The 146-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/8520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opera146.0m (479'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Opera</a> is currently undertaking her sea trials in the North Sea. She left <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s facility in Bremen, Germany, on Tuesday and is expected to return next week. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250282/image/large-cb05d472a7f7298fa19db15e00c952ae.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250282"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opera146.0m (479'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Opera</a> is the sixth largest superyacht built by the German shipyard, and the 10th largest superyacht in the world. She was officially launched last month in ceremonious fashion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241643/image/large-7196194702060026947a9e4cd89c7c6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241643">Very little is known about the secretive project, apart from that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terrence Disdale Design</a> oversaw both her exterior and interior design. We can also see that she’s been equipped with two helipads: one on her foredeck and the second aft. She’s also fitted with two swimming pools and has an incredibly generous beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241641/image/large-38b98e82a315a7bbb5f6dc20fbaea398.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241641"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241644/image/large-eec1723c101e1c7dc72cd2b5152b0271.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241644"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opera146.0m (479'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Opera</a> has been constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and is expected to be over 12,000 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241639/image/large-d9107c0663a96d19d754d3f506eed9e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241639"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has more than 10 other superyacht projects either underway or pending, including the 145-metre Luminance which is scheduled to be completed next year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241640/image/large-413eb35a1bb1823aa77ed0df291d5302.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241640">

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The 146-metre Lürssen superyacht Opera is currently undertaking her sea trials. She was officially launched last month.  

146m Lürssen superyacht Opera on sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has unveiled the first details about the new 72.3-metre steel superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a>. With keel laying due to take place in November 2026, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> represents the largest steel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yacht to date. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395428/image/large-f158c2fcd8d4f7d456e286c1a8ceadb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395428">Built on speculation as a Smart Custom platform, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> offers extensive personalisation options. Her interior design has been crafted in-house by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, which are also responsible for her exterior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395434/image/large-8f83d86aa528b04e1dc5c58150202475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395434">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> reflects a highly client-focused approach to yacht building, with her name translating from Sanskrit to mean ‘inner joy’. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is characterised by a sleek silhouette, thanks to her ultra-efficient steel hull. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395442/image/large-63d1a2b57d38ce122e6508237b14af90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395442">Designed with guest amenities in mind, a midship shell door opens onto a docking platform, leading to a central glass elevator and allowing for easy guest arrival and access. “This arrangement transforms a functional operational feature into a ceremonial arrival experience, allowing guests to bypass social areas and access their quarters with complete privacy” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395436/image/large-4430b723ab70ce77c290ab5e8c4210f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395436">Spanning five decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> prioritises fluid movement and layered privacy, creating &nbsp;highly adaptable options for owners to choose from. Her two configurable owner’s deck arrangements allow the owner to select between a forward-facing private deck, or an aft-focused deck experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395435/image/large-9189a56c9c17745756b7c812391739bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395435">Conceived as an apartment-like environment, the master suite on the foredeck features a private office and extensive panoramic views. A second master suite which mirrors the first can be found on the bridge deck, removing traditional hierarchies while offering flexibility for charter operations or multi-generational family use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395437/image/large-864a8f7290ce4645b23d4bda860a984d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395437">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> include a travertine limestone swimming pool area, which connects directly to a Teppanyaki-style bar within the main saloon. Heesen has also selected travertine flooring instead of teak decking, which extends from the outdoor pool area into the fully openable indoor lounge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395438/image/large-b1a44dac4c880a232845697dc85ed7c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395438">As well as this, the deck space is entirely flush and free from visible mooring equipment and can be easily transformed into an entertainment and party deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is also equipped with a midship spa and beach club, which spans approximately 100 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395433/image/large-305211bd6c216a1f4cfe7fbbc83a3a2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395433">Developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s Human Health Engineering department, the wellness suite includes a sauna, steam room, ice bath, snow shower, hyperbaric chamber, massage and medical treatment room and a bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395432/image/large-bc317f7f196290585e66a4933c9e3156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395432"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395431/image/large-f3df31ba2f5793a1251f416d050a2242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395431">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is powered by a hybrid propulsion system which incorporates twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines and PTI/PTO gearboxes, delivering a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395429/image/large-0069345ff675646c1b47ee183fb3aa7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395429">Design, naval architecture and tank testing phases have already been completed with her resistance, trim, heave and wave response already validated at the University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> has an expected launch and delivery date of 2030.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395430/image/large-21bbbc3e2096a4c2ff935dc5001bb08c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395430">

Project Ananda: 72m Heesen steel flagship yacht unveiled

Heesen Yachts has unveiled the first details about the new 72.3-metre flagship steel superyacht Project Ananda.

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Heesen unveils 72m hybrid steel flagship yacht Project Ananda

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> has unveiled its latest explorer yacht model, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100, a new 30.76-metre long-range explorer yacht building upon the cruising pedigree of the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 96. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394088/image/large-e48cce791e8b9bfbcce84df26bb13830.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394088">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 evolved directly from the existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 96 platform, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15609" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Passage30.76m (100'11&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2025">Safe Passage</a> becoming the first hull to fully transition into what the shipyard now considers a true <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394113/image/large-ea4479969451a4d0998f8e7f4e1b13a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394113">Rather than simply extending her hull aft, the yacht gained a larger traditional cockpit with fully extended side decks. According to the builder, these modifications not only increased the yacht’s waterline length, but also her outdoor spaces and interior volume, particularly within her main saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394105/image/large-8aec764285b33c789619b9cc71b1ea16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394105"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394097/image/large-8cc85adee81593f750d6fbae90e73fcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394097">Developed in-house by Jeff Leishman alongside the company's engineering team, the new model has been conceived for world cruising across high-latitude and tropical regions with an emphasis on redundancy, safety and operational reliability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394098/image/large-1df54cdd76a1818c15888e34bbddc37e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394098">Onboard highlights include social spaces arranged around an open-plan main deck salon, dining area and galley framed by large windows that maximise natural light. Aft, her enlarged cockpit lounge provides additional space for entertaining and relaxation, while her upper deck houses a more secluded area for the owner, and elevated lounge areas and ocean views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394121/image/large-8aa6f6e374b2ff91b661d64085f0899e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394121">With a beam of 7.32-metres, accommodation onboard is configured for up to 10 guests across five staterooms. This layout comprises a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck and four additional guest staterooms on the lower deck. Dedicated quarters also sleep up to five crew members. Notably, the layout can be customised to suit owner preferences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394122/image/large-55a629d61840f76f4015f2bc16bf6c0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394115/image/large-a06904cdaa15cfc3cded9ab9769906de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394115">Moving to the lower deck, the yacht houses its operational spaces including the crew quarters, technical areas, laundry facilities, and dedicated storage for tenders and toys. Located amidships, the engine room is designed to minimise noise and vibration during long-range voyages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394120/image/large-4fd44613fcd63b67186122b98d927cbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394120">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 also distinguishes itself from smaller <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> models through its ability to offer ABS classification due to its size bracket, while alternative certification standards, including CE compliance, are also available depending on owner requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394117/image/large-27d9165c4a4a36960bd145c694bb9c26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394117">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, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 is also equipped with extensive backup systems for extended offshore operations. Moreover, her fuel capacity totals approximately 26,498-litres, giving the yacht a projected cruising range of more than 5,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394110/image/large-9b70242872e43df8e09f2153bd2ee97c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394110">Construction time for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 is expected to range between 30 and 36 months depending on the level of customisation requested by the owner. Delivered to an American owner in Hong Kong, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15609" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Passage30.76m (100'11&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2025">Safe Passage</a> is expected to embark on a maiden voyage to the Philippines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394089/image/large-e2b984692890680f76c3be04b2cd170d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394089">

Nordhavn unveils new 31m explorer yacht

 Nordhavn has unveiled the new 30.7m Nordhavn 100 explorer yacht, an evolution of the Nordhavn 96, designed for long-range world cruising.

