In recent years, one of the most striking industry developments has been the growth of superyacht refit. With well-established players in the Mediterranean and Florida quietly enjoying this growth over a longer period of time, Northern European players like the Netherlands and Germany have only begun to reap the benefits of this increase over the last 10 years or so. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/84249/image/large-eb6fee3353f4028debdd414510f69b99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84249">As the industry grows, shipyards from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe have recently been taking their refit investments to the next level. Yards are investing in significant upgrades to their facilities, from large synchrolifts capable of lifting over 4,000 tons - which could enable yards to deal with very large yachts over 100 metres - to floating docks, to building special, purpose-built facilities dedicated to refitting superyachts. We spoke to representatives from shipyards all around the world, from Europe to the US to Australia to find out their take on the superyacht refit market and their predictions for the future.When it comes to justifying the substantial investments made in superyacht refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Marine (Company)">Monaco Marine</a>, which opened a brand new refit yard in La Seyne-Toulon in November 2018, the answer for Tanguy Ducros, Chief Commercial Officer at the Group, lies in the close examination of the superyacht market.&nbsp;“If you look attentively at the growth of this market, it’s normal that the facilities are expanding to match this increasing number of yachts. According to some market surveys, the market size should reach $74.7 billion by 2022 which is massive compared to the current size. Hence, it is normal that the capacities are increasing - an opposite development would worry me.” Indeed, as the global superyacht fleet continues to grow by close to 150 units per year (according to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ)</a> and with all of these vessels requiring surveys and repairs during their lifetimes, the growth of superyacht refit facilities to match is hardly surprising.<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/84781/image/large-30af371a3bd95d0b6554404c0888243e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84781">For Pepe García-Aubert, President &amp; CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> Group, the increased size of superyachts over the past two and a half decades is another factor which bolsters the justification for these infrastructural investments (such as the 4,800-ton synchrolift which will be inaugurated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> this summer in Barcelona and the 4,000-ton synchrolift in La Ciotat which will be completed in 2022). He explains, “For over 25 years, we have always taken the time to listen and respond to the needs of our clients and the market. In this time, the fastest growing segment has been in larger vessels (between 80 and 120 metres in length) and, as a result of the schedule limitations on dry docking such vessels for refit, I believe that investment has been essential.”&nbsp;Indeed, the investment of approximately 33 million dollars in a brand-new refit yard in Fort Pierce, Florida offers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyard</a> an exceptional opportunity to set themselves apart amongst U.S shipyards, according to Communications Director John Koenig. “We believe a great opportunity exists in the U.S to serve the very large yacht market as there are few yards meeting the particular requirements of these vessels. Derecktor Ft. Pierce will focus on motor yachts of 60 metres, 900 tons and up and sailing vessels 30 metres and up and of almost any existing tonnage. It is anticipated that the facility will boast the world’s largest mobile hoist (1500 tons) as well as a 3500 ton or greater drydock. It offers direct deepwater (8-metre) access from the Atlantic with no overhead obstructions, making it unique among U.S yacht repair facilities.”<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/74450/image/large-8e9c6726de4ae5f3db03acc6c2f91f36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74450">From an owner’s perspective too, refitting a recent yacht as an alternative to buying a new build comes with the obvious advantages of a vastly reduced lead time before delivery and the enjoyment of the yacht can take place. The Dutch shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON yachts</a> has cannily tapped into a much-discussed market trend in order to find its niche within the refit market: the trend for exploration vessels. Marcela de Kern Royer, Business Development Consultant at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a> explains: “The new build waiting list is very long, therefore if you want a new build of over 70 metres built in the Netherlands you must wait a minimum of between 4 to 5 years. We see a lot of extensions and upgrades of existing yachts, where clients realize they can have a bigger yacht and new interior in a short time frame instead of investing in a new build.”She continues, “The big trend is yacht conversions because you can build it in half the time and almost half the cost. After the success of Legend, and our current conversion project Ragnar in build, we can proudly say that we are the leaders in superyacht conversions and we are happy to cover that niche.”<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/84273/image/large-6e0995c3a479f33260bb982ea6accb28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84273">Finally, there is evidence of clear untapped potential in refit if you look at countries such as Australia. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/646" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Group Boat Works (Company)">Boat Works</a> shipyard, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland is looking to double its footprint to 54 acres in total through the construction of a new superyacht refit yard. Although, as a representative from the yard explains, this new investment has been stimulated by “customer supply and demand [which has] naturally brought way to the upgrades, thanks to a positive turn with our consumers’ boat purchasing”, the support of the regional authorities has also been vital. As well as committing to a dredging programme which will deepen access points into the marine precinct, the government’s Superyacht Strategy for Queensland also has a vital role to play.&nbsp;As is explained in the Strategy, they have a vision that&nbsp;“by 2023, Queensland’s share of the global superyacht sector will have increased by 10 per cent, and that Queensland will be recognised as the key superyacht hub in the Asia Pacific region. To achieve this, the state government will take conscious and decisive action to leverage the natural competitive advantages Queensland presents.” With this in mind, therefore the commitment to bolstering refit investments in Australia offers a fascinating insight into potential future growth in the region - although only time will tell if this will come to fruition. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/84578/image/large-82a2d5a8517aba26330b64c11392d978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84578">Bearing the above in mind, therefore, it seems likely that shipyards all around the world will continue to increase their investments in superyacht refit facilities over the upcoming years. The justification for these investments is clear, as both the size and the number of vessels in the global fleet continues to grow and today’s discerning owners become wise to the advantages of refitting recent vessels over buying a new build. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

