Superyacht designer Umberto Fossati hails from the vibrant northern Italian city of Turin. In this former royal capital of Italy, firmly rooted past traditions blend with the dynamism of industry, creating a unique cosmopolitan metropolis. Spending most of his spare time in the antique and interior design family business located in this same city, the young Fossati soon developed a taste for fine arts and antique furniture which would inform his future career, with a particular interest in pieces which have a history to tell.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/83299/image/large-149b2692574dd2b1eba42c3389411f0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83299">After sharpening his eye for detail through his architectural and interior design studies at the universities of Turin and Milan respectively, Fossati cut his teeth designing luxury interiors for Italian studios before working at two yacht builders in Viareggio to complete his education.&nbsp;Following his shipyard experiences, Fossati decided to start his own firm, beginning with a superyacht interior design project developed directly for the owner of the 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo G55.2m (181'1&quot;)Perini Navi2011">Galileo G</a> built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti.</a> Since then, Fossati has developed an impressive design portfolio, including the 39.67-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CBI Navi (Company)">CBI Navi</a>-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella di Mare39.67m (130'2&quot;)CBI Navi2018">Stella di Mare&nbsp;</a>which was delivered last summer. Catching a breath at this year’s Versilia Yachting Rendezvous, SYT finds out what’s next for this distinctively Italian designer. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/83300/image/large-aaf393da9a78dc9cc7cf5e43dc006993.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83300"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/80774/image/large-7e15f4c2e230fa83b6106e1e7161f14f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80774">First off, talk me through the inspiration behind the interior design of the&nbsp;Maiora 30m&nbsp;which is <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/first-look-at-maiora-30-yacht">under construction</a> and will be delivered this summer.&nbsp;As with all of our projects, we always start from a blank piece of paper and an empty mind. Our immediate focus is on the person who will have to spend his time on board, understanding how he lives, what his habits are, how he dresses and so on.&nbsp;After the first meeting with the owner, we immediately asked him for some images that would represent him: not of yachts, but pictures of his house and so on and created a mood board from this. We finalised the windows in collaboration with the shipyard and created the interior architecture which was a re-interpretation of 1970s period style. The interior design is full of details that, at the first view, do not take up too much attention, with a colour connection between them: lacquered wood, leather, oak wood - always with the same nuance and using thin and elegant brass inlays.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80773/image/large-9fa68e0c98dbfddb54ea0d9d176f1979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80773"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/80772/image/large-d85199cee96277c02ba454d1551f6ae1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80772">The client has an international background which helped us to motivate him towards a more contemporary and fresh style, never losing the elegance, but losing the feeling of heaviness which can be present in some designs. As an example, the only glossy finishing we have on board is found on the lateral ceilings in all of the areas close to the windows with reflections coming in from the exterior scenery.&nbsp; <img src="/uploads/store/photo/81622/image/large-9f15b4029c5585b0f94485b63cbdf38d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81622"> What was your relationship with the owner like on this project? We met for the first time during the last <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2018">Monaco Yacht Show&nbsp;</a>on board <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Stella di Mare&nbsp;</a>(our most recently-delivered interior project built by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">CBI Navi)</a> and talked about his vision for this project. We immediately feel comfortable with each other and it was his first boat that he ordered. We do not meet many times during the project development or construction due to his busy schedule working all around around the world, but we were always in touch by phone or email and easily understood each other even when issues arose. Our way of working has definitely flowed well.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80767/image/large-03d3deff397078c493c2fa38d980cb3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80767">What are some of the trends you have noticed in superyacht design?&nbsp;The superyacht design world is full of trends and these always change much more slowly than in the automotive or residential building world (with which we are also fully involved as a studio). Yacht concepts and designs often follow the trends of car design for the exteriors and residential trends for the furniture and interiors.&nbsp;One trend is to take out as much natural wood as possible from the onboard bulkhead covering, opting for leather, 3D coverings and so on. The thought behind it is to create not a yacht interior but something as close as possible to a villa or apartment. Nowadays, in general, the owners are younger, more international and confident about living all around the world. The knowledge they have about the yacht design world is deeper than in past years. It is not enough to give them something showy. They are looking for something easier and lighter, with less maintenance and that can be enjoyed in a short time with less preparation and difficulties. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/80769/image/large-85a97ee3c34c956b1dcb9f1c1fbb328a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80769">In addition, there is definitely a loss of formalism which is resulting in the onboard spaces changing. Superyacht interiors are no longer closed off or separated from the exterior spaces in order to achieve privacy but are fully transparent, making it possible to connect all of the interior and exterior spaces. Today it is a must to have full windows, an extendible balcony and so on. We have already seen some superyacht projects with these concepts: transparent bulkheads, open galley to the dining or saloons, the wheelhouse opened to the foyer and so on.Connectivity and continuity of view are some of the top priorities now. In the interior division, owners do not want to have double areas which have the same principal uses as this is lost space. In the residential world, bathrooms and galleys used to be areas which you would hide, but now, as in yachting, these are areas which are shown to guests with pride.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80768/image/large-4104e54b22b2a7e45f61356af3575896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80768"> What has been the most memorable project you have worked on and why? One project where we definitely didn’t follow fashion in the design was<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo G55.2m (181'1&quot;)Perini Navi2011">&nbsp;Galileo G&nbsp;</a>(built by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Picchiotti</a>/<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system">Perini Nav</a>i) where we were involved directly by the owner, Silvio Scaglia. He comes from a sailing yacht background and he asked us to develop a ‘gentleman’s yacht’ interior to be both aesthetically and functionally comfortable during his plan to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-road-less-travelled-galileo-g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">cross the world by sea.</a> The amazing exterior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> and follows the same elegance that the client wanted for his interior.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/77656/image/large-4a5908c35ef2306b186aef379fde4d1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77656">We developed the interior with mahogany using semi-matte finishing, an all-around bulkhead, and gave a contemporary touch to the ceiling which was striped in slats. The foundation of the project was based on the past experiences of the sea which clients had enjoyed before and that we wanted to bring on board. It was less a design project, but more like a coordinated effort, taking into account his itinerary, from which the interior design styling began.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/77653/image/large-cb34e8c15d97c0c3a0628e3874b90531.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77653"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/77650/image/large-cf084e40d35ba991f889d964aa849bd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77650">Name some of your favourite materials to work with as an interior designer&nbsp; We love to use natural materials which are characterised by imperfection. It is this which makes them alive. We always start from these materials and then we develop the concept through inlays and details. For example, we love using stones instead of marble exactly for that reason because they are cut and cleaned but and not polished.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50728/image/large-c93522720e39a694ae203226574b4cf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50728">The finishing we opt for in general is matte or semi-matte, leaving some glossy touches to enlighten some details or inlays, but in general, we always connect materials and finishing together with gradient scale for a soft effect and avoid any dramatic effects. A clear example of this strategy is our project&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella di Mare39.67m (130'2&quot;)CBI Navi2018">Stella di Mare&nbsp;</a>that has absolutely nothing shiny or glossy on board. It is this natural and smooth effect that makes it so inviting to get on board. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50767/image/large-d265487ee3183100d0d186d77548cfe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50767"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/50797/image/large-9e4c11b091e136165b06607bbc86d628.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50797">What does 'luxury' mean in superyacht design?Today the meaning of luxury has changed. Years ago, it was all about materials and branding. We can see now that the name is not enough and materials are no longer the basis behind luxury. Today clients are looking for the real “tailor-made” finish, the real “bespoke” which is seen as a unique piece with no possibility to be replicated. Clients prefer the certainty of quality than the name of the brand.&nbsp;Custom products also give the possibility to personalize everything, from materials, finishing, design but also on space management. Space and time offer a great portion of the meaning of luxury today. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/50771/image/large-47bda705fc6f7896eec666e618b2fd51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50771"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/80781/image/large-f30e4c362e4e554e78c099a59124e362.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80781">How do you balance this luxury with environmental awareness?It is an issue for all of those who are involved in the residential world. We already know that about 70% of the materials we use are eco-friendly, being natural materials and not synthetic but is difficult to obtain a full result for the background work we have in our varnishing and painting and so on. We have been able to convince clients to also use natural finishings, but it is not always easy for us to match all of our projects to these materials. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/83436/image/large-1124be7c3007a46b260d2098b21a759d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83436"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83431/image/large-f749696be4bd3c4e113bf8334b728d17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83431">What else do you have on your drawing boards?&nbsp;We have developed the interiors of the 35-metre model <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 34 Exuma which is under construction, together with the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">&nbsp;Maiora&nbsp;</a>Style Centre, and we are currently developing a 23-metre with the shipyard. We also have the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CBI Navi (Company)">CBI Navi&nbsp;</a>48-metre Voyager concept and the 84-metre Cook concept.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/80779/image/large-eb99086bf1674337b3876adbbb2d2f27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80779"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83429/image/large-b9bf7fb4ff21ac1eb217832871de0b3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83429">In addition, we have also designed the interiors for a 57-metre explorer concept and we have a new client for a 30-35-metre motor yacht, so watch this space!&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/83419/image/large-93f11ccb2957cfc79ab325c9845e3683.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83419"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/83421/image/large-3ca9fded456dbba3886ad960d3c4a282.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83421">

