This month, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> released its fourth sustainability report titled “People and the Ocean.” The shipyard analysed the sector’s social challenges, outlined recent progress, and identified key focus areas, driving factors, and obstacles to adopting sustainable practices. The question at hand? “How the yachting industry is addressing the sustainability challenge with top talent.”This report focuses on the social pillar of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy, whilst <a href="https://mb92.com/sustainability" target="_blank">past reports</a> have touched upon the need for increased regulations, upcoming innovations to reduce ecological footprint and advances in new technologies.The fourth report focuses on the social pillar of ESG, underscoring it as an indispensable engine for the industry’s transition yet it is also revealed that it maintains high levels of inertia in this area.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> analysed the sector’s social challenges, outlining recent progress, and identifying key focus areas, driving factors, and obstacles to adopting sustainable practices. They concluded their findings with the results that “social issues tend to be overlooked” by industry professionals, as well as the general public, which is partly linked to the niche nature of the industry, according to the press release.The key finding of the research is a need for sustainable people management strategies, increased investment in talent management, and the development of essential skills.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320396/image/large-3d40e2b9576e30f99a720de39505139c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320396">Additional &nbsp;findings of the report include:<ul><li>Few challenge the status quo,which still often relies on bold individual initiatives.</li><li>Addressing ESG issues is crucial for attracting and retaining talent, which can enhance expertise and commitment.&nbsp;</li><li>It is necessary to ensure close ties between the yachting industry and academia.</li><li>More efforts are needed onboard, particularly to ensure contracts include maternity leave.</li><li>Initiatives should be locally and better communicated for a positive relationship with neighbouring communities, which can improve the sector’s image and legitimacy.</li><li>Failing to act rapidly could result in looming European regulations forcing changes.</li></ul>As Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> group, suggests “ it needs to change if we want the transition to happen.” He further stresses that change needs to happen in all areas, beginning with individuals and moving its way through companies, in order to have an impact on the industry as a whole.“At the heart of the matter is how we promote awareness, understanding and sensitivity across the yachting community. We will not resolve the environmental issues confronting the sector without formal mechanisms to develop the skills of all our people,” concludes Bolinger.

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“People and the Ocean”: new MB92 sustainability report released

As Venice Climate Week runs from 3 to 8 June, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> is calling for urgent investment in alternative fuel infrastructure across Europe. The company noted that the transition to next-generation sustainable yachts will depend on availability of energy infrastructure, rather than the speed of technological progress.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396223/image/large-103ef131c568767e63b19cb8b8a430ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396223">Executive Chairman Massimo Perotti presented the ‘Venice Call for Maritime Action’ at the event, an initiative formalised through an open letter addressed to Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, and copied to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.“Across our industries, the technologies required to enable more sustainable mobility, employment and enjoyment at sea are no longer theoretical,” he stated in the letter. “They are real, advancing rapidly, and increasingly ready to move beyond experimentation and into everyday use.” The initiative calls for coordinated investment in green methanol supply chains and electrification infrastructure across key maritime hubs.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> noted that while it has already invested in bi-fuel methanol propulsion as part of its 'Road to 2030' strategy, adoption remains constrained by limited infrastructure. This case is &nbsp;particularly apparent in the Mediterranean, where availability across marinas is still minimal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396224/image/large-fa3744cfa8c57f5776899c890d02e793.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396224">Currently, less than one percent of global methanol production is renewable, with supply concentrated in industrial ports such as Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, leaving major yachting regions underserved.The ‘Venice Call for Maritime Action’ urges coordinated action among European institutions and policymakers, port authorities and coastal cities, energy producers and fuel suppliers, and industrial and technology partners to accelerate the transition. This includes including a six-month progress review to assess infrastructure development.The letter also pushes forward <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>'s commitment to the following initiatives:&nbsp;<ul><li>Championing a future vision for more sustainable yachting</li><li>Continuing investment in innovation and technological progress</li><li>Supporting the development of viable and accessible energy ecosystems</li><li>Engaging in cross-sector collaboration to accelerate progress<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396226/image/large-dd7b8005406727dc9430ff3c953dbf09.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396226"></li></ul>The effort has already drawn support from across the maritime sector, including SYBAss, Professor Flavio Manenti of Politecnico di Milano, alongside representatives from marine technology, energy, and sustainability organisations.As one of the founding partners of Venice Climate Week, the company is using its Casa Sanlorenzo hub to convene industry dialogue under the ‘Planet Aqua, Planet Peace’ programme. The initiative brings together city leaders, scientists and industry stakeholders to address coastal resilience and maritime transition.Moreover, the group continues to advance its Road to '2030 strategy'. This includes the 50Steel Almax, the first superyacht to feature a methanol fuel cell system, and Bluegame’s hydrogen-powered BGH-HSV support vessel, developed for zero-emission operations during the America’s Cup."By aligning investment, infrastructure and policy, it is possible to unlock the next phase of sustainable &nbsp;maritime mobility and support the wider integration of alternative propulsion technologies across &nbsp;Europe,” Perotti concluded.

Sanlorenzo Venice Climate Week

Sanlorenzo is calling for urgent investment in alternative fuel infrastructure across Europe at the Venice Climate Week 2026.

Sanlorenzo urges acceleration of green methanol infrastructure at Venice Climate Week

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Groupe Beneteau</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountaine Pajot (Company)">Fountaine Pajot Group</a> have announced the launch of E-Lektra Marine, a joint venture dedicated to electric propulsion and intelligent onboard energy management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391727/image/large-ee5cfd9d29046e8c401e59fb5c813a91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391727">The 50/50 venture brings together the seven sailing brands; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Beneteau</a>, Jenneau, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a>, Excess, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountaine Pajot (Company)">Fountaine Pajot</a> Sailing Catamarans, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountaine Pajot (Company)">Fountaine Pajot</a> Yachts and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dufour/Locwind (Company)">Dufour</a>, which operate under the two brands, allowing them to combine their capabilities in the electrification and energy management of sailboats.&nbsp;“With E-Lektra Marine, two major players in the sailing industry are joining forces in an unprecedented alliance to accelerate the electrification of sailing,” explained Bruno Thivoyon, Chief Executive Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Groupe Beneteau</a>. By combining our industrial expertise, we aim to establish open standards and make low-emission solutions simpler, more accessible and scalable.”By pooling the volumes of seven brands, representing 60 percent of the global market, E-Lektra Marine aims to structure an open global standard at the scale of the sailing market, with a shared objective to electrify 10 to 15 percent of the global sailing market by 2030.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336108/image/large-030539c248d560fb467ce7d5ce4321c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336108">To do this, their mission is to design and deploy an onboard system that is competitive with internal combustion solutions and capable of orchestrating all onboard energy flows in real time.E-Lektra Marine will rely on a group of strategic partners including Alternatives Energies which specialises in electric systems integration, Cirtem who are an expert in energy conversion and management, and EVE System which are specialists in battery pack design, as well as on the expertise of both groups.&nbsp;E-Lektra Marine aims to provide electrification solutions adapted to all sailboat sizes from nine to 24 metres, as well as optimised onboard energy management between solar, engine, generator, comfort equipment and power connection. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336107/image/large-f02462c05e0db41df859de5fb3ad6312.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336107">They also hope to offer real-time monitoring of consumption through a display, alongside continuous improvements to the solutions offered to boaters and a refit option that enables current owners to switch to electric. “After several years of deployment, Alternatives Energies has demonstrated that scalable solutions do exist,” concluded Mathieu Fountaine, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountaine Pajot (Company)">Fountaine Pajot</a>.“The E-Lektra Marine joint venture with Groupe Beneteau shows that our industry can mobilise around shared environmental objectives. Today, electrification is becoming essential; it must now be made accessible across the entire sailing market.”

E-Lektra Marine: Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group

Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group have announced the launch of E-Lektra Marine.