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The 36.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a> has been relaunched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> following an extensive nine-month refit. The project, which began in May 2023, was initially planned as a modest interior and exterior update, but expanded into a full-scale renovation, transforming the yacht completely.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325114/image/large-7a8f7ce583624b6e5d483a67a1602192.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324690/image/large-d11b1e2bc3cd30fd27fce9d29595de63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324690">Previously named Pennon, the yacht was originally launched in 2015, with exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and interior design penned by Turkey-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">İbrahim Konya</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325108/image/large-593441746410726dde7ca4b929d049fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325108"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325109/image/large-c9cffff57400eeab429fba0b4ccd4bdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325109"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324730/image/large-fab8a2599708d225b1d71ff9fbea461d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324733/image/large-a8a1934100619897da9dee1bdc3123e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324733"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324727/image/large-c1511d148f665cd88e779c792301bce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324727">The refit work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a> included a comprehensive interior redesign and a striking change in hull colour, shifting from her original gold, to sophisticated shades of grey. The new interior design merged modern minimalism with classic nautical elements, highlighted by striped upholstery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325110/image/large-021a349a36a2f0e7efd0de8532f2251e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325110"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324745/image/large-d78ed98e094df4bcd401368e09107fc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324745"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324760/image/large-e479849347e2dd5db3ad1a2689ec30be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324760">The redesign, led by designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">İbrahim Konya</a> and his team, introduced new furniture and detailed enhancements throughout the yacht. Notable additions include a new games room on the upper deck and state-of-the-art large-screen televisions installed on both her upper and main decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325112/image/large-f45b8957279ca38700552392178c93e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325112"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325113/image/large-2e16b00bcfe2eaacb10cdd836a47d8db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325113"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324716/image/large-b274531af7711bf0d3dbaa64135bede5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324716"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324719/image/large-de9000071a202a0aeb523ce2c9489780.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324719"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324703/image/large-52fdd020c63381d78c14a0eb5da476f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324703"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324698/image/large-a4ed46105938992c785752c40a541a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324698">On the technical front, significant upgrades were made to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a>’s engines and generators. Both underwent a complete overhaul, with all electrical systems renewed and updated and cutting-edge navigation equipment installed to enhance her operational performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325115/image/large-9cc0396b59820c307f0a65bef2bc022e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325115"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324692/image/large-5dab9785548025982a1b0b9800103133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324692"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324694/image/large-6d4a2a3b366568339f3c22802cef7c7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324694">Aquila</a> is currently listed for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lima Yachting (Company)">Lima Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324689/image/large-d1dc21510f2afd1c41dee6df6b527233.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324689">

37m Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila completes extensive refit

The 36.5-metre Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila has been relaunched at West Istanbul Marina following an extensive nine-month refit.

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First look at 37m Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila following her 9-month refit

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has announced that the 70.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> has arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands, for an extensive refit. Spotted arriving into the Netherlands on Tuesday, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> will be undergoing a range of improvements to both her interior and exterior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324859/image/large-53c04ade718be62759cd1df40becf28c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324859">During her refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> will undergo significant technical enhancements, such as the installation of three new generators with a complete exhaust gas treatment system, along with major aesthetic improvements to both her interior and exterior, including the installation of 35 new windows.“Our Life Cycle Support team is excited to welcome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> for these large upgrades“, explained Frederik Marks, Project Manager Refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. “This refit aligns perfectly with our ambition to respect, preserve and renew existing yachts, giving them a new lease of life that is aligned not only with how we live today but how we will be living tomorrow.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324865/image/large-bd94473a6ecfe836d15574ad534d7e6c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324865">Delivered in 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> features a military exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture penned by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. She was built to be a comfortable second home for her owner and showcases interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Zanini (Company)">Marco Zanini</a>.Her construction brief aimed to provide as much light as possible onboard, &nbsp;which resulted in the addition of a glass conservatory on her bridge deck. This conservatory provides plenty of natural light from above, while allowing guests to take advantage of the panoramic views.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Skat: A yachting treasure revisited (2020-08-31 13:00:00 +0200)">Inside Skat: A yachting treasure revisited</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324860/image/large-6578c0380e813654aceaa333ee56c288.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324860"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> features a clean interior layout, with the entire lower deck dedicated solely to technical spaces, crew and services. She can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, all of which are situated on her upper decks.&nbsp;Comfort and performance were essential, with noise and vibration levels extremely low at cruising speeds. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which provide her with a cruising speed of 14.3 knots and a top speed of 18.1 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324861/image/large-88d1ffc049efa9120f48239933aa2cd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324861">

71m Lürssen yacht Skat arrives in the Netherlands for refit

Oceanco has announced that the 71mLürssen superyacht Skat has arrived at the Oceanco shipyard for an extensive refit.

