The 54.9-metre motor yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a>, was built in 2011 by the American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcastle Marine (Company)">Newcastle Marine</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon,</a> previously known as Sovereign, was the first in the Newcastle 5500 series to be built. She features naval architecture and a sophisticated exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Murray & Associates L.L.C. (Company)">Murray &amp; Associates</a> with lavish interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claudette Bonville & Associates (Company)">Claudette Bonville &amp; Associates</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> has been regularly maintained and was recently refitted in 2020.&nbsp;The refit included updates to the galley, bridge, electrical systems and a fresh paint job to her grey hull. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> is a deluxe six-stateroom motor yacht featuring two king master suites and four guest staterooms. The two master suites are located on separate decks, with the first on the main deck with amazing oval windows across the full beam of the yacht. The second master suite is located on the bridge deck and also offers phenomenal views.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218484/image/large-6b89056aa514e12218fd0f9e4d388128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218484"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218488/image/large-feedb80ae620d09cf902fcf91eb5e7cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218488"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218490/image/large-fa3913497ab90675595562fa2b9804e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218490">Each stateroom has been tastefully furnished with a wooden lacquer interior finish and neutral palette, bringing a strong sense of harmony throughout the vessel. She can also host a crew of 12 across six cabins.At 1,100 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> has large amounts of indoor and outside space designed for maximum comfort for those onboard. The tri-deck superyacht features numerous luxurious amenities. The expansive interior spaces have been carefully designed to allow guests to dine, socialise, pamper and entertain themselves as a group, or individually for those who want to appreciate some solitude.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218499/image/large-1250687ad6072de2b232e143e6ca0203.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218499">The sun deck offers an open air bar that sits alongside the infinity pool and oversized jacuzzi with numerous sun pads. The bridge deck features an alfresco dining area and a Sky Lounge large enough to host parties for up to 100 people when docked. The main deck includes an opulent outdoor seating with panoramic views that lead through into the main saloon and interior dining area. And finally the lower deck has a beach club that opens on to the ocean and can be set up as an outside gym or area to relax and enjoy the view.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218483/image/large-283132a463e2fb2201bb608c426b4cac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218483"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218481/image/large-96ec1a3a5ef14795debed56e3e61309a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218481">The FunAir beach club sea pool and extreme yacht slide offer additional fun whilst out at anchor and provide an on-ocean paradise for those onboard.As a certified PADI Dive Centre charter yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> offers an extensive water sports program. The talented crew include a dive master, a professional surfer and a pro kite boarder and their unbeatable water sports program is available to guests of all ages and abilities.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> hosts an expansive fleet of tenders and toys including two-three seater Seadoo GTI Jet Skis, over 20 sets of snorkelling and scuba diving equipment, water skis, jet boards, kitesurfing, inflatable water toys and towables and even yacht golf.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218510/image/large-12954164e7a791617888528612286edd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218510"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218513/image/large-ad3849bd0971644b74508357dd655736.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218513"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> and her crew are celebrated for undertaking extensive humanitarian work including being one of the first responders during Hurricane Dorian. This dedicated crew will soon be sailing for Europe and look forward to an exceptional summer season in the Mediterranean.She is also making waves in the industry as one of the first superyachts to announce they will be accepting crypto currency such as Bitcoin for charter bookings, including during the Monaco Grand Prix this May with the trackside berth they have secured in Port Hercules.Captain Paul Clarke of Motor Yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> shared, “We believe Bitcoin is the future of global currency. Forward thinking and welcoming new ideas has always been a strong part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon's&nbsp;</a>ethos. Accepting Bitcoin fits perfectly with these principals and supports inclusivity, especially for the younger generation of charter guests who are often more comfortable with a decentralised currency such as Bitcoin. Crypto currency expands borders, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> is expanding her horizons with the upcoming trip to Europe, and we look forward to inviting a new wave of charter guests on board.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218523/image/large-a88fb76ab6d14f2bc52b3d8652d716ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218523"> Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loon54.86m (179'12&quot;)Newcastle Marine2011">Loon</a> can reach a top speed of 14 knots and cruise comfortably at 12 knots with a range of 4,500 nautical miles.

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The 55m Newcastle Loon, previously known as Sovereign, was the first in the Newcastle 5500 series to be built.