E-Lektra Marine: Seven sailing brands unite to accelerate electric propulsion solutions

Leona Caanen sits down with Toby Nowlan, wildlife director and producer of Ocean with David Attenborough, to discuss the involvement of the superyacht industry in preserving marine life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390895/image/large-9f82b5a0082151442b31ed7620f9a9b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390895">In a continuously changing world, the superyacht industry must, too, evolve. Rather than follow trends, the superyacht industry is in a unique position to set the example, especially when it comes to ocean preservation. For the refit issue (issue 56) of SuperYacht Times, Features Editor Leona Caanen sat down with Toby Nowlan, wildlife producer and director, ocean enthusiast, and producer of the recent documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough, to discuss ways to ensure ocean preservation, and what superyacht owners, builders and guests can to ensure this ecosystem is well-cared for. One may wonder what a wildlife cinematographer has to do with superyachts; the answer lies in a shared truth: a healthy ocean underpins both industries.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390898/image/large-8311117456f76c76cc8b7a36fdcfe2b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390898">The importance of the seasToby and I met during last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, which has increasingly positioned itself as a forum for environmental discussion, with panels addressing noise pollution, technological innovation and operational responsibility. The SuperYacht Times&nbsp;team hosted several of these conversations, reflecting a wider industry effort to move sustainability from the margins to the main stage.The yacht show also hosted a screening of Toby’s feature-length documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough, filmed over four years and across vast stretches of open ocean, tracing both the degradation and the extraordinary capacity for recovery within the world’s oceans. “We were filming way out in the middle of the Pacific, in the Papahānaumokuakeā, the largest marine conservation area in the world. Because it's so well protected, endangered albatrosses have recovered there in this huge number; it's the world's biggest albatross colony, there’s millions of them.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390896/image/large-a684f64d281401982dbe5f49aa462613.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390896">Toby‘s relationship with the ocean has been shaped by nearly two decades of working in some of the planet’s most remote marine environments, documenting life both above and below the surface. His career has unfolded through prolonged periods at sea, where the ocean is not an abstract subject but a dynamic system he has spent years navigating, observing and, at times, surviving within. Toby has contributed to some of the most influential natural history productions of recent years, including Planet Earth II, A Perfect Planet and Our Planet II.&nbsp;His latest film traces both the damage inflicted upon marine ecosystems and their extraordinary capacity for recovery when protected. For Toby, that balance was essential: The ocean’s story, he believes, must move beyond beauty alone and towards evidence of what protection can achieve.Yet if the oceans are to recover from the insurmountable damage that has already been done, there needs to be a sense of urgency and cross-sectoral involvement. For Nowlan, the urgency is not theoretical. ‘Four billion people rely on the ocean for food,’ he explains, noting that marine protection delivers faster and more dramatic recovery than comparable efforts on land. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390897/image/large-b0dedf974deae1828d76df5a92582a41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390897">Protecting parts of the ocean from the most destructive practices, rather than attempting to safeguard everything at once, has already resulted in tangible gains for biodiversity, fisheries and coastal economies. Healthy coastal economies tie in directly with yachting. Most superyachts aren’t found in the middle of the Atlantic or Pacific, instead, they gather along coastlines, seeking white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters and landscapes yet untouched.Few people spend as much time in protected marine areas as Toby, witnessing first-hand how quickly life returns when destructive practices are removed. From the albatross colonies of Papahānaumokuakeā to fleeting moments of abundance in the open ocean, these encounters underpin his conviction that recovery is both real and measurable. While not part of the superyacht industry, Nowlan recognises its unparalleled access to places most will never see. With that access, he argues, comes an obligation to protect the very environments that make such journeys possible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390900/image/large-6d7a78723699e0fdb036cfae6fd04bf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390900">A sustainable ocean‘Sustainability’ is an overused term, diluted by repetition and superficial application. In yachting, as elsewhere, it risks becoming a marketing label rather than a framework for accountability. In the superyacht industry there is a deep misconception that ‘sustainability is just that: a buzzword. For those who dare to look a little deeper, this sentiment rings untrue, with various organisations, suppliers and shipyards leading the industry towards actively changing the narrative.&nbsp;Nowlan is cautious but optimistic. Real progress, he argues, must extend beyond technology into regulation, enforcement and collective will. “Protecting the ocean is not anti-industry,” he says. “It is pro-abundance.” Ocean with David Attenborough deliberately centres fishermen, coastal communities and industry stakeholders, framing conservation not as restriction but as long-term viability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390902/image/large-16ea93a7dadce2f8415c41eef4b62cb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390902">Industry leaders have echoed this sentiment. Last year, SuperYacht Times spoke with Peter Lürssen, who emphasised: “if we do not have a healthy ocean, why be on a yacht at all?” His comment resonates increasingly across the industry as shipyards explore environmentally friendly alternatives, including hybrid propulsion, alternative fuels and energy recovery systems. Sailing yachts with DynaRigs, catamarans equipped with expansive solar arrays and vessels capable of powering onboard systems through regenerative sailing all point towards a more integrated relationship between design and environment.Importantly, sustainability is not limited to new-builds. Existing superyachts can be refitted to meet contemporary environmental expectations. “One of the biggest issues that the superyacht industry has put under scrutiny for is waste; but they could lead the change, they’re in a position to take charge in many areas, especially in bolstering ocean protection” Toby notes. There are various companies aimed at improving onboard systems and reducing waste, as well as extending a yacht’s operational life while lessening its ecological footprint. Change, in this context, is adaptive rather than disposable.Underlying these developments is a discernible shift in owner priorities. A new generation is seeking yachts that align with broader values, favouring efficiency, transparency and purpose alongside performance and comfort. While luxury remains intrinsic to the sector, it is increasingly tempered by an awareness that enjoyment of the ocean depends on its preservation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289155/image/large-2f43a8449a99622302d805161cb2a5be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289155">Research onboard superyachtsA recent trend in new-builds, as well as in refits, has been the inclusion of science: whether space to host scientists and their gear onboard, to full-blown research labs. It ranges from superyachts the likes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> (45.6m), who recently went on her first voyage with Yachts for Science, to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>, world’s biggest superyacht currently in-build, who will dedicate 75 percent of her voyages to oceanic research. These vessels not only enable scientists to travel to remote regions and deepen their research, but brings superyacht owners and charter guests face to face with foundations like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Marine Foundation (Company)">Blue Marine</a>, producers like Toby and biologists like David Attenborough, are so desperately trying to preserve.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351764/image/large-4aa90fee396121334873d8c53b85202e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351764"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/blue-marine-foundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read: Blue Marine Foundation: How yacht owners are protecting the ocean</a>For Toby, this access to such remote regions of the world carries responsibility: “Superyacht owners and guests see an ocean that most of the world never will,” he notes. “‘That makes stewardship even more imperative.” Toby adds, “the industry is built on a place of luxury and enjoyment of the ocean, meaning they have a greater responsibility and ability to push for ocean protection. They should be at the forefront of it, and they can be, which is exciting.”The superyacht industry is undeniably a contributor to marine pollution, as any large-scale industry is. Yet it is also evolving, informed by science, driven by technological capability and increasingly guided by a shared love for the sea. As Toby observes, the sector is uniquely positioned to lead rather than follow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390899/image/large-3b655e4f08d2e11a0b7ec7eb05a5adba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390899">This article was first published in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-56" target="_blank">issue 56</a> of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-56" target="_blank">here</a>.

Toby Nowlan: "The superyacht industry should be at the forefront of ocean protection"

Toby Nowlan discusses how the superyacht industry can be more involved in the preservation of oceanic wildlife.