New Dutch yacht brand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver Yachts</a> has unveiled its first range of yachts spanning from 20- to 30-metres, alongside an offering of a unique ownership model.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392843/image/large-e89b3019794d2ca65e2e8bc0781ef22f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392843">Founded by experienced yacht owners Simon Schilder and Mike Verweij alongside designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a> and project lead Julian van Santen, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> has launched with a line-up of five yachts across two distinct model lines: the Nordic 65 and 80, alongside the Azure 65, 80 and 95. &nbsp;The new brand was conceived to relaunch a selection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a>’s original yacht designs under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> name. Future models will be constructed at Dutch shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altena Yachting (Company)">Altena Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392841/image/large-964d68dd09566dc22244aafd58eaaeb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392841">The creative force behind the Seaver range is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weel Sluijter (Company)">Weel Sluijter Studio</a>, which was co-founded in 2024 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a> and Jim Sluijter.Rather than operating as a traditional shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> establishes itself as a partner, “supporting clients from concept through construction, delivery, and into an exclusive ownership collective.” According to the company, the model aims to address common challenges associated with yacht ownership by bringing together independent specialists under a single coordinated structure. NordicThe two ranges have been developed with different cruising styles in mind. The Nordic line, comprising 20- and 24-metre models, is tailored towards colder climates and extended stays onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392836/image/large-4c51ad6d1158a7cebada2aed26dd0432.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392836">Intending to create a residential feel at sea, her interior embraces a villa-style design featuring expansive glazing and a generous headroom. A large retractable sunroof draws in natural light and airflow throughout the yacht’s living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392835/image/large-ac7801a339e67e56eaabb2f5b2a5ea5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392835">AzureMeanwhile, the Azure range, first available with 24 metres with 29- and 20-metre editions currently underway, has been conceived for Mediterranean-style cruising, placing greater emphasis on outdoor living. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392839/image/large-04feb49b45254c8fc204ff8bcce37f65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392839">The yacht features expansive flybridges and exterior layouts arranged around lounging, dining and socialising, alongside shaded and open-air spaces distributed across the decks. Moreover, owners will have an option to include a Jacuzzi into her sundeck configuration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392840/image/large-cf13afb9183b42620a8beeae42360182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392840"> Across both ranges, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> yachts are constructed with lightweight aluminium hulls designed to improve cruising efficiency and manoeuvrability while maintaining onboard comfort. Each yacht also incorporates a hydraulic tender platform and a full-beam watersports garage. Moreover, each vessel's layout is configurable for either owner-operator use or a fully crewed operation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392842/image/large-116940c1da62e80f01acacdc1a30458b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392842" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392846/image/large-1a34bb5254a93b3b20341fa86fd949d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392846">Inside, the yacht range embodies a warm contemporary aesthetic defined by natural timber finishes, muted fabrics and integrated ambient lighting. Open-plan saloons optimise flexibility, while full-height windows introduce abundant natural light throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392845/image/large-c30ee93ebee21d36a512720c7a054c06.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392845" 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;">“Our approach is driven by purity and creativity,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Weel</a>. “We aim to distill each concept to its most essential elements –never overdesigned, though always distinctive for each project.”An official launch event for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> brand is scheduled to take place on 27 June 2026.

New yacht brand Seaver launches yacht range and ownership model

Dutch yacht brand Seaver has launched a new range of 20 to 30-metre yachts through a unique ownership model.

New Seaver yacht range by Bernd Weel launched with unique ownership model

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a> has unveiled the first details of the 24-metre sailing catamaran concept C-Cat 80. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391736/image/large-05fd06b2f03f18cfb30f6482ecef6f95.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391736">Currently in the final stages of development, the C-Cat 80 was created at the request of an owner, and is designed for those who are looking for both fun and pleasure at sea. She also provides owners with the freedom to choose their own interior layout and furnishings, thanks to her in-house construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391731/image/large-d1c005abcda5b7d1b72264d4bbc175c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391731">Built in Italy by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a>, she features interior design in-house by Flavia Proietti, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadio&Partners (Company)">Amadio &amp; Partners</a>, with naval architecture by the latter and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8837" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Design Collective (Company)">Yacht Design Collective</a>.“The C-Cat 80 is a blend of elegance, lightness and speed, with total customisation freedom,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a>. “She is a sailing catamaran that pushes the limits of pleasure sailing, with impressive volumes and comfort designed to conquer any route.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391740/image/large-993b057ba06ef67601fc84cfe52bcdb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391740">The C-Cat 80 yacht is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a> second maxi model, following on from the 31-metre Comet 100 RS yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shadow31.0m (101'8&quot;)Comar Yachts2011">Shadow</a>, which was launched in 2011. She features a 195 square-metre main sail with a 86 square-metre self-tacking jib.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391739/image/large-78f538decf9827da1060396c6c3bc0a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391739">Depending on her configuration, the C-Cat 80 can be equipped with four or five staterooms, as well as one crew cabin. Key features onboard include a spacious open-plan main saloon and dining area, while a large swim platform provides space for a tender or Jet Skis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391735/image/large-dd33ece5dd331fe94c580f34f7d2155b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391735">The C-Cat 80 boasts wrap-around exterior decks, providing seamless access to her forward and aft decks. Guests are also provided with direct access to the water, thanks to twin staircases to aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391734/image/large-53fdf920377f8e21ce958bd1b12f95ed.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391734">In terms of propulsion, the C-Cat 80 is equipped with twin 150 horsepower engines, &nbsp;providing her with an estimated cruising speed of up to 10 knots and a maximum of 12 knots while under power, and a cruising speed of 12 knots and top speed of over 15 knots, under peak sailing conditions.

Comar C-Cat 80 sailing catamaran concept

Comar Yachts has unveiled the first details of the 24-metre sailing catamaran concept C-Cat 80.

Introducing the 24m Comar C-Cat 80 sailing catamaran concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has unveiled a new Classic superyacht line, introducing two models: the 38XPC and 39MXPC. The new range builds on the shipyard’s long-range explorer platforms, reinterpreted through a timeless and lifestyle-driven design approach. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391859/image/large-fdc96a15247e3313deb95ef61858d2ed.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391859" 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;">Both models feature exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini</a> and initial interior concepts by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>.Exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> underpins that the concept of “classic” is not rooted in nostalgia, but in rediscovering the core principles of naval design to deliver a contemporary expression. “After years of working on highly optimised, contemporary explorer yachts, there was a desire to reconnect with more timeless principles,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Yalman</a> explained.39MXPC with a focus on outdoor living &nbsp; The 39MXPC builds on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>’s long-range platform, where outdoor living spaces are central to the concept. Her layout emphasises connection to the sea, including shaded dining areas, and an open terrace close to the water, ideal for socialising while cruising the Mediterranean waters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391858/image/large-e19a7eff7ece2a55bdcbb0e80ef4260f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391858" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">A reconfigured aft section houses a Jacuzzi, while her upper deck is partially secured by a wide overhang, creating layered exterior spaces without disrupting the yacht’s overall silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391860/image/large-1c7b8a949fc347e5c1d1fba5c9cb6718.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391860" 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;">39MXPC boasts an exterior profile defined by clean horizontal lines and expansive glazing. Recognisable by her two-tone hull, her softened superstructure edges provide a more approachable look without losing the robust character of an explorer yacht.38XPC with a more classic configuration &nbsp;The 38XPC takes a more classic approach, drawing inspiration from gentleman’s yachts with a layout that focuses on balance and calmness. While it shares the same platform with the 39MXPC, her design emphasises a more contained and structured onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391850/image/large-0222f4b4bd383c6bdef421b156d26245.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391850">As with her sistership, 38XPC’s exterior features clean lines and a seamless deck flow, underlining clarity and proportion. Moving forward, a tender on the front deck reinforces her explorer capabilities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391853/image/large-b6be575e427602352484b370753ad7ad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391853" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">A shift towards timeless design &nbsp; “With the new Classic superyacht line, we are proud to maintain the same core principles of efficiency, seaworthiness, stability and autonomy,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Tagliavini</a>. These attributes are carried over from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>’s existing platforms, but they are now being reimagined through a more architectural and lifestyle-led lens.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391863/image/large-d99b4a8f67246a86db192c4e5b4b6a57.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391863">Patrik von Sydow, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>, added: “This Classic Line represents a natural and strategic evolution for Numarine. It allows us to broaden our design language while staying true to the core principles that define the brand.”