71m Lürssen superyacht Skat arrives at Oceanco for an extensive refit

The 67.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a> has completed a comprehensive refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>. Having taken place at the company’s Marseille shipyard, this major project is one of the most significant undertakings carried out by the yard in the past eight years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324367/image/large-d20377b6a7f4652b94f978d594f11514.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324367"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34243/image/large-dfcc74743c38eba2b3f6035cbcf82e8f.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34243">Originally delivered by her German builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> in 2007, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a>’s open decks have now undergone a complete teak restoration, bringing them back to their original pristine condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324363/image/large-e8666ad744adcbe8e5644678229b1fe6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324363"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324372/image/large-7b921bbdd0a8dd13304d301816d3732f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324372">Indoors, all of the superyacht’s accommodation has been refurbished, while her galley has been upgraded. Furthermore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a> were also committed to renewing the CCTV, AV and security systems while the navigation systems have also been upgraded to the highest safety standards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324360/image/large-645aa1575a9da135861cb8449da0b12c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324360">According to the yard, one of the most challenging parts of the process was executing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a>’s full paint job, which intended to restore her original opulence and longevity. This paint job was ultimately made possible thanks to a partnership between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a> and ISC Finishing. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324365/image/large-d7b0a12dcf280d856fb282eff12e0fc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324365">“Throughout the refit process, there was a strong emphasis on teamwork and coordination among the shipyard's engineers, the superyacht's captain, technical specialists, and the crew,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>. “This collaborative effort was crucial in delivering a project that met the client’s expectations in terms of quality, cost, and schedule.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324364/image/large-c8dcf1af286ba73b718d06c00838a1d5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324364">The refit also involved a complete overhaul of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a>’s main engines and diesel generators, to maximise their operational efficiency, through the removal of the stern shafts and the servicing of her propellers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324371/image/large-945ccb632a093df4434e678fcf551b79.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324371"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324366/image/large-20257b4a4e9792b441b9ea81e7377f81.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324366">Additionally, the superyacht’s hull tanks underwent several hot works, while both the forward and aft thrusters were revised, along with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a>’s stabilisers and hydraulic systems, including her stern, side doors, and moveable gangways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324370/image/large-e7f8eec4bdb68b629d74e636e3dc7593.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324370"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324361/image/large-03925fcd09977429ffb02d8fbcf8b3c5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324361"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a> CEO Antonio Palumbo stated: "I am incredibly proud of my team for their dedication and hard work on this project. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to our client for the trust they placed in us. It is through this mutual respect and cooperation that we were able to deliver such a successful outcome. As we look to the future, we are excited to take on new challenges and achieve even greater results, working side by side with our customers to exceed their wildest expectations”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324369/image/large-cd1643825ec811e98e2e6f6cd09db85b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324369"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Aviva</a> has now been delivered to her owner and according to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> AIS data, she is currently located close to the Bay of Cannes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324368/image/large-b59e0a75247245c4c24d61424f35ac38.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324368"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324362/image/large-9dc2d96ee0c9a3587b96af837d20291d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324362">

68m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Aviva completes refit at Palumbo SY Refit

The 67.9-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva has completed a major refit at Palumbo SY Refit. 


68m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva completes comprehensive refit 

The 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nurja41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Nurja</a>, previously named Silver Cloud, has been relaunched following a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> in Lemwerder, Germany, which began on 29 January 2021. Having originally been delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> in 2008, the upgraded explorer yacht features styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Focus Yacht Design (Company)">Focus Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323594/image/large-ca009d76ad27fa4ea0181d48c58302d4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323594">Images taken of the catamaran as she emerges from her refit reveal she has benefitted from an extension to the aft portion of her sundeck, so that those onboard have more exterior space to enjoy alfresco dining or sunbathing. Moreover, the yacht’s bridge deck now displays additional windows at the aft, further augmenting the integration between indoor and outdoor living areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323595/image/large-0860b6b32ea694b409f2e188e4f03391.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323595">In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nurja41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Nurja</a> has received a comprehensive exterior repaint. The stark white superstructure and a navy blue hull colours that previously comprised <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nurja41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Nurja</a>’s exterior silhouette have been replaced in favour of a muted, cool-toned shade of grey spanning across the hull and superstructure of each deck for a more monochromatic finish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/40008/image/large-aea81d871ad467fd914765ebbf3e65d5.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40008" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The images also reveal a new set of metal bulwarks that have been installed across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nurja41.0m (134'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2008">Nurja</a>’s main deck aft, as well as her in newly optimised sundeck space, ensuring an even closer connection to the surrounding maritime environment.&nbsp;

41m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Nurja relaunched after refit 

The 41-metre Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Nurjahas been relaunched following a refit at Abeking & Rasmussen in Lemwerder, Germany.


41m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Nurja relaunched after extensive refit 

The 66-metre Offshore and Rescue Vessel Ocean Falcon, also known as the conversion yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project UFO</a>, has arrived at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zwijnenburg Shipyard (Company)">Zwijnenburg Shipyard</a>, the Netherlands, having departed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Lewmerder facility earlier this week. The conversion of the vessel, which arrived at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> last September, has not been undertaken at the shipyard and according to the owner's representatives she will now remain in Zwijnenberg for the foreseeable future as the owner considers other potential conversion partners.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322783/image/large-9c7e3915eeedab9d28cd52b2133e3d4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322783"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322775/image/large-ed83615c27b543a8b87c8181ff96b191.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322775">The ambitious conversion of Ocean Falcon was originally announced during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a> by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a>, who have previously undertaken successful conversion projects such as Ragnar, now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q68.2m (223'9&quot;)Koninklijke Niestern Sander2012">Q</a>. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> have shared the following statement about the project's departure from the yard;"Since last September, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project&nbsp;UFO</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> teams have been diligently revising and evaluating the design and conversion of the Offshore and Rescue vessel-Ocean Falcon. After extensive research by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project UFO</a> team and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, it was difficult to fully meet the expectations of all parties involved. We wish UFO all the best and remain available for any future assistance."<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/icon-yachts-project-ufo-conversion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read: ICON Yachts unveils 70m conversion superyacht Project Ufo</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243056/image/large-cdc3161124fd6b3e25abe32195e81620.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243056">Featuring an exterior from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Murray & Associates L.L.C. (Company)">Murray &amp; Associates&nbsp;</a> and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, the project was originally due to see a 5-metre hull extension, the addition of a helipad and a significant amendment to her superstructure to accommodate a number of tenders and toys, including a submarine. However, following her departure from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON</a> and arrival at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, the scope of the project may well have been developed and the status of the conversion will now be once again unclear as another shipyard will evaluate her for conversion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322778/image/large-6168b89147a2baedc863c5fd9e58329c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322777/image/large-267b903ce3301bb5616869996ad1b1b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322777">Ocean Falcon was originally launched in 2015 by the commercial Spanish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Zamakona S.A (Company)">Astilleros Zamakona</a> and according to SYT iQ was acquired by her current owner in mid-2022. SuperYacht Times will continue to track her movements as her owner seeks another shipyard to inspect and potentially undertake the project. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322781/image/large-0e380b1c00600a39ace0e13c9be17e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322781">

