</a>.Measuring 812 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite complete with two private balconies. Onboard highlights include an elegant glass lift and a generous sundeck offering multiple sunbathing areas and alfresco dining for up to 30 guests. The sundeck also features a Jacuzzi, providing a further touch of luxury whilst at sea.With regard to propulsion, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Benetti yacht Lady B in Salcombe

The 52-metre Benetti superyacht Lady B was recently spotted at anchor off Salcombe.

52m Benetti superyacht Lady B in Salcombe

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> has unveiled the new GTX90, the latest model to join its Sport Utility Yachts range. Developed in collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)">Studio Vallicelli Design</a> and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, the new project combines comfort and performance, innovation and craftsmanship, technology and cruising pleasure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397607/image/large-b179f88242cb1326329d8c10bddee37e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397607">First presented at boot Düsseldorf, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX90 has been conceived to maximise both interior and exterior volumes. She is meant to exceed the standards in its class while delivering excellent performance and seamless continuity between living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397612/image/large-a0c80a11cb7f9777cd06ffd65f822ed0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397612">Her exterior follows the established language of the GTX range, characterised by a near-vertical bow, a continuous slightly convex sheer line and the brand's Anniversary Silver hull finish. Her stern features two fold-down side terraces which, when opened, expand the cockpit to a total surface area of 37 square metres. Moreover, a garage aft provides storage for both a tender and a Jet Ski.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397609/image/large-52c1409c702993610aab7e11cbb9f92c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397609">A defining feature of the new model is its 33-square-metre sportsbridge, which Pershing notes is 43 percent more spacious than the average for yachts of this size. On her main deck, a five-panel glass door creates a seamless connection between the interior and exterior living areas. Furthermore, the widebody saloon is designed for entertaining during voyage, featuring a &nbsp;show galley with a bar counter, a formal dining area for eight, alongside a lounge anchored by an L-shaped sofa . Forward, the helm station provides a commanding view, complete with three pilot seats and immediate access to the side decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397608/image/large-4569fb7cd9a9987b361849f5a9c9cf27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397608">Accommodation is arranged across four ensuite staterooms on the lower deck, comprising a full-beam owner's suite amidships, a VIP stateroom forward and two guest staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397610/image/large-6a61452ca4af656286edaa8444907b54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397610"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/397613/image/large-45e9c0f4fff98425596a9cb857d7e6a6.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260618%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260618T155847Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=7418909c1e257a5086f5da655fd2285c50146c7ce15e751b7050f2a0b04e8476" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397613">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 paired with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX90 is expected to reach a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots. The model can also be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> NG18 gyroscopic stabilisers and is designed to achieve CE Class A certification.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397611/image/large-8c0d70844afa3cc85cde5c519586e028.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397611">

Pershing unveils 27m GTX90 Sport Utility yacht

Pershing has unveiled the new 27m GTX90 Sport Utility yacht, featuring a 43% larger sportsbridge, expanded living spaces and a top speed of 35 knots.

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.

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

The 26.22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> has been sold, with Nicola Martinelli of Nauticart introducing the buyer and Edouard Vignal of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319050/image/large-95f5982337a87b8df4377b9b9c8fd20e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319050">Delivered in 2009 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 26 series. She features both exterior design and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> has a beam of 6.93-metres and an interior volume of 89 GT. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, while separate quarters provide accommodation for a crew of four, including her captain.Designed for comfortable long-range cruising, the yacht offers generous interior living spaces alongside spacious exterior decks for relaxing and entertaining. Notably, her trawler-style platform complements her sleek Italian design and cruising capability, making her well suited for spending some serious time out on the water.In terms of performance, 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, which deliver a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> had a last known asking price of €1,990,000.Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.

26m Custom Line yacht All We Need For Today sold

The 26.22m Custom Line motor yacht All We Need For Today has been sold with a last known asking price of €1,990,000.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has unveiled the new SL80A, introducing the shipyard's iconic asymmetric architecture to the most concentrated interpretation of its historic SL line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397501/image/large-3c2c4040a8060ff3b9d5d0a05b4fe870.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397501">Described as the "First Icon" of the range, the SL80A intends to distill more than 40 years of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> design into what the shipyard calls the purest expression of its design philosophy. Devised under 24-metres, the SL80A is designed to deliver the openness, refinement and liveability typically associated with significantly larger yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397504/image/large-8113495dfc492d411659b809265baaa4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397504">The first SL80A features exterior design and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, continuing the studio’s long-standing collaboration with the Italian shipyard that has shaped the evolution of the SL line for decades.Taut yet balanced proportions, clean architectural lines and a strong continuity between her hull and superstructure preserve the distinctive identity of the SL line. Her flybridge, which is a defining feature of the SL line, fits seamlessly into the yacht's silhouette, highlighting her elegance without adding visual weight. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397502/image/large-e5489eb92275a143ef9bb950e314aaa9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397502">A defining feature of the SL80A is the further evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo'</a>s asymmetric architecture, which was first introduced by the shipyard in 2018. By relocating the side passage to starboard, the interior volume on the port side expands. This increases onboard liveability by up to 20 percent, while strengthening the flow between her interior and exterior spaces, without altering the yacht's balanced proportions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397505/image/large-b9c28e04016c5c824ff4d1e8130042a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397505">Accommodation onboard the SL80A is arranged across four guest staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite. Her main deck is designed to be bright and open thanks to full-height windows that also provide uninterrupted sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397508/image/large-ee603728cded8784d7d31d7571340e38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397508"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397511/image/large-9340e39cc8d89d66baf5ece8bfe32d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397511" 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;">Meanwhile, the asymmetric layout allows the saloon to feel wider and more architectural in character. A mezzanine-level helm preserves visibility while freeing up space for the living areas below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397510/image/large-beea15d848f8f06760a8dba08a589b4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397510" 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;">Inside, the yacht embraces a warm and contemporary theme, featuring warm materials such as Thai walnut, selected for its natural dialogue with the exterior teak decks. Throughout the yacht, bespoke "Azteca" parquet by Cadorin can be found, adding a geometric rhythm inspired by triangular forms. This pattern is repeated on wall panels and bed headboards to create a consistent look.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397509/image/large-f31556ccb3ab8089a47edb9650a5bc58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397509" 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;">Moving outside, the aft cockpit opens fully onto the water, making it easier to enjoy the sea view. The spacious bow lounge can be transformed from a sunbathing area into a dining space, versatile for relaxing or entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397506/image/large-1ec0eb8a4e0d528c7eacdb1784df9d31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397506">Commenting on the new model, Tommaso Vincenzi, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, said: "SL80A represents the essence of our philosophy. It is not a simplified version of a larger yacht, but a synthesis of the experience we have built over decades with the SL line." <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397503/image/large-d84a66bc48999654b5c1edb30398974f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397503">The SL80A continues the evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>'s SL range, noting that they are “translating the architectural intelligence, liveability and timeless elegance that have defined the series for more than four decades into its most compact interpretation to date”. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, nine units have already been sold.All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo.</a>

Sanlorenzo unveils new SL80A model

Sanlorenzo has unveiled the new SL80A, featuring its signature asymmetric architecture in the most compact model of the SL range.

Sanlorenzo unveils new 24m SL80A asymmetric yacht

Build Report: Feadship's Project 821

We visited the project at the Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam just prior to the launch of Feadship's Project 821. 