Onboard: Newcastle’s 55m motor yacht Loon

The 46.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> has been delivered following the completion of her sea trials in the North Sea off Amsterdam. During these trials, the custom sailing yacht proved her worth with an impressive display of performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272857/image/large-1a4a350eb1432ab423c7bbf527c0e16a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272857">“A full day in beautiful sunny and windy weather in the North Sea off Amsterdam showed how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>’s performance under sail is truly outstanding,” explained Mario Pedol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>. “By the time the mainsail was hoisted the breeze had built to a steady 18 knots.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272860/image/large-be39f17858ef44c833829754df782fbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272860">The high-performance cruiser sloop began construction in 2020, with the Dutch shipyard announcing the turning of her hull in 2021. Also known as Project 405 and Reichel / Pugh Nauta 154, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> features naval architecture from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design</a> with Nigel Ingram of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> Newport acting as the owners’ project manager on the build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272916/image/large-29be1bfe9a4b4de4eeea9482d65f24da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272916">Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>, which means 'blissful home', she boasts an impressive interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> and employs the shipyard's new Featherlight method. Designer Mario Pedol also believes that the studio’s specific request for longitudinal stiffness, to boost performance, was fully met using thorough and deep final element structural analysis.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya launched (2023-02-07 10:00:00 +0100)">In pictures: 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272855/image/large-16d9883c8f1ba3e4a89a1bca60139835.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272855"></a>“We sailed on a broad reach with the mainsail and Code Zero and rapidly reached a truly impressive 17 knot speed. It was just the beginning of a great day of sailing with the owner and all of the main players of his and the builder’s teams. This fantastic yacht showed to really match all of the quite demanding main aspects of the owners’ brief,” commented Mario Pedol.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/833429367" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> has been designed to combine both performance and comfort and features a straight bow, wide transom and twin rudders. Many elements of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> have been constructed in carbon composite, including the trunk of the keel, the deckhouse, the guest cockpit and hardtop, all of which were manufactured at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272861/image/large-fe1b800381480332ca0284fffa51cfe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272861">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> masterfully succeeded in engineering and building the yacht, fulfilling the owner’s request in terms of robustness, reliability, quietness and last but not least amazing performance under sail, thanks to super high level <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Naval Architecture by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design</a>,” added Mario Pedol.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya christened in Amsterdam (2023-04-03 16:00:00 +0200)">47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya christened in Amsterdam<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272858/image/large-c43d18f848e63f6a72fe82f13e92f0b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272858"></a>Built for experienced owners, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> is able to accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms as well as a crew of eight in four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272856/image/large-cf854a0b30c48be42853698dd9166bfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272856"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> CEO Jan Timmerman called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>’s departure bittersweet. “We are always a bit sad to see one of our yachts sail away; it’s a bit like a child leaving home. At the same time, we are proud to have delivered another unique vessel, especially one that advances innovative engineering and build technology."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272910/image/large-3b8bb711bde9d89ff88b3b5f80a6f359.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272910"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272911/image/large-b932b46769f3108ca13bd9d4719423fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272911">"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> is a milestone in composite superyachts in the truest sense of the word and another fine example of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s ability to provide owners with the ultimate expression of personal freedom. We wish her owners and all onboard fair winds and following seas during both world cruising and many exciting regattas.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272915/image/large-f1155f51f6b6d2735ac3f5812ca3943c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272915">

47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya delivered

The 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya has been delivered following the completion of her sea trials in the North Sea off Amsterdam. 

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47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya delivered following successful sea trials

France-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> has announced that the fourth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion. The 32.7-metre motor yacht has entered the final stages of construction in Les Sables-d’Olonne. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272520/image/large-55ac3301d4b174db658fc91eecb2b58e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272520">The hull of the custom-made project was built in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s aluminium workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte, before being transferred in May 2022. Her superstructure was simultaneously built and installed in September, and her final silhouette was completed in November.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities (2022-07-28 12:30:00 +0200)">Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272525/image/large-538be643638ca150dad18882edd1cb57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272525"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht saw the installation of twin engines and generators, with a number of operations relating to her pipework and electrical systems also completed. The yacht is now ready for her coating phase, with plastic film surrounding her in preparation for this process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272523/image/large-9c65898f68b90cca790f81c7dc88a579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272523">The hull is coated with several layers of resin to smooth out any rough patches, and the layers are smoothed with large rulers, and sanded down to thin layers to obtain a flat surface. The temperature is rigorously controlled for the resin to set, and her plastic film is filled with heated air to aid the process. After this is complete, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht will be sprayed with a final layer of lacquer in the colour chosen by the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272524/image/large-9c4746fe0de35443d2761b14c1722987.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272524">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 New features an interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, and naval architecture drawn by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>. The motor yacht promises 190 GT of interior volume with and will be fitted with four staterooms, providing accommodation for up to eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272521/image/large-edfdbc9cb92133ed79eb586165efb42b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272521">In order to reduce her carbon footprint, ISO Tier III standard engines have been installed to reduce emissions. The yacht is also fitted with the latest generation of batteries and solar panels with optimised energy management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272522/image/large-98090919c0ea173a4d998f1397732f96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272522">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht is due to launch in the next weeks where she will then complete her sea trials. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> shipyard will then free up space and create a slot for the construction of a yacht of a similar size which would be delivered in 2025.

Fourth OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

OCEA has announced that the fourth hull in the OCEA Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion.

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Fourth 33m OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

The Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> has released new images of the 88-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>, following her extensive refit. The iconic sailing yacht underwent a major and innovative refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> performed at the Livorno yard and was relaunched in April 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272553/image/large-d314dfaca42d204550922ddc821cf509.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272553">Commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has retained her revolutionary status as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. She features naval architecture by <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 interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>, with her refit taking more than six months to be completed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272542/image/large-c802e889a0badd86246f55b9bb00cbe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272542"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272548/image/large-9ad8763ffa2fafc2e9f70a24a72022cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272548">The technical team of experts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> were able to make the owner’s needs a reality by providing support for a series of aesthetic and functional improvements. One of the largest and most challenging jobs the team faced was repainting her entire hull in the distinctive ‘<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> Blue.’Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit (2023-04-28 16:00:00 +0200)">88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272539/image/large-29ec0d4d81e0860d40de8a0ccdcdd0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272539"></a>The work took place on the Livorno yard’s floating dock, with a special system designed and built to accommodate the yacht’s six-metre draught. The work centred around sustainability which led to the replacement of her generators with more efficient models that have a lower fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272550/image/large-4ea24c385d484d1a69789c4b1f4d07e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272550">“It was a challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock,” commented Gianni Paladino, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> Commercial Director. “We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272545/image/large-c522212b9b0f781395b30d76ff559747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272544/image/large-132ad960e42b9a75d0ba30f4d2c2f72e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272544">The main engine mufflers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> were also changed to provide significant benefits to the environment and considerable noise reductions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>’s propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings were disassembled and serviced to ensure efficiency in the years to come and to optimise fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272540/image/large-f50ae6bd879c381d01b3db2bff696427.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272540">The distinctive sailing rig of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> underwent extensive work during the refit and required specialist attention for cleaning. Produced by UK-based Insensys, the system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square-metres of sail. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272537/image/large-341b91a034331eae37809f0efdd7d695.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272537"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272538/image/large-fbd2fc1012a69dea87b960f943f645db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272538">The teak deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> was also replaced and the interiors refurbished to offer guests an even more welcoming, elegant and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. The work commissioned also included routine maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272535/image/large-6717fb8e17f2cf10c49b275bb47d25b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272541/image/large-81c0e4b24f33ea74da2c6876d4f08443.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272541"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272536/image/large-ae1f5fd33237b177737c568c13aa0ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272536">“It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>’s team. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” concluded Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272554/image/large-757c00f1d4ff1d027fc06b35f28d2feb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272554">

88m Perini Navi yacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit

New images of the 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon have been released following her extensive refit at Lusben. 