Conversion yacht Project UFO leaves Lürssen

The 66m offshore and rescue vessel Project UFO has departed Lürssen for the Netherlands.

66m conversion vessel Project UFO arrives in the Netherlands

The 50-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a>, previously named Plan B,&nbsp;is currently undergoing an extensive rebuild at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina (GCCM)</a> in Australia. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a> arrived at the facility in March 2024 and will be transformed into an exploration vessel for her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322204/image/large-f4d086ea4b47ae192d741758106c3d4a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322204">Currently sporting a grey colour, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a>, which was formerly an Australian Navy ship, is undergoing a major renovation of her exterior and interior in a refit managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7349" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="X-plorer Yachts (Company)">X-Plorer Yachts</a> and Liquid Yacht CEO Juan Koegelenberg. As Koegelenberg explained, this involves “new fitout and furnishings, flooring, glazing, and lighting” in order to elevate JeMaSa to a “five-star luxury explorer yacht.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322198/image/large-61575266b80e6272d12252c3be82c830.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322198">Delivered in 1973 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H.M.A. Naval Dockyard (Company)">H.M.A. Naval Dockyard</a>, the superyacht is currently composed of a steel hull and superstructure, with a beam of 10-metres, a draft of 3.2-metres, and a volume of 746 GT. Considering her impressive range of 7,000 nautical miles, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a>’s new owner was inspired to build upon the yacht’s potential, converting her into an explorer yacht with a Pacific Ocean crossing capacity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322199/image/large-ae2fe05e2ebc799890bd1c1d76208ceb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322199">Today, progress images reveal <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a> already beginning her process. Situated in SuperYacht Berth #1 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>, she can be seen encapsulated by scaffolding and protective sheets from Marine Scaffolding. Koegelenberg remarked, “I used to work with other shipyards but when I realised we could bring very big yachts up the river and manage huge refits on the water, I decided I will set up my HQ at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322201/image/large-4f49d94381e5398da86244047e8d8c83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322201">&nbsp;A wide range of marine experts are being enlisted for this transformative project, including Asone and Workshop 28, who are tasked with interior fit out and cabinetry services; Lumark for the stainless steel, aluminium, and steel fabrication; Pacific Trim for the marine upholstery; and Southern Seas Marine for all electronics onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322195/image/large-495f7725b273f622b7da333511e0e87e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322195"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322202/image/large-7b0bc19bcce5b1382f1102a6f4a76531.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322202">Furthermore, Australian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Misha Merzliakov (Company)">Misha Merzliakov</a> will be working in direct collaboration with the owner’s in-house design department, as well as drawing illustrations, to breathe new life into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a>’s interior and exterior design. In addition, South Pacific Marine Group will be responsible for fitting the yacht’s plumbing, engineering, and electrical work, while Timber Tides are getting to work on the furniture and Wrap it Marine are employing their wrapping services. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Periscope Naval Architects (Company)">Periscope</a>’s Shaun Phelps will oversee the naval architecture, ensuring compliance to class and flag. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322203/image/large-0c55f7112db70f3436d150fd94cacdcd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322203">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a> is the perfect one-stop shop for superyacht refit, and a safe haven on the river. It is also a great place for new builds. We are currently building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JeMaSa49.07m (160'12&quot;)H.M.A. Naval Dockyard1973">JeMaSa</a>’s new aluminium chase boat in our own factory located on the shipyard,” said Koegelenberg. “Once again, working together with the best marine trades in the business.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322200/image/large-a803c0a9d7d35fd41d7decd41f487e57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322200"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>’s Chief Operating Officer Andrew Chapman commented: “We are very proud to work, once again with Juan. With his specialised companies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7349" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="X-plorer Yachts (Company)">X-Plorer Yachts</a>, Liquid Yacht and Marine Scaffolding- Juan has a tremendous experience in the transformation of huge vessels here at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>. Projects like this bring many if not all our in-house talented master craftsmen together and the results are spectacular. This is why owners choose to bring their million-dollar vessels to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322196/image/large-db3db6899cd2c076e7529b37c454c367.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322196">

50m yacht JeMaSa undergoing significant refit 

The 50-metre superyacht JeMaSa, previously named Plan B, arrived into the Gold Coast City Marina in March of this year for an extensive rebuild. 