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> has announced that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has formally approved ISO/TS 23099, a new standardisation project inspired by the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) Joint Industry Project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384873/image/large-3a4b5d76a17f6f17be8182a70bfe06f1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384873">The new Technical Specification is the result of a two-year international standardisation project inspired by YETI, led by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. ISO/TS 23099 establishes a unified and scientific method to assess and compare the environmental performance of large yachts.ISO/TS 23099 has been approved by national standardisation bodies representing key yacht-building nations, including Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States.&nbsp;The specification was developed under ISO Technical Committee 8, Subcommittee 12, which focuses on large yachts and represents the first completed project of Working Group 6 on Large Yachts Sustainability and Environment.The Technical Specification is the outcome of a five-year collaborative effort involving yacht builders, naval architects, technical experts, research institutes and classification societies. Its objective is to provide a robust and practical approach to assessing and comparing the operational environmental performance of yachts over 30 metres in length.“ISO is the way to unite cross-industry experts and pro-actively work together on own standards where international legislative guidance is absent, or proves impractical to implement,” explained WG6 convenor Robert van Tol. “There is now a yacht-specific method and official reference to be applied for assessing the fleet.”By defining a common framework and assessment approach, ISO/TS 23099 is intended to support informed decision-making for both new-build and refit projects. It also aims to provide a shared language for environmental performance, helping the industry to avoid fragmented or proprietary assessment tools, while encouraging continuous improvement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384874/image/large-fbad8ecd4bc89ef64498b7aeffca36b5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384874">“The method benchmarks yachts through a fixed median values operational profile that was statistically found of 10 percent cruising, 34 percent at anchor and 56 percent in port, which is fundamentally different from that of commercial shipping,” explained Hanna Dabrowska, Technical Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. “The result is indicated through a score against a reference line of central tendency of scores in different gross tonnage categories.”The specification translates environmental impact into a single score using CO2 equivalent values, while also introducing EcoPoints, a life cycle assessment metric that combines multiple environmental factors such as CO2 and NOx.&nbsp;Awwal Idris, Environmental Expert at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, explained that this dual approach allows users not only to understand overall impact, but also to model different scenarios to improve performance across design and operational phases.“This approved ISO reference confirms shipyards proactive commitment towards the decarbonisation objective and enables further work and validation testing through application and use to make it more robust and widely adopted,” concluded Lorenzo Pollicardo, Technical &amp; Environmental Director at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss)</a>.&nbsp;“This and other future projects under WG6, provide shipyards and other industry stakeholders with practical ways toward more environmentally driven yacht design, construction, and operation.”

ISO/TS 23099

ISO has approved ISO/TS 23099, a new harmonised standard for assessing the environmental performance of large yachts.

ISO approves new environmental performance standard for large yachts

The 68.85-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is nearing completion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>, representing one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking sustainability projects ever undertaken in yacht building. Developed in collaboration with the open-source platform Foundationº (Foundation Zero) – a renewables-focused non-profit organisation – and realised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is a proof-of-concept project designed to demonstrate what is possible in truly emission-free yachting. The yacht’s journey reflects a wider mission: to inspire, share knowledge, and ignite a shift in mindset across the maritime industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365568/image/large-ddd95d9367bf908ff3b5c55c8692405f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365568">A shared vision for progress Eduard van Benthem, Project Manager for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> and Executive Director at Foundationº, describes the project as a tangible manifestation of the foundation’s mission: “Inspire, create and share knowledge to drive sustainable, innovative solutions.” He explains, “While the foundation focuses on creating and sharing knowledge, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> serves as a concrete example of how this knowledge can be applied in practice.” The collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, was born out of a shared philosophy rather than a conventional shipyard-client relationship. “From the outset, it was clear that the Zero project could only succeed if all parties were aligned not just technically but also mentally,” says van Benthem. “The project revolves around collaboration based on trust, openness, and a joint ambition to create something truly new.” This approach proved essential given the project’s radical departure from traditional yacht-building frameworks. “Almost everything had to be developed during the process itself,” he adds. “This requires not only technical expertise but also flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to discover together.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ Project Manager, Gerrit Jongman, echoes this sentiment: “A big challenge was, and still is, the integration of all the new technologies in a superyacht build where space is limited, combined with the fact that also during the build developments are still ongoing which bring up new requirements.” He notes that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> has redefined how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> manages collaboration. “Where normally the yard is used to working from a fixed specification, on this project the end goal regarding technology has always been a moving target,” he says. “This has been very inspiring and has pushed the final product to a higher level.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365563/image/large-a86ed4f2cc44ee076dc65c02c70a6515.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365563">Technology and design: rethinking the fundamentals What makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> distinct is its complete re-evaluation of yacht design from an energy-first perspective. “At Project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a>, the focus is first and foremost on innovation, not optimisation,” says van Benthem. “We do not take energy and energy balance for granted. Once these are fully integrated into the design, completely new insights and solutions emerge.” This philosophy has resulted in a number of groundbreaking approaches, from rethinking insulation and heat management to redesigning the vessel’s entire energy architecture. “Why can a mast not function as a chimney, utilising heat or airflow?” van Benthem poses. “How can we achieve higher insulation with the same weight budget, or higher reliability for the DC electrical network while improving safety?”Inside the yacht, the differences are striking. Jongman explains, “One area where you will really see the difference between a more standard yacht and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is in the engine room. On <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a>, this area is called the main technical room as we don’t have engines – with no exhausts, engines or generators, a completely new layout could be developed.” Instead, this space houses an advanced energy system that “stores, harvests, and converts energy from various sources to various consumers,” he continues. This integrated energy heart connects systems such as photovoltaic-thermal panels, salt batteries for heat storage, and adsorption chillers – all part of a holistic thermal energy balance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365569/image/large-67e757447761f5e96ee40225759f2065.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365569">Collaboration and cultural change Beyond the technology, both van Benthem and Jongman emphasise the importance of mindset. “The main goal is not only to build an innovative vessel but also to trigger a cultural shift within the maritime industry,” says van Benthem. “We want to show that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand, and that radically new concepts are achievable when people and companies are willing to collaborate.”Jongman adds that this approach has reshaped <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ own internal culture: “On <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> we have people with all kinds of backgrounds and experiences, also from outside the yachting industry, collaborating on one common project. It is inspiring to see specific works from a different perspective and this is definitely something <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> will take away for future projects.”That spirit of openness is at the heart of Foundationº’s work. Through its platform, foundationzero.org, the organisation shares open-source data, design insights, and research findings from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> to encourage learning and adaptation across sectors. “We aim to show that openness and transparency are the foundation for real progress,” says van Benthem. “Our IT team works hard behind the scenes to collect, analyse and share data. This allows others to observe and contribute to the conclusions and results we publish.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365567/image/large-f8e82cf19c8160071e95f17897079b67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365567">Looking ahead With commissioning now underway, the project is approaching a pivotal phase. “The next key milestones include the start of commissioning and the phase where we can demonstrate the first proof-of-concept results,” says van Benthem. “Next is, of course, the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> – a special moment when the project literally comes to life. But we see this launch not as an endpoint but as the beginning. Once <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is in the water, the real work starts: inspiring, validating, sharing, and improving.”For both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> and Foundationº, Zero represents more than just a yacht – it aims to be the beginning of a movement. As van Benthem concludes, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is meant to serve as a demonstration of what the industry can achieve when people and organisations are willing to challenge traditional assumptions and embrace new ways of designing and collaborating.” Jongman agrees: “This project shows that when parties work with a more open collaboration, where the scopes of the various partners are not completely locked by thick contracts, more can be achieved.”In a sector often defined by refinement and tradition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> stands as proof that the future of yachting lies not just in performance and craftsmanship, but in curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to rethink everything.

Vitters Project Zero sustainable yacht

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

Behind Project Zero: A new chapter in sustainable superyacht innovation

The European Commission has released its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), which for the first time includes recreational craft, marking an important step in aligning the leisure maritime sector with wider EU transport and energy objectives.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373233/image/large-57c6f3cec23367465c075c33d1afb226.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373233">Published in Brussels on 5 November, the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan sets out a technology-neutral approach to reducing emissions across all modes of transport. In a landmark inclusion, the document acknowledges that recreational craft face distinct challenges in adopting clean propulsion and renewable fuels.The European Commission’s plan explains that similar to the commercial maritime sector, a “broad set of possible alternatives to fossil fuels are being considered” for recreational craft. It highlights that with no mandatory targets in place, the majority of vessels may progressively transition to renewable drop-in fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), e-fuels, green methanol and hydrogen.According to the STIP, the European Commission plans to mobilise €2.9 billion in EU funding by 2027, with the aim to leverage over €100 billion in total investment by 2035. The funding will support projects advancing sustainable fuels, electric and hybrid technologies and the modernisation of marina infrastructure across the continent.&nbsp;The European Commission also intends to develop certification schemes, fuel traceability systems and book-and-claim mechanisms to facilitate renewable fuel adoption among smaller operators.By explicitly recognising recreational craft within a major EU transport policy, Brussels has opened new opportunities for research, innovation and investment collaboration between shipyards, suppliers, and port authorities. The Commission will also mobilise €293 million for maritime fuel projects under the Innovation Fund.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377373/image/large-ca5738d02439ff3ad87c6f0d78efda5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377373">“For the first time, recreational boating is part of the EU’s waterborne decarbonisation strategy,” explained Philip Easthill, Secretary-General of the European Boating Industry (EBI).“It shows that our sector is being heard and recognised as a relevant contributor to Europe’s green transition with a technology-neutral decarbonisation pathway and necessary focus on the existing fleet and sustainable fuels.”The plan reinforces the growing expectation that all segments of the maritime industry, including the superyacht sector, contribute to the EU’s 2050 climate objectives. It also aligns with broader EU frameworks set to launch in 2026, including the Industrial Maritime Strategy and Sustainable Tourism Strategy, both of which are expected to influence the direction of sustainable marina infrastructure and clean technology investment.“This recognition puts the recreational boating sector firmly on the map of support by the EU in the years ahead. It sends a clear signal that sustainability in fuels and propulsion system as well as infrastructure in marinas is a key part of Europe’s industrial strategies,” concluded Easthill.

