<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> has finalised the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> and, as of today, has added the leading US brokerage firm to its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> portfolio of organisations and companies. The acquisition is set to further advance <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>’s growth and diversification strategy, significantly bolstering its product portfolio and customer reach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223343/image/large-2771daf28e5aed1614af060fb3910c24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223343">“We are thrilled to welcome Bob Denison and his team into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family, which expands and strengthens our presence in the superyacht and yacht categories,” said Austin Singleton, Chief Executive Officer for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>. “As we move through the second fiscal quarter, we continue to capitalise on record demand and a growing backlog.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bob Denison on why acquisition by OneWater Marine means big things for the American yacht brokerage firm (2022-03-22 13:15:00 +0100)">Bob Denison on why acquisition by OneWater Marine means big things for the American yacht brokerage firm</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114971/image/large-d13b0031183412a92551fe76d7c75d5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114971">“Orders at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2022">Miami Boat</a> show were off the charts for both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a>, which underscore our combined position as the premier marine retailer of choice from superyachts and yachts to traditional boat sales, parts, and service,” Singleton continued. “We look forward to enhancing our leadership position in the market in the coming years.”The acquisition follows record numbers for both companies at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2022">Miami</a> and <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2022">Palm Beach Boat Shows</a>, which took place in February and March of this year respectively. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> has had some outstanding years, and in 2021 alone the firm secured 1,000 yacht sales and saw an increase of 177 percent in yacht charters. The firm has a longstanding heritage and has been a leading yacht broker in the states for some 70 years now. It also operates 21 offices, seven of which are in Fort Lauderdale and one is in Monaco. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178342/image/large-4c6ee80e15ccd3c91b0a61b672d6e834.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178342">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54689" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title='"Consolidation in yacht brokerage is inevitable": Daniel Ziriakus of Northrop and Johnson (2022-03-03 14:00:00 +0100)'>"Consolidation in yacht brokerage is inevitable": Daniel Ziriakus of Northrop and Johnson&nbsp;</a>“Strong consumer demand continues to fuel our growth and strengthens our position as industry leaders throughout the United States, Europe, and the Mediterranean <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a>’s team of experienced yacht brokers is unparalleled in the world of yachting,” Bob Denison, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, commented. “Their commitment to taking incredible care of clients will be accelerated thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>’s tools, resources, and support. We are excited to be joining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family, and we look forward to what our shared future holds.”

OneWater Marine finalises acquisition of Denison Yachting

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OneWater Marine has finalised the acquisition of Denison Yachting and, as of today, has added the leading US brokerage firm to its OneWater portfolio.

Netherlands-based marine electrical companies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tijssen Elektro (Company)">Tijssen Elektro</a> have joined forces to provide further services to the maritime community. From 1 June 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tijssen Elektro (Company)">Tijssen</a> will officially fall under the umbrella of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a> Group. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272578/image/large-9ac400099a30d4992090ad355ee17e18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272578">The merger will bring the two companies together for the delivery of advanced electrical system integration systems for all types of yachts above 30-metres. The shared vision between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tijssen Elektro (Company)">Tijssen Elektro</a> allows the companies to expand on their portfolios while meeting the needs of those within the industry.&nbsp;"Our two families are uniting to deliver the best solutions for the yachting industry,” explained Gert Bravenboer, CEO at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a>. “Fully complementary to each other, we are uniquely positioned to create value for existing and new customers. Together, we will be the go-to technology partner on all aspects of automation, electrification and digitalisation. From consulting, engineering and installation to commissioning, service and maintenance, it's a perfect fit."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272577/image/large-150d4282ba9b14d3509de682379e56c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272577">The merger will represent a new chapter in history for both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tijssen Elektro (Company)">Tijssen Elektro</a>. This will benefit not only both companies, but also the employees, customers and shareholders. This will allow them to provide even more innovative solutions and expand the complexity of their projects.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse (Company)">Alewijnse</a> is the best choice because the chemistry between the companies means we speak the same language and complement each other. The synergy is great because we stop where Alewijnse starts. Our combined portfolio will broaden all at once to cover yachts from 30 right up to 130 metres. Together, we form a one-stop-shop for every kind of yacht. That way we can completely unburden our customers," added Pedro Kappen, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tijssen Elektro (Company)">Tijssen Elektro</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272579/image/large-1444065a001052c048600aeb12470fcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272579">

Electrical services companies Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro merge

Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro have joined forces to provide further services to the maritime community.

Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro merge to strengthen yacht electrical services

A new yacht brokerage firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karma Yachting (Company)">Karma Yachting</a>, has been founded by Mario Cicognani and Karin Paggi, professionals with a cumulative experience of 32 years in the purchase, sale, and construction of yachts ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The two brokers have joined forces to offer clients 'expertise, reliability, and a well-established network of industry experts'. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272056/image/large-2b4ec4d37307b89e90bb6de5ad3616ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272056">As Cicognani says, "Whether it involves a new build, purchasing, or selling superyachts, we are committed to providing a fully customised service that ensures flawless, fast, easy, and transparent processes. We place great importance on discretion and attentively listening to individual needs in order to meet our customers' requirements, while also ensuring a pleasant and stimulating customer experience."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272057/image/large-dab6546dfb423f5d944a6565997e80c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272057"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karma Yachting (Company)">Karma Yachting</a> will offer its clients a boutique brokerage approach. As Paggi emphasises, "We serve as a constant point of reference and have established long-standing relationships with our customers based on trust. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karma Yachting (Company)">Karma Yachting</a>, clients are free to choose their degree of participation and involvement in the project at any time. We can offer our clients an extensive list of professionals to choose from, including lawyers, designers, surveyors, and management companies, based on their preferences, experience, and sensitivity. By listening to their wishes and expectations, we deliver a tailor-made service and always recommend the best possible solution."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272055/image/large-f90b86a842173a5db10923173040de7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272055">The name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karma Yachting (Company)">Karma Yachting</a>, in addition to being an amalgamation of the founders' names, also represents their philosophy of life, both in private and professional realms: to act in a correct and ethical manner.

Karma Yachting brokerage firm founded

A new yacht brokerage firm Karma Yachting has been founded by two Italian brokers. 