50m superyacht JeMaSa undergoing significant rebuild 

A chance call from an owner led <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> into a rebuild project that would call on all its previous experience to transform a 24-metre, problem-riddled boat into a reborn pocket superyacht. Charlotte Thomas explores the refit of the <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/acico" target="_blank">Acico</a> motor yacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ursus-30m" target="_blank">Ursus</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>.It’s fair to say there are few things the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> in Urk, the Netherlands, has not been asked to do. From supplying hull and superstructure elements to well known Dutch shipyards, it has also established a solid reputation for refits and rebuilds with projects from 25-metres to 70-metres and beyond. This broad experience proved invaluable when the main reception phone rang one Friday evening in 2022. Most staff had already left for the weekend, but CEO Evan Kortmann happened to be on site and took the call.The caller was the German owner of a 23.9 metre Bandido 80 called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ursus30.0m (98'5&quot;)Acico Yachts2016">Ursus</a>, and the reason for his call seemed straightforward. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acico Yachts (Company)">Acico Yachts</a>, the yacht was in need of some refit and repair work, and the owner had called the shipyard because <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk</a> had facilitated in the final aspects of commissioning the yacht before she was originally delivered in 2016 after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acico Yachts (Company)">Acico Yachts</a> had gone bankrupt.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319644/image/large-5f6c3145d41a78a5c6c4ec43615fcd42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319644">“The boat is usually moored in Mallorca, but they didn’t sail the yacht too much because her performance under way was really bad – it was like a fat duck swimming in the water,” says Kortmann. “However, the family loved the yacht and its interior. When the owner came to us he already had drawings to extend her, keeping to a similar design but adding four or five-metres at the stern. But the yacht had been ashore for two years in Barcelona and he just didn’t know where to start. We decided it would be best to start from scratch.”As it turned out, the project would prove to be a little more complex, not least because there were some fundamental issues with the original naval architecture and just extending the yacht aft would only make the problems worse. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319832/image/large-ca6fd0cb96bbfbb84dc2011d8125b56e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319832">Desperately seeking solutions<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ursus30.0m (98'5&quot;)Acico Yachts2016">Ursus</a> was conceived as a pocket diesel-electric superyacht with the engine room located forward and pod drives aft. The tender garage was also housed forward, which created issues when launching the tenders as there was no safe way to unhook the crane once they were in the water. A huge bulb in the bow contributed to the nose digging in and was as an unfortunate obstacle for the single, stem-concealed anchor.The family loved the boat, but she was uncomfortable almost to the point of being unusable underway for cruising, as well as only being capable of eight knots in spite of her powerful twin engines and three generators. Moreover, by the time the yacht was ready to be shipped north from Barcelona her two azimuthing pods weren’t working, which meant that along with the other works, major parts of the propulsion system would need to be replaced.After the owner’s provisional plans had been dissected and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> consulted to undertake the naval architecture of the rebuild, the decision was taken to cure all ills in one hit. The hydrodynamic issues were mitigated by extending the yacht’s bow and stern, which would also increase the interior volume and allow for a larger saloon, a bigger sundeck, and much more generous beach club in the stern. On paper, it sounded simple.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321841/image/large-7fe752358ed57bf884881d0e7a9ede69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321841">“We already had a few ideas before she arrived at the yard,” adds Frank van den Berg, project manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>. “But with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> involved we got more ideas, everybody got talking with each other and the project grew and grew.”In fact, the project has touched on virtually every facet of refit. Both the bow and stern were to be cut off, with a total of six metres to be added overall as new steel bow and stern sections fabricated offsite by Talsma. The additional volume forward, combined with relocating the tender garage aft, would allow for a proper seating area in the bow and a twin-anchor system, as well as an additional crew cabin below.While the forward technical space that houses the engines and generators would remain in place, the frequency drives have been relocated aft and now feature a seawater cooling system – an important consideration because, as her captain Eric Stammel points out, the forward technical space used to get unbearably hot. In addition, new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth</a> azimuthing drives from TwinDisc have replaced the defunct propulsion pods originally fitted.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D9 main engines and Stamford 22DkW generators have remained largely untouched (one generator only had 30 hours on it), but the extended hull and the desire to raise the speed from eight to 12 knots has meant squeezing every drop of power out of the set-up. For the electrical engineering the shipyard turned to ESU (Electroservices Urk) who undertook a complete overhaul of the system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321844/image/large-22e437f8fb2dd1cca6d091479c623ec2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321844">Beach LifeThe tender crane from the foredeck has been moved to the extended sundeck, which is now home to two Jet Skis as well as an enhanced helm station, seating area and a new flybridge alfresco galley complete with barbecue and Teppanyaki grill. Below, the aft end of the saloon has gained a metre and additional glazing, but the real change has come in the stern where the additional length provided extra space for a new, spacious beach club.“The owner said they didn’t use the main deck that much and that the family spent their time in the old beach club or on the flybridge,” says van den Berg. “Those were the areas they used for entertaining, so the beach club was more important than main deck in terms of square metreage.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> came up with the new beach club design that now features a large upper level, and a seating area forward on a lower level. That was made possible by the stern extension, but it meant quite extensive surgery to the existing hull together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> . Five-metres were added to the stern, but nine-metres had to be cut away in total.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321843/image/large-8c17ab9aa49c338490c3b686867fbe82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321843">Class actBeing under 24-metres the yacht wasn’t originally built to class, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> involved <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> from the start to ensure that the new sections fore and aft were class compliant, along with other aspects of the refit works, even though there was no intention to formally have her classified as the owner has no intentions to charter her.“It was pretty complex, because the boat was built under CE rules,” says van den Berg. “The finished yacht won’t be entirely under class, because that’s just impossible, but what we can do is build to normal superyacht standards with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> for the construction of the new sections.”That class-compliant standard also leached into original parts of the build with strengthening of the existing midships section for the crane and jet skis on the upper deck, strengthening of the central girder in the engine room, and work on the fuel tanks.&nbsp;“We made sure there were no hard points in the construction so everything flows into the new sections,” says van den Berg. “Working to class on a project like this was challenging, but our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> surveyor on the shopfloor was the same person we always work with, so he could also point us in the right direction.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Major 6m extension of Acico yacht Ursus completed at Balk Shipyard (2024-07-19 09:15:00 +0200)">Major 6m extension of Acico yacht Ursus completed at Balk Shipyard</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321859/image/large-ad4c516a602f52ab750d0d125e34770c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321859">Stammel – who served as the owner’s representative during the refit – requested wing stations, which were duly designed into the yacht complete with new, flared upper bulwark sections to provide better visibility. The bridge has been stripped out and refitted with Furuno navcomms, plus a new DP system. A new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth</a> bow thruster aids manoeuvrability and there is also a new firefighting system, new AV/IT, new lighting inside and out, and new underwater lights from Lumishore. New fireproof deck boxes aft are used to store and charge the Seabobs. Finally, the teak decks have been replaced using FSC-certified teak, and the hull will sport a new metallic Lantau Bronze to match the the latest Range Rover livery.The design had been finalised in June 2023 after roughly six months of engineering and the team were initially planning a 12-month rebuild, but with late changes and other elements the project will have taken around 15-months by the time the yacht is relaunched in early autumn 2024. It’s still an impressive feat, given the fact that almost no area of the yacht has been left untouched.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321858/image/large-d28edc741d94cf5b60e5aee41cd0d36e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321858">Happy mediumThe extended interior meant a potential headache ensuring seamless integration with the original style and finish: “A lot of the existing interior used Alpi veneers, so we got in touch with them to match what was on board,” says van den Berg. “Then we had to try a lot of different lacquers to get the right finish, and then match the new interior to the old, much of which has had 12 a couple of years in the sun. We found a happy medium that matches 99 percent of that old interior!”While the interior was a challenge, for van den Berg it was the aft section in general that required the most thought and engineering: “It is a 30-metre yacht, but it has almost all the usual toys and things you expect on bigger yachts,” he points out. “To get the largest possible beach club with a full-size passarelle, a transformer platform, dive store, laundry, other equipment and the new propulsion system into the technical space was really quite challenging.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319642/image/large-e255ad017c09262620568cff93371982.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319642">The project is not only a showcase of what Balk can do, but also an object lesson in efficiency planning, because although the yard has carried out similar works on other projects, the modest size of the vessel had an obvious impact on time planning.“When you run a project efficiently you work to a certain number of man-hours per day,” Kortmann explains. “But you can get more people on a larger yacht at any one time, which makes smaller yachts more challenging compared with larger ones. That said, the earlier you can start the design, naval architecture and engineering elements, especially on a complex project, the better it is because time gained at the beginning has a positive effect throughout the project.”“In terms of length she's not the biggest yacht, but in terms of what has been done she’s huge,” van den Berg concludes. “The project has had literally everything that you could do in a refit!”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 5 of How To Build It</a>. You can read all the articles from this edition&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