New images of 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing Yachts</a> has released the images of the first 35.24-metre GTX116 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> arriving in Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix. The flagship motor yacht was launched in February 2023 as part of the GTX series, and is characterised by her impressive performance results. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272424/image/large-d4aba53d56d8219dfe96b5f414f81939.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272424"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> features a sleek and streamlined exterior profile by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design (Company)">Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> showcases a sporty character with a new shade of grey and a special shade of blue for her deckhouse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272421/image/large-56e89b4274706917cb838f5156baf025.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272421"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> boasts plenty of natural light, thanks to her generously-sized glass windows. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX116 yacht ensures a seamless transition between her interior and exterior spaces with her large main saloon furnished for maximum comfort. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/832231305?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> features a five stateroom layout with the full-beam master stateroom located amidships. Further guest accommodation includes two VIP staterooms and two twin mirrored guest staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272422/image/large-4c303359d52f05bde34849c06e1bd3bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272422">Some of the standout features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> include the garage which can hold a five-metre tender, a Jet Ski and a number of water toys. She also has an impressive 38 square-metre beach club with teak decking, and a hydraulic platform that connects the beach club to the swim platform and allows easy access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272420/image/large-0a2e8e2d3df4f4a1f91556b960856564.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272420">The spacious 41 square-metre sundeck is designed for socialising and can also provide shade, thanks to the shelter provided by her hardtop. Her forward-living area is also able to accommodate a Jacuzzi and can be accessed from the exterior, via the port walkway or through the glass door from the bridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272423/image/large-32bbae5bb0d4eea01b1b0be976948c63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272423">The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX116 is equipped with a triple water jet propulsion system, which can be paired with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 2,000 engines, for a top speed of 35.5 knots and a cruising speed of 29.5 knots.&nbsp;

35m Pershing GTX116 yacht Caffeine

Pershing Yachts has released the images of the first 35m GTX116 yacht Caffeine arriving in Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix. 

Pershing Yachts releases new images of the first 35m GTX116 yacht Caffeine

The 67.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. The impressive superyacht has been fully designed and constructed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Kaag facility in the Netherlands and will complete sea trials before being delivered to her owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271481/image/large-c42bc2475bc8d36ce3839f73e4d4b391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271481">The hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a> penned her interior and exterior design. She features a bold exterior profile, characterised by a muscular reverse sheer to the bow, chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows.Designed and built for an experienced owner, Project 823 radiates strength in her profile. The steel and aluminium yacht features uninterrupted lines from bow to stern and wide windows, creating a unique silhouette while showcasing her poise and grace on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271482/image/large-c43eb53e809ce6365b05f44ec0849f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271482">The interior of Project 823 is simple yet sophisticated and boasts natural tones, light wood veneers, and organic forms. The overall appearance is cultured yet tasteful and creates a welcoming yet calm ambience onboard.The interior layout of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been tailored to her owner’s specific family needs. She features ensuite accommodation for up to 10 guests across a master suite on the main deck forward, a VIP suite on the bridge deck, and three staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271483/image/large-e8a83cdd48f28f4d14c2984ffc4a5494.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271483">Guests are able to move freely around Project 823, thanks to an elevator connecting from the lower deck to the sundeck. A key highlight onboard is her expansive sundeck area with a central lounge zone protected from the elements by a glass windbreak and a hardtop. Wide side windows and nine skylights in the roof also ensure that views will be uninterrupted, while her radar mast was engineered to span these glass skylights, supported by flat panel satellite hardware for broadband internet.The tenders onboard Project 823 have been stored behind the high bulwarks on the foredeck, to cleverly free up space on the lower deck for a large wellness area and gym located in the stern area.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials

The 67m Feadship Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials in the North Sea