Numarine unveils Classic superyacht line

 Numarine has unveiled its new Classic superyacht line, introducing the 38XPC and 39MXPC models.

 Numarine unveils new Classic superyacht line with two models 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a> has unveiled the first details of its new 49.9-metre Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389573/image/large-7d9d5453ed9b7fdf13f1e4995aa2dd1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389573">The announcement comes less than a month after the launch of the Mangusta GranSport 38 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2026">Miami International Boat Show</a>. The latest model features naval architecture by engineer Ausonio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">P.L.A.N.A. Design</a> of the shipyard’s Engineering Department. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a> led both the yacht’s muscular yet sleek exterior styling and her interior design.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show (2026-02-13 10:30:00 +0100)">New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show&nbsp;</a>“With the Mangusta GranSport 50, we wanted to take the onboard experience to the next level while also preserving the brand’s DNA,” commented Alberto.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389574/image/large-db01b8805efcff2f3f8f918ef9a064de.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389574">Conceived as a Sport Utility Yacht, her exterior is defined by extensive glass elements, making its sides appear transparent. For the first time, the signature fashion plates are frameless, while Grigio Europa glass inserts add a sophisticated effect through subtle light and shadow reflections.“The Mangusta GranSport 50 has everything one expects of a Mangusta yacht: a highly recognizable sporty profile that embraces generous, stylishly harmonised interiors and exteriors, in an engineering feat that combines high speed, fuel efficiency, and unmatched comfort with trans-oceanic range,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a> CEO Maurizio Balducci.Meanwhile, the new Mangusta GranSport 50 interiors place a strong emphasis on openness, with each deck designed to offer a distinct interpretation of life onboard. She accommodates up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, while nine crew members are housed in five dedicated cabins. The full-beam master suite features extensive glazing and can be fitted with an automatically operated balcony. The entire main deck is now devoted to the owner with the galley relocated to the lower deck.Described by the shipyard as an ‘elevated escape,’ the sundeck serves as an exclusive terrace where guests can enjoy panoramic views. The yacht introduces an elevated perspective through a layout spanning three and a half decks, complemented by a raised pilothouse (RPH). The ‘Upper Deck-and-a-Half’ configuration creates a higher helm position, offering enhanced visibility during navigation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389576/image/large-d973d16b6a6383e8931af5d650491841.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389576">President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Mangusta Americas</a> Stefano Arlunno oversaw the design process. “The inspiration behind the Mangusta GranSport 50 is equally simple and revolutionary: to offer ‘1/2 more' - half a deck more,” said Stefano.With the pilothouse positioned on the upper deck, additional space is freed up forward, maximising the potential of this area. It now features the signature infinity pool alongside a panoramic lounge. The pool, characterised by its minimalist design, has been reimagined as a central feature of the deck.“The Raised Pilot House changes everything: we wanted to free up the upper deck by envisaging new configurations that would radically redefine the onboard experience and create spaces to live, and not just to walk through. On this vessel, the sea doesn’t simply surround you; it also stretches out right in front of you,” added Stefano.&nbsp;Moreover, the owner can choose between two pre-engineered configurations: the lounge area may instead be transformed into a sixth panoramic cabin filled with natural light or a private family lounge or office overlooking the bow and infinity pool. This latter option effectively turns the entire level into the owner’s private deck, repurposing an area traditionally reserved for the bridge for the exclusive enjoyment of the owner and their guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389575/image/large-f4e5095b8f4dd1055ed3a6fb00e57164.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389575">At the bow, an integrated side-opening garage provides ample space for a 6.3-metre tender and two JetSkis, leaving the stern completely unobstructed. A standout feature aft is the dramatic central staircase linking the main cockpit to the swim platform. Two curved side wings, sculpted like supercar doors, unfold to reveal a private beach club that can transform into a lounge on the water or a panoramic gym with sweeping sea views. Meanwhile, the sun loungers, seamlessly integrated into the transom, build upon a design concept seen on the Mangusta GranSport 38.With a volume of 499 GT and a beam of 9.6-metres, the new Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht is propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top speed of 20 knots.“Today, true luxury means space flexibility, brightness, and freedom - this yacht embodies them all,” concluded Alberto.

New Mangusta GranSport 50 Yacht Model Unveiled

Overmarine has unveiled the first details of its new 49.9-metre Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model.


New Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model unveiled at PBIBS 2026

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> has unveiled the new 31.58-metre 30P and 40.27-metre 40P yacht models, both completing the Puro Series, alongside the previously introduced 35P. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389313/image/large-49b0ae31bff7dc6b1525826a34686b78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389313">First unveiled in 2024 with the debut of the 35P, the Puro series has been conceived as a range of yachts defined by a shared design language centred on “purity of form, calm confidence, and a more refined expression of life on the water.”Developed in collaboration with Italian designer Giorgio M. Cassetta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a> and naval architect Andrea Agrusta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NavalHEAD Srl (Company)">NavalHEAD</a>, the Puro Series reflects a cohesive approach to contemporary yacht design. Clean lines, composed proportions and carefully considered spaces define the series, with each model tailored to its scale while maintaining a consistent identity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389308/image/large-db0d647fc04b5fbe39083a2cecf95199.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389308" 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 30P brings the Puro philosophy into a versatile 31.58-metre platform with an interior volume of 225 GT, combining sculpted exterior lines with generous living spaces, well-suited to entertaining and extended voyages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389311/image/large-1a8cce744ff49d78d91f1cfe5331f238.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389311" 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;">At the other end of the range, the 40P serves as the flagship of the series, expanding the Puro concept into a larger platform. Measuring 40.27-metres with an interior volume of 357 GT, the 40P emphasises scale while retaining the same design language seen across the series.On the outside, The 30P presents a sleek, tri-deck profile with strong glazing and a lifestyle-focused aft deck arrangement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389312/image/large-7f5fbfb2b956a46eee56d0440798c86f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389312">Stepping inside, the 30P favours a more residential approach, with intimate living spaces and clean understated detailing. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389316/image/large-cd78f8cbde909c66e24ab4fa701ffacc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389316"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389327/image/large-5b005709b940146c87b37251455bc1a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389327">In contrast, the exteriors of 40P adopts a more expansive form, a taller profile, heavier deck layering, and a more pronounced stern arrangement. The 40P’s beach club and glass-fronted pool is a true focal point for the yacht, rather than just an amenity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389347/image/large-607379235c0c2482d1164d64f94239cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389347"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389344/image/large-e9eb38ed49b78e661e103fc350a96a65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389346/image/large-9b9ce6985838b2b2be50d542b7b02424.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389346">Inside, 40P pushes the design into superyacht territory, with a larger open-plan layout and increased spatial separation, particularly in the owner’s suite and upper deck lounges. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389352/image/large-a53a8b06c6f317128fbdec8f0c988d6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389352"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389348/image/large-c59036fdbc74573105b09b2a804b7421.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389348"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389355/image/large-d4801d616fbbfcc4d90009e256f1d297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389355">In terms of performance, both models are 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. Furthermore, 30P and 40P models are scheduled to make their world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389351/image/large-c42cdfde4dc09370129c3d690c8819db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389351">“The completion of the Puro Series is a defining moment for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a>,” said Johnny Chueh, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a>. “We wanted to build a family of yachts with a clear identity, one that speaks to owners around the world who value beauty, craftsmanship, and true capability.” All images provided courtesy of Ocean Alexander.&nbsp;