New yacht brokerage firm Karma Yachting has been launched

The Australian refit and maintenance yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> has expanded its capacity with a new 90-tonne travel lift. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> now has five machines operating over both yards, lifting every type of vessel up to 300-tonnes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271396/image/large-262e69762e3293cdea5ebb23c818e1a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271396">“To keep pace with demand, we decided to invest in this variable width, all-wheel drive machine,” &nbsp;explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Boat Works (Company)">The Boat Works</a> owner, Tony Longhurst. “It has an adjustable beam width narrowing the vessels footprint from 8 metres down to 5.5 metres allowing &nbsp;the team to maximise the vessel set down footprint. This is brilliant for boat storage as we can go &nbsp;narrow for the narrower runways and use it for packing boats in tight spots.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271403/image/large-7b2678db6b2f3538e335970d91427a01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271403">Built in Italy, the machine boasts unique Dynamic Steering Control (DSC), which its manufacturer defines as “allowing seamless transfer between 4 modes with infinite adjustment between each to allow &nbsp;progressive adjustment of the radius of rotation”. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271400/image/large-ef3dbdd75e8fce9694a90fd655441dc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271400">DSC is an innovative steering management system developed by Boat Lift. This system allows an operator to linearly move the axis of rotation in any position between the axis of the front wheels and the rear wheels. This makes it possible to significantly reduce the manoeuvring space required for the handling and storage of boats. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271399/image/large-b8c8cfd255ccd65151a343b3828635b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271399">The new 90-tonne Boat Lift is currently undergoing commissioning and will be ready to haul-out boats in June 2023. “The new Boat Lift gives us more flexibility, makes us more efficient and gives owners more &nbsp;options,” said Tony Longhurst. “We can lift wide multihulls and monohulls, and we can lift a lot more boats now. This new 90-tonne machine takes our service capability to a new level!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271397/image/large-12673dafa039aa1625d3ffaae6921e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271397">

The Boat Works welcome 90-tonne travel lift

Australian refit yard The Boat Works has welcomed a new 90-tonne travel lift from Italy. 

Australia's The Boat Works expands capacity with new 90-tonne travel lift

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rivergate Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Rivergate Marina &amp; Shipyard</a>, based on the Brisbane River in Australia, is due to go onto the market in order to facilitate its next stage of development. The shipyard and marina, which is at this time a family owned business, was founded in 2006 and has gained an international reputation for its services and facilities. It has also been a pivotal destination for the growth of the Australian and Pacific superyacht industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263278/image/large-831c2f4566a287e7110c038ff50d0d6f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263278"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rivergate Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Rivergate</a> Director Tom Hill commented, “This has been a difficult decision for our family-owned business, but we believe the time is right for a new owner to continue our work and oversee the next exciting phase of the Rivergate story.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Investment, expansion and the rise in the Australian superyacht market: Director Tom Hill on Rivergate Marina (2023-03-29 16:00:00 +0200)">Investment, expansion and the rise in the Australian superyacht market: Director Tom Hill on Rivergate Marina</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224514/image/large-e191b1448da2cf7d76e308e1624c2fe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224514"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3256" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rivergate Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Rivergate</a>’s facilities include 300-tonne and 75-tonne travel lifts, a 55-metre refit shed, hardstand, berthing for vessels up to 90 metres, 24-hour fuel wharf and more than 20 world-class marine trades on site. It features a 105-berth marina with all-tide deepwater access and 24-hour refuelling.Over recent years the shipyard has announced a number of major expansion plans, securing approval for $200 million AUD expansion in 2022. Plans include a state-of-the-art 3,000-tonne ship lift, SPMT transfer system, additional open hardstand space, refit sheds and support building, and in-water service berths suitable for a wide range of superyachts, commercial and Defence vessels.&nbsp;Hill added, “Australia is ideally placed to take more advantage of the buoyant global superyacht market, which &nbsp;has seen substantial pent-up demand to visit our region if there was more capability to service &nbsp;vessels over 50 metres,” Mr Hill said. &nbsp;“Any future expansion of Rivergate would also be excellent timing for the 2032 Olympic and &nbsp;Paralympic Games to be held in Brisbane, with industry expectations that the event will attract &nbsp;around 200 superyachts.” Mr Hill said Rivergate was known not only for the expertise and meticulousness of the tradespeople &nbsp;that refit and repair superyachts, but a level of customer service second to none. &nbsp;“With our strong global brand, highly experienced management team and staff in place and track &nbsp;record of successfully servicing hundreds of superyachts and commercial vessels over the past 17 &nbsp;years, Rivergate represents a rare market opportunity,” he said.

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard for sale

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard seeks new owner. 

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard seeks new owner

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> partner and long-term friend of the company Mario Veloná has passed away. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270213/image/large-8c17263f0adcfdb613f5767a259ba046.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270213">Mario was a successful yacht Captain before joining forces with fellow Captain Marco Vandoni to create Veloná Yachting in 1997. Veloná Yachting operated for a number of years before it became part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> in 2005.Mario continued as a Director and Broker before falling in love with the natural beauty and local culture of Costa Rica where he retired in 2018. An aggressive illness forced Mario to return to the South of France where, in the presence of Ayrton and Alex, he peacefully sailed away on Tuesday, 9th May.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270214/image/large-c71ad4eb56cca87cc0cc66ffb8e0bdbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270214">“Mario was an expert member of the yachting industry and gifted with a free spirit, genuine interest in people and immense charm. Mario will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family and friends, his former colleagues at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> and all who worked with him in the yachting industry,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.A service will be held in Nice (Crematorium de la Metropole Nice) on Monday 15th May at 4pm. After that, friends are invited to get together in remembrance of Mario at “La Cambuse” in the Port of Cap D’Ail.

Ocean Independence partner Mario Veloná passes away

Ocean Independence partner and long-term friend of the company Mario Veloná has passed away.