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">DeBasto Designs</a> has unveiled the first details of the new 70-metre explorer yacht Project Quest, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398541/image/large-fc280a8327d52fae8e97a65200c427e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398541">Designed with a striking metallic blue hull and superstructure, Project Quest boasts a strong profile with white accented deck overhangs. “Her exterior design is modern and aggressive, setting her apart from the generic standard explorers on the market,” explained designer Luiz DeBasto.&nbsp;Project Quest is defined by a sweeping ascending sheerline curve, with extensive glazing throughout. &nbsp;Her full-beam main saloon benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows which elevate her connection to the sea and provide plenty of light inside.&nbsp;Her large aft deck flows seamlessly into her main saloon and dining area on the main deck, which also includes an elevator which services her sun, main and lower decks. Amidships on the main deck is a VIP suite, alongside her full-beam owner’s suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398540/image/large-7c20dbf44a9650793545b9b01da6d978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398540">Situated forward, her owner’s suite benefits from his-and-hers ensuite bathrooms, a California king-size bed and the possibility of sliding doors which lead to terraces on both her port and starboard.The lower deck of Project Quest includes four additional guest suites, alongside accommodation for a crew of 16 across eight cabins. This deck is also home to a spa, as well as her garage, which includes a side opening door for easy access to her water toys.&nbsp;Moving to her upper deck, guests onboard Project Quest can unwind in her skylounge, before making their way to her aft deck to relax on her deck. Here, an alfresco dining space for 10 allows for outdoor meals, while additional lounge seating makes the perfect spot for an aperitif cocktail. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398539/image/large-923db6accf3de9468847a780e33b6c3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398539">For those looking to top up their tans, the sundeck of Project Quest plays host to a whirlpool spa, with integrated seating and the addition of sun loungers. The 70-metre yacht also boasts a touch-and-go helideck for extended exploration opportunities.&nbsp;As well as this, Project Quest is equipped with 10-ton cranes integrated into her aft deck bulwarks and the capability of carrying two 12.8-metre tenders. In terms of performance, Project Quest uses a diesel-electric propulsion system, providing the explorer yacht with great autonomy and range.