It has been some time since we took a closer look at the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet. With the 127-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> entering the list in 2022, SYT takes another look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world. You can also now check out our video on the topic here:<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvRIrCuSx8A?&amp;t=359s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>1.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;(142.8-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-d0b162536ddda1e8c16207c85053fc93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, makes the cut for our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> is not only the longest yacht on the list, but at 12,558 GT, is also five times larger in volume than the second yacht in this definitive list.2.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(127-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-9f2f51c2f5a9b863f581bff54f059095.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> is the second, (or first for those who do not consider <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> to be a sailing yacht), largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a>. She was sold in 2018 to tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, and the secretive project was first unveiled in October 2021, when she was rolled out of the shed at Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Details surrounding <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> have been kept tightly under wraps, but the name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> derives from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. 3.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;(106.7-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-c07b142a956e019b98afd0f162227290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">Designed and built to cross oceans under sail power alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> is was widely considered as the official ‘largest sailing yacht in the world’ at 106-metres in length, before the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Delivered to her owner in 2018 and built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, with her sophisticated energy-generation solar system and high-tech DynaRig setup by <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>, is one of the most advanced yachts of her kind and was developed by her boundary-pushing owner, together with a world-class design team. 4.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a>&nbsp;(92.92-metres)&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-cb888a4ae5bc39d319e804098d063133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">At 93-metres, the 1,500 GRT three-masted schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a> is the world’s fourth largest sailing yacht. She was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> in 2006 and has been operated since as one of the most private vessels in the world. 5.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a>&nbsp;(90-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-1c2ef7f7849765ddec7fe33a01f88223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">The 90-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> was built by the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman Shipyard</a> in 2004. The superyacht’s exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with naval architecture by <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/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rebecca Bradley Interior Design (Company)">Rebecca Bradley Interior Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930s, and with speeds reaching up to 19 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> can outrun most other sailing superyachts. 6.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;(88-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-ba2fff3fe8c3ae7b34e6c06720072186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">One of the most iconic yachts of all time and certainly one of the most photographed in recent years, the revolutionary 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is famed for her sophisticated automated square-rigged DynaRig sail plan. Three towering free-standing rotating carbon-fibre masts hold 25,800 square feet of canvas on 15 square sails delivering exceptional performance, speed and manoeuvrability. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, and designed in collaboration with her first owner Tom Perkins, was sold in August of 2009 to her current owner, who actively takes part in superyacht regattas, showing off the yacht's capabilities. 7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>&nbsp;(86-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8770/image/large-9787572476931cd2ffcba9df7a8fc020.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8770">Another Dutch sailing yacht making the Top 10 list is the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Launched in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is the largest ketch-rigged sailing yacht in the world, with her mainmast towering 88.4-metres above sea level. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>. Currently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is in the Netherlands for her first Special Survey by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. 8.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a>&nbsp; (81-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168402/image/large-55e965250277fb66103a784cfc12a147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168402">This <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-launched" target="_blank">launched</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-delivered" target="_blank">delivered</a> in 2020, is the shipyard’s largest sailing yacht by volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a> has an impressive 3,500 square metres of sail, and carbon Panamax rigging by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>. The three-masted schooner was built in collaboration with <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 designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>, and also stands as the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht at 1,150 GT. 9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;(77.6-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-19e53079b60be7d27fbca4b11c064372.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> where, alongside other modifications, the stern section of the vessel was redesigned and extended by 3-metres. However, this refit left her keel slightly unbalanced. An additional, major refit completed in 2020 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NCA Refit (Company)">NCA</a> shipyard, sought to rebalance the keel by cutting her keel in half and moving the ram housing 300 mm forward. Besides her technical changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> also had a new paint job featuring a three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom. 10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>&nbsp;(70-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7805/image/large-e6246afaadd124db4c12e561c2ca4e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7805"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> (previously known as Sybaris) was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> and is one of the largest yachts delivered by the Italian brand in recent years. Completed in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> designed the superyacht’s exterior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillipe Briand</a> consulting on the naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a> fashioned her wooden veneer interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a master suite and five doubles, all with en-suite bathrooms and entertainment centres.

The top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

Discover the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet: 143m Sailing Yacht A, 106m Black Pearl, 93m EOS and many more.

The 33.04-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/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> has been delivered. The second hull of the shipyard's new SP110 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> was purchased by experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> owners from the Netherlands and were represented through the purchase by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lengers Yachts (Company)">Lengers Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240060/image/large-e4d7c4a1af39fad216ccb7a2f135996a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240060">The first hull of the series made its debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival 2022</a> and was built for the shipyard's CEO Massimo Perotti. Top features include a split level saloon that opens out onto the aft deck, with aerodynamic exterior lines and a sport aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240066/image/large-71388fd63ca9cd3fd011dd67d486c065.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240066">The project was made possible by a collaboration between <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/zuccon-international-project" target="_blank">Bernardo Zuccon</a> for the exteriors, Tilli Antonelli at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sanlorenzo" target="_blank">Sanlorenzo</a> product development, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/studio-marco-arnaboldi" target="_blank">Marco Arnaboldi</a> for the hull design, and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lissoni-associati" target="_blank">Piero Lissoni</a> for the interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240058/image/large-ed56d6d6aad4b8a9f5b3da576a20fae1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240058"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/ownership-sp110-yacht-almax" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240056/image/large-07663bf38e1168893ab8bba23f637e4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240056">Read: Ownership: Massimo Perotti and his 33m SP110 yacht Almax</a>SP110 offers the very solid performances at the lowest fuel consumption. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SP110 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> is equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 engines with a total of 6,000 horse power. She reaches a top speed of 40 knots. The water jet propulsion ensures top efficiency and comfort at every speed range and the solar panels supply power to run the hotel load.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240072/image/large-e072da67272143328a98813f9c07a812.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240072"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240074/image/large-56a3866aa0739bddc39aafdc744b4105.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240074">The yacht is due to cruise in the Mediterranean this summer.The photographs used in this article are of the first hull of the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almax33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">Almax</a>, and are used for demonstrative purposes only.

Sanlorenzo yacht Steel It delivered

The 33m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Steel It has been delivered.

Sanlorenzo 33m SP110 motor yacht Steel It delivered

The Prime Minister of Antigua, Gaston Browne, has declared that the US has lifted its sanctions on the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, enabling its potential sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26819/image/large-e23757180549886d3a8917288858e85b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26819">&nbsp;The authorisation was announced during the National Assembly of Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday 21 May after the US Department of Treasury issued a licence which allowed “transactions that include but are not limited to, bidding on the purchase of the vessel; paying deposits; and providing financing, insurance, or funding in connection with the purchase.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268484/image/large-42e88e8474e4125149bc9685731f762e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268484">Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Ronald Sanders said that while the licence permits the government of Antigua and Barbuda to proceed with the auction to sell the vessel, other matters, such as the formal delisting of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, from the US Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list, are still being pursued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268485/image/large-13b792f4320b26fff0056e4019c42818.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268485">“On May 18, the US Department of the Treasury issued licence No. RUSSIA-EO14024-2023-1060959-1, to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, authorising persons licensed by the US Treasury to participate in the Government of Antigua and Barbuda auction of the vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>,” commented Sir Ronald Sanders.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero (2023-04-06 10:30:00 +0200)">Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268487/image/large-ddef98a8e459479e6f2140c8d216a7d6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268487"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268483/image/large-2e227f9605b8cb8bd764782c3924da4e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268483"></a>The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> is said to be on the sanction list issued by the US, the UK and the European Union, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was ordered to stay in the country at the beginning of 2022, and has not been allowed to fuel and can only take on emergency supplies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268486/image/large-0319403cdbd6a4a18032d229abc2810b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268486">In August 2022, security officials in Antigua and Barbuda conducted a search of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>. It was announced in a statement by Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Greene, that the operation was led by officers of ONDCP, with support from the Police, the Defence Force and Customs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84285/image/large-152b2c43cd20092c4fd4ac30f6a9bcbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84283/image/large-05de92b437eefabe1523edf889939847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84283"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84295/image/large-fdfafdcea1e7b5a2e20cbfc7aa9c7db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84295">The superyacht has reportedly been in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua for nearly two years and according to the Antigua Observer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has been costing the government $28,000 a week, not including food and the wages for the crew members.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: 82m Alfa Nero searched in Antigua<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84289/image/large-7cf65094f9ef1d594510586a81c6d50c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84289"></a>Sir Ronald Sanders also commented “this entire process broke new ground; there were no rule books or patterns to follow. In this sense, much has been achieved by a small state.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84290/image/large-65cbe00ebecd25115df20c1b28919ad8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84294/image/large-290998123199d82be0b140fac2a68b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84294">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>-built superyacht was launched in 2007 and sports an exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and an interior curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> boasts 2,500 GT of volume and accommodation for 12 guests and 28 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84288/image/large-49a73b04ae3761415076e0fafa0af537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84288">