From concept to completion, the new 4,300-tonne shiplift at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a> was four years in the making at a cost of at least €70 million. A truly international venture, the project brought together contractors from half a dozen countries to resolve the many logistical, engineering and environmental challenges. We take a closer look at how it was done.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261587/image/large-039002e970e80a7ca246214bed1d7e09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261587">It is difficult to appreciate the sheer scale of the new shiplift in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">La Ciotat</a> unless you’re standing on top of it. The platform itself is 100 metres long, 20 metres wide, 2.7 metres deep and weighs 1,100 tonnes. It is now open for business, but the total redeveloped area covers 40,000 square metres and construction work continues on the peripheral infrastructures.The design and construction of a shiplift is composed of four principal activities: civil works, lift and transfer systems, platform fabrication, and installation followed by commissioning. The most cost-effective approach is for the shipyard to act as the general contractor and issue separate contracts for each of the activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261585/image/large-76295cb817ddfe17c4cc27eb302e3055.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261585"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 Group</a> divided the cost of the shiplift with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">La Ciotat Shipyards</a>, the public company that manages the port area, but has spent an additional €13 million on adjacent facilities. The total stake represents a formidable asset for the refit shipyard, which can now host up to six more 100-metre plus superyacht on the hard, adding to an infrastructure that already includes a 2,000-tonne yacht lift, 600-tonne crane, 300-travel lift and 200-metre dry dock.&nbsp;Installing a shiplift in La Ciotat had been envisaged by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92</a> ever since it acquired a majority stake in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CompositeWorks (Company)">CompositeWorks</a> in 2017. Work got under way the following year with preliminary simulations in compliance with French regulations and safety codes to determine the optimal size of the shiplift based on the land area available.“Every increase in lifting capacity is accompanied by an exponential increase in cost, so the final 4,300-tonne capacity represents the best balance between cost, commercial opportunities and the space we had to work with,” says Joe Degabriele, Senior Business Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a> tasked with commercialising the shiplift.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261582/image/large-57990f9cf95d2e2aaa6476f37e7ec399.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261582">Bardex Corporation, a US-based specialist in heavy load handling and positioning equipment, was contracted to oversee the design of the shiplift and transfer systems. In order to better understand the local business culture and practices, Bardex chose to partner with Matière SAS, a French engineering and construction company.“The design process starts by understanding the client’s needs and objectives for the facility, says Robert Taylor, senior structural engineer at Bardex. “We also investigate the site setting, access to and from the facility, the yard arrangement and the geological conditions. All of these inform us about the types of foundation system, yacht transfer arrangement and implementation plan that is most appropriate for the project.”Weight-liftingShiplifts are all about are speed and efficiency. In La Ciotat the entire process of lifting and positioning a yacht on the hard takes less than three hours, whereas the same procedure in a traditional graving dock requires the best part of a day. A shiplift can serve multiple parking places, but a dry dock usually hosts just one vessel at a time.&nbsp;The shiplift relies on very different technology from classic winches and cables. The Chain Jack Lift system is widely used in military shipyards for lifting warships and nuclear submarines. Powered by hydraulic rams, a chain jack hoists by engaging and pulling in a short length of chain, engaging a stop pin, retracting and repeating the process. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261584/image/large-53a9dbfa280b0d59027c0314124af81d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261584">The system offers more precise movement of the platform than wire ropes or cables, which are prone to stretching (Lloyd’s requires 20 per cent of wire ropes to be removed and destructively tested each year and all wire ropes to be replaced every 5-10 years). La Ciotat has 20 chain jack units, 10 on each side of the pit, and each has two closed-loop chains for 100 percent redundancy.The lifting procedure is complex because it involves coordinating the motion of 20 devices connected to the same platform. The system moves one pitch, or two links of chain, each cycle for all 40 chains (factory tests show that the movement of the chain jacks can be coordinated to within one millimetre of each other). The entire lift system resets every cycle, which prevents the accumulation of differential elevation. To ensure all the units are working in perfect synchronisation, remote sensors relay the parameters in real-time to the central command system.“Hydraulic cylinders are ideally suited to shiplift operations because their movement is consistently precise,” says Taylor. “Bardex has further improved the synchronisation by equipping the lift stations and control system with hydraulic feedback motion control. This technology is widely used in heavy industrial robotic automation applications that require high precision motion control, such as special-purpose arc welding robots.”To guarantee an uninterrupted supply of electricity, the lifting system has its own dedicated substation with transformers supplied by the French division of the German company Schneider Electric. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92</a> invested in a further three substations for the supply of reliable shore power to the yachts and for refit work.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261583/image/large-4166e0e83d90ea707fb10360c701a083.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261583">Running on railsBuilt by Metallic Bridges Belgium (MBB), the actual platform had to be delivered by special transport. When a yacht enters the lifting pit and the chain jacks are activated, it comes to rest on a modular cradle that can be adjusted to suit the size of the vessel (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92</a> ordered four such cradles from Schwartz Hautmont in Spain). As in a graving dock, divers assess that the ‘mating’ between hull and cradle is a snug and secure fit.&nbsp;Once the platform has been locked at ground level, the next phase is to transfer the yacht sideways off the platform and then longitudinally to a hard-standing space. Four-wheel bogies or trolleys constructed by Bardex Industries in South Korea are aligned under the cradle. The bogies, which have a passive hydraulic suspension system to raise the yacht and its cradle over the top of the chain jack units, run along 6.5km of intersecting rails built by Bemo Rails in The Netherlands and can change direction by lifting themselves off the tracks and turning their wheels 90 degrees. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261597/image/large-cd3dfe47b75870da76a82b08717ad440.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261597">The two axes of motion meant the rails and intersections had to be installed to a tolerance of +/- 5mm to ensure smooth transfers. Maintaining stability is obviously essential throughout the operation, especially when moving the yacht off the platform.“Transferring yachts laterally off the platform required careful coordination of the civil works, structural system and lift station elevations to ensure adequate clearance for the yacht and static supports to pass over the lift stations,” says Taylor. “This type of transfer operation also imposes unbalanced loads on the structural systems. Detailed engineering analysis and the use of hydraulically actuated pin supports were required to ensure the structure remains stable under this loading condition.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261598/image/large-46859a2c27c1aaa4e641dcc7c146976b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261598">There are five hard-standing places to the side of the platform and one in front of it (a 6th is a common area that can be used for short-term projects such as pre-purchase inspections). Once in position, the cradle is lowered to the ground, the bogies removed and the yacht hooked up to the shore power, fresh water and waste management systems. Anchoring points in the concrete are used for bracing scaffolding and tenting when the yachts need to covered. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261599/image/large-5e0187dde33c13a6e4b502b4da2f46b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261599">At the time of writing, the shiplift and transfer systems were approaching completion before final testing and certification by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyds Register</a> (shiplifts come under Lloyds’ Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment, excluding the civil engineering works). Despite the many technical and logistical challenges, the shiplift was on schedule for its official inauguration in September.&nbsp;“The most difficult thing has been organising all the different companies around the world and up to 200 personnel working on site each day, especially during the Covid pandemic,” says Mathieu Bauden, the man responsible for coordinating the works as Facilities &amp; Storage Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a>. “But it’s a great source of satisfaction that when we signed this project four years ago, we decided to open the platform on 15 September 2022. And that is still the opening date.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261591/image/large-603e1e48173db47dc861262e8eaf1093.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261591">SHIPLIFT TRIVIA• The Syncrolift System was invented by Raymond Pearlson, who was later awarded the Sperry Award for his invention. The first Synchrolift in 1957 had a lifting capacity of 100 tons.&nbsp;• In 1967 Hydranautics, now Bardex Corporation, designed, patented, manufactured and delivered the first shiplift using chains instead of wire rope.&nbsp;• The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze in Central China has a shiplift for transferring vessels up to 3,000 tonnes across a vertical distance of 113 metres. The ship chamber has a pool of water 120 metres long by 18 metres wide and 3.5 metres deep.&nbsp;• The world’s largest shiplift dedicated exclusively to yachts is the 4,800-tonne shiplift at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Barcelona</a>. Commissioned in 2019, it was designed and supplied by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation.This article was originally published in September 2022 of Issue 1 of the How to Build It magazine. <a href="https://superyachttimes.com/api/download/how-to-build-it-issue-1" target="_blank">You can download the entire magazine for free here</a>.

