Moran Yacht &amp; Ship have announced the sale of the 79m Lürssen Madsummer, designed by Espen Oeino. Moran Yacht &amp; Ship were the only brokers involved in the sale of this superyacht.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133216/image/large-a495c5f63af77d6f389afd8d5042e8c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125688">The construction of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10">Madsummer</a> was overseen by the specialist team of Moran Yacht &amp; Ship and she was delivered to her owners in 2008. Madsummer can accommodate 18 guests in 9 staterooms, and features a stunning interior design by Alberto Pinto.Moran Yacht &amp; Ship +1 954 768 0707 <a href="mailto:info@moranyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Madsummer%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@moranyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.moranyachts.com/">www.moranyachts.com</a> By Maarten Janssen

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The 30.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Rizzardi (Company)">Cantieri Navali Rizzardi</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Why30.2m (99'1&quot;)Cantieri Navali Rizzardi2005">Why</a> has run aground on the beach in Spetses town in Greece. The incident occurred following a period of strong winds over the past few hours. According to protothema.gr the captain attempted to leave the highly exposed main town pier and was blown onto the beach, no one was injured during the incident.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oHWGeD65ivs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> According to local reports, a floating crane has now arrived to remove the yacht from the beach and take her to a shipyard for repairs. Efforts to protect the yacht from further damage were made additionally complicated by the continued winds. Videos taken by local witnesses show that the bow has been damaged in the incident, as the yacht was pushed against the stone pier and according to reports, the yacht has been taking on water, which is now being pumped with assistance from the Coast Guard.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9453_FcFbfA?&amp;t=10s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Following the yacht running aground, there was quick assistance from the Coast Guard vice Captain Panagiotis Maridakis and the mayor of the island, Eugenia Frangia. Following the yacht's removal, a diver will be inspecting the reef to review any potential damage caused.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Why30.2m (99'1&quot;)Cantieri Navali Rizzardi2005">Why</a> was delivered by the Italian builder in 2005, she features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeazzi Design (Company)">Galeazzi Design</a> and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230050/image/large-a39229e7cce064c735a6dcf2da389fe4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230050">

30m yacht Why aground in Spetses

The 30m Cantieri Navali Rizzardi has run aground on the beach in Spetses.

30m motor yacht Why runs aground in Spetses, Greece

Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a> has announced the keel laying of their 23.99-metre Giangrasso AP 24 yacht, which took place on Tuesday morning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310413/image/large-d3121bf05fd8fe9290e3c15fa21998a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310413">With a delivery date of 2025, the yacht, which is composed of a GRP hull and superstructure, features exterior design and naval architecture both imagined in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso Group</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310420/image/large-46cdbc5bbfce030b20c706c1cab886b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310417/image/large-debfe3876b51e0eda57690625075a198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310417">At a volume of 80 GT, the vessel is capable of hosting up to six guests across an extravagant three stateroom configuration, while a separate cabin can accommodate as many as two crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310418/image/large-5f8842cdb3526098be4c385fc5ed7dec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310418"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310421/image/large-0a025a767879970638eac6c5592bd69e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310421">Newly released renders of the motor yacht showcase the elegance of her interiors, which are largely characterised by a use of cream-coloured marbles, light wood materials, and sumptuous seating arrangements topped off with glossy finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310416/image/large-a91fb4a3c787c85806329d104ddb71c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310416"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310414/image/large-e39fb96cd00a9c15db34721d874524ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310414">Inside a well-lit stateroom, uniquely modern sculptures and geometric detailing, along with a desk for additional concentration, ensure a pleasantly homey atmosphere onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310415/image/large-442932c4ee997d04d86ec1c4911729b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310415">Moving outside, generous exterior deck spaces feature a lavish alfresco dining area on her aft deck and comfortable, cushy sunpads located forward for guests to enjoy uninterrupted views of the breathtaking scenery with a cocktail in hand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310411/image/large-7d685db55da0d314241bcaa60cbfaf6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310411">In terms of her performance, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 27 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310412/image/large-6b4398fc51b8a8835d0a9c5c77e47c21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310412">

24m Giangrasso AP 24 yacht keel laying 

Italy-based shipyard Giangrasso Group has announced the keel laying of their 23.99-metre Giangrasso AP 24 motor yacht. 