Recreational craft included in EU decarbonisation plan for the first time

The European Commission has released its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), which for the first time includes recreational craft.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has announced that it has officially joined the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), a collective focused on developing fair and effective regulations for the deployment, operation and decommissioning of floating nuclear power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370320/image/large-3af2b392ab2cdd387684ec6b140f123c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370320">The move builds on the Dutch shipyard’s energy transition roadmap, which was introduced in 2020 and outlines its strategy towards carbon-neutral yachting. To date, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has implemented technologies such as next-generation multi-fuel systems and fuel cell integration.“Yachting has always been about pioneering the future of technology at sea,” commented Giedo Loeff, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s Head of Innovation and Strategy. “Joining NEMO aligns with our vision to explore every credible pathway toward a sustainable future.”Floating nuclear power has become a growing topic across the maritime sector, with fourth-generation reactors now approaching maturity. Potential applications from the mid-2030s include offshore power barges for synthetic fuel production and zero-emission propulsion for large vessels.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62462" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="How to Build it: Could Ulstein build the first nuclear superyacht? (2025-01-22 16:30:00 +0100)">How to Build it: Could Ulstein build the first nuclear superyacht?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370319/image/large-ed66f54db67db520dda2977851506b8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370319"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has already conducted research into nuclear propulsion for yachts, investigating the technological, regulatory and operational challenges. While the shipyard recognises that economic and crew-related barriers remain, it has identified the lack of clear regulation as the most significant obstacle to adoption.&nbsp;In 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> unveiled its seventh concept <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/39546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Einstein takes the power of Relativity to Fort Lauderdale (2012-10-17 00:00:00 +0200)">Relativity</a>, which imagined how Albert Einstein might have used a yacht. It was the first concept design to explore nuclear energy as a future power source, reflecting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s innovative and forward-looking approach.“Nuclear power may not be tomorrow’s solution for superyachts, but it could be part of the long-term horizon and it is our responsibility to help shape that possibility in a safe and sustainable way,” concluded Loeff.

Feadship joins the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization

Feadship has announced that it has officially joined the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO).

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)</a> has unveiled the first official exhibitors recognised under its new Blue Wake™ programme, which aims to spotlight proven innovations that support the yachting industry’s environmental transition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365289/image/large-ad8f48599746d816f12e47e0c22f47eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365289">A total of 17 companies have been validated by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, the show’s official sustainability partner, following a rigorous assessment of each submission. Each company is confirmed to be showcasing products and processes that are genuinely sustainable and viable solutions to the future of yachting.The first 28 Blue Wake™ listed exhibitors include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AkzoNobel (Company)">AkzoNobel</a>, Ampros, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asea Power Systems (Company)">Asae Power Systems</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>, Comilegno, Deasyl, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Headhunter Inc (Company)">Headhunter Inc</a> and Propulsion House.As well as, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining Furniture</a>, SKF, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tai Ping Carpets (Company)">Tai Ping</a>, Termodinamica and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xeamos (Company)">Xeamos</a> are also confirmed as the first exhibitors.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show reveals this year’s list of exhibitors (2025-07-02 10:30:00 +0200)">Monaco Yacht Show reveals this year’s list of exhibitors</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/330975/image/large-2807e97077bef5e0c9a7e3bf12721c9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/330975">“With the launch of Blue Wake™, our aim is to bring visibility and clarity to the commitment of companies actively contributing to a more sustainable yachting industry,” said Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.&nbsp;“The programme helps yacht owners and project developers quickly identify exhibitors capable of meeting their expectations in terms of eco-responsible production and equipment.”All recognised companies have met at least one of the programme’s eligibility criteria, which includes emissions reduction, material circularity, eco-design and innovation and water, and marine ecosystem protection.“This work supports the industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices, but also proper validation of claims,” explained Robert van Tol, Executive Director of the Water Revolution Foundation.“There are innovations in every corner of the yachting sector, enhancing both product and process; these deserve the spotlight and shall no longer be overlooked or seen as a feature. In order to accelerate on the trajectory of net-zero in 2050, yachting needs to adopt what is already available while continuing to collaborate on further innovations needed. Both for new build projects and the existing fleet.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/330936/image/large-57b30be34e42f5e636ec38577c3b6c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/330936">Applications remain open until 31 JulyCompanies interested in joining Blue Wake™ still have time to submit their applications, with the deadline set for 31 July 2025. To be eligible, companies must be confirmed exhibitors at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and operate in one of the programme’s designated sectors, including naval architecture, yacht design, refit and maintenance shipyards, yacht builders, marine equipment manufacturers, and other yachting-related services.Full details, including eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, are available on the <a href="https://www.monacoyachtshow.com/en/blue-wake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Blue Wake page</a> of the <a href="https://www.monacoyachtshow.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">MYS website</a>.

First Blue Wake™ exhibitors unveiled for MYS 2025

First Blue Wake™ exhibitors announced for MYS 2025, spotlighting proven sustainable solutions in partnership with Water Revolution Foundation.