Project Quest: 70m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht concept by DeBasto

DeBasto Designs has unveiled the first details of the new 70-metre explorer yacht Project Quest, in collaboration with Abeking & Rasmussen.

DeBasto unveils 70m Abeking & Rasmussen explorer yacht concept Project Quest

Architect Antonio Luxardo has unveiled the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Ame</a>r 42A, a new 42-metre all-aluminium yacht developed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a>, which merges sleek, innovative design with lightweight construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398223/image/large-6f0b3c85c8ae6ba036580d1af8b70677.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398223"> Conceived by Luxardo for the Italian shipyard’s new steel production line, the Amer 42A brings together innovation, functionality and aesthetics through what the designer describes as a precise technical and stylistic vision. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398225/image/large-4ff255fafd4eb028927dc49b851215b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398225">Distinguished by her layered glazing and lines reminiscent of waves, the yacht presents “energy, dynamism, and sportiness.” Rather than sticking to conventional horizontal deck lines, the Amer 42A features sinuous deck contours that create a great sense of movement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398221/image/large-7355946cde947ede038f3fdfaaa1b0ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398221">Despite her dynamic design, the Amer 42A retains large windows to strengthen the relationship between the interior and exterior, with an emphasis on the guests immersing themselves with the surrounding seascape. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398220/image/large-1e6fb3f39db0f20b5e20aa06a2b7de47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398220">From hull to superstructure, the yacht is constructed entirely in aluminium. According to the designer, this flexible material reduces overall weight while improving performance, enabling higher speeds with greater efficiency, and a low-slung profile that reduces drag while optimising navigation.Moreover, these sculptural forms are made possible by the use of the ductile material in creating pronounced curves, undercuts, overhangs, and cantilevers while maintaining structural efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398224/image/large-22fc13d38f01b6d1bb5ffc8f649cd647.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398224" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">With a layout designed to balance engineering and contemporary design, accommodation onboard the Amer 42A is arranged across a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck, alongside guest staterooms located on the lower deck. Moving outside, her sundeck has been designed as the dedicated area for relaxation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398222/image/large-9ee3dd078ec7b6e9225d6e60feda2647.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398222" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