Ocean Alexander unveils 30P and 40P models to complete Puro Series

Ocean Alexander unveils the 30P and 40P motor yacht models, completing the Puro Series designed by Cassetta and NavalHEAD.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> has unveiled the first details about the new 34.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 35 yacht. With the first hull sold and three currently in-build, the Navetta 35 is described as an evolution of the yard’s Navetta series, with a strong emphasis on natural light and onboard comfort. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373288/image/large-d27d2b314f0095762d3e4bc69ec39ce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373288">Positioned alongside her larger sistership, the Navetta 35 yacht adopts the same core design language, defined by clean architectural forms. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, with interior design courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (Company)">Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel ACPV Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386761/image/large-7a87f96bdc6adcd7967e4a81d3cf1869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386761">According to her designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, her exterior styling balances dynamism and clarity, avoiding overly aggressive lines in favour of progressive, fluid surfaces. Based on the sculpted muscles of an athlete and the flowing curves of a high-performance sports car, her profile conveys both power and elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373290/image/large-c74acaa1347b74e13a1dd10a0e1b9a50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373289/image/large-635faa8b9dadbeac06d68e09a4d517ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373289">The Navetta 35 yacht features a natural colour palette, designed to enhance comfort and warmth. She boasts brushed oak flooring, lacquered ceilings, brushed nickel detailing and Bianco Avorio stone surfaces to create a refined yet understated atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386767/image/large-5749b047fa0f7a4e97cf225c99a71f98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386767">Large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors define the formal dining area, while linen fabrics in the main saloon introduce softness and texture, complementing the sense of comfort onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386768/image/large-63d6172c0fbc025a1c8eb9138470f320.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386768">The Navetta 35 yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her full-beam owner’s suite positioned forward on the main deck. This private suite includes separate his-and-hers bathrooms connected by a shared central shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386762/image/large-c57b0fa4c5d5d2ed59da6f2370e3f132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386762">On the lower deck, four guest staterooms are accessed via a dedicated lobby, including one suite fitted with a Pullman berth to accommodate additional guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386759/image/large-bd6ceed64b3c667a2c6101813948fa0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386759">A distinct feature in her exterior design is the notch in her gunwale, which aims to reduce the perceived mass of her superstructure, and allow for an increase of natural light to her interior spaces, creating an overall more streamlined profile and a further sense of openness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386746/image/large-fe18d661873dbf7aa52b9c72962be13a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386746">The Navetta 35 yacht’s layout aims to prioritise both functionality and space, with the absence of an exterior staircase on her aft main deck allowing for a larger and more usable dining space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386748/image/large-8dbc11e8ff74070e70c4859ce9f4821e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386748"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386745/image/large-475cbba0fde9531c76e20e72da74ea67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386745">This design decision is repeated again on the flybridge, where the removal of staircases enables a wider and more versatile deck arrangement, including a Jacuzzi and expansive lounging areas. Forward, her bow features freestanding furniture and a sunset lounge area that offers unobstructed panoramic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386760/image/large-939b545383e765789f22c63b18886c2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386760">Her sundeck features an open-air sea view pool, while covered areas provide shade and protection, ensuring usability in a range of conditions. On the main deck aft, a lounge area provides direct access to the beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386756/image/large-a47ae9a5faa42122bc938a1477605179.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386756">In terms of performance, the standard Navetta 35 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> V12 1,400 horsepower engines, providing her with a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. She can also reach a range of 1,750 nautical miles at an economic cruising speed of 10 knots. There is also an option to install twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 1,622 horsepower engines, which would propel the Navetta 35 yacht to a top speed of 16 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386755/image/large-184cadf1944897f280dfdb283e17302a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386755">The first two hulls are currently sold and already in-build, alongside a third hull also in-build with a delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386754/image/large-22fdafd5036bcfa08cde703abfdb5ff6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386754">

Custom Line Navetta 35

Custom Line has unveiled the first details about the new 34.5-metre Custom Line Navetta 35 yacht, with the first two hulls sold and in-build. 

Custom Line unveils new Navetta 35 yacht with first hull sold and in-build

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has unveiled the first details of its new 37.58-metre Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2026">Miami International Boat Show 2026</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385649/image/large-3deef1f96aaa81c7761fecae94122d18.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385649">The new model completes the current GranSport line, which already includes the GranSport, 34, 45 and 54 models. Built in composite at the Viareggio facility, she is conceived as Sport Utility Yacht, combining performance, volume and long-range capability with a focus on onboard comfort.The core design of the Mangusta GranSport 38 features a dual asymmetrical configuration developed across two decks. Her main deck has one walkway on her port-side, while the starboard side has been absorbed into the interior, enlarging her main saloon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385650/image/large-b0507cb5e73803d2e866636f97339172.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385650">On the upper deck, the arrangement is reversed, with a single walkway to starboard increasing usable interior volume to port. As well as this, floor-to-ceiling windows and minimal structural interruptions create visual continuity between her interior and exterior areas.The main saloon of the GranSport 38 yacht connects directly with the aft cockpit, with her full-beam owner’s suite also positioned on this deck. According to the yard, the layout has been developed to maximise natural light and horizon views, with wide glazed surfaces and open sightlines throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385651/image/large-a03170a781a3cbb9e1ddd5e826c93c18.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385651">The Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of seven in four cabins. Interiors have been developed in collaboration with designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a>, with Mangusta continuing its custom-focused approach that allows owners to tailor layouts, materials and finishes.On her upper deck, her main saloon opens onto an alfresco dining area, while her foredeck features Mangusta’s signature infinity pool. Furthermore, the sun deck of the Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht has been conceived as a private observation space, offering extended sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385648/image/large-476dc9f6a9833f7aa71ac6d02d649c13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385648">Her beach club spans two levels, with a staircase from the main deck cockpit leading down to her swim platform, alongside fold-down side wings and a transformer platform to extend the usable area at anchor. Her garage can be accessed from the side and accommodates a tender of up to 5.5 metres alongside two Jet Skis.In terms of performance, the Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 1,000 horsepower engines, paired with IPS pods under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS Professional platform. The result is a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 18 knots, with her configuration enabling a more compact engine room, freeing additional interior volume.&nbsp;

Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled

Overmarine has unveiled the first details of its new 37.58-metre Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model at the Miami International Boat Show 2026.

New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has announced that its first hybrid 23.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts Hybrid Y823.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2027">Y8</a> yacht is currently in-build. The yacht marks the first in the series to be equipped with an advanced hybrid propulsion system since the first yacht in the series launched in 2015.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385331/image/large-80bf416394850dd1bb8472ecfa68a5fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385331">Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> and founder Michael Schmidt, the Y8 yacht series has been continuously developed over the years since the launch of the first hull Cool Breeze (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">Peregrin</a>).According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>, the Y8 yacht is conceived for owners who value long-range capability, generous space and understated elegance. She features clean, minimalist lines, paired with a light filled interior.&nbsp;“Intelligent layouts, premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship create a calm, luxurious atmosphere onboard, while the yacht’s efficient hull design ensures excellent sailing performance,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385329/image/large-193bc7bdb603499acaaaf2771da643cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385329">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts Hybrid Y823.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2027">hybrid Y8</a> yacht is powered by a conventional diesel propulsion with a powerful electric drive from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a>, allowing owners to choose the optimal mode. In electric ‘silent-mode’, the hybrid Y8 yacht operates on lithium battery power, enabling near-silent cruising with zero local emissions.&nbsp;Flexible charging options further enhance her sustainability, with the option to charge via shore power in port or through onboard solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing her autonomy.In addition, the diesel engine is fully approved for HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a renewable fuel that can significantly lower CO2 emissions, without compromising on performance or reliability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385330/image/large-b0fccfcbb1a7d0e11554fc3dde5426e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385330">As well as this, the propulsion system can be controlled and monitored in real-time via a touch display, ensuring effortless operation and maintenance of her energy flow and battery status.“With this hybrid-powered Y8, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> demonstrates that sustainability and luxury are not opposing concepts but natural partners,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>. “Advanced technology, responsible energy use, and timeless design come together in a yacht that is as future- oriented as it is elegant.”