First Blue Wake exhibitors unveiled ahead of Monaco Yacht Show 2025

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is no ordinary yacht, and not just because at 195-metres and 19,235 gross tons she is easily the biggest superyacht in the world. The ‘REV’ in her name stands for Research Expedition Vessel and 75 percent of her voyages will be dedicated to oceanic research in ‘Science Mode’ following her delivery in 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351764/image/large-4aa90fee396121334873d8c53b85202e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351764">For this purpose the Polar Class vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art features that include the deepest-diving Triton submersible, a Kystdesign remotely operated vehicle (ROV) rated for 6,000 metres, nine onboard laboratories with space for additional mission-specific containerised labs on the open aft deck, two helidecks and a host of support craft. Up to 34 scientists at a time will be offered the opportunity to use the facilities – free of charge – to further knowledge of the seas, and the resulting data will be openly shared with the global scientific community.“Our focus is on turning science into actionable solutions that make a real difference,” says marine biologist Nina Jensen, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV Ocean</a>. “This is about more than just gathering facts–it’s about bringing together the right people to drive change.”But for the remaining 25 percent of the time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> will function as a highly unconventional charter yacht in ‘Expedition Mode’, when as many as 24 guests in 18 suites can partake in customised projects and engage with the scientists and their research, if they so choose. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366372/image/large-13b25839e1d1ec3fcc72b3d5d04000f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366372">With the vessel now being outfitted at Damen in the Netherlands, SuperYacht Times (SYT) sat down to talk with Caroline Boisson and Henry Comyn, respectively Charter Fleet Manager and partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, and co-founder and Managing Director of Joro, a UK-based group of travel experts who create bespoke adventures on land and sea. Together they have been tasked with devising a completely new charter model for the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351767/image/large-01a998f2bb646f073825db4ee9274cee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351767">SYT: Caroline, how did you go about making your charter pitch for such an unusual vessel, and did you feel you needed extra support?Caroline Boisson: Our first reaction was excitement. We saw it as a unique project –something special not just for us, but for yachting in general. We thought, "We can't lose this pitch; we need to win it. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity and something like it won’t come around again for a long time." So that was our first instinct. Then we realized it was so unique that we needed to demonstrate how we could add value, which is when we saw that our existing partnership with Joro could be the missing piece to the puzzle. We had our yachting expertise, but we needed Joro to complete the equation with their experience of expedition management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366366/image/large-06f8d94ec490cb089c992b221a401182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366366">Henry Comyn: A few years ago we worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> for a mutual client, where they handled the charter side and we managed the expedition side. We ran some successful trips together, but it wasn’t an official partnership yet. Then Ben Harwood [<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> Senior Partner and Sales &amp; Charter Director] reached out to me and said, "We see the future of yachting shifting toward experiences and exploration, and we've heard great things about your team. Let's talk." We've mostly been working together under the radar, offering clients looking for unique exploration experiences a one-stop solution for both their yachting and travel needs.What I think is great about the relationship is that our values align so well – for both of us it’s all about putting the client first and maximizing the value we can provide. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348238/image/large-386197d94bfb6683006aa5b43002ec69.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348238">Are you seeing an increase in expedition-style charters, or is it still a niche market?CB: I think it's one of those ‘chicken and egg’ situations. Yes, clients want to visit unique destinations, but then we are tasked with finding the right vessel. Conversely, yachts won't go to these remote areas unless there’s the demand. But interest is growing, as seen in events like the Explorers' Summit in Monaco and there’s a trend towards expedition-style yachts, from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Shadow58.0m (190'3&quot;)Damen Yachting2023">Pink Shadow</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine</a>. It’s not mainstream yet, but as interest grows and more explorer vessels are built, the supply-demand issue will resolve itself.HC:&nbsp;I agree with Caroline. We’re seeing more requests for more adventurous solutions and we currently have several owners wanting to plan 3 to 5 year circumnavigations, but there’s often not enough inventory to meet the demand. Land-based travel is helping to fuel this interest in more unique yachting experiences. I think that’s part of the reason for the change and we’re now seeing people who’ve spent years cruising the Mediterranean or Caribbean, but are now itching for something new.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349192/image/large-684a242637891d72857ede5f651a5a9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349192"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349189/image/large-42f9855a2768e5f6b5c7fc98dd14f8b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349189"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>’s primary function is ocean research. How will you balance the luxury experience with that scientific vocation since the vessel will carry both charter guests and scientists?CB: The sheer size of the vessel – almost 200 meters – allows for distinct areas for guests and scientists. The guest areas are forward and on the higher decks, while the science and expedition areas are further aft. The clever layout allows charter guests and scientists to either interact or stay separate, depending on how the charter is being run. We have what we call the ‘Mingling Room,’ for example, where scientists and guests can come together. Managing expectations is key and we’re marketing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> very differently from conventional yachts, focusing on education to help brokers explain the experience. Once that marketing is in place and the right charter framework is set up, we’ll work on customizing the scientific aspect of the experience. That’s where Joro comes in to help coordinate and ensure everyone in the charter group has the experience they’re looking for. It’s really about preparing and educating our clients and brokers in advance, which is why we anticipate that charters will need to be booked at least a year in advance. &nbsp;HC: As Caroline mentioned, our job is to really get to know our clients beforehand–what they’re passionate about and what interests them–so we can tailor their charter experience. Now, we know not every charter guest is going to be keen on science, but we’re hoping to spark interest in what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> is doing and what excites me the most is that the expedition zone is so closely tied to where the science is happening. It’s a truly integrated experience, where guests will be right alongside the scientists, seeing firsthand what’s involved. It’s not just about being on a yacht in a remote location–it’s about being part of something much bigger and more meaningful. That connection between the two areas is really unique, and I think it will make for an incredibly special experience for everyone involved. We also hope to build a global community of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> charter guests who stay connected after their trip, inspired by the scientists they meet on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348239/image/large-68a1bf687771651978a3dcc889cc5718.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348239">So far we’ve focused on the hard science which is great for the adults, but what about charterers with young families?HC:&nbsp;Well, I’ve been an exhibition leader on yachts with young children and we often find that by the end of a charter, they don’t want to leave–they’re having so much fun. What younger children really want is engagement. They’re not necessarily looking for complex activities–often they just want to be involved. So we can offer fun activities for the younger kids like making pizza or ice cream. As they get older they can do more, like becoming dive-certified and learning from experts in the field. But even a five-year-old would be thrilled by the moon pool and submersible operations, the bridge or the media room for making live-streamed podcasts, or even helping out in the wet lab. The science capabilities are designed to appeal to everyone, from multi-generational families to dedicated science enthusiasts. Basically there’s a place for fun and learning for all ages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349194/image/large-e6fb557cae00d826a1c9ad608b4c3d9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349194">CB: We’ve been talking about how the charter would work, but I think it’s important to mention that most charters will have a philanthropic aspect too. Just by paying for a week on board, guests will already be helping to fund a research project or scientific breakthrough. We’re in the planning phase right now, but Eva Ramirez-Llodra, the Science Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV Ocean</a>, has already received more than a year’s worth of applications from institutions and scientists wanting to do research on board and we’ll be working to match those applications with windows of opportunity for charter. And the guests themselves might bring their own expertise by contributing a new technique or approach to the science we’re doing. After all, many of our charter guests are innovators who have created successful businesses out of their ideas. A charter could be a family, but it could also be a group of business friends or associates, so it’s also about bringing the right people together and using the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a> as a platform to make a difference.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349198/image/large-a2bff6f4dd324a31f9be8c3d594a5d48.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349198">This article was first published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-53-published" target="_blank">Issue 53 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download here.</a>

REV Ocean science research

Research vessel and superyacht – REV Ocean is setting up to offer unique charter experiences by combining serious science with luxury exploration.


Beyond luxury: a closer look at REV Ocean’s mission to change the seas

Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> shares its first sustainability report covering the year 2024 with a focus on making a “more responsible future.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366184/image/large-0488f0a2ae913c397a807ed433c8e54b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366184">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, the sustainability report “stands as a significant testament to the company’s commitment to sustainable, responsible, and transparent growth.” The report covers an overview of the shipyard’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and outlines their goals and plans for the upcoming years.Over the years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has been known to actively develop sustainable solutions to the yachting industry, which can be seen in their models and recently launched yachts.For instance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> BZERO Initiative launched in 2023 aims to apply sustainable solutions to the yachting industry. The project continuously seeks to increase the electric cruising range of yachts in zero-emission mode and integrate hydrogen fuel cell technology on a hybrid or diesel-electric platform onboard Baglietto yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345985/image/large-9a0b1950fcf063eb519ea8190d8df4d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345985">Notably, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> launched the 40.93-metre DOM133 series yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Instant40.93m (134'3&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2025">L’Instant</a> in January 2025, featuring a hybrid propulsion system combining diesel engines with electric motors, allowing long operating hours and eliminating emissions and noise. Moreover, the yacht also features recycled ocean plastics and regenerated industrial waste transformed into elegant carpets and fabric.“We believe that investing in sustainability is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic choice to ensure a better future for the next generations,” said Diego Michele Deprati, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>. “This is why we continue to invest in research and development, embracing innovative solutions and low-impact production processes – such as the BZERO project, which includes the use of green hydrogen as part of the energy and propulsion system for yachts over 50 meters – while always keeping the well-being of people and communities at the heart of our mission.”Key highlights of the sustainability report include the use of environmentally-friendly technologies and materials in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s shipyard operations, implementing corporate policies in diversity, equity and inclusion, support for social initiatives and charitable organizations, and preserving the local heritage of the company.

Baglietto first sustainability report

Italian shipyard Baglietto shares first sustainability report for the year 2024.


Baglietto commits to a “more responsible future” with first sustainability report

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397150/image/large-843519c5d1eee2588222c47260858dee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397150">The 73.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautilus73.3m (240'6&quot;)Perini Navi2014">Nautilus</a> has been spotted making her second visit to Guernsey, having first called at the island on 2 May 2016. She was seen in St Peter Port yesterday and is now en route to Gibraltar, according to AIS data.Previously known as Grace E, she was delivered in 2014 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> under its Picchiotti brand in Viareggio, as the largest motor yacht ever built by the shipyard. The 1,876 GT vessel features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand Yacht Design</a>, with interiors originally conceived by French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. She underwent a refit in 2023 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Marine (Company)">Monaco Marine</a> at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor (Company)">Safe Harbour</a> La Ciotat.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautilus73.3m (240'6&quot;)Perini Navi2014">Nautilus</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel-electric engines, affording her a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 16.5 knots, and a range of 7,500 nautical miles.