The story behind the 6m extension of Ursus with Balk Shipyard

Charlotte Thomas explores the refit of the 24-metre Acico motor yacht Ursus with Balk Shipyard.

How to Build It: Rebuilding the 24m Ursus at Balk Shipyard

The historic 135.94-metres motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>, which hosted modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the final years of his life, is back on the water after undergoing a refit, adhering to the ship's original specifications.Drydocking maintenance and repair operations started in September 2023 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Istanbul Naval Shipyard (Istanbul Tersanesi Komutanligi) (Company)">Istanbul Shipyard</a> Command’s drydock as part of the recommissioning efforts, with Turkish Naval Forces launching the initiative.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33371/image/large-3eb4c0c0d7d5c49d131ef783da2e8592.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33371"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s heritageThis historic vessel, previously named Gunes Dil, was built in Germany by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in 1931, with a steel hull and steel superstructure. During a period of illness, Atatürk lived aboard this yacht for several months. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> was therefore the location of many meetings and state visits, underscoring its importance in Turkish history.In the late 1980s, after being dismantled, the yacht was leased by Turkish businessperson Kahraman Sadıkoğlu, who undertook a comprehensive renovation of the yacht. Sadıkoğlu's renovation preserved Atatürk’s room as a museum in its original state, honouring the yacht's historical significance.&nbsp;After Sadıkoğlu's contract ended in 2013, the Culture and Tourism Ministry took over the vessel, and by mid-2019, it was transferred to the Naval Forces Command.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/75270/image/large-67263cca37648ff4adad4b1c093ed31e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75270">Repair worksDuring the repair works carried out by the Naval Forces last year, Turkish media reports that asbestos had been found in the coatings, circuits, and insulation of the yacht. Additionally, materials that did not meet certain quality standards were used in the electric cables and pipe circuits.Following the discovery, the I<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Istanbul Naval Shipyard (Istanbul Tersanesi Komutanligi) (Company)">stanbul Shipyard Command</a> began the decontamination of the affected areas at the end of last November. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a>’s twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines and the machine control system were also overhauled as part of the extensive maintenance and repair work that the shipyard personnel completed.The yacht has now been launched for sea trials, following the completion of the repairs. The Defense Ministry had earlier announced that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savarona135.94m (445'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1931">Savarona</a> would be used for the sea training of Naval Academy students following the completion of the maintenance works, says local media.