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Keel laid of 24m Giangrasso AP 24 yacht 

The 53.25-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11950" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bad Company Support53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2024">Bad Company Support</a> has been delivered to her owner by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. As the first hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> Yacht Support 53 series, this support yacht features exterior design, interior design, and naval architecture that were all conceived in-house by the builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310458/image/large-10cd3f4eef06122bd9b8d0e33b9b578a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310458">At a volume of 497 GT, she is capable of sleeping up to eight guests across her accommodation layout. Meanwhile, additional living quarters are also provided for as many as 10 crew members.Moreover, the vessel, which has a draft of 3.05-metres and a beam of 9.2-metres, is composed of a steel hull as well as an aluminium superstructure. In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11950" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bad Company Support53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2024">Bad Company Support</a> will also be used as a mothership to the owner’s pre-existing fleet, The Bad Company fleet, which has garnered a reputation for modern sports fishing missions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310457/image/large-6d20e6af1ed6964b6b20d4855bd645af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310457">“As the Project Manager for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11950" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bad Company Support53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2024">Bad Company Support</a>, I am honoured to have been part of the build of this remarkable vessel – the first in the series," commented Salih Saim Kaya, Project Manager <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>.Neil Emmott, the owner's representative, added: “In pursuit of a lifelong dream, the Owner's involvement has been crucial in shaping the project, with enhancements based on his personal and very specific requests, such as accommodating a game boat, including a helicopter hangar, adding a custom Jacuzzi, transforming the main deck lounge into a dedicated strategy meeting room, and integrating a Starlink antenna for improved connectivity.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310459/image/large-c7940de0198ddfcd752ac01501ba14d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310459">In terms of her performance, the motor 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 that propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots alongside a top speed of 19 knots, over the course of an impressive 5,000 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310460/image/large-39d835ce93c24874405b93f162427bbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310460">&nbsp;&nbsp;

First Damen Yachting YS53 yacht Bad Company Support delivered

The 53.25-metre motor yacht Bad Company Support has been delivered to her owner by Damen Yachting. 



Damen Yachting 53m Bad Company Support yacht delivered

The 26.67-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jongert Yachts (Company)">Jongert</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivid 26.67m (87'6&quot;)Jongert Yachts2001">Vivid</a> sold in-house, with Sue Grant of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Berthon International (Company)">Berthon International</a> introducing the buyer and Simon Turner representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46496/image/large-241969d2a13b67084dd9ada49abaa2c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46496">Delivered in 2001, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivid 26.67m (87'6&quot;)Jongert Yachts2001">Vivid</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doug Peterson (Company)">Doug Peterson</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peter Sijm (Company)">Peter Sijm</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">Luxury Projects</a>. She can accommodate up to six guests onboard, as well as three crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121712/image/large-937ed5ff72d9529374673c6dab08a13d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121712"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121713/image/large-ac4edee66701b4c5c6785e984a9b1487.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121713"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121710/image/large-982afc0de00b9b0d43ada7dc88662769.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121710"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivid 26.67m (87'6&quot;)Jongert Yachts2001">Vivid</a> features dark-toned wooden furnishings throughout her interior, elevating the sophisticated ambiance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121711/image/large-05706a82711c4e9fcb09356474551bfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121711"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vivid 26.67m (87'6&quot;)Jongert Yachts2001">Vivid</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine, which gives her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 11 knots. She had a last known asking price of €2,100,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121714/image/large-c4610f5545af2c39cf6650a9a92d495d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121714">

27m Jongert yacht Vivid sold in-house

The 26.67-metre Jongert sailing yacht Vivid sold in-house, with Berthon International introducing the buyer and representing the seller.