73m Perini Navi superyacht Nautilus in Guernsey

The 73.3-metre Perini Navi superyacht Nautilus has been spotted making her second visit to Guernsey.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> have announced the delivery of the 23.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Gentleman 24M yacht. The yacht was officially christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> at the shipyard in La Spezia and delivered to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> Chairman Tommaso Chiabra as she joins their charter fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397262/image/large-69463179651c336f45f621e2a3eab461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397262">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Centro Stile, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> brand was relaunched in 2022, just six months after the acquisition of the company by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.&nbsp;Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group relaunches Picchiotti brand with a new Gentleman yacht line (2022-08-03 12:00:00 +0200)">The Italian Sea Group relaunches Picchiotti brand with a new Gentleman yacht line</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397263/image/large-9d2b1e1afb8a57386a11c5c8c4b07162.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397263">“We are proud to acquire this exceptional asset and to contribute to the revival of one of the most historic names in Italian shipbuilding,” commented Tommaso Chiabra, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a>.Inspired by the silhouette of the American yachts of the sixties, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> boasts timeless classic lines and is produced entirely in aluminium. She showcases glossy mahogany details and polished plating on her bow and the sides of her stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397261/image/large-601aad94946cbee604189de94508e6a8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397261">Spanning 149 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> can comfortably accommodate up to six guests across a three stateroom configuration on the lower deck, with her full-beam owner’s suite situated amidships.&nbsp;“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Gentleman 24M has a rare quality: she feels immediately familiar, elegant and beautifully Mediterranean,” added Chiabra. “She has substance, warmth and personality; she belongs to a lineage of yachts conceived for private life at sea, while speaking naturally to the expectations of contemporary charter clients.”Conceived for Mediterranean cruising, she features plenty of open-air spaces, with a large beach club for charter living. Perfect for clients seeking privacy and charm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> gives the feeling of a private residence on the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397264/image/large-c0669bf9240500ea4ff1be1400818b85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397264">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> carries the spirit of Janus: one gaze turned towards centuries of seafaring knowledge, the other towards those who will define the next codes of yachting,” added Gianmaria Costantino, Chief Commercial Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.“She offers a measured threshold into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> world: time onboard becomes a first form of belonging, and that first encounter may quietly mature into something deeper and more personal.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397265/image/large-817d20ffb7d4c6c57e79117b435352b2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397265">(Images courtesy of The Italian Sea Group and Royal Yacht International.)

Gentleman: Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht delivered

TISG and RYI have announced the delivery of the first Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht, which has been christened Gentleman. 

First Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht delivered and christened Gentleman

The 25.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> is listed for auction in partnership with YachtBid and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bright Auctions (Company)">Bright Auctions</a>, with bidding scheduled to take place from 24 August to 31 August 2026. The auction will commence 17:00 CEST on 24 August and conclude at 19:00 CEST on 31 August, with a starting bid of €250,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397102/image/large-24821bba9e1a05c9dc0c4a4bf8b68c0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397102">Delivered in 2001 by the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Judel / Vrolijk & co (Company)">Judel / Vrolijk &amp; Co</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GCA Arquitectes Associats (Company)">GCA Arquitectes Associats</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397099/image/large-d3134277ff497a941f78eeef0793127b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397099">Built with an aluminium hull and superstructure, the sloop-rigged yacht up for auction has a beam of 6.1-metres and a draft of 3.5-metres.The sailing yacht has benefitted from an extensive refit programme, with a €5 million rebuild completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in The Netherlands in 2018 under the project name "Take Fife,” due to the extent of the project. Further upgrades have since included re-headed rod rigging in 2022 and the installation of an identical main engine and generator in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397101/image/large-ebcc23d62219cd7ce60d0a462ebb1932.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397101">Designed as a performance cruiser, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> sports a sleek flush-deck look with wide teak decks and a spacious cockpit that encourages guests to socialise while underway. Her generous sail plan is complemented by a practical deck layout, supporting an exhilarating performance and comfortable short-handed cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397100/image/large-8bdc9d3d6e38c085fc40e976a246dea4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397100">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> blends modern comfort with classic sailing yacht elegance. Her open-plan saloon is bright and welcoming, thanks to skylights, warm wood panelling, neutral furnishings. The open-plan living area features plenty of seating and a stylish space for dining, all enhanced by the sophisticated touch of carefully curated artwork.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397107/image/large-2c0b8ccd3c43cb086f91959851441863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397107">Spanning 61 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to eight guests, including a spacious owner's stateroom and comfortable guest quarters. Separate accommodation is also provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397103/image/large-3f6afa8a9eaa8750001ff18bd06b11cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397103">Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to inspect the yacht during scheduled viewing days in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, taking place on 8 August and 29 August 2026 between 11:00 and 14:00 local time.

25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai up for auction

 The 25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai is up for auction with YachtBid and Bright Auctions, with bidding set to take place from 24 to 31 August 2026.

 25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai up for auction

Recently spotted in Èze, Côte d'Azur, France, the 111-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/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> was delivered in 2019 as Tis. Designed to feel light, fresh and open with a classic twist, she boasts a well-balanced sheerline to create an elegant character. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> to find out more about her ownership history. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397020/image/large-e841e651ed970b4171229b1c2cd6d942.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397020">The project was first unveiled in September 2014 as Palo Alto, when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> announced her sale to a long-time charter client, who had previously chartered some of the largest yachts in the world for over seven years.&nbsp;The yacht was the largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> yacht to-date that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> had worked on, and was designed for a family-oriented owner. The construction of the yacht was overseen by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> new-build team.Watch her:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Launching of 111m Lürssen superyacht TIS (2018-08-15 15:30:00 +0200)">Video: Launching of 111m Lürssen superyacht TIS</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397026/image/large-2f9af564329d4c88e425cf5bcfc54223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397026">Launched in August 2018 as Tis, the yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, with naval architecture penned by her German builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. Spanning six decks and an internal volume of 4,699 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> pairs a sleek exterior with a traditional interior style.&nbsp;Constructed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Rendsburg facility, the yacht was seen for the first time on the banks of the Nord-Ostsee Canal, before she underwent final outfitting and sea trials. Built according to the PYC code, she was described by her designer Andrew Winch as “a pinnacle of classic design”, during an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delve in deep with Andrew Winch: Founder of Winch Design (2019-02-18 16:00:00 +0100)">interview with SuperYacht Times in 2019</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> features a sophisticated interior design nicknamed ‘cashmere cream’ which adds to her timeless charm. “It’s soft, gentle and classic. You could say it has the appeal of a London hotel like Claridge's or the Ritz,” added Winch.&nbsp;Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delve in deep with Andrew Winch: Founder of Winch Design (2019-02-18 16:00:00 +0100)">Delve in deep with Andrew Winch: Founder of Winch Design</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397030/image/large-02f708caf92edd27a67f8a9178947595.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397030">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> boasts choices such as parquet flooring and staircases reminiscent of Chateau de Versailles. Antiquities such as De Gournay silk fabric and custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> sofas, armchairs and chandeliers further enhance this atmosphere. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397021/image/large-60747a07d339b371d59e946525fc44ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397021"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests across nine staterooms, with her owner’s suite situated on its own private deck. The deck includes his-and-hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, with a massage room and a forward-facing stateroom. With 180-degree views, the owner’s suite includes fold-down balconies which extend her connection with the sea. Characterised by floral designs and cream-colored finishes, her interior evokes a sense of warmth and privacy.Her private living room showcases furniture styles from Louis XIV to Louis XVIII eras, creating a relaxed atmosphere with green-yellow hues. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> also boasts a discreet day head concealed behind a bookcase and a modern fireplace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397024/image/large-2c1fc81bb939cc28fe792c5575484864.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397024">Each of her staterooms are inspired by world locations, with colour palettes reflective of their namesakes. The main deck is home to four guest staterooms, as well as a formal office, dining room and her main saloon. The London stateroom includes a Claridges-inspired design, while Paris is adorned with elegant Fleur-de-Lis and Toile de Joie fabrics, New York captures the essence of Art Déco and Marrakech reflects the vibrant colours and textures of the Moroccan city.Moving to the lower deck, there are four additional guest staterooms, alongside a cinema and her crew accommodation for 38. The Provence stateroom uses summer hues, while the China Seas suite features greens reminiscent of oriental bamboo forests, and the Russian Dacha and Tuscany rooms mimic Russia's frosty landscapes and Italy's sun-kissed terrains.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397022/image/large-a4c0f97e09aa7510840553ebcadfd3f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397022">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> include a 12-metre swimming pool on her main deck aft, two helicopter pads and a resort-inspired spa area at beach club level. Inspired by Capri, she is equipped with a sauna, icy fountain, shower, relaxation room, hammam, and massage parlor. &nbsp;Alaiya also features a year-round usable winter garden on the main deck stern, which uses climate control and a tea room, reminiscent of France's Ladurée.&nbsp;She made her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2019">Monaco Yacht Show 2019</a> before being sold and completing a refit in Germany in 2020. Designed originally with a dark blue hull, she emerged with a beige hull under the name Lady Gulya.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52013" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="111m superyacht TIS renamed Lady Gulya and refitted with new beige hull (2020-11-10 17:00:00 +0100)">111m superyacht TIS renamed Lady Gulya and refitted with new beige hull</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397025/image/large-1441506c47cfd9f9573eb2819a47da7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397025">In 2021, Lady Gulya was sold once again in an off-market deal, before she was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a>. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 4000 M73L diesel engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;At the time of publication, AIS data shows that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.0m (364'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> is currently situated in Saint Tropez.