First 24m hybrid YYachts Y8 sailing yacht in-build

YYachts has announced that its first 23.99-metre hybrid Y8 yacht is currently in-build, with an advanced hybrid propulsion system by Yanmar. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395515/image/large-b9855a7dd38390ae80f28c42016f0647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395515">The 130.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Severnav Shipyard (Company)">Severnav</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M2130.2m (427'2&quot;)Severnav Shipyard2002">M2</a> was spotted at anchor in Nafplio, Greece, last week.Delivered in 2002 and formerly known as Aranui III, she was one of the largest vessels ever constructed by the Romanian shipyard. Built with a steel hull, she originally operated as a combined passenger and cargo ship, sailing between Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands before being withdrawn from service in 2015.In 2017, the vessel underwent an extensive conversion into a yacht support ship at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Severnav Shipyard (Company)">Sembawang Shipyard</a> in Singapore. The refit included the installation of four expansive storage garages, providing more than 6,500 cubic metres of internal volume, equivalent to nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M2130.2m (427'2&quot;)Severnav Shipyard2002">M2</a> spans eight decks and features four vast storage garages alongside a helideck located on the bow.&nbsp;In terms of performance, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAK (Company)">MAK</a> engine, which enables a top speed of 15 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

support yacht M2 in Greece

The 130.2-metre Severnav superyacht M2 was spotted at anchor in Nafplio, Greece, last week.

130m support yacht M2 in Greece

With a loyal client base,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew Ã  la Mode (Company)">Crew à la Mode</a>&nbsp;has outfitted the crew of more than 800 superyachts. Leona Caanen sits down with Lottie Lyne, CEO and founder of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew Ã  la Mode (Company)">Crew à la Mode</a>&nbsp;to chat about the company’s course over the past 15 years and what her plans are for the near future.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394656/image/large-9943be508c3b8ace840e465e2d14993d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394656">How did&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew Ã  la Mode (Company)">Crew à la Mode</a>&nbsp;come about?I was a stewardess for a season, about 15 years ago, and I loved it, but when I needed to get my uniform, there was just nothing around. I had to wear really inappropriate things; these little mini shorts, a plain, old white t-shirt handed down from a previous stewardess. It felt misaligned serving guests from the fashion world in a basic t-shirt, but at the time there were no other options.When I left that, I thought, okay, there's a real need here; and I had the desire to do it. I started working with some old clients and it grew from there. It was really about trying to create something more modern to reflect the industry, because I was working with such elite people in these amazing environments, and what I was wearing was just not.How has the company evolved over the last 15 years?&nbsp;Fundamentally, we've always been a really creative-centred business, and I like to think that’s often why clients like to work with us as it is at the heart of what we do. We’ve evolved to offer more than just the uniform itself, we offer design and styling as well as providing creative solutions. It’s not just about the product we’re making, it’s about the entire package, but we did start off making our own production in the UK from small runs.Gradually, we’ve grown into having our own factories in Europe, and now worldwide. As we expand, we’ve continuously improved the quality of our production, which is an area I’m passionate about. We aim to ensure there is balance with a premium product at a fair price point so that our uniform is accessible for all clients and every size of vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394662/image/large-8d5002bd261d469ba3da0980258df44a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394662">15 years gives you a lot of experience, we’ve learned a lot, made a lot of mistakes, figured out what does and doesn’t work. Now we know all of those trap doors, all the things that didn’t work or fabrics which should work in theory, but don’t; or what a factory really means when they say we can meet your deadline! This insight allows us to be more honest when meeting client expectations.Lots of different people have contributed to where we are today, which I'm ever thankful for. Now we're bigger, we have more specialist roles: we have a garment technologist and talented designers, which enables growth, but fundamentally we still carry that same mentality that we’re a small brand who are passionate about delivering service excellence and feel accountable for our client’s projects. Our focus now is delivering those values to our clients on a larger scale.Delivering such a wide range of services isn’t always easy. We’re aware we could simplify business by only offering our ready-to-wear range and produce in higher volumes at lower prices - but that’s not where our passion lies. Our expertise drive lies in ensuring each client’s requirements are considered and translating their briefs into a full uniform concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394654/image/large-92c269f0e510b6de9d20eb2e125f9e10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394654">Your approach is centred around transparency, what does this mean and how is this incorporated in your workflow?Transparency isn’t easy, and we don’t always get it right, either - our industry is notoriously difficult regarding transparency, but we aim to be and we’re improving year after year.It starts with looking at what a client is hoping to achieve and whether that is actually achievable. It’s challenging to say ‘no, you can’t have what you want within the budget you want’. It’s our job to be realistic about what is possible and that starts at the brief. We’re optimistic as a business, but we have to be realistic about whether you can deliver 50 uniforms with a personalised design in eight weeks, and sometimes the answer is no.It’s important for me to also be transparent and honest about when things haven’t gone right, because they never can 100 percent of the time. In our industry, it can feel like you’re swimming against the current, because information in a high pressure environment like ours is always challenging, and not everyone is well-equipped to receive that news. Yet if we receive fabric and it has a fault in it, then we have to say it’s faulty, we can’t use that. Or there is an issue with the courier, causing a delay, which isn’t always well-received.We are very communicative about where things are made and what fabrics we use; that whole supply chain is very clear. We’re very open about (potential) delays and timelines: when we say ‘yes, we can deliver that in a month’, then the client can trust that we really can.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394661/image/large-120cf7582c49369cecdf00fba0ed3c39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394661">How do you ensure sustainability is a part of your production rather than an afterthought?Sustainability is part of the entire process, and it starts in the design stage. We make sure we are sustainable by ensuring the right products are picked, the right testing is done and the whole process is followed very carefully. The most unsustainable thing you can do is make the wrong choice, then, ultimately, a lot of wastage is created and there’s very little you can do with that.&nbsp;A product can be organic cotton, but if nobody likes wearing it or it doesn’t fit well, it won’t have longevity and will end up in the recycling landfill. The approach we take is to follow the entire production process really diligently and make sure everyone loves their uniform and that what we’re producing is 100 percent what the owner wants. Then we’re just doing top-ups and avoiding wastage - that’s our primary focus.&nbsp;When it comes to what we make, we source brands and have our trusted suppliers. We’re transparent with what we don’t supply, even if the order would be for thousands of items, we won’t accept it if it doesn’t meet our standards.&nbsp;Our production is predominantly in Europe and in low volumes, meaning we don’t have much wastage within each collection the way you do in lifestyle or fast fashion. For us it’s all about the longevity of a product onboard; lots of clients prefer organic cottons, but if you choose dark colours, they fade quickly and uniforms will have to be updated more frequently, in turn making it less sustainable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394653/image/large-08bd04899cab4b8fc6d969106a4b83c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394653">What is your CREW Renew initiative?&nbsp;When you’re replacing a product or changing your style, there tends to be leftover product, especially in footwear. The whole concept behind CREW Renew is that we collaborate with our clients to repurpose the left over products. They can send us items, whether supplied by us or not with our REcycle, REpurpose, REpair or REwear offering to try which aims to reduce uniform waste. So whether the uniform is donated to charities, or repurposed into gifting items, we are extending the life-cycle of those garments and fabrics.The program ensures a sense of responsibility: if you’ve bought it, you’ve created the waste and you have to commit to do something with it.&nbsp;What are some key elements of designing crew-wear?&nbsp;When we’re designing, it’s a combination of technical gym wear for the movement and breathability, and something which is suitable for the luxury element of the yachting environment.&nbsp;We have a really great feedback loop, too. We have about three or four sample orders going out to clients every day, and we’re constantly collecting feedback, and we listen to it all: what fabrics are preferred, the ideal length, whether a pocket is in the right place. Part of our team are ex-stewardesses and they bring industry insight that is incredibly valuable in the design process. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394660/image/large-7f3232b7392d0863690db46bc240bbde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394660">What makes&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew Ã  la Mode (Company)">Crew À La Mode</a>&nbsp;unique?The big thing for me is that we are female led. When I started 15 years ago, nearly everything was male-led, as well as it being heavily supplier-based. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crew Ã  la Mode (Company)">Crew à la Mode</a> is a future focussed creative agency - we have our own design team and that’s the starting point of every project.&nbsp;All-in-all, it’s not just about the brand, it’s about everything we offer as an agency; that everything we offer in terms of concept design, project management, sustainability, onboard experience and insight - the all-round package. It makes the business model more challenging, but it allows us to keep close to our fundamental values.&nbsp;What ambitions do you have for the coming years?In the immediate future we are setting up our Amsterdam showroom. It’s an important step for us, as we’ve always been based in London, which is slightly disconnected from the industry. Until now that has been great; we’ve focused on what we’re doing and relying on good word-of-mouth. The new showroom is a step forward, to provide a space where crew can come see everything we have on offer and organise their uniforms in one day. It’s exciting to showcase our entire collection in a different way than we’ve previously done, creating an inspiring space. The plan is to eventually expand with multiple showrooms globally in Europe, the US and Middle East.