At the shipyard with MB92 La Ciotat

Justin Ratcliffe went behind the scenes for the unveiling of the new shiplift at MB92 La Ciotat.

How to build a shiplift with MB92 La Ciotat

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and Blue World Technologies have joined forces to drive innovation in the field of energy technology, marking a significant milestone for both companies. The strategic collaboration, which was officially announced in April 2023, underlines <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting's</a> commitment to advancing sustainable and future fuel technologies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270072/image/large-d78446a983817cb1eb4e1056f609e055.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270072">Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, Blue World Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature PEM fuel cells that run on methanol. The company's mission is to introduce energy-efficient and cost-effective methanol fuel cell technology to industries worldwide. It has been working closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> as part of the Dutch superyacht builder's energy programme.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting's</a> decision to partner with Blue World Technologies was influenced by the company's next-generation fuel cell technology, which offers higher efficiency and the potential for more energy-efficient vessel operation thanks to the quality of recoverable heat. Additionally, Blue World Technologies' focus on methanol aligns with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting's</a> sustainability vision, which aims to reduce its carbon footprint and explore new ways to safeguard the environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270071/image/large-f6b24d4406d4eecaec079447b99a4dd7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270071">According to Torben Mørch Sørensen, Marine Sales Director at Blue World Technologies, the collaboration presents a tremendous opportunity for both parties to share knowledge and drive innovation in pursuing a greener maritime industry. The partnership will involve close collaboration between builders and suppliers, with the Blue World Technologies team working closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting's</a> Product Design Managers and Engineers toward implementing sustainable solutions in the company's products and projects."We are thrilled to be working with the team at Blue World Technologies," said Haico van Roeden, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting Design</a> and Proposal Engineer. "Our shared ambition and goals align very well, and we look forward to exploring the opportunities this collaboration presents in the coming months." With a focus on sustainability and innovation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and Blue World Technologies are poised to impact the yachting industry's future significantly.

Damen Yachting and Blue World Technologies partnership

Damen Yachting and Blue World Technologies have joined forces to drive innovation in the field of energy technology.

Damen Yachting and Blue World Technologies join forces to advance sustainable and fuel technologies

Italy-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> has reported a significant improvement in Q1 2023 margins in their latest financial report. The Board of Directors at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti</a> reviewed and approved the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Group</a>’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2023 and reported an order backlog of €1.5 billion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269914/image/large-f008f2595c26a0e0ddc9ff1c03717d36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269914">Headquartered in Forlì, Italy, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> reported an order intake of €307.5 million in the first three months of 2023. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Group</a> also saw a 15.4 percent increase in the order backlog compared to 31 December 2022 due to strong demand on international markets.The order backlog is broken down into segments, with made-to-measure yachts responsible for approximately 37.7 percent of the order backlog and equivalent to €549.1 million as of 31 March 2023. Composite yachts reached €489.9 million, or 32.7 percent of the total backlog, superyachts made up 25.7 percent or €384.6 million of the backlog, and other businesses such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> Sail and the (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti</a> Security Division) FSD made up €72.7 million, or 4.9 percent of the total backlog.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262170/image/large-58ac563f0eedce204ff480d094b86af1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262170">“The luxury yacht market continues to see strong expansion and, once again, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> shows vision and foresight, as witnessed by the important acquisition of Cantiere San Vitale, in Ravenna, the cornerstone of a future-looking growth strategy,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> CEO, Alberto Galassi.The total revenue for Q1 2023 surpassed €280 million, representing an increase of 9.3 percent compared to Q1 2022. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> attributes this figure to the strong order backlog built in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260867/image/large-5e5d5c3dcbe40ce54198eb723f80f847.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260867">When this revenue is broken down into geographical locations, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> found that approximately 48.2 percent of the total revenue for Q1 2023 came from Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions (EMEA.) The North America, Central America, and South America regions (AMAS) were responsible for 28.6 percent, while the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) accounted for 11.4 percent of the total revenue.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> also revealed an increase of 26.6 percent for adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. This improvement has been attributed to a longer waiting and high order backlog which reflects pricing power, a larger presence in segments such as made-to-measure, and the economy of scale in purchasing with a more efficient fixed costs absorption.The overall net profit of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> was reported as €18.6 million in Q1 2023, representing an increase of 42 percent from Q1 2022, with a margin equivalent to 6.6 percent in Q1 2023, representing an increase of 120 basis points when compared to Q1 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243240/image/large-c8d44c405138c49644ebabd8896f5e94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243240">The huge interest shown by the financial community after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Group</a>’s first Capital Markets Day and the very positive financial results reported in Q1 2023, are another demonstration of our solidity and confirm once again that our shareholders and our customers were right to place their confidence in us,” concluded Alberto Galassi.