Antigua and Barbuda to auction 82m Alfa Nero superyacht

Antigua and Barbuda has been issued a licence by the US Department of Treasury allowing them to sell the 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht.

Auction of 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht confirmed

The first 34.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023">Moonen 110</a> has completed a week of sea trials including a successful endurance test off the Dutch coast on the North Sea. The motor yacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>, with interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Indigo (Company)">Studio Indigo</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270093/image/large-814cb997b6ae7ce99aa98114a7d1046e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270093"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a>' Project Manager John Bechtold was very satisfied with the yacht’s performance at sea. “It’s always exciting to take a brand new design out for the first time. She performed very well at sea, very stable and comfortable. We really noticed how low the noise and vibrations levels are. She’s a beautiful boat.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270091/image/large-768d2a940fd6ec3aa04ee391cbb0f075.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270091">Commercial Director Victor Caminada says the trials are an important milestone. “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023">Moonen 110</a> is a timeless beauty that exemplifies Dutch design excellence. For us that means beautifully designed spaces to be in, but also precision engineering and very high quality craftsmanship. For example the Owner Stateroom is exceptional thanks to both the sweeping 180-degree panoramic views as well as the high comfort levels. When the yacht is at anchor with the generator running, the Owner Stateroom will have a noise level of just 43dB(A).” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270094/image/large-d26a888c611a5d3cdd1d8ee5659d2cce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270094"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270095/image/large-2233eb48eb696f338f81bd10b7bb8c28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270095">Moonen 110</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270094/image/large-d26a888c611a5d3cdd1d8ee5659d2cce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270094">

Moonen 110 sea trials complete

The first Moonen 110 has completed sea trials in the Netherlands.

First Moonen 110 motor yacht completes sea trials

The 105-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> has been photographed on her sea trials in the North Sea. The superyacht, which was re-launched in January after a ground-breaking rebuild, has been pioneered by the shipyard in collaboration with designer <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269254/image/large-d9ce10e116007b058294aa8d10be7af1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269254"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> features a modern exterior aesthetic, including a completely new superstructure as well as a fresh interior from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Since her launch, the yacht has been undergoing commissioning in Rotterdam and the sea trials are likely to be the first to take place over coming weeks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269256/image/large-525864ffd5c04da2009b11399671119b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269256">Aside from her physical transformation, the work undertaken brings <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a>&nbsp;into the future with contemporary standards in terms of technology, safety, capability and sustainability. The photographs show a spacious aft deck swim platform with mirrored doors leading to her beach club on the lower deck. Her tiered upper decks feature spacious terraces to aft, with a particularly large terrace on the upper deck, there is also a pool on the main deck.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269255/image/large-ae452fb6507f6349481a4eb7e3c4c002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269255">She has an operational profile that is fully compliant with rigorous IMO Tier III standards, as well as upgrades to her technological capabilities across the board. SYT featured <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> in the second edition of its technical magazine How to Build It, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">you can download it for free now and get the full story, as well as all of the other in-depth features within the magazine</a>.&nbsp;

105m Oceanco superyacht H3 sea trials

The 105m Oceanco superyacht H3 on sea trials ahead of delivery.

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105m Oceanco superyacht H3 on first sea trials

UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andy Waugh Yacht Design (Company)">Andy Waugh Yacht Design</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 80-metre superyacht concept, Decadence. The concept takes inspiration from the automotive and aeronautical industries, while embodying the spirit of 1920s motor racing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272931/image/large-04096a5b63816c81ff56ec7fd9c511d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272931">Decadence features a small-waterplane-area twin hull (SWATH), which minimises the cross section area at the sea’s surface. “Small-waterplane-area-twin-hull’ vessels are catamarans with submerged, cylindrical hulls attached to a central body by ‘stilts’ of minimal cross section,” explains Andy Waugh. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272924/image/large-4483e976c4ab3081a034c37550131e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272924">“As a result Decadence could achieve a reduction in pitch and roll movements of around 70 percent over a conventional monohull, vastly improving both comfort and safety onboard.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272925/image/large-8791139121baa14192d9be1b6ce3d7a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272925">Decadence boasts a 30-metre beam and an interior volume of 5,000 GT, with her SWATH hull opening up to provide a plethora of opportunities for her interior layout. One of these options allows the owner to choose a large master suite measuring 20-metres wide, 30-metres long, with three-metre high ceilings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272927/image/large-ff8390d8555f00083e02a40f7bd62cf3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272927">The excessive beam onboard Decadence has been coupled with increased stability to operate in adverse weather conditions. Her design also allows for the storage of two 14-metre chase boat tenders from Skyline Yachts.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serafina: The 70m superyacht concept from Andy Waugh Yacht Design (2022-08-02 12:30:00 +0200)">Serafina: The 70m superyacht concept from Andy Waugh Yacht Design<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272932/image/large-08151c2eba19bc6bbf0593889e93b10a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272932"></a>In terms of performance, Decadence is equipped with a radical propulsion system which, when combined with its slender hulls, should reduce energy use by around 30 percent minimising refueling frequency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272928/image/large-ae572e877f67bf3f2611ca9437738ca8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272928">Andy Waugh Yacht Design was established in 2010 and has already been making waves in the industry. The company is currently working on their first 100+-metre new-build commission for an American tech billionaire.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272934/image/large-8ac51d76d155dc40e3cd8bbfffd23d7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272934">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire (2022-04-26 15:45:00 +0200)">Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire</a>The project is currently in the engineering phase at the Bremen, Germany facility of Dörries Yachts. The project is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272929/image/large-8d9be942580d9d3febc8271ae1c8ba96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272929">