Amer Yachts unveils all-aluminium Amer 42A 

Amer Yachts has unveiled the Amer 42A, an all-aluminium new-build yacht designed by Antonio Luxardo,

Amer Yachts unveils “all-aluminium” Amer 42A superyacht

Paris-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8836" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AERI (Company)">Aeri</a> has unveiled the 60-metre superyacht concept, Aeon. While her exterior impresses with its sculpted form and dynamic silhouette, her interiors draw immediate inspiration from traditional Japanese ink painting, known as Sumi-e.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397900/image/large-25770025bec72332e78e089c1e6f4c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397900">This design language is echoed throughout the yacht, where a tapered stern and carefully sculpted hull give her a sense of movement even when at anchor. Her superstructure follows the same architectural philosophy, with each deck set slightly back from the one below, creating a series of spacious outdoor terraces while reducing the yacht’s visual bulk.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397905/image/large-7b0d07ff485db32e75db80d4dc5f6721.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397905">Inside, Aeon's main saloon is defined by expansive panelling and an understated aesthetic. Hand-painted Sumi-e-inspired panels, paired with a carefully curated palette of neutral tones and dark woods, create a serene atmosphere that runs throughout the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397904/image/large-7f18429be1d53c258046583d94ef94e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397904">At the centre of her main saloon, a low-profile L-shaped sofa in cream fabric anchors the space. Overhead, a striking ceiling feature combines illuminated panels with wood inlays, subtly echoing the Sumi-e inspiration. Carefully selected furnishings, including sculptural bar stools, enhance the sense of elegance, while sliding doors lead seamlessly to the adjacent outdoor dining and lounge areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397902/image/large-d828f08f688ddb4924bb3f89453ffe66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397902"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397903/image/large-61472bc9b5dc00bd42d9f10dc2a9914f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397903">With owner privacy and flexibility in mind, Aeon's designer has presented several general arrangement options. She measures a beam of 10.5-metres and a gross tonnage of approximately 500 GT plus. Aeon offers either five or six guest cabins, alongside a variety of entertainment and lifestyle configurations, and is supported by crew accommodation in eight cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397906/image/large-4a9069b84e00c7fea6d53c75c398727b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397906"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397899/image/large-269c5397b57b06bbe3c704364d4423f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397899">One layout features a dedicated private owner’s deck complete with a Jacuzzi and outdoor relaxation area. Forward, a larger swimming pool area enhances leisure space, while aft, an open discussion pit connects directly to an enclosed wellness area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397901/image/large-ff3b63ffaedeb07159be13b1974dbb7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397901">“Rather than relying on sheer scale for its presence, the concept seeks to demonstrate how carefully considered proportions, sculpted surfaces and architectural layering can create a yacht with a distinctive identity and a powerful visual character,” concluded the design studio.

Aeri design studio unveils Aeon yacht concept

Paris-based design studio Aeri has unveiled the 60-metre superyacht concept, Aeon.