Ferretti Group reports €1.5 billion order backlog for Q1 2023 

The Ferretti Group has reported a significant improvement in Q1 2023 margins in their latest financial report compared to Q1 2022.

Ferretti Group announces €1.5 billion order backlog for Q1 2023 financial report

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting has approved the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. The meeting proposed the allocation of the more than €22 million profit, including the distribution of a dividend of €0.66 per share, gross of withholding tax. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251953/image/large-55cc082ff4a9a8179c905e3cd857a19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251953">The number of shares entitled to payment will be determined 3 May 2023, with the ex-dividend date on 2 May 2023 and payment on 4 May 2023. The dividend amount for the 2022 financial year is up by 10 percent from 2021 and corresponds to a pay-out of approximately 31 percent of the Group's net profit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268405/image/large-0fe4b56c7fa5bf4533eb5955ddd1c1c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268405">During the Shareholders’ Meeting, chaired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> CEO Massimo Perotti, the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 were also presented. These showed Net revenues from the sale of new yachts equal to €740.7 million. This figure is up 26.4 percent compared to 2021’s figure of €585.9 million.&nbsp;The statement also showed that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) were equal to €129.6 million, up by 37 percent compared to €94.6 million in 2021. The Group Net profit was up by 45.4 percent from 2021 and was equal to €74.2 million, while the net cash position was equal to €100.3 million, up by €61.3 million compared to €39 million as of 31 December 2021.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250520/image/large-0a3fbeca280e8c3933c53ff570e0aa4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250520">For the third year, the 2022 Consolidated Non-Financial Statement was prepared as a separate report from the financial statements and presented during the Shareholders’ meeting. This is in accordance with the requirements of Italian Legislative Decree 254/2016 and drawn up according to the GRI Universal Standards.The 2022 Consolidated Non-Financial Statement describes all the main activities performed by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> Group in relation to environmental, social, personnel, human rights, and anti-corruption issues through a 360-degree responsible approach that looks at product and process sustainability, human resources, supply chain, and the entire territory.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7146/image/large-1ccb974245f810b85b1716f241cce43b.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7146">The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting examined the report prepared by the Company’s Board of Directors on the policy regarding remuneration and fees paid. The “First section” of the Report on Remuneration, relating to the remuneration policy for members of administrative bodies, general managers, and managers with strategic responsibilities, was approved. The “Second section” of the report was resolved in a favorable sense.Following the resignation of Directors Marco Viti and Pietro Gussalli Beretta on 26 August 2022 and 14 March 2023, respectively, the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting reduced the Board of Directors to 10 members, compared to 12 as determined by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of 28 April 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111105/image/large-e1d1a7477975847b6730979de19d203b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111105">The members of the Board of Directors, which will remain in office up to 31 December 2024, are, therefore, the following: Massimo Perotti, Paolo Olivieri, Ferruccio Rossi, Carla Demaria, Cecilia Maria Perotti, Licia Mattioli, Silvia Merlo, Leonardo Luca Etro, Francesca Culasso and Marco Francesco Mazzù.

Sanlorenzo Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approves 2022 financial statements

The Sanlorenzo Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting has approved the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Sanlorenzo reports €740m net revenue from sale of new yachts for 2022

In recent years, the consensus within the superyacht industry has been that ‘biggest is best’, yachts are getting larger every year and superyacht news is dominated by the biggest names on the water. The tiny (by comparison) stars of the yacht construction industry, however, are the yacht’s model counterparts that take pride of place among their paramours and whose builders can hold their own against any of the yachting giants. Take a short walk along the dock at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, step into the studio of any designer or yacht club, and it is not only the on-water vessels that steal the limelight, it is also the models that represent them. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267544/image/large-04b01483d98697bc4faddb35c1eb3895.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267544">Historically, yacht hull models were used to help owners select their next vessel, and then they were used to commemorate the yacht on the water, displayed in pride of place within the homes of the owner or the club they raced with. While these uses still abound, today shipyards and designers use superyacht models to display their work, unveil new superyacht designs and to record previous models in perpetuity. We spoke with a few of the companies that pioneer within the yacht model industry, and experts shared their thoughts on the value and importance that the models represent.One company whose models become talking points of their own and which never fail to attract the crowds at any yacht show are <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s. The shipyard is known worldwide for its work on future yacht concepts, designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> and the craftsmen behind these extraordinary models are <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scale Models Weston (Company)">Scale Models Weston</a>. Based in Colchester, England, the model makers have been collaborating with the shipyard that is at the forefront of cutting-edge yacht design for years. Jason Shearman, Director of the company explained “The details and technology that we incorporate into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> models always make for an interesting project and the models produced are a stunning replica of their design flair and showcase our skilled craftsmanship to its full extent.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267556/image/large-25ce98ba119ff6169fdeac1b30f6c52f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267556"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scale Models Weston (Company)">Weston</a> are a boutique organisation, with a permanent four man team, the craftsmen's ranks are bolstered during busy show seasons with freelance model craftsmen. One of the larger fish in the model-making industry is the Italian company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Model Maker Group (Company)">ModelMakerGroup</a>, and with over 30 craftsmen, the company builds nearly 400 models a year for top industry names across the globe. The sentiment shared by all of the experts that we spoke to is that yacht models have a vital role to play within the wider industry, bringing drawings to life and giving designers, owners and shipyards the opportunity to touch, feel and investigate a design before metal is cut. Giuseppe Capobianco of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Model Maker Group (Company)">ModelMakerGroup</a> explains, “Most of the yacht’s we model are yet to be presented to the market, meaning that confidentiality is a must. It also means that our workshops are filled with the vessels of the future, and a tour of our studios would give you a real sense of how the industry develops every year.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267545/image/large-12594031a04e3e845fa0752cd34d87d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267545">While an onlooker may see yacht models as a toy, like a model car, yacht model construction is a painstaking process that takes months to complete and, as Jason touched on, can feature complex technology. Many of the models we see at yacht shows today are malleable, with parts that can be moved, removed, added to, some even including hydraulic features.Jason Shearman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scale Models Weston (Company)">Weston</a> added, “Our models provide a focal point for a marketing stand at an exhibition, board room, or as pride of place on the actual vessel. I believe a model superyacht helps to ignite the imagination of the viewer and creates a visual representation of the lifestyle a real yacht could offer. The features included on some recent superyachts that we have produced have really helped to bring the space to life, from a spa with scent diffuser triggered when the door is opened, to a tiny HDTV installed in the seating area for movie nights under the stars, there is a huge scope in utilising technology to showcase what life aboard could really be like.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267546/image/large-3b111e9247cecc105e79f435223c370f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267546">Brian Klassen, who builds yacht models at his studio in Canada for the yachting and commercial ship building industries believes that models have a vital role to play in the wider industry, despite the improvement in rendering technology. “Models are extremely valuable because not everyone can understand drawings or visualize a new concept. Renderings and videos provide good presentations, but a scale model can be viewed from all angles by a single viewer or multiple viewers gathered around a real, tangible representation, not a screen.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267559/image/large-324a04fe016e2e09313dc7dc9ad5cba4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267559">It's not only within the models themselves that technology comes into play. Like the shipyards themselves, automation and advancing tech is shaping the way models are produced. Guiseppe Capobianco explains, “In almost 20 years of model making we have tested different techniques, invested in technology and researched new production practices. We introduced 3D printing 18 years ago and recently we introduced a new innovative 3D printer to reproduce more realistic details. This machine completely changes the way of designing intricate details within the models and enables us to go deeper into the superyacht design.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267558/image/large-9d1fbce5de10595a6b9481420b9f9723.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267558">The technology within the sector is increasing every year, and AR is becoming more commonplace both on superyachts, and their models. With the demographic of superyacht owners shifting to the next generation, the tech industry is melding with yachting and owner’s expectations for interactivity are changing. “The idea that we can seamlessly connect the real world with the virtual is intriguing and an area that I believe will enhance the model making industry,” explained Jason, “with the overall look and feel of the yacht to be found on the model and the finer details such as the cabins and décor to be overlayed in the virtual world, offering a fully immersive experience.”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-44" target="_blank">Issue 44 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Scale superyacht models and their makers