Alaiya: 111m Lürssen yacht in Èze, France

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the 111-metre Lürssen superyacht Alaiya in Èze, France to find out more about her sophisticated design. 

Alaiya: A closer look at the 111m Lürssen yacht in Côte d'Azur, France

The 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genie Blu45.0m (147'8&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Genie Blu</a> has been launched from the Turkish shipyard’s facilities in Antalya.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397162/image/large-1dea458647c3e114f13282f1e51e56c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397162"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genie Blu45.0m (147'8&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Genie Blu</a> is a fully custom yacht featuring both exterior design and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>’s in-house design team. Constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure, she features a beam of 8.89-metres and a draft of 2.33-metres. Her distinctive low-profile silhouette is characterised by clean lines, expansive glazing and an uncluttered look.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397167/image/large-b141990b85e5a1cc3403090a05a024dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397167"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397169/image/large-4e688af92b30a4582f0b0fbb18366c98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397169">According to the shipyard, the yacht is designed around openness, light and a direct relationship with the marine environment. This philosophy is most evident within her main saloon, where floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-plan arrangement place the sea at the centre of the onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397170/image/large-e99cd323156182c88f6b2afeba609cb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397170"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397172/image/large-6e383fb85357aabdfd4ca3322b4ee657.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397172">Moreover, her interiors embrace a calm and contemporary approach, featuring a neutral palette intended to complement, rather than compete with, the surrounding scenery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397171/image/large-62a5e66c76c69c3b4b42d76f20dd4f28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397171">Moving outside, the cockpit’s raised seating descends towards the aft swim platform, creating a seamless connection to the water. This sense of space is further enhanced by drop-down side wings that broaden the deck. Meanwhile, a generous foredeck lounge forward with additional seating offers the perfect setting for relaxation, with a discreet sunpad crowning the superstructure above.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397168/image/large-af3b54bffc69a8db8cf37d5eb373d44d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397168" 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 objective was not to maximize gross tonnage, but to maximize the owner's experience of the sea," commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a>. "We removed barriers, reduced unnecessary volume and opened the yacht wherever possible."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397164/image/large-c57db06433312f7ed3086ab182613a0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397164" 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;">In terms of propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genie Blu45.0m (147'8&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Genie Blu</a> is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines. Following her launch, the yacht is expected to undergo final outfitting and sea trials ahead of her delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397166/image/large-1cdc81e06d0066f8d1068b866d7c98ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397166">According to <a href="https://iq.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> currently has six superyachts in-build, including the 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> 651.

45m Alia superyacht Genie Blu launched

 The 45-metre Alia superyacht Genie Blu has been launched. 

45m custom Alia superyacht Genie Blu launched

The 26.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">North</a> has been sold. Onur Erardag of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautique Yachting (Company)">Nautique Yachting</a> introduced the buyer, while Stig Bugge Jensen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> acted on behalf of the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387638/image/large-300c3f19c865a8d72b57eb034a246d14.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387638">Delivered in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">North</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SX88 series and underwent a refit in 2025. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/78" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lissoni & Partners (Company)">Lissoni &amp; Partners</a>.Up to eight guests can be accommodated across four staterooms. Her layout comprises a full-beam master suite, a VIP suite, and two twin guest suites. On the upper deck, owners and guests may enjoy an alfresco bar or teppanyaki grill, make use of the electric roof and sliding windows, and take in films on the fold-up television.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">North</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 24 knots.Legal and technical assistance was provided by Alex Teji of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teji | Cowie Superyacht Law Firm (Company)">Teji Cowie</a> and Merve Dilan Gur of Demircan Law Office. At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">North</a> had a last known asking price of €4,350,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautique Yachting (Company)">Nautique Yachting</a>.

Sanlorenzo motor yacht North sold

The 26.7-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht North has been sold.


27m Sanlorenzo motor yacht North sold

The 59-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">Just B</a> is currently for sale with Jim Evans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>. Previously named Intuition II and Spica, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven expedition platform with modern diesel-electric propulsion and a track record for global exploration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396870/image/large-7192a52ae7c775c0c19a4a46c6ef108f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396870">Originally delivered in 1973 by the Dutch shipyard,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">&nbsp;Just B</a> has evolved into a highly capable explorer yacht after benefiting from a series of extensive refits completed in 2018, 2020, and 2024. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">Just B</a> features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Wiseman Group (Company)">The Wiseman Group</a>. Her naval architecture was developed by her builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396875/image/large-af26625a93afa27e49230baba54521da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396875">Constructed with a steel hull and a steel, aluminium superstructure, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">Just B</a> for sale has a beam of 10.6-metres and a draught of four metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396877/image/large-b671b59c45083b12c1cd22378e3d3625.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396877">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> sports an exterior that reflects her expedition heritage and timeless elegance. Her commanding presence at sea, deep draught and distinctive canoe stern underscores seaworthiness and long-range capability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396908/image/large-a3862f8b3dc38e8d8d9f33f6ed8af899.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396908">Her shaded aft deck is designed for alfresco dining while enjoying the views of the surrounding seascape, while her sundeck is lined with loungers well-suited for soaking in the sun. Reinforcing her exploration capability, she boasts a generous swim platform granting effortless access to the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396883/image/large-656828db72d3f9d79c76a7ee3a44f7d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396883" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">yacht Just B for sale</a> has been reimagined as a polished and highly liveable home at sea. Redesigned in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Wiseman Group (Company)">The Wiseman Group</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, her indoor living areas favour natural materials, neutral tones and understated nautical details. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396903/image/large-92a9332dc6f570702d4bdb81c036ed5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396903">Bright lounge spaces, a gym with panoramic views and a wood-burning fireplace all contribute to her warm atmosphere that is ideal for longer voyages<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396907/image/large-19fc623f1fab1c8914270cf7add91db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396907" 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/396881/image/large-beaffea232ef0e6c4d98580c6635e91d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396881">With a beam of 10.6-metres and an interior volume of 969 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">Just B</a> is arranged for up to 15 guests across eight well-appointed staterooms, including a dedicated owner's deck with a private lounge. Separate quarters are also available for as many as 17 crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396886/image/large-f69d1fd534df6f3612e48c2741210ca6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396886">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just B59.0m (193'7&quot;)Amels1973">Just B</a> benefits from a modern diesel-electric propulsion system featuring three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> generators and upgraded propulsion motors, delivering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13.5 knots. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396871/image/large-5c05621fe7de48e409e1ca224b93c3df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396871">She offers a transoceanic range of up to 11,500 nautical miles, intended to support exploration in remote destinations. Moreover, Quantum XT zero-speed stabilisers enhance comfort underway and at anchor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396873/image/large-9db6a0acbc5c35f1425a163c003bb22d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396873">Selected images courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a>.

 59m Amels explorer yacht Just B for sale

 The 59-metre Amels explorer yacht Just B is currently for sale with SuperYachtsMonaco.