Aeon: 60m yacht concept with traditional Japanese ink painting-inspired interiors

Independent designer Sanjit Nair has unveiled the 110-metre yacht concept Airavat. The yacht draws on traditional Indian architecture and Eastern character to present a new interpretation of contemporary superyacht design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397835/image/large-8ecee397953de6a34f0649093b7c1551.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397835">Conceived without the constraints of a specific gross tonnage category or yacht class, Airavat takes inspiration from monumental Indian temples, translating their structural expression, spatial layouts and craftsmanship into a contemporary yacht concept. According to the designer, the project marks a deliberate departure from the "glass-box" aesthetic prevalent across much of today's superyacht market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397818/image/large-4a501bd7a2cc02b1897dd11e4ee1c309.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397818"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397817/image/large-ea64ebd61db0c46a90d599d1a10991bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397817">Inspired by the mythical royal white elephant, the designer aims for the Airavat concept to move past the "glass-box" and “automotive” themes that currently dominate the superyacht market. Unburdened from the typical limitations of specific yacht tonnage, this concept was conceived to offer a fresh vision in the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397836/image/large-f7bbcc3fc5f0fb968ffc0eb362903afa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397836"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397809/image/large-70e285713fb37f7cbe96be09c5aad23f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397809" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Rather than concealing the vessel's structural boundaries, designer Sanjit Nair incorporates the grandeur, massive scale, and intricate artistry of traditional Indian temple architecture, turning the yacht into a spiritual sanctuary at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397812/image/large-5315c8defbbaf32c671d9fd60b0bb539.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397812">Reflecting on the project, Sanjit Nair added: "Superyacht design has hit a structural and spatial saturation point; vessels are beginning to mimic one another, losing their individual soul. Vision Juggernaut is how I want to add a different kind of value to yacht design. It is an expression of personal style and a form of adding an authentic Eastern character–defined by raw scale, monumental reverence and structural honesty– to the global stage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397829/image/large-0db7f57680934fa8302612781a57eae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397829">In terms of defining features, Airavat showcases its exposed double-height structural pillars that support the superstructure. Rather than hiding these structural elements, the design celebrates the grandeur of traditional Indian stone columns to create a striking silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397830/image/large-b45ee2abe559d2df1ed9d63cc785df4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397830" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Her aft deck has been conceived as a ceremonial arrival space, featuring a broad staircase descending to the swim platform alongside an 11-metre infinity pool. Inspired by the Varanasi Ghats along the Ganges River, the arrangement is intended to recreate the experience of approaching India's historic riverside steps.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397816/image/large-edfb7199b3e7509fe8046f04bab6a25b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397816" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Forward, the yacht's sculptural bow mimics the sweep of an elephant's trunk, while the hull and superstructure reference the star-shaped foundations of Karnataka's Keshava Temple. Meanwhile, a life-sized sculpture of the mythical white elephant Airavata stands prominently on the bow, reinforcing the yacht’s identity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397813/image/large-a4a30e7a838bd434bc6a6ecda2c06339.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397813"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397815/image/large-07fce8c614fd8943a271cff3fbf41a20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397815">Airavat&nbsp;creatively reimagines ancient motifs as modern yacht elements. For instance, overhanging balconies inspired by Jharokha architecture serve as private viewing retreats overlooking the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397827/image/large-0e53430bebfe5872bc16c1c5726f9017.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397828/image/large-1072cfe948d99771e1dbfa2d016acd4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397828">Moving inside, the design creates an interplay of light and geometry: circular, Mandala-inspired teak decking aligns with an illuminated glass roof above the dining pavilion, capturing the &nbsp;"open-sky" architecture found in the Kopeshwar Shiva Temple.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397826/image/large-6612b1e51380b6bd0bb89d057ff19208.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397826">With a beam of 17-metres, Airavat features a centralised arrangement of interior living spaces intended to maximise onboard comfort and stability. The owner's deck incorporates a spacious aft lounge fitted with a custom diamond-shaped bar, while a grand central staircase leads to the bridge deck dining pavilion, set beneath the Mandala-inspired skylight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397832/image/large-34732874166f334be26b3a63f8a246d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397832">

110m yacht concept Airavat unveiled

Designer Sanjit Nair unveils the 110m Airavat superyacht concept, translating Indian temple architecture into contemporary yacht design