27m Jongert sailing yacht Vivid sold in-house

How can engineering free us from the evolutionary constraints in superyacht design? This was a question asked by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> when they unveiled a concept in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>. Coined Free From Bulkheads (FFB), the proposal stripped down the technical backbone of a conventional yacht by removing restrictive watertight bulkheads. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>’s Project Med, presented at last year’s show, takes inspiration from this open architectural concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288121/image/large-808baff3b58ad59e2fbad287108918a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288121">Seeing the FFB was a lightbulb moment for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>, who has been experimenting with ‘floating’ decks since the 1990s and saw the FFB as the technical solution. Starting with a 60-foot, planing speed boat, the original concept evolved into the 45-metre Yara first published in 2000, which featured an enclosed flybridge floating over an open foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308862/image/large-706800b85bae9009ab61691d141b7f6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308862">Yara was never built, but the idea of an open-plan deck with a floating superstructure stayed with de Basto and over the years he sketched variations of the concept. The latest is 92-metre Project Med, which features an almost entirely open-air, open-plan main deck dedicated exclusively to convivial entertainment.“The concept draws inspiration from the traditional towns across the Italian, French and Spanish coastlines, where piazzas are the centre of life,” says de Basto. “I wanted to create an environment for guests to relax together out in the open, and provide a variety of locations for dining, entertainment and socialising.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288134/image/large-07568ba3e0570bdf15ad2948ec8cfb83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288134">A single open deck with a floating, reflective glass superstructure, the concept presented a number of challenges from an engineering perspective, notably the superstructure with its four structural pillars and a central stairwell. The overhanging structure had to be light, but also have a high level of structural integrity to withstand the dynamic loads of a seagoing vessel. It also needed to be able to support the huge glass surface that wraps around the superstructure. As in the design of bridges and buildings, de Basto incorporated lattice-truss engineering into the superstructure design.“I considered buildings like Heathrow Airport with its huge lattice structure,” he explains. “The glass is floating above the frame, but it is quiet inside the building, despite planes roaring overhead. I imagined adapting this for the marine world and realised that the structure itself could become an interesting architectural motif of its own.”Andy Douglas, chief structural engineer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>, took up the proposal and began researching potential avenues to incorporate such a structure into a yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288123/image/large-56bd394f1e6a1e940e6f08756bbeaf93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288123">“We began by looking at existing examples of architecture and bridges and came up with the solution of having transverse frames with diagonals across it alongside some longitudinal supports,” says Andy. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">De Basto</a> liked the solution, so we created an initial CAD model of the superstructure, before creating an FEA model for analysing the strength and stiffness of the structure and proving it would be able to withstand the loads at sea.”&nbsp;By reducing the large foredeck overhang and adding additional supports to prevent potential drooping, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> was able to demonstrate that the overall concept was viable and the resulting steel lattice-truss arrangement provided the necessary strength, as well as maximising the space between the lattice framework providing large unobstructed windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288136/image/large-1761e06099477cfa0fac2ada3586b96c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288136">Why the FFB platform?Bulkheads have always been the main engineering limitation for defining a superyacht’s interior configuration. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>’s FFB platform limits the bulkheads to the decks at waterline level, thereby creating a new, unconstrained deck adjacent to the waterline, which opened up the potential for more layout innovations and, ultimately, an elevated user experience. It also allowed de Basto to create his open-plan main deck and to utilise the whole of the lower deck for guest accommodations. Unlike traditional yacht designs and drawing again on the architecture of Mediterranean coastal towns and villages, the resulting corridors are angular and irregular.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288132/image/large-7ba594ff80b86a95b6d3fd0227c7e4fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288132">Project Med validates the FFB platform by demonstrating that there is demand for a new approach to general arrangements on yachts, but also that a seemingly radical concept can be structurally feasible.“We’ve had a lot of clients interested in something different,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>’s chief mechanical engineer, Simon Brealey. “These are clients who question the status quo and want to live without constraints near the water. We’re also constantly having to redesign and redevelop platforms to suit different designers' ideas. Sometimes this process of aligning designers and owners &nbsp;to technical &nbsp;requirements can create friction and delay projects &nbsp;so the FFB process removes many of these problems. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288135/image/large-d135693430e42666401765cfd14aadcd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288135">The Skateboard TheoryIn developing the FFB platform <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> first analysed the existing fleet. The majority of yachts had the same double-deck engine room, crew cabins forward, a beach club or garage to aft, and guest accommodations in the middle. Taking an 85-metre yacht of 2,500GT as its baseline, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>’s goal was to create a new design that opened up these spaces, offering designers more creative potential and more fluid environments for guests to enjoy.Adrien Thoumazeau, Principal naval architect and research &amp; development coordinator at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>, was the main driver behind the concept. His initial concept, dubbed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> Skateboard, was a reimagining of the desired result – a clean and empty deck unhindered by technical mechanisms. To execute this goal, Adrien created a parametric model to test the platform with different engineering arrangements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308863/image/large-d9b7e9924c3efc4a436f7491e5c1d020.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308863">“We played with the parameters of the beam and freeboard to see at which point you can remove the watertight bulkheads from the lower deck, but still be compliant with the stability requirements,” he explains. “We quickly realised that increasing the yacht’s beam was not the way forward, but that increasing the freeboard and raising the deck height was the way we could solve the problem and still be compliant.”Typically a yacht’s lower deck is 0.5 metres above the waterline, whereas the FFB platform has the lower deck at 1.5 metres, at which point the watertight bulkheads can be limited to the technical deck, leaving the lower deck almost entirely free. “The beauty of that,” continues Thoumazeau, “is that in combination with an e-hybrid propulsion system, we’re able to put the engine room fully below the lower deck as well, creating a 70-metre unrestricted lower deck.”&nbsp;An additional advantage of the increased freeboard is that shell door platforms can be opened on the lower deck in the beach club or alongside guest staterooms, and because they are higher above the waterline they are no longer susceptible to wave-slapping. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288133/image/large-605ecc9ae3df82117a205346acd5b918.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288133">To remain within the 2,500GT envelope, however, the additional deck height had to be taken from elsewhere and so the superstructure has been reduced, which is the compromise when working with the FFB platform. The result is a more streamlined profile, which is not necessarily a bad thing:“You’re shifting the living and luxury onto the lower deck, allowing the focus of the main and upper deck to be purely for guest experience,” says Brealey. “It’s not a sacrifice, just a different approach, with all guest areas closer to the waterline.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> have identified a sweet spot of 75 to 85 metres as the ideal length before running into potential damage stability issues. Naturally, such a dramatic adjustment comes with regulatory challenges, but these are not insurmountable.“Bending the rules in the superyacht world is very difficult, and we’ve definitely faced questions about how the FFB will increase costs and whether it poses extra risks, but we see no potential issues when it comes to regulatory approval,” says Brealey. “We’ve done nothing radical. We’ve worked within the letter of the rules, only looking at them in a slightly different way.”