80m Decadence superyacht concept by Andy Waugh Yacht Design 

Andy Waugh Yacht Design has unveiled the renderings for a new futuristic 80m superyacht concept, Decadence, based on 1920s motor racing.

Introducing Decadence: the 80m futuristic superyacht concept based on 1920s motor racing

The 61.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is the 13th largest superyacht to emerge from the Italian shipyard. She was delivered in 2000 and, in 2017, underwent an extensive refit, which combined her timeless opulence with sophisticated technology. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187695/image/large-60dcf9d71bdeb876bfd92c9978139749.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187695"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185421/image/large-7c0ec1b988a0d6aadef671ddabb558e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185421"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a>&nbsp;features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/135" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Scanu srl (Company)">Studio Scanu</a> and a distinctive interior 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>. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYachtTimes</a> takes a closer look at the interiors of the expansive 1,049 GT superyacht.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187681/image/large-b32c08d85d25c7d3af38f387318ed6a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187681" 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; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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/187693/image/large-d39ef2a3f14f866e347b024253e40bcc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187693">Entering the main saloon, the highly detailed and skilfully crafted wooden panelling contrasts with the neutral tones of the ceiling and furniture, exuding an elegance reminiscent of a French chateau. The main saloon is comprised of palatial plush sofas, exquisite art, and a grand piano creating the perfect home away from home ambiance. It is the ideal setting for reading, savouring cocktails or even selecting a movie from the extensive collection of over 320 films.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187680/image/large-6d0d0f60bb8b90d9de81bd68ebda7c12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187680"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187692/image/large-e514b744e235c2c20b51fc28bc46c475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187692"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187691/image/large-ac38967cd8fe561965f0834335691315.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187691"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187693/image/large-d39ef2a3f14f866e347b024253e40bcc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187693"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is able to accommodate as many as 12 guests in unparalleled luxury and comfort across six staterooms. Each of the staterooms radiates elegant opulence. The full-beam master suite, named the Chris Smith Master Suite, features a romantic window seat as well as an expansive lounge area. His-hers marble bathrooms meticulously contrast with the dark-toned crafted wooden panels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187689/image/large-2fa1558b9c7852a1400e61a5f9fdcf44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187689"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187686/image/large-9fbdc774d23c3f86d553c4a11afd5141.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187686"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187683/image/large-951542c5fcea6f5975986d2588403c51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187683"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187687/image/large-283fc0306bf1968372feb9216dc53fe8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187687">As for the VIP stateroom, known as the John Hacker VIP Stateroom, it boasts panoramic windows, a reading nook, and a luxurious marble and onyx bathroom with both a bath and shower. The three double and twin guest suites are all equipped with ensuite marble shower rooms, providing additional accommodations of utmost comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187685/image/large-302aa8eec2e698dd1d505604413041ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187685" 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; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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/187682/image/large-0045003f5733f628dd0a4222ea264dfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187682">The spacious practicalities and the stately interior style overflow into the exterior spaces. The main aft deck offers ample seating, ideal for relishing the views or enjoying pre-dinner cocktails and canapes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187676/image/large-bbd86271cd9d3e9654a19160e57bfa9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187676"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187672/image/large-a7aa60aacef13e03e437447ac0daf299.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187672"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187674/image/large-9f1894c58b23fd890a569cc9ddf77f99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187675/image/large-df614d058fdce35ad8b975d511bb0455.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187675">As for the expansive sundeck, it entices guests to spend their time outdoors with an elaborately crafted oversized Jacuzzi adorned with wooden panelling on the side. It also features a round wooden table with seating for all guests onboard for an idyllic alfresco dining experience with unobstructed panoramic views. &nbsp;A day head shower is also available for added convenience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187677/image/large-9e8adbdc39c22927036eb08039023285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187677"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187678/image/large-e30368a6bb8e17abfcb545c27acd3269.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187678">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</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)">Catepillar</a> engines which give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187669/image/large-9ec99be5c85b0949520654cd7af1cd9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187669"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.&nbsp;

Onboard 61m CRN yacht Katharine 

Take a closer look onboard the 13th largest superyacht to emerge from CRN,  61.3-metre Katharine, showcasing palatial interiors. 