Crew a la mode founder interview

Outfitting crew of over 800 superyachts, SuperYacht Times speaks to Crew à la Mode founder Lottie Lyne

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Crew à la Mode: "It can feel like you're swimming against the current"

American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> has shared a first look at its new in-build 24.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> sportfisher yacht, currently under construction at its facility in Maryland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395516/image/large-5a56344d613b12c3240699ddb994fae5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395516">The in-build sportfisher yacht will become the seventh hull in the Weaver 80 series. This follows the most recently completed sixth hull, Mama Who, which was delivered in March 2026 and is expected to cruise between the US East Coast and the Caribbean. The in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Donald L. Blount &amp; Associates</a>, which also crafted her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395477/image/large-3dd8278c3f4ed75b56a806d22aaab3a0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395477" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The vessel is being constructed with a wood hull and wood superstructure, continuing the yard's traditional approach to custom sportfishing yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395475/image/large-7ee8ebfb711a71b838e451b92e215809.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395475">Recent images released by the yard show the yacht's hull structure taking shape on the build jig, marking an early milestone in the construction process. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>, the project is progressing from its initial structural phase as the vessel begins to emerge from raw timber components.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395474/image/large-934434409c077a736473671f90d2c26c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395474">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is built around the series’ signature deep-V hull form, incorporating a flared Carolina bow with a tumblehome stern. Like previous examples in the series, the yacht is being built using wood and epoxy techniques.With a beam of 6.5-metres and an interior volume of 78 GT, accommodation is expected to be arranged for up to six guests across a three staterooms configuration alongside dedicated quarters for a crew of two.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395507/image/large-56a1cd6f9cf74e35c11592f1fe375d16.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395507">In terms of performance, the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a>&nbsp;will be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines, delivering a projected cruising speed of 38 knots and a top speed of 45 knots. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a> has delivered a total of nine yachts over 24-metres.Founded by Jim Weaver in 2000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> began with an 18-metre sportfisher yacht built by Weaver in his backyard using knowledge passed down from his father-in-law, who worked as a boat builder during the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, the Maryland-based shipyard has completed 52 vessels ranging from 12- to 30-metres in length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395502/image/large-28c50b088dd8699292e6c9b2131cada6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395502">According to the builder, the seventh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is expected to be delivered in 2028. Construction is also underway on a new Weaver 75, the fourth hull in that series, which will likewise be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines. Both projects are currently progressing at the yard's Maryland facility. All images provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>.&nbsp;

New in-build 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

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


Construction begins on new 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

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

YachtEye Apple TV launch

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

YachtEye launches on Apple TV

Measuring in at 59.4-metres and exhibiting an unmistakable red hull, the 59.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has been making global headlines as she travels across the world. Built for an experienced owner with passion for travel, exploration and art, the custom-built yacht is the first collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a> and offers a deeply personal interior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395227/image/large-0dc2cb5185f15c684a05687e04968cad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395227">SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> with Founder Francesca Muzio, and Managing Partner Luca Boldrini of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a> to discover how a design brief centred on connection and authenticity came to life. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366872/image/large-c4955657a397331f622230da80ea681f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366872">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has this very robust, powerful exterior, but the moment you enter, it softens,” explained Francesca Muzio. “There’s a beautiful contrast, the strength of an explorer with the soul of a home.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395266/image/large-ec1d4f61cc32242947e899829f6b6d54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395266"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395265/image/large-520e34c6e6cee5986737691cb546d418.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395265">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has a passion for diving and sustainability, two features which are evident from the moment you step onboard. The main saloon is framed by structural columns clad in recycled nautical sailcloth, while her dining area features a sculptural table with a gear-shaped metal base and a wood top inlaid with pressed tobacco leaves. Surrounding chairs in curved wood are detailed with bronzed accents and ivory hammered leather, creating a design that defines the yacht’s onboard character. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395274/image/large-07e95344530c0eee52e87e2688e66a4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395274"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395268/image/large-f299ae95b83285b23c4618adf9b45a9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395268">At the centre of the space, two custom boomerang-shaped sofas in white chenille and dove-grey leather divide the lounge from the dining area. Functional elements are built into the space, with leather pockets and hidden storage beneath the cushions and a silk and wool rug below to mimic the branching forms of a river delta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395269/image/large-33097a9ca9e6c34c4cc32279d71d40ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395269"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395241/image/large-4284b0e1b10280faac39b4b151cfb27c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395241">“It was important to us that every material told a story,” added Luca Boldrini. “Nothing is purely decorative. Each texture, each finish, carries a connection to nature, travel or craftsmanship, ideas that are fundamental to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a>’s spirit.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365043/image/large-31c7c7e917927e2c82afaf1e3d590134.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365043">The owner’s suite of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> includes a private office. Dubbed the “madame office”, it’s a celebration of colour and individuality. Aviation blue features prominently across her &nbsp;leather desk accessories, the raffia wallpaper-lined bookcases and the detailing on the bespoke desk chair. The desk itself has been built from natural oak with hammered bronze detailing and hand-decorated bases. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395253/image/large-bb140479538c8a4506bae73017d24d93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395253"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395254/image/large-5e793d7ef69f3518e71bbf21af8bf775.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395254">The space is framed by decorative panels embroidered with three-dimensional orchids, while the carpet below mimics the foam of waves crashing against the shore. “This room isn’t just about work,” said Muzio. “It’s a sanctuary that is elegant, feminine and energising.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395245/image/large-284ab752d07f0ad0aedb80dc91cdfcca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395245"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395243/image/large-f86c36352a28f0139a957f94c6f0d1c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395243"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395247/image/large-b01f9c97658c14ef17097059b8255de7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395247">Further guest areas onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> reflect the same attention to comfort and flexibility. One twin guest stateroom features a smart sliding bed system, allowing it to convert into a double room when required. Both beds are fully integrated into the interior architecture, with upholstered headboards and matching bedside tables.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395286/image/large-dd88e00906e3d7dc5f5879418c1db72c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395286"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395281/image/large-72fc08138f6fded2245fdd6e8d821c7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395281"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395270/image/large-8bd1fa3fbdf82252566d09841b782a68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395270">Materials again take centre stage, with wallpapered ceilings, leather accents and roman blinds made from raffia interwoven with metallic threads, which catch the sunlight during the day. The custom-designed carpet, made from wool and botanical silk, continues the theme of nature-inspired texture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395255/image/large-c01523280fe4b28a5db6c425c8580ede.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395255"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395256/image/large-fbdd6477754a5f740cacecd1a01dc54b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395256"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395273/image/large-8f0a1e7f851f1eee23463a9f44c9f0fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395273">Even the guest bathrooms have their own storyline. Here, Francesca Muzio has embraced the romance of travel with a design inspired by vintage steamer trunks, complete with &nbsp;bronze hardware, leather handles and cabinetry in warm oak and dark European maple. The washbasins are finished in Imperial Beige marble, further enhancing the refined yet &nbsp;tactile atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395298/image/large-c4367103fda7023f8b0c6d1f6e5f9451.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395298"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395264/image/large-766f12a14112b6d835f5c5a8cef4c5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395264"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395280/image/large-a5c5a8bf1fa763df6378a380e7f2b4f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395280">Beneath her refined interiors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> remains a highly capable expedition yacht. With hybrid propulsion, a large Limo Tender and dive/exploration tender housed in an aft garage and with a transoceanic range of over 8,000 nautical miles, she’s fully equipped for long-range adventure. On deck, guests can enjoy a full teppanyaki bar and a spa pool on the sundeck, &nbsp;while a generous beach club connects them directly to the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395276/image/large-32d1ccd66402dc067c5800e52a820bad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395276"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395235/image/large-e7cd60bd765d93c89ab3737d38e3e61c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395235">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> is not defined by ruggedness alone. She’s a yacht of contrasts,” concluded Muzio. “Strong but soft. Minimalist in some areas, but rich in storytelling. That’s what makes her unique.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395226/image/large-9fbabb99671bacdbc610d85ca73838ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395226">According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> is currently at the Flamenco Marina in Panama. She is currently for sale with David Legrand of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395299/image/large-5e347a3965df2fbe4b112e4051d17400.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395299">