Project Med superyacht concept

A look at Lateral's Free From Bulkheads platform and Project Med.

Concept in Focus: Project Med and the Free From Bulkheads platform

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> has released new images of their recently launched thirtieth 27.44-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon FD90/3027.44m (90'0&quot;)Horizon Yachts2024">Horizon FD90 yacht</a>, exhibiting the vessel’s sophistication and practicality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310377/image/large-c3f443184a2828f48e573ee94e1fd3c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310377">With a delivery date of 2024, the yacht, which has a beam of 6.87-metres, features an exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover</a>, while her interiors and naval architecture are courtesy of her Taiwan-based builder.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310380/image/large-a68df0a925623b20e8263194510f468e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310380">Up to 10 guests can be accommodated onboard, thanks to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon FD90/3027.44m (90'0&quot;)Horizon Yachts2024">thirtieth Horizon FD90 yacht</a>’s five stateroom configuration, consisting of a peaceful master suite on the main deck, along with four well-appointed staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310404/image/large-047242d2f2aaf93f2b32aa677fadc04a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310404">Inside, her lavish interiors are characterised by a pervasive presence of light grey oak cabinetry paired with warm-toned golden accents that amounts to a welcoming atmosphere, drawing from the age-old principles of the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310400/image/large-2b9d63eaa2fe25b265a33d46f48dc303.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310400"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310399/image/large-b16c6e669a921d60bf602ca1152d943d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310399">When it comes to her sources of entertainment, a standout bridge deck includes a full beam split-use sky lounge for guests to socialise in both style and comfort, while an electric sunroof allows for those onboard to top up their tans or gaze at the breathtaking, uninterrupted scenery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310394/image/large-9ddef0c336ca4914af9fd0443cfeec12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310394"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310391/image/large-35cf568edb7f28bf3f88b9a6bad24c71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310391">Moreover, further aft, a bar flanked by three cushy stools and a barbecue station, married together with a cosy Jacuzzi centrestage, creates an extravagant oasis for memorable summer nights with friends and family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310393/image/large-da537749fdfe447497c533eb2ec128ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310393"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310395/image/large-7063cc02032c65816b833671fb5a2111.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310395">For those seeking the refuge of the homey indoors, queen-size VIP staterooms amidships, a multi-functional queen stateroom situated on the bow, and a twin stateroom complete with a pullman, are all bathed in soothing natural light. Additionally, arch details compose many elements of the accommodation, including the windows, shower walls, and display cabinets.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310403/image/large-98c2b47a3d19d3f9a766c7b481b91eaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310403">Performance-wise, the vessel’s twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines can reach a calming cruising speed of 10 knots as well as a top speed of 17 knots, while upgraded stabilisers promise a smooth sailing experience onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310381/image/large-e40e23aa599e708c54a23c14585e4758.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310381">