Scale models may be small, but they have a hugely important role in the yachting industry. We found out more.

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Small yachts, big impact: A closer look at the scale model industry

Delivered in 2012, the 33.52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> has entered the market for the first time. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mousetrap/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Mousetrap, for sale</a>, is one of the largest carbon-fibre catamarans in the world and combines comfort with liveability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272979/image/large-6174f4281bc4d82cff1c1a58bcc0abfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272979"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> has been meticulously maintained since her delivery, with annual shipyard visits over the last five years. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by France-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a>, with interior design from Cittolin Polli &amp; Associés SA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272984/image/large-e71aa4bc01f04c65ed69cc2c40543a05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272984">The carbon-fibre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was designed to sail anywhere and has previously crossed the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Her shallow draft allows Mousetrap to cruise to the most remote islands and shallow bays, partnered with her expansive volume and impressive stability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272985/image/large-503f4fafcf64c2233fbce110f7d0df8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272985"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272986/image/large-c9a39874da800dfb4880696e65410ce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272986"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> features a light and airy interior design, thanks to her innovative double hulled design. Her full-beam main saloon includes plush sofas and seating options with a dining area for formal meals. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272976/image/large-c03b5cc2e57f94f311ded2f1076c6f99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272976">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/jfa-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">JFA yacht for sale</a> can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests in four queen staterooms. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom and a natural flow of light from her hull windows. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272983/image/large-8daaa718af76fdd5666787eecac5688f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272983"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> combines all the amenities of a larger sailing yacht into the design of a catamaran, while remaining luxurious enough to host the whole family. Her sheltered aft deck provides the perfect opportunity to dine alfresco, or relax with a cocktail on her sumptuous sofas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272991/image/large-8138d2a28ac4d1a209395205d494018d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272991"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272972/image/large-aca38516d0b6c319431eccf0580772b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272972">She features a custom Jacuzzi on her foredeck and allows guests to top up their tan on her spacious sundeck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> also comes equipped with a 6.3-metre custom carbon-fibre X-Tender, as well as a 5-metre crew tender, and a collection of diving equipment and toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272973/image/large-173876a8c82aa25533282abbf9c6c40c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272973"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272970/image/large-15ff9f555232c38e30e1026516d1a326.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272970"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> features a &nbsp;sail plan inspired by the multihull racing world, with a large gennaker, innovative load sensor technology and PLC Force Feedback steering. Her Southern Spar mast is also good for another 10 years, leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272982/image/large-c2956770b2a1bdf2845dc16c01e21b94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272982">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272977/image/large-08f1ac222a4a39528394ef768b27238c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272977">

34m JFA catamaran yacht Mousetrap for sale

The 34m JFA yacht Mousetrap has entered the market for the first time. Mousetrap is one of the largest carbon-fibre catamarans in the world. 

World’s largest carbon-fibre catamaran Mousetrap for sale for the first time

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27691/image/large-0d90fc46ba55e261a568f5c4f95157b0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27691">The 36.88-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Crescent Custom</a> flybridge yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>, previously named Joan's Ark, Olga, Baroness, and Crescent Lady, has been sold with Robert R J Curry of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/887" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RJC Yacht Sales & Charter (Company)">RJC Yacht Sales &amp; Charter</a> representing the buyer and Jim McConville of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231949/image/large-61c74d59ea43c4d5df34108b47022864.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231949"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231950/image/large-867d4e4ff92564f60435c9a1a4acf8df.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231950">The flybridge yacht was delivered in 2003 and is the seventh-largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom</a>. She features exterior design by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">&nbsp;Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc.</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robin Rose & Associates (Company)">Robin Rose &amp; Associates</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc</a>.. Up to 10 guests are accommodated onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>, and she also has accommodation for five crew members, including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231964/image/large-f8f2ffc0785affe72675a93a255418d4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231964">The flybridge yacht has a grp hull and grp superstructure and 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, giving her a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 22 knots. The yacht carries 30,283 litres of fuel onboard, and 4,542 litres of water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231980/image/large-2ded46599e292c87f244444acfbf5083.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231980">Her last known asking price was $5,395,000.00.&nbsp;