Akula: Onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula

We take a look onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula with her interior designers FM Architettura.

Onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula with her designers FM Architettura 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a> has unveiled a new 42-metre yacht support vessel concept, marking the Singapore-based shipbuilder's entry into the luxury yachting sector.Developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAG Subsea Pte Ltd (Company)">MAG Subsea</a> and Australian naval architecture studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southerly Designs (Company)">Southerly Designs</a>, the new platform has been conceived to extend the range, capability, and safety of superyacht expeditions worldwide.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395402/image/large-98d7782d86a62c2454c4fbb5e5ecb5cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395402">Also known as a shadow vessel or chase boat, a yacht support vessel is designed to travel alongside a mothership, providing storage and operational support, alongside other essential services. These vessels effectively extended the reach and capabilities of superyacht operations by serving as floating bases for helicopters, submarines, tenders, water toys and additional crew.According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a>, the vessel is aimed at a new generation of owners who prioritise experiential travel, social and environmental responsibility, and adventure rather than traditional displays of wealth.Measuring 42-metres in length overall, the yacht support vessel offers more than 140-square-metres of deck area, alongside crane and lift capabilities.A key aspect of the design is her adaptable platform. The owners and captains can expect a flexible platform that can accommodate a wide range of equipment and operational needs, including emergency responses which expands her role beyond conventional yacht support operations.Reinforcing her versatility, the support vessel can also be configured with gyro stabilisation systems for comfort and efficiency, alongside hybrid propulsion solutions tailored to owner and mission requirements. Additional specifications, including speed, beam and draft, remain customisable according to client requirements.“This vessel represents a natural evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a>’s expertise in advanced aluminium vessel construction,” commented Chan Eng Yew, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a>. “As the superyacht sector continues to grow, we recognised a clear opportunity to deliver a support vessel purpose-built for the pleasure craft market – one that meets the quality our clients have come to expect from us, with the reliability and performance our vessels are known for.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395401/image/large-865a52c8ebd228ff9bf16c70468eaf81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395401">Andrew Taylor, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southerly Designs (Company)">Southerly Designs</a>, added: “Our focus was to create a vessel that is both highly capable and visually distinctive. This collaboration has enabled us to push design boundaries while maintaining the practicality required of a modern yacht support vessel.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a> is recognised for its construction of high-performance aluminium vessels, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAG Subsea Pte Ltd (Company)">MAG Subsea</a> provides yacht management, custom yacht design and maritime services throughout the Asia-Pacific region. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southerly Designs (Company)">Southerly Designs</a> contributes many years of naval architecture experience, with more than 650 commercial and specialist vessels currently operating around the world.The 42-metre yacht support vessel is currently available for order, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Strategic Marine (Company)">Strategic Marine</a> targeting owners seeking a capable expedition support platform for global cruising programmes.

 Strategic Marine 42m yacht support vessel concept

A 42m yacht support vessel concept was unveiled by Strategic Marine, MAG Subsea, Southerly Designs. 