Onboard 27m Horizon FD90 yacht 

Horizon Yachts has released new images of their recently-launched thirtieth 27.44-metre hull in their Horizon FD90 series.


A closer look onboard the thirtieth Horizon FD90 yacht 

The 53-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> sold in a deal with Barnard Blossier of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BB7seas (Company)">BB7seas</a> introducing the buyer and Geoff Moore of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287650/image/large-cc7493fbe20c216e027343ee640cf139.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287650">Delivered in 2018 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 52 Steel series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> entered the market for the first time in 2023. 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>, interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6388" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tiziana Vercellesi (Company)">Tiziana Vercellesi</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287629/image/large-0b559df9171e3e58f4eb3b15e5586cba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287629"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287610/image/large-d9071eebf09c0241b70112ee2d945a31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287610"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287608/image/large-0333debb5510031d8bb730763fc6b3e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287608"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> presents a contemporary and elegant interior design, with an array of sumptuous seating options and a generous expanse of windows in her main saloon. KD also recently successfully completed her five-year class survey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287612/image/large-20a93207dfc02ab65f1614ba05d2cc95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287612"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287613/image/large-dfa7d2b780cf30d721ec4b1a46ace538.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287613"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287626/image/large-e2b9c38a18b172f75250a63a652d866b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287626"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her full-beam master stateroom offering a large ensuite bathroom, and a desk area for work or study.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287605/image/large-b31c16a7ee9a6a3c6587dee2c6fee9ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287605"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287652/image/large-d82a203cd4f7c6ab335fda7c83ae0176.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287652"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287645/image/large-880e589f62251a3ce5fe2d7e937c8a7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287645">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> include that she was extended from build to be 53-metres, with a lengthened swim platform, allowing for more space for tender operations. Her tender garage also floods to allow the tender to enter and exit with ease, and when not in use, the floor lowers securely to resume use as part of the expansive beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287633/image/large-41831aa0bbc6e5776ea41ac9159b635b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287633"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287623/image/large-1c90c8e51258257af45a05603e0015b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287623"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287636/image/large-9c364e8633eace44fda036abc976761e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287636"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287654/image/large-c92c6c6e5db80f5ee8d30ae655f956e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287654">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KD53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2018">KD</a> had a last known asking price of €33,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286983/image/large-82a61190f0be29bf9543892a238ae567.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286983">

53m Sanlorenzo 52 Steel yacht KD sold

The 53-metre Sanlorenzo superyacht KD sold, with a last known asking price of €33,000,000. 