37m Crescent Custom flybridge yacht Joan’s Ark sold and renamed Marbri

The 36.88-metre Crescent Custom flybridge yacht Marbri has sold with RJC Yacht Sales representing the buyer and Allied Marine representing the seller

The 44.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> broker Jim McConville representing both the buyer and seller during negotiations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273006/image/large-6366e60dffccdc2467c0e138a9c05ec8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273006"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> was delivered in 2007 from the United States and boasts exterior design and naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>. The 498 GT yacht is considered to be the most customised <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> ever built, from her plush interior by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>, to her expansive outdoor living areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273005/image/large-5b046b29da7b0cd6679a7b6742615bd5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273004/image/large-7c158d08c22f9e95c6e96a510df21c22.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273003/image/large-19cbe3efd3c2542d1119ffc142d91c1d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273003"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> showcases a classic interior design, with maple and sycamore joinery and high quality marble. Guests are able to relax in one of six sumptuous staterooms, with her master suite providing a private oasis that offers picturesque views from oversized windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273002/image/large-18fd5cfab126181f2e0b3b58f632e986.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273002"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273001/image/large-8429d6ed6e53674207602bc4dca3c90b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273001">Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> include state-of-the-art gym equipment, a Jacuzzi and expansive sunpads. Her skylounge provides cinema seating and can also be converted into a dance floor allowing guests to dance the night away.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273000/image/large-b570fa4133a5e515991a865f9f935624.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273000">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</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> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.

45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold

The 45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold in an in-house deal with Allied Marine. 

45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold in-house

The first 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> Ducale 120 yacht was revealed last week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> in Italy. Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a>, the displacement yacht made her Italian premiere as the largest yacht at the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272954/image/large-2f7e36e577e8e65239bd492d07620d6c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272954"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> features a steel and aluminium superstructure with an interior volume of 334 GT. Designed in Venice, the explorer yacht features an Italian pedigree DNA, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VYD Studio (Company)">VYD Studio</a>, and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InNave (Company)">InNave</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272947/image/large-79a1e87ab0fc5362ac161626bed3cbb0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272947">“The Ducale 120 is our newest addition and exemplifies the superior craftsmanship, technological innovation, and meticulous design that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> is known for,” commented the shipyard.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched (2023-03-31 12:30:00 +0200)">First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272993/image/large-206898e18968cea5a5a14baaa2ddc350.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272993"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> showcases modern and elegant lines, exhibiting a harmonious balance between interior and exterior spaces. She boasts plenty of natural light, thanks to vast side windows that can be opened to full-height on her side walkways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272948/image/large-82f7227692f739b74186a3328b349bfa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272948">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> has a five stateroom layout for up to 12 guests, as well as being able to host a crew of seven between four cabins. During her premiere, Luca Zaia, the President of the Veneto Region visited the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> stand to praise the craftsmanship and quality of her design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272949/image/large-50c19245d833bfdee53c18d82204cde8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272949">"We are presented with a vessel that is a work of art, made of steel, and made in Veneto," said President Zaia. "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King,</a> a shipyard from Chioggia, has chosen to create this fifth vessel with the highest quality and top performance in mind."Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023 (2023-05-29 09:00:00 +0200)">Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272950/image/large-e7e8dc948989a162a43ffba086cba125.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272950"></a>Some of her key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> include two swimming pools, with a seawater swimming pool built between the wide and deep stern beach club and the main deck. The second swimming pool is heated and located on the sun deck, surrounded by large sun beds and a bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272952/image/large-d2183ce6d895234c6a321fd9227e58ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272952">Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that allow her to reach a top speed of 14 knots, with a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264617/image/large-656b52440821f743f4e0c9d4811135a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264617">

37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus at Venice Boat Show

The first model in the Ocean King Ducale 120 series, Vayus, was revealed last week at the Venice Boat Show in Italy. 

First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus revealed at Venice Boat Show

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 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

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

With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bob Denison and OneWater Marine on why the acquisition means big things for the American yacht brokerage firm (2022-03-22 12:00:00 +0100)">news that OneWater Marine has reached an agreement with Denison Yachting</a> to purchase the American yacht brokerage firm, SYT caught up with President, Bob Denison, to hear more about the news.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209237/image/large-776c5f428154e67ea9f181eac2adf2ee.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209237"> Following a year of record-breaking sales and an announcement to expand into Europe, this acquisition comes as a surprise – can you share the motivation and rationale behind selling&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a>?Selling a multi-generational business isn’t an easy decision for anyone. One looks back at the generations before, perhaps seeking approval and also forward, making sure this decision would be the best one for those who will be in leadership tomorrow. Ultimately, we felt this decision was the right one, especially because the people buying us are good, smart people we felt very comfortable with working with for many years ahead.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178717/image/large-295390de6304c9730e6c213483f48429.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178717">You mentioned that your commitment to your clients will be accelerated by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>’s tools, resources and support. Can you go into more detail here?There are lots of things I’m excited about here. The core of any decent yacht brokerage business is creatively figuring out how to take great care of your broker, employees and of course, your clients. A family business is often limited in this vision by its own means. One of the benefits of working with bigger groups is the ability to breathe life into ideas that seemed impossible before.Will&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, under the wing of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a>, branch out of brokerage and work additionally in other areas of the yachting sector?Currently <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a> offers a full suite of yacht services, including sales, charter, management and crew. This will also remain in place.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220612/image/large-9385c8d3114c147a99a2f6750d032d9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220612">Will&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>&nbsp;still operate under its name, or will it be rebranded following the sale?Our family is thrilled <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> has decided to keep our name and branding and people in place.Are there big plans in the pipeline for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>&nbsp;that this acquisition will allow to take root?Yes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220613/image/large-8bd81c8d32aaf254e5c34a90209c2cfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220613">Can we expect to see a restructuring of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>? And will you still act as President of the company?No restructuring is expected at all. And I’m happy to report I’ll be remaining as President at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a>.