Strategic Marine unveils 42m yacht support vessel concept

As demand for larger, more efficient and environmentally conscious yachts continues to accelerate, catamaran specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> has positioned itself at the centre of the sector’s evolution. From the development of its new ULTIMA range to advancing solar-powered and near-zero-emission cruising technologies, the Polish shipyard is reshaping expectations of what a luxury multihull can deliver. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393756/image/large-4ec8dde4d4c215d0156df3e50b608098.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393756">Speaking about the future of catamaran superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> co-founder and CTO Nicolas Lapp outlined how changing owner priorities are influencing everything from propulsion systems and onboard comfort to material selection and artificial intelligence-driven sailing technologies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394038/image/large-de1683fdbf2981d69e7999ae8abad7d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394038">A new direction for performance catamaransAccording to Lapp, the ULTIMA range was born directly from client demand for greater speed and a more engaging cruising experience, while retaining the spaciousness and comfort associated with multihulls.“The ULTIMA range is really a response to what our clients were asking for,” explained Lapp. “They love the comfort and space of our catamarans, but many wanted more performance, more speed and a more dynamic experience underway.”“With ULTIMA, the goal was to combine the best of both worlds: the liveability of a catamaran with the performance closer to a monohull.” To achieve this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> developed a sleeker hull architecture combined with carefully optimised propulsion systems designed to improve both efficiency and speed. The first ULTIMA 88 is capable of reaching 26 knots, with additional engine configurations planned for future models.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394028/image/large-7971dab87ae7b5ead04551be001adcea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394028">“The first ULTIMA 88 reaches 26 knots, but soon you will also see new engine configurations that will allow for even higher performance depending on owner preferences,” he added.Balancing speed, efficiency and comfort, however, presented a significant engineering challenge for the shipyard. “The platform is quite different from classic Sunreef catamarans, so it required a fresh approach on multiple levels,” said Lapp.One of the most notable developments was the introduction of stabilisation systems for the first time within the range. “For the first time, we introduced stabilisers,” he explained. “With this new architecture, it became essential to ensure the same level of onboard comfort our clients expect. Selecting the right system was a challenge in itself, but we found a stabilisation solution that fits the ULTIMA 88 perfectly and performs exceptionally well.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243904/image/large-7cd5c4f3256f9a5d0cbf4de4230e2297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243904">The growing appeal of catamaran superyachtsLapp believes the wider superyacht market is increasingly recognising the inherent advantages of multihull platforms, particularly as owner priorities shift toward efficiency, practicality and understated luxury. “Catamaran superyachts are currently one of the strongest and most exciting trends in the market,” he noted. “From the very beginning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> has focused on combining superyacht quality with the catamaran platform.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394065/image/large-66926bacf337b76a2728b4cd517b6ddc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394065">Projects such as the 100 Sunreef Power, Sunreef 37M Eco and the 43M Eco illustrate how these changing expectations are influencing both technical development and interior design philosophy. “In terms of interiors, there’s a strong shift toward more spacious, calming environments – soft colors, a more ‘zen’ atmosphere,” Lapp said. “It’s less about ostentation and more about understated, refined luxury.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217059/image/large-12e630eaaf8f68845b8e70c05748ce14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217059">At the same time, owners are becoming increasingly conscious of operational efficiency and environmental impact. “Energy efficiency and sustainability have become key considerations,” he explained. “Owners are increasingly aware of how their yachts operate and are looking for smarter, more responsible solutions.”Lapp also highlighted the practical benefits catamarans offer over traditional monohulls, particularly in terms of volume and energy efficiency. “The most obvious advantage is space,” he said. “The wider beam allows for much larger, open living areas, both inside and outside. This width also gives us a more usable surface for solar integration, which directly supports our energy strategy.” In addition to larger onboard spaces, catamarans benefit from shallower drafts and more efficient hull dynamics. “They require less energy to move through the water,” Lapp explained. “The engineering approach is different, but the payoff is significant: more volume and better efficiency.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394067/image/large-b3f59a3e81cf59aa0c1c3c8d55e674d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394067">Advancing eco-conscious yachtingEnvironmental innovation remains central to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s long-term strategy, with the shipyard continuing to expand its portfolio of electric and hybrid-powered yachts.“We take a 360-degree approach to eco-conscious yachting,” said Lapp. “It’s not about a single technology, but how different systems work together.” Among the most impactful developments are the integration of solar panels, advanced battery systems and energy-efficient air conditioning technologies, all aimed at significantly reducing generator dependency. “This allows yachts to significantly reduce generator use,” he noted.On sailing catamarans, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is also incorporating hydroregeneration systems capable of producing electricity from the movement of the propellers under sail. “With the right setup and navigation profile, this combination can bring the yacht very close to zero-emission operation in real conditions,” Lapp explained.&nbsp;Solar integration itself has become a defining element of the shipyard’s design philosophy. “What makes our solution different is that the panels are not just added on – they’re fully integrated into the yacht’s structure,” he said. “The hull sides, superstructure, bimini, even masts in some cases.”By maximising available surface area for energy generation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is able to reduce reliance on conventional onboard power systems. “Instead of relying on generators, we can cover up to 100% of the hotel load directly from solar energy,” Lapp revealed. “When it comes to cruising, with the right navigation profile, like island hopping and smart energy management, it’s possible to navigate using close to zero fuel.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394066/image/large-d45fd0d452c5f5b4772f16932191e6e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394066">Materials, automation and the future of multihullsAlongside propulsion and energy systems, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is also investing heavily in advanced materials aimed at improving both performance and sustainability. “For example, we use recycled PET foam made from plastic bottles,” said Lapp. “Beyond being sustainable, it helps reduce weight, which improves overall yacht efficiency and performance.”The shipyard is additionally replacing traditional plywood structures in certain areas with lighter PET-based alternatives, while exploring natural composite materials such as flax fibre. “We’re also introducing materials like flax fiber, which offer similar properties to composites but come from natural, low-impact sources,” he added.Looking ahead, Lapp believes artificial intelligence and automation will play a defining role in the future of large sailing catamarans. “One of the most exciting directions for large multihull yachts is definitely the evolution of sailing itself,” he said.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is currently developing systems intended to simplify and automate sailing operations through AI-assisted sail handling, route optimisation and energy management. “The idea is to make full use of AI, not just for sail handling, but also for route optimisation and overall energy efficiency,” Lapp explained. “It’s about making advanced sailing performance more accessible and easier to manage, even on larger yachts.” While details remain limited, he hinted that the shipyard will soon unveil further developments in this area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394068/image/large-e6bcad2d3b553cec0747d92e382674c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394068">Scaling sustainability for the superyacht sectorAs larger eco-focused multihulls enter production, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> continues to adapt technologies already proven on smaller platforms for use aboard superyachts. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is today the most active shipyard when it comes to implementing electric and eco solutions across the entire range, from mid-size yachts to superyachts,” said Lapp.Projects currently under construction, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 100 Eco and 43M Eco, represent what the shipyard sees as the next stage in sustainable yachting. “In many ways, scaling these solutions is a natural step for us,” he explained. “We’re building on technologies that are already tested and proven, and adapting them for larger platforms through a dedicated superyacht team.”Ultimately, Lapp believes the perception of superyachts themselves is beginning to change. “They don’t have to be associated with high emissions,” he concluded. “They can just as well stand for energy efficiency and responsible innovation.”

Sunreef Nicolas Lapp interview

Sunreef co-founder and CTO Nicolas Lapp outlined how changing owner priorities are influencing everything from propulsion systems and beyond.

Sunreef’s Nicolas Lapp on redefining luxury catamaran performance and sustainability

The 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 115 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> and the 31.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 96 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> in Porto Cervo, earning their places on the event's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395390/image/large-1b9e1e6537c0245b4c595edc22c4e824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395390">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> (YCCS) with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta welcomed 17 superyachts for four days of racing in the waters off Sardinia. The final day saw competitors tackle a 16.4-nautical-mile course through the La Maddalena channel in north-easterly winds ranging from seven to 12 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 (2026-05-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026</a>In the Blue Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> secured her third consecutive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> title. Owned by Juan Ball and racing with Cole Parada as tactician, the Swan 115 once again proved dominant throughout the series. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> finished second overall on 14 points, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> in third. The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>, competing in the event for the first time, placed fourth.Commenting on the victory, Ball credited the result to the team's continuous efforts to refine the yacht throughout the year and praised the spirit of the regatta and its unique setting in Porto Cervo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395388/image/large-da55be4e78874035e8aa845a59dc0893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395388">Meanwhile, in the White Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> solidified her lead with another race win on the final day. The Southern Wind 96, racing with Bouwe Bekking on tactics, finished ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> in second and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by Giorgio Armani in third.The yacht's owner, Carlo Pirzio Biroli, described the event as a fantastic week of racing, highlighting the close competition on the water and the race committee's management of the fleet across all four race days.Additional honours were awarded during the event. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> claimed victory in the Corinthian Division, ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2010">Magic Blue</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395389/image/large-141d0deb5458162601fb688a8a56fe72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395389">As the highest-placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> also secured the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Trophy, reserved for yachts built by the South African shipyard. Fellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> models <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalantis35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Kalantis</a>, both SW108s, completed the podium.The event also coincided with the 20th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, which saw owners and guests enjoy a more relaxed day of sailing along the same course as the regatta fleet.With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> now concluded, Porto Cervo shifts its focus to the return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. The event will run from 31 May to 7 June, marking its comeback after a 14-year absence from the racing calendar.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 Winners

The Swan 115 Moat and Southern Wind 96 Liberty emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.

Moat and Liberty claim top honours at 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

The 40.04-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10839" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familia40.04m (131'4&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Familia</a> began taking on water on Saturday 30 May 2026 and is in danger of fully sinking in the harbour of Sinop, Turkey. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395392/image/large-81dfac3040845662def6b2d5daf3fc6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395392">According to local media reports, the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10839" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familia40.04m (131'4&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Familia</a> noticed that the yacht was beginning to take on water in the evening and evacuated the crew to shore. Coast guard and marine police teams were dispatched to the scene, with the Sinop Municipality fire department carrying out water drainage operations.&nbsp;The following morning, operations were initiated for pollution prevention and rescue purposes, with the yacht currently half submerged within the water. No injuries have been reported, with investigations still ongoing regarding the cause of the sinking. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395391/image/large-165957fc7191036cd27f9cdf260f21a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395391">Built in 2024 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10839" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familia40.04m (131'4&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Familia</a> recently underwent an extensive refit and rebuild in Tuzla, Istanbul in Turkey. During her refit she was extended by two-metres to increase her onboard space and improve her stability and seakeeping abilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395394/image/large-a690266471756edd8c30c933fce4730c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395394">A lower vertical centre of gravity (VCG) was established, while her beach club was amended to function as a garage space. In addition to this, a new staircase was integrated into her superstructure, with the superstructure repainted to new aluminium fabrications.Designed in-full by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10839" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Familia40.04m (131'4&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Familia</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395393/image/large-95168961adfe91e70c0de19b8f5c8f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395393">SuperYacht Times will continue to follow this story and will update this article with new information when it becomes available.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391644/image/large-3f002235d255a0c6693801fc349e368b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391644">

Familia: 40m yacht sinks in Sinop, Turkey

The 40m yacht Familia began taking on water on Saturday 30 May 2026 and is in danger of fully sinking in the harbour of Sinop, Turkey. 

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