Onboard 61m CRN superyacht Katharine showcasing a chateau-inspired design

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the 44.3-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> from the Ancona, Italy shipyard. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Gran Turismo 45 series yacht is characterised by her strong, sporty lines and plumb bow. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272918/image/large-cd88f05311c42af2fc549e537b183128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272918">Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a>, the motor yacht features key design features of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> brand DNA, such as her side arches which connect her three decks. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi</a>, with naval architecture from Palumbo Superyachts. The client was introduced by Peter Redford and Eugenio Cannarsa of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> Australia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272917/image/large-39d631fae69d4da059869231ada3ef8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272917"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> showcases large windows which can be opened on all decks to highlight her harmonious interior design. She is adorned with a colour palette of golds, sand and turquoise shades, penned 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>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272920/image/large-c6fe2373884b91b56331d7e978914b3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272920">The 430 GT yacht features a full-beam owner’s stateroom on the main deck forward, with an entrance hall, his-and-hers sinks in her ensuite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony. The area also has direct access to the forward outdoor lounge via a private staircase. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/833607840?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The remaining guest accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> consists of four ensuite VIP suites, two of which include twin beds which can be made into doubles. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> also has a five-metre tender stowed in the side-opening starboard garage on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272922/image/large-05f07083b1895c7262f421ce81881853.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272922"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272923/image/large-e1292ff7f8d6f6c7e22966bbe8be4da7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272923">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 ACERT engines, which deliver her with a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272919/image/large-bc4c0558c1249f50a50d38d504e51687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272919"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> will make her world debut at both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023 - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival 2023</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272921/image/large-8aed86cf367873fc854b60b31d42bb2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272921">

ISA superyacht UV II launched

The 44m ISA yacht UV II has been launched from the Ancona, Italy shipyard.

Video: 44m ISA superyacht UV II launched in Ancona

The 46.57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> sold in a deal with Savvas Kontrafouris of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emperio Yachting Alliance (Company)">Emperio Yachting Alliance</a> introducing the buyer and Richard Gray of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258163/image/large-cce714d705ee56ba44f84cf91a318e26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258163">Delivered in 2014, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> remains in pristine condition following an extensive refit in 2019. She features exterior design from the Italian studio <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> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tecnomar (Company)">Tecnomar</a>, while her stylish interior was curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Centro Stile and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dragana Maznic (Company)">Dragana Maznic</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258180/image/large-85720f2c3480e72bb7b90694def0496c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258180"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258170/image/large-d0d532e971954883bebdb4ccdb1063aa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258170"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258171/image/large-8e6e1e43899468c1076428f5d645b4ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258171"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258173/image/large-c92c558a3edd08bfda9c4deee6cda74b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258173">Petratara</a> boasts a spacious and modern interior filled with plenty of natural light. She can sleep up to 12 guests across five sumptuous staterooms with ensuites, including a full-beam master suite with sea views. She can also accommodate up to nine crew to attend to her guests' needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258166/image/large-e230f7e02c43fc1222a278c298c432fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258182/image/large-bb1c459eb44269ecbee4498784610bf2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258182"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258184/image/large-47749e100ec6dcb28c5e8594cb2a86bf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258184">&nbsp;Key highlights onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> include her alfresco lounge areas, outdoor gym equipment, and an aft-facing Jacuzzi. Her luxurious beach club also provides easy access to the water's edge, where guests can make the most of the yacht’s water toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258183/image/large-52e1bb367de093bbf54a80d1b384bd92.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258165/image/large-c45f34fd3551a3c24389f7c2f8328c41.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258165">Performance-wise, the 499 GT yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> had a last known asking price of $17,500,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258164/image/large-ffa9f0a12d05c41d6a3e920bb43cb0ce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258164">

Admiral superyacht Petratara sold

The 47m Admiral superyacht Petratara sold with a last known asking price of $17,500,000.

47m Admiral superyacht Petratara sold

The in-build 75.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht Project 825 is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and &nbsp;offers the opportunity to jump the queue with a new-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272654/image/large-9cac6ddd25d7bc0455097e19f53e9a6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272654">Project 825&nbsp; is currently under construction at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Royal Van Lent shipyard and has an expected delivery date of November 2024. Project 825 is also one of only two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yachts in-build and currently on the market, with 71.75-metre superyacht Sakura also for sale.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship announces construction of 72m speculation superyacht Sakura (2023-05-25 13:00:00 +0200)">Feadship announces construction of 72m speculation superyacht Sakura</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272756/image/large-ddfc41ef8c8c072142fb4e4eca014f9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272756">Project 825 features exterior design and naval architecture by Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>. She also boasts a tactile interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1967" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gilles & Boissier (Company)">Gilles &amp; Boissier</a>, the team behind New York’s Baccarat Hotel.&nbsp;Adored with earth-toned, lime-washed grained wood, Project 825 is finished with stone surfaces which are highlighted with natural light from her floor-to-ceiling windows. Her main deck lounge area follows a beach house design, with a neutral colour palette and relaxed furnishings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272763/image/large-717cdf29b7b6335e7901b3f80996c6c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272763">Her open-plan main saloon features sliding glass doors on three sides, as well as a formal dining area. A games room forward provides more entertainment and between the two, a staircase leads down to the lower deck guest accommodation.Project 825 is able to sleep up to 12 guests across six staterooms, which includes her tranquil owner’s deck. The owner’s suite is situated forward and has access to a private terrace, with a Jacuzzi and two seating areas that can be lowered to create sunbeds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272761/image/large-c025b90ef501a7d2c7eaa68554234209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272761">The owner’s suite also features a touch-and-go helipad forward, as well as a huge ensuite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a private study area. Moving aft, sliding glass doors lead to an aft terrace with private dining shaded by the overhang and sun lounge seating.Further guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck and consists of two double staterooms, one twin and one convertible stateroom. Forward on the main deck is a full-beam VIP suite with bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a lounge with private balcony. Also on this deck is a massage room with a single murphy bed off the corridor leading to the VIP suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272762/image/large-b93e69a9e59991194b10665d24e7b24e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272762">The bridge deck of Project 825 is home to her wellness centre with a climate-controlled aft-facing gym. The gym can also be opened on three sides to allow a natural flow of light and air.The gym overlooks a terrace with bar, lounge, daybed and sunbathing around a Jacuzzi. Forward of the gym is a sauna, dayhead and an elevator serving three levels from the main deck to the bridge deck.With 1,750GT spread across four decks, Project 825 also features a large lower deck beach club. Her beach club opens on two sides and allows step-free access to the lower deck accommodation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272755/image/large-1345d53b3dc09abe300b02c22a256b6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272755">In terms of propulsion, Project 825 is powered by twin 2,000 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines which give her a top speed of 15.6 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. She can also house &nbsp;a 9.8-metre tender which is stowed alongside her toys and rescue tender, forward on the main deck.