Bob Denison talks OneWater Marine acquisition

SYT caught up with Bob Denison, President of Denison Yachting, to hear more about the OneWater acquisition news.

Bob Denison on why acquisition by OneWater Marine means big things for the American yacht brokerage firm

This article has been written for SYT by Daniel Ziriakus, President &amp; COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop and Johnson</a>, who shares his thoughts on why he believes the brokerage industry is destined for further consolidation in coming years. The piece is particularly poignant in the light of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting to be sold to OneWater Marine (2022-03-02 13:30:00 +0100)">yesterday's news that Denison Yachting is to be purchased by OneWater Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219123/image/large-810ab6336089d45aca45dce6cff04e97.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219123">Having been in the industry since the mid-2000s, I was fortunate enough to experience the boom the yachting industry experienced in the period just before the global financial crisis. I was also there to see that boom followed by a huge fall in client demand, and a glut in supply as a large number of over-leveraged or perception conscious yacht owners all tried to liquidate their assets at the same time. Many of the smaller brokerage shops were created at that time, started by frustrated brokers who wanted to decouple from the larger houses because of the budget cuts affecting their bottom line.Many of these new brokerage firms operated with minimal overhead, with a business model to make up their income by keeping 100% of the commission rather than only being paid a portion. I’d call this the birth of the “bedroom laptop” brokers. Set up a glossy website with a few unvetted API feeds, get yourself a PO Box in Miami or Monaco, and spend a little on SEO, and to the untutored client surfing the web you can look very similar to a larger brokerage house with hundreds of employees and multiple offices in expensive locations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219124/image/large-eb22920ece83e9b24e076486379b2f0f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219124">Fast-forward to 2012 and beyond, when the yachting industry began to recover – from this point onward, inventory levels recuperated with more new builds starting to trickle into the marketplace. Larger houses gained increasing strength from operating large sales, management and charter fleets which referred business to one another, and many of those "bedroom-player" brokers didn't survive, save for a few who managed to build strong relationships with a few key clients buying and selling multiple yachts.&nbsp;The industry has quickly grown up with genuine advancements in technology, industry intelligence, and beyond throughout the last decade. Now, market intelligence, martech developments, the use of AI and machine learning, proper sales lead generation tools and advanced ERPs can deliver better results to more demanding and better-informed customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;In today's world, smaller boutique houses simply don't have the financial backing or economies of scale to execute at the level of larger brokerages, despite some having excellent staff and brokers. They are trying to operate an analogue service in what is increasingly becoming a digital business. Today, many of the leading global firms like ours have excellent systems, and can deliver an immensely personal experience through their brokers while also providing financial strength, data, and intelligence systems to ensure clients have a leg up on the competition. Global firms shorten selling times for sellers, have access to more listings for sale and charter off-market, and can offer them more services, such as charter marketing, yacht management and crew placement, without diluting their bread-and-butter offerings. Global firms have the strategic insights, know-how and talent density available to properly bring a yacht to market and the deep pockets to deliver incredible, impactful campaigns for their clients.Saying all of this is not to disparage the quality of some of the teams at smaller brokerages, as some of them can still be efficient and effective in their roles. Still, data shows that it is increasingly challenging for smaller houses to compete with multinational, global firms with greater reach. The numbers don't lie, and the answers to many questions surrounding this topic are in the data. The barriers to entry for one broker working from his laptop remain low, but the barriers for a small brokerage company to grow into a big company are increasingly high, because of systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219126/image/large-206b550a22422538d353d3e1d1b64044.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219126">Another worthwhile note: the yachting industry doesn't have a unique MLS system. Don't get me wrong, Yatco, Yachtworld and others are excellent tools and most firms including us &nbsp;subscribe to them. But, for example, at <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>, these tools only provide about 15% of the market intelligence and industry data that we make available to our brokers.&nbsp;The in-house technology and data analysis systems we provide allows our brokers to provide their clients with up-to-the-minute information regarding everything from new listings joining the market, yachts in build, real-time comps when selling a yacht, which charter yacht is available and where it is located now. This means that we offer our clients something that not everyone else in the industry can. Furthermore, global brokerages like <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> simply have greater numbers, and have more brokers in their ranks. And with more people of course comes greater knowledge and deeper insights into market trends. Smaller boutique brokerages with two or three brokers simply can't match the knowledge base that a 40, 50, or 60 strong brokerage team can. The experience, expertise, and knowledge shared between our brokers based worldwide cannot be matched by a smaller firm of people in only one or two locations. Insights and intelligence drive business for the benefit of all.&nbsp;<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> is actually a prime example of how consolidation can benefit a brand. For many years <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> was considered a small US-based boutique firm, in the middle of a pack alongside many other similar sized firms. But through consolidation, mergers and finally acquisitions throughout the last decade, <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> has now transformed itself into one of the top brokerage firms in the world, and the fastest-growing yacht brokerage in Europe. This growth has come about because we possess the finances to invest in our infrastructure, increase the teamwork between brokers, and install the technology and innovative marketing strategies our clients want. As a result we have built a formula that has helped us to grow from a boutique Florida-based business to a world-leading firm.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting to be sold to OneWater Marine (2022-03-02 13:30:00 +0100)">Denison Yachting to be sold to OneWater Marine</a>Here's the bottom line: to do a superb job for clients, it's not only necessary, but essential, for a company to reach a scale and revenue that provides the budget for systems and technology, and which sets the firm apart from the pack. None of the boutique brokerages have the financial strength and talent equity and density in the martech field to develop ERP systems that cost millions of dollars; still less the IT knowledge in-house to create their own from scratch. And unfortunately, there isn’t the scale in yachting for the large MLS systems and platforms to get into the industry and make any real money, so creating your own bespoke systems is really all you can do – IF you have the resources.From my standpoint, consolidation is inevitable to compete in the future properly, whether via the organic movements of individual brokers joining larger houses to increase their incomes, or through mergers and acquisitions of smaller firms where you can acquire a whole team in a certain location. This should certainly make for an interesting next few years.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-40-published" target="_blank">Issue 40 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-40-published" target="_blank">.</a> To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

SYT exclusive interview with the president and COO of Northrop and Johnson

Daniel Ziriakus, President & COO of Northrop and Johnson, shares his thoughts on the brokerage industry.