Historical Turkish yacht Savarona relaunched after a refit

The historical Turkish superyacht Savarona has been relaunched after a refit at the Istanbul Shipyard Command’s drydock.

136m historic Turkish yacht Savarona relaunched after a refit

Delivered in 1906, the 50.29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ramage & Ferguson (Company)">Ramage &amp; Ferguson</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> has completed an extensive refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> shipyard in Bijela, Montenegro. We take a look back at her history in the lead up to her 2023 refit, which was completed earlier this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320206/image/large-2be028941e8a7825424c046b5642553e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320206">With a history spanning over a century, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> has survived two World Wars, a shootout incident and was even owned by actor Richard Burton from 1967-1974. She was commissioned in 1906 as a private steam yacht by Scotsman Robert Stewart of Islington, who required a yacht to travel around his land in Kinlochmoidart, at the head of Loch Moidart in Scotland.He commissioned the renowned naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd (Company)">G.L Watson</a> to construct her under the name Minota, making her one of the earliest steamboats equipped with electricity and onboard lighting. Minota later served in both World Wars with the Royal Navy and underwent a conversion from steam to diesel between 1945 and 1955.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320205/image/large-00859813cf073e395d74f8f199eb0306.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320205">During this time the vessel sailed under the names Cortynia and Odysseia and was owned by a plethora of people, before she was purchased by one of her most famous owners, actor Richard Burton. He allegedly purchased <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> as a gift for actress Elizabeth Taylor, when she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?It is believed that Burton paid $220,000 (roughly $2,068,789 in today’s value) for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> in 1967 and spent double that amount on her refit. She was named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> after their children, Kate, Liza and Maria. During his ownership, Burton spoke openly about his love for both Elizabeth and Kalizma, “I have dreams of living with Elizabeth on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a>and never living on land again,” he once exclaimed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48470/image/large-9e12bd3b727245dc82adb72ed5ad55e0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48470">Following on from this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> was owned by British businessman and former Millwall Football Club Chairman Peter John De Savary, who used her as his headquarters during the America’s Cup in the early 1980s. During his ownership he allowed the late Prince Phillip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, to be the only guest to board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> without removing his shoes.&nbsp; Prior to ownership from her new owner Founder of Samena Capital, Shirish Saraf, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> was owned by Vijay Mallya, the former owner of the Formula 1 Sahara Force India team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/39946/image/large-295e003c96e46db73970c3381681ae45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39946">However, Shirish Saraf discovered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> at the age of 30 during a golf tournament in Dubai when he met the yacht’s captain, who invited him back to Creek Marina to visit the boat. He eventually purchased the yacht in 2019 at auction and ended up spending four times the amount he paid to restore her.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295451/image/large-ab01c7d93e92359c251efe0ac594c699.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295451">Lasting four months, the refit saw all new modern solutions integrated into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a>'s design, while remaining true to her historical aesthetics. Her three main engines and two diesel generators were completely overhauled, with the team facing the challenge of limited space onboard.This meant that the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> had to carefully plan to determine when each team would be able to work, to avoid potential problems and wasted time. Her engine room piping was also replaced, along with the valves on the yacht’s hull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319970/image/large-7e0de6e0860b0cdae3c99f660dd01e30.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319970">However, the biggest job was at her helm, where her steering system and rudder shaft needed to be repaired. To resolve the issue of seawater leakage into the steering compartment, which threatened to permanently damage the mechanism, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> workers had to literally crawl into parts of the yacht to repair the damage.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> engineering department even had to manufacture some new parts for the yacht to ensure everything was installed correctly, and this task was executed masterfully. Her owner also requested a paint job on her upper superstructure.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="50m motor yacht Kalizma in Montenegro (2023-12-06 08:00:00 +0100)">50m motor yacht Kalizma in Montenegro</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319969/image/large-346a841cab8b09ee081b531bd1b739c9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319969">“Working on the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> provided immense experience for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> team,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>. “The work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> influenced all future approaches to yacht reconstructions, emphasising the continuous need for balance between preserving yachts and their modernisation.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> has since left the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> shipyard and is currently cruising close to Italy, following her refit. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319971/image/large-cb4752d0dd5c9a0075721d90d76ae0fa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319971">“After the reconstruction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> team strengthened its commitment to delivering exceptional results while respecting the historical significance of such yachts,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>. “By servicing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> in this way, we highlighted the importance of careful planning and the integration of modern techniques with traditional craftsmanship, as only the combination of these skills produces the best results.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319968/image/large-83cbacaae7cc1abc6d2f6a4810f329bf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319968">

1906 sailing yacht Kalizma completes refit at Adriatic 42

The 1906 Ramage & Ferguson sailing yacht Kalizma has completed an extensive refit at the Adriatic 42 shipyard in Bijela, Montenegro.