59m Amels explorer yacht Just B for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> has announced the launch of two new yachts from its facilities in Viareggio, Italy: the second hull of the Maiora 36 Exuma series and the third unit of the flagship AB 130 range, the 39.65-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa Bri Mare39.65m (130'1&quot;)AB Yachts2026">Casa Bri Mare</a>.&nbsp;Designed to meet different owners requirements, the two yachts reflect the Group’s continued focus on Italian design, technological innovation and bespoke craftsmanship. Both yachts are scheduled for delivery to their owners in the summer of 2026. Second Maiora 36 Exuma yacht launchedFollowing in the footsteps of the first hull, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Angiola36.9m (121'1&quot;)Maiora2025">Angiola</a>, which was launched in 2025, the second hull features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quartostile (Company)">Quartostile</a>, interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acube Design (Company)">Acube Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397131/image/large-f98cbfe5aec9f4c990e24ba86195487a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397131" 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;">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 36.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 36/26236.9m (121'1&quot;)Maiora2026">Maiora 36 Exuma</a> has a beam of 7.9-metres and an interior volume of 295 GT. Furthermore, she has draught of just 1.45-metres, which allows her access to shallow bays, harbours and remote cruising grounds. At her upper deck, the alfresco saloon opens via fully retractable aft doors and side windows creating spaces that flow seamlessly into one another.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397125/image/large-b719aa694fc60b6b5bad6d6c0c11c8d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397125" 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 bow, her swimming pool is framed by a generous sunbathing area, while a suspended net invites guests to lie back and be gently rocked by the wind and sea. Above, the nest deck offers additional outdoor space creating a more secluded and intimate retreat, for guests seeking moments of privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397130/image/large-4ad0e7d9245ffbf7f7cd1f47af553632.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397130">In terms of accommodation, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 36/26236.9m (121'1&quot;)Maiora2026">Maiora 36 Exuma</a> yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration, alongside quarters for a crew of five across three cabins.Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora Exuma 36/26236.9m (121'1&quot;)Maiora2026">Maiora 36 Exuma</a> yacht is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of up to 33 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Moreover, these engines are paired with two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7479" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Jet Power (Company)">MJP</a> steerable waterjets and a central <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7479" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Jet Power (Company)">MJP</a> booster, enabling her top speed while ensuring manoeuvrability and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397122/image/large-dfbd094e4bb3791fe1f46c02a01b7fdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397122" 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;">Third AB 130 flagship yacht Casa Bri Mare launched<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> has also launched the third unit in the AB 130 series, the flagship model of the AB Yachts range. The 39.65-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa Bri Mare39.65m (130'1&quot;)AB Yachts2026">Casa Bri Mare</a> represents the latest evolution of the shipyard's sporty DNA, pairing high performance with expanded living spaces and strengthened connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397132/image/large-1dd7a539e36fecda81953a22b43fb3b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397132">Ahead of her launch, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="39m in-build AB 130 motor yacht sold (2025-09-19 15:45:00 +0200)">AB 130 was sold</a> while under construction in 2025, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a> representing the buyer. Exterior design and naval architecture were developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yacht (Company)">AB Yachts</a>, part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a>.Built with a GRP hull and superstructure, the yacht has a beam of 7.5-metres and a draught of just 1.3-metres, allowing her to access shallow reefs and remote anchorages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397133/image/large-e092f6fd3e072a21a691d1fee7b6750a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397133">At an interior volume of 220 GT, accommodation is arranged for up to twelve guests across five staterooms, while separate quarters are available for a crew of five across three cabins.One of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa Bri Mare39.65m (130'1&quot;)AB Yachts2026">AB 130</a>'s defining characteristics is its emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, introducing a renewed approach to onboard living with redesigned social spaces intended to strengthen the relationship between guests and the surrounding seascape.Sliding glass doors allow the saloon to merge with the exterior decks, creating a 100-square-metre social space centred around a flexible pool that can be uncovered as required. Large windows throughout the saloon maximise natural light and strengthen the connection with the sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397134/image/large-083b42c80083dd9be78bc53b5969ba1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397134">At the stern, folding aft wings expand the beach club area into a spacious waterside platform, encouraging more moments for socialising and relaxing. Additional amenities include a spacious &nbsp;bow lounge where guests can unwind, while her sundeck is fitted with an open-air cinema for where guests can curl up to watch a good film beneath the stars.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casa Bri Mare39.65m (130'1&quot;)AB Yachts2026">AB 130 yacht</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines paired, propelling her to a top speed of 41 knots. Furthermore, she is equipped with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7479" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Jet Power (Company)">MJP</a> steerable water jets and a central <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7479" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Jet Power (Company)">MJP</a> booster, enabling her to reach her top speed while maintaining comfort and manoeuvrability.&nbsp;

AB130 Casa Bri Mare and second Maiora 36 Exuma yachts launched

Next Yacht Group announce the launch of the second Maiora 36 Exuma and the third AB 130, with both yachts scheduled for delivery in summer 2026.

Flagship AB130 Casa Bri Mare and second Maiora 36 Exuma yachts launched

The 36.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumir36.9m (121'1&quot;)Heesen Yachts2005">Lumir</a> is on the market, with Chris Santon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. Delivered in 2005, the flybridge <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was previously named Man of Steel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397135/image/large-c40da9f0a30c651a9d212307b771ad11.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397135"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumir36.9m (121'1&quot;)Heesen Yachts2005">Lumir</a> features naval architecture and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, with interiors crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>. In 2013, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> benefitted from an extensive refit, followed by a series of major upgrades and works carried out under her current ownership between 2022 and 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397137/image/large-e34aff597cde0422927d8c39277e318f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397137"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397139/image/large-d366b191574639be47cc047e089ccd54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397139">A bright, contemporary aesthetic defines the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lumir" target="_blank">yacht Lumir for sale’s</a> interiors. Her main saloon is fitted with a striking blue couch, a distinctive back-lit poker table, and a formal dining table for eight forward. Measuring 245 GT, she can accommodate up to 10 guests across four elegant staterooms, with a layout comprising a full-beam master suite and two VIP suites.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397140/image/large-4b192a7a2940244166cf5e7bb8a8f4aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397140"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397141/image/large-7a37b0628408c18b88e1b0b4b77995b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397141">Moving outside, the blue stripe nautical aesthetic continues throughout the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=heesen" target="_blank">Heesen yacht for sale’s</a> exterior. On the flybridge, guests can enjoy the Jacuzzi, drinks at the bar, and ample lounging space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397147/image/large-8559604dbd403748dbfc3697aa760565.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397147"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397145/image/large-674858a5541b2e3bc0aefaa4eafd0f81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397145"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1475" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumir36.9m (121'1&quot;)Heesen Yachts2005">Lumir</a> is fitted with zero-speed stabilisers and powered by twin 3,650 horsepower&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, affording her a cruising speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 31 knots. She is currently located on the Gold Coast, Australia, and is available for viewings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397146/image/large-44d78d90d537fa4288152a201062dc9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397146">

Heesen yacht Lumir for sale

The 36.7-metre Heesen motor yacht Lumir is on the market.


37m Heesen motor yacht Lumir for sale

The 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/599" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Couach Yachts (Company)">Couach</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arion36.8m (120'9&quot;)Couach Yachts2011">Arion</a> has been sold, with Hans van Doornmalen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer and Arvid Ljungberg of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/368920/image/large-2ef940ac6357323cb2309f03f82b177e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/368920">Delivered in 2011, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arion36.8m (120'9&quot;)Couach Yachts2011">Arion</a> features exterior design and naval architecture from her builder’s in-house team, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh Design</a>. She benefitted from a comprehensive refit in 2023 and 2025 which included a full paint job, all-new interior furnishings and upholstery, new teak decks, Starlink Maritime installation and brand-new generators.Distinguished by palettes of cherry and wenge woods all over her interiors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arion36.8m (120'9&quot;)Couach Yachts2011">Arion</a> can sleep nine guests across four staterooms. Moving outside, guests can dine alfresco on her aft deck or lounge on the sunbeds in the foredeck.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/599" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Couach Yachts (Company)">Couach</a> yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.Photo courtesy of <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/northrop-and-johnson" target="_blank">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.