53m Sanlorenzo 52 Steel superyacht KD sold

The 26.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saga One26.96m (88'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2008">Saga One</a> sold with Manuele Thiella and Gautier Bourgeois 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> representing the seller. Delivered in 2008 by her Italy-based yard and having benefited from a refit in 2020, the yacht features an exterior design and naval architecture both conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291886/image/large-31af3a875e72de7266c89fda1dc27cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291886"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291884/image/large-3befcb60cb2986f91ac1e3f3736a4357.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291884">Across a volume of 79 GT, the vessel is capable of sleeping up to nine guests across a lavish five stateroom configuration, while separate accommodation is available for as many as three crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291896/image/large-30e35432ace1c99604eda2a430fd82d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291896"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291887/image/large-00cfcc9b5476c2176e55c8a92b56b238.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291887">Thanks to her shallow draft of 1.7-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saga One26.96m (88'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2008">Saga One</a> is able to anchor near scenic coves and sheltered bays for a closer look at picturesque nature. Moreover, the array of exterior forms of entertainment also provide a connection to the outdoors, particularly the seating arrangements on her main deck aft and the lower deck swim platform. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291888/image/large-67a0c03dd2f19ecdf546507a7b8fd297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291888"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291890/image/large-50c219f8c53f37ca38d5ee3f87576964.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291890">Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 32 knots and a top speed of 40 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250307/image/large-c03c3996faf4a8357e593efc8788720f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250307"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250308/image/large-b62a0f6732c3cd7cf889cd52334ab477.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250308">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saga One26.96m (88'5&quot;)Leopard Yachts2008">Saga One</a>’s last known asking price was €1,300,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250305/image/large-996c104dddd12ba12926a588ceb23e99.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250305">

27m Leopard yacht Saga One sold

The 26.96-metre Leopard motor yacht Saga One sold with Manuele Thiella and Gautier Bourgeois of Royal Yacht International representing the seller. 

27m Leopard motor yacht Saga One sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310375/image/large-0e0712abb3f313c3fccd07e7ee521901.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310375">After attending <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yacht Show - 2024">MEDYS 2024</a>, the 47-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Africa I47.0m (154'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2010">Africa I</a> was observed yesterday anchored here in Kyparissi, Greece. Constructed by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> in 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Africa I47.0m (154'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2010">Africa I</a>, previously named Imagination, underwent a significant refit in 2021, which included a modern overhaul of her interiors. The motor yacht features naval architecture by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> team, while her exteriors were completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a> and her interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. In terms of accommodations, the three-deck yacht can host up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising a full-beam master suite on the main deck. Propelled by two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, she can comfortably cruise at a speed of 20 knots and reach a top speed of 24 knots. Having previously been chartered by celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Africa I47.0m (154'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2010">Africa I</a> is currently available for charter in the East Mediterranean with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.&nbsp;

Benetti superyacht Africa I in Kyparissi

The 47-metre superyacht Africa I, built by Benetti in 2010, is seen anchored here in Kyparissi, Greece.

The 30.45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess M30.45m (99'11&quot;)Princess Yachts2020">Princess M</a> has been sold, with Thomas Benson, Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6296" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seymour Yachts (Company)">Seymour Yachts</a> introducing and representing the buyer and Jelena Vezia of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230665/image/large-e70502e0671b293abc981cd5eb7e1cf0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230665"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess M30.45m (99'11&quot;)Princess Yachts2020">Princess M</a> was launched in 2020 to a complete interior, exterior and naval architecture design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a> design studio. The yacht features a spacious aft deck leading through to a bright and contemporary main saloon, which leads through to the owners suite to the fore. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226346/image/large-de731fafb1ea270c5524b0f006c9e531.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226346"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226351/image/large-8655efda160b5281708c06d283203f2f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226351">The yacht can accommodate a total of 10 guests, with the additional four staterooms located on the lower deck, each with an ensuite bathroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226348/image/large-fff3f28817789bad2407ae67b05024d3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226348"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226344/image/large-94347fd317565fb7a3da645aff8d9d2e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226344">On deck the yacht has a number of comfortable seating and dining areas, including a flybridge with seating and a helm station.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226343/image/large-27ba3a76bb20e1898028f337faeab5ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226343"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess M30.45m (99'11&quot;)Princess Yachts2020"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226345/image/large-ba2ecd485a4014f9010a3282aed6fb32.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226345">Princess M</a> has a top speed of 22 knots, 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, and a cruising speed of 17 knots. The yacht had a last known asking price of €7,800,000.