The history and recent refit of the 1906 sailing yacht Kalizma 

The classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Esther60.0m (196'10&quot;)Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG1979">Lady Esther</a> has been relaunched this morning following a four year rebuild at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant Shipyards</a> facility in the Netherlands. The superyacht has undergone a major transformation during the refit, with images showing amendments to both her hull and superstructure. She has also undergone a hull extension and is now around 60-metres in length. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320560/image/large-898021fe7578451c853622841abcf195.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320560"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175663/image/large-0cb61f652e2dad2237909bb7c3aa887f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175663">Originally launched in 1979 as Hanse by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Elsflether Werft GmbH &amp; Co. KG</a>, the superyacht already underwent an extensive rebuild in 2004 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insignia Yachts (Company)">Insignia Yachts</a>. At that time, designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto Designs</a> created the full interior and exterior design for the yacht and she left the shipyard under the name Insignia. She was sold to her current owner in 2020 and initially renamed Lou Spirit, but has since been named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Esther60.0m (196'10&quot;)Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG1979">Lady Esther</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320559/image/large-d05c7222475aac3eecef4bb0a2e2b601.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320562/image/large-42bbb7e0bcdc96e877be743f41a7b096.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320562">The full details of her rebuild have remained well under wraps, however it is likely that the yacht has undergone a major interior and mechanical rebuild in addition to the hull extension.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320563/image/large-78502d5ca3ddf45f4bab884eb3ef5840.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320563">

Lady Esther yacht refit

The classic motor yacht Lady Esther has been relaunched following a four year refit at Damen Maaskant.

Classic yacht Lady Esther relaunched following four year rebuild 

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

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

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

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

Dubai Tourism at Monaco Yacht Show 2024

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

Meet the team from Dubai at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024

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

27m Little Giant sailing catamaran for sale

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

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

38m Trinity yacht Pursuit sold

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


38m Trinity motor yacht Pursuit sold

Monaco Yacht Show 2024 attendees

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

Yachts attending the Monaco Yacht Show 2024

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

Ice Bear yacht for auction

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

52m Feadship superyacht Ice Bear for auction

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/328118/image/large-0179678c8e6bf3a54638c1fcbb000b95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/328118">Spotted last Saturday cruising in IJmuiden, in the Netherlands, is the 65.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a>, after recently completing an extensive refit. Delivered in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in Aalsmeer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a> showcases classic exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> and a sophisticated, fully-custom interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>. Previously known as Callisto, the motor yacht features a refreshing and neutral palette of golds and beiges, complemented by elegant light wood paneling. Accommodating up to 12 guests across six staterooms, her full-width owner's suite on the main deck is a standout, complete with a spacious office, day room, his-and-hers bathrooms, and a walk-in dressing area. With a gross tonnage of 1,306 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nectar65.2m (213'11&quot;)Feadship2006">Nectar</a> offers an expansive sundeck that includes a large Jacuzzi and expansive sunbathing terrace. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, achieving a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

65m Feadship superyacht Nectar in IJmuiden

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

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

Steven English appointed as IGY Marinas CEO 

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


Steven English appointed as Chief Executive Officer of IGY Marinas

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

First look at Adele Yachts 45m yacht series 

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


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

The 41.45-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/intermarine-savannah" target="_blank">Intermarine Savannah</a> superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/fortitude" target="_blank">Fortitude</a>, previously named Burgas, is going to be auctioned for sale by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>. The auction is due to begin on 17 October at 16:00 in Fort Lauderdale and will begin at $3,000,000. She is also represented on the brokerage market by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306832/image/large-5c3c6f309db2091b5e4701a8cd0076df.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306832">Delivered in 1999, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/fortitude" target="_blank">Fortitude</a> features exterior design by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/luiz-de-basto" target="_blank">Luiz de Basto Designs</a>, while her interior was penned by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/marc-michaels-interior-design-inc" target="_blank">Marc Michaels Interior Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/paragon-design" target="_blank">Paragon Design</a>. Her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines were fully overhauled in 2018 and she received a complete paint job in 2016 that is in good condition.<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/fortitude" target="_blank"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306850/image/large-69fee2943d487acf873041bb000e639a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306850"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306843/image/large-d66a364180c23dac8957720f1bc58eb2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306843">Fortitude</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard across five staterooms, as well as seven crew members, including the captain. The yacht's interior was updated in 2022 to bring her more in line with contemporary designs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306844/image/large-7eed58a2808c42840061437f2781c5da.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306844"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306848/image/large-be2ba70daff4018086d71e0bce0cb604.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306848">The 398 GT yacht for sale showcases an elegantly designed main saloon with three sofas arranged around a glass rectangular shaped coffee table. The dark toned wooden furnishings adorning the room enhances the sophisticated atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306851/image/large-40c16abde31d66c1b75095972aabbbce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306851">The yacht's master stateroom, located on the main deck, features dark-toned wooden furnishings complemented by light-coloured marble tops. This contrasting combination significantly elevates the room’s elegance. Additionally, the inclusion of a desk space enhances the room's versatility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306836/image/large-63d710dd4a2970e3edbac7bd32183d1b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306836">Exterior features on the yacht include a strategically placed Jacuzzi on the sundeck, conveniently located adjacent to the bar. This setup allows guests in the Jacuzzi to easily receive refreshments. The sundeck's abundance of lounging space adds to its versatility, offering guests a variety of relaxation options, whether in the Jacuzzi or on the lounge chairs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306840/image/large-a1e82304283e26a331105db6909f394b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306840"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306842/image/large-6ec98f6a71d5855ba749c5668859e634.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306842">She has a GRP hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 21 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306833/image/large-7d666a781f10ac83019c0743f19c6d33.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306833">You can find the bidding information <a href="https://boathouseauctions.com/auctions/fortitude-136-intermarine-1999" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

Yacht Fortitude for auction

The 41m Intermarine superyacht Fortitude will be sold at auction next month in US.

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