In-build Feadship superyacht Project 825 interior unveiled

New images have been unveiled of the in-build 75.8-metre Feadship superyacht Project 825.

76m in-build Feadship superyacht Project 825 for sale

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272850/image/large-3741b9c3439b61e57c63dfebaebc6ea0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272850">Seen here yesterday anchored off Capri, Italy, is the 95-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/6423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madsummer95.0m (311'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Madsummer</a>. Built in Rendsburg and delivered in 2019, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Laura Sessa</a> drew her interior. With a chic colour scheme of blues, whites and reds and contemporary textures, she is homely and personal. Onboard amenities include a 12-metre swimming pool on the main deck aft, a large spa, extensive diving facilities and a helicopter landing pad on the foredeck. Inside, she can accommodate up to 18 guests (12 during charter) in nine staterooms taken care by a crew of 28. Performance-wise, she has a transatlantic range of up to 6,000 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. Get a closer look inside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madsummer95.0m (311'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Madsummer</a> in our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50604" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Lürssen's latest: The 95m Madsummer (2019-11-02 17:00:00 +0100)">onboard feature here</a>.

95m superyacht Madsummer in Capri

The 95m superyacht Madsummer, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Capri.


<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261456/image/large-2403862b9a42179c9b1808aba80b0c29.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261456">The 34.1-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/1304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2007">Lynx</a> has been sold in an in-house deal, with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">&nbsp;Edmiston’s</a> brokers Alex Busher representing the buyer and Hans van Doornmalen and Charlie Carveles representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261461/image/large-304315a652d1e9ec7b092595dab16034.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261461"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261429/image/large-e14fa907ef3349816b291c828d7ec1f6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261429">The sport boat yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Lynx</a> was delivered in 2007, it is the tenth largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a>. It features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>, whilst her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design Ltd</a>., with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>. The 184 GT yacht can accommodate up to eight guests, and has accommodation for five crew members including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2007">Lynx</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261426/image/large-91155e61a78aa807996e4e33fb4acaea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261426"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261435/image/large-a15c1341b0e97d5141abd13843f599ed.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261435"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261436/image/large-c8d07fa97a8589f5898d8820f52dbd13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261436">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2007">Lynx</a> has a grp hull and grp superstructure. She 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, which give her a cruising speed of 35 knots and a top speed of 42 knots. The yacht carries 16,000 litres of fuel onboard, and 2,000 litres of water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261437/image/large-ebcf491ea6e1a01e48e968bd2ae48cad.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261437">At the time of her sale, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2007">Lynx</a> had a last known asking price of €3,400,000.

34m Leopard motor yacht Lynx sold

The 34-metre Leopard motor yacht Lynx has been sold in an in-house deal with Edmiston

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 will be returning from 6 to 10 June for its 16th edition, held in the glorious waters surrounding Sardinia.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231181/image/large-5f441aa170e23ba01bd6b0a10cf4b8b3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231181">The 62.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Party Girl62.48m (204'12&quot;)ICON Yachts2012">Party Girl</a>, previously named Meridian and Maidelle has entered the market. Delivered in 2012, she is the third largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231171/image/large-eb24c42124b47e1fec68f0f00e0d6c24.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231171">The high volume <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She features a timeless exterior design by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">&nbsp;RWD</a>, whilst her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jouke van der Baan (Company)">Jouke van der Baan</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231175/image/large-05e75b5178a60dff4b9459d84a0d0852.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231175"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Party Girl62.48m (204'12&quot;)ICON Yachts2012">Party Girl</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across her eight opulent staterooms as well as 18 crew members including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Party Girl62.48m (204'12&quot;)ICON Yachts2012">Party Girl</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231178/image/large-4a6368ddc7faf79d1525640f17b1b9f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231178"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272737/image/large-2cd3512ec7a457202c6419e2bf02461a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272737">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/party-girl-62m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Party Girl for sale</a> features an expansive upper deck master suite with an adjoining lounge, office area and a large ensuite. The owner's deck lounge is finished in an elegant palette of creams and golds, with a large bar to the aft and sliding doors which open out to the on deck Jacuzzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231183/image/large-81f1621ee0c66131d0d38b6f14a69d90.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231170/image/large-be89787fcf83604f53077c355b334e8f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231170"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231172/image/large-11850c8ac2c1154fc257ffac2821e061.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231172"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272734/image/large-d2848b3d0115233fa61d73c7ee33ee80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272734">Other highlights onboard include the curved Jacuzzi on her upper deck, expansive aft deck terrace with alfresco dining area, bar and lounge, and spacious beach club which opens up onto a large swim platform. Moreover, this area is home to a spa and gym. Guests can also enjoy lounging on one of the many sun beds to the aft and enjoy the panoramic views from the bow.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272751/image/large-40cb71a728a5af0889b3d0957dabb625.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272751">The main saloon dining area is prized with a wine room which contains glass plate panels crafted from a Venetian artist. In the same room, there is a custom ceiling lamp "Tappeto Volante" from Venini which is 7-metres in length.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272742/image/large-6b24ebf8b5ff02fd2967e871bbebdc3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272742"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272749/image/large-5aecb7fe740223815c2957d12e7d6a7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272749">Further inside, an immense portoro marble slab is installed on the main deck lobby. The stairs which span across &nbsp;the four decks have been completely covered with leather produced by craftsmen from Turin. All the marbles in the yacht for sale have been hand selected from caves, with a particular attention to the desert stone that is treated with a special natural finishing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272740/image/large-dff216a280360f3e11f00878a0a65aee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272740">The ICON motor yacht for sale 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 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Fleet Updates

Onboard: Newcastle’s 55m motor yacht Loon