Airavat: The 110m superyacht concept inspired by Indian temple architecture

Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8392" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SY design (Company)">SY Design</a> has unveiled Kairos, a 52-metre motor yacht concept centred around a stronger connection between the guests and the surrounding sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397334/image/large-8796d9063db33dbbfbb5f54882d17b18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397334">Designed to remain under the 500 GT threshold, Kairos is conceived to be built with a lightweight aluminum structure, with the intention of making the outdoors the heart of life onboard. The designer has noted that the concept carefully combines open, flowing spaces with floor-to-ceiling glazing and wide hull openings. Moreover, the layout is intended to draw in natural light to flood her interiors, frame breathtaking sea views, and create a seamless access to the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397336/image/large-42daf1825f66f137b146990641679193.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397336">Outside, Kairos is characterised by slender proportions and a modern profile that flows effortlessly from the bow to the stern.Her stern serves as one of the focal points of the project. A magnificent pool set at sea level becomes the part of the beach club area, crafted to deepen the connection between the guests and the ocean and expand the sense of openness across her decks. Reflecting the project's philosophy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8392" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SY design (Company)">SY Design</a> explained that "the objective was not to maximise gross tonnage, but to maximise the owner's experience of the sea."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397335/image/large-e57a868a18e96191861bfc535940ba8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397335">Wide lateral openings in the hull further extend the views, and invites abundant natural light to dance across the aft, resulting in a bright and open area. Above, her main deck cockpit has been envisioned as a terrace overlooking the sea. In this space, two opposing L-shaped sofas are arranged for mingling and casual lounging, &nbsp;while glass bulwarks preserve uninterrupted views of the horizon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397337/image/large-8562659c5dd2fd32334132b65c354912.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397337">Ascending further, the yacht’s expansive 105-square-metre fly deck serves as a defining outdoor living area, offering space for socialising, entertaining and open-air dining. Forward, her deck features a flexible layout, allowing owners to tailor the space based on their preferences. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397333/image/large-f17ca1e6f871b464c45ae86a2169b934.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397333">With a beam of nine-metres, accommodation onboard Kairos is arranged for up to 12 guests across six staterooms. The owner's suite is situated forward on the main deck, benefitting from expansive windows and stunning ocean vistas. The five guest staterooms are located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397338/image/large-05b708fcf1585fa034d052d3d23270de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397338">Further features include a dedicated bow garage for jet skis and a rescue tender, while a separate aft garage with side access stores the yacht's primary tender without impacting guest spaces.In addition, Kairos features a dedicated bow garage, discreetly housing jet skis and a rescue tender. Meanwhile, a separate aft garage with side access houses the yacht’s primary tender, stowed away to leave guest areas undisturbed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397332/image/large-c9d3caeb265320db2d2d23a3105877a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397332">

SY Design unveils 52m yacht concept Kairos

SY Design has unveiled Kairos, a 52-metre motor yacht concept centred around the owner’s experience of the sea.

 SY Design unveils 52m yacht concept Kairos with sea-level pool

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> has unveiled the first details of the 60-metre superyacht concept Apex. Designed in-house by the Dutch studio, the motor yacht has been conceived around a performance-oriented brief.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396926/image/large-419221d207de5e8d99df4c3ee8096ce5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396926">Apex features naval architecture and exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, which have opted for a lightweight aluminium hull and superstructure. She showcases a clean and highly geometric exterior design, with extensive glazing spanning her sleek silhouette.At the core of the design lies the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> High Speed Cruising hull form, which has been engineered to deliver efficient performance across a wide operational profile. The advanced hull platform of Apex&nbsp;operates comfortably and efficiently from economical transoceanic passages to high-speed cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396927/image/large-c596a59bc5ef08f7d483435fc198b0fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396927">With a beam of 10.7 metres, Apex can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of 14 for a high level of service and comfort. Her interior design can also be fully tailored to suit the wishes of her owner.&nbsp;Apex displays balanced expansive deck volumes, with her aft deck maximised to create a social platform for guests onboard. The first renderings show a large alfresco lounge area at her bow, offering the perfect space for guests to entertain or relax.&nbsp;In terms of performance, Apex is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 28 knots, a cruising speed of 22 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 13 knots.&nbsp;

Apex: 60m Mulder Design yacht concept unveiled

Mulder Design has unveiled the first details of the 60-metre superyacht concept Apex. 

Mulder Design unveils 60m yacht concept Apex designed for performance 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SES Yachts (Company)">SES Yachts</a> has unveiled Project Freedom, a 44-metre explorer motor yacht currently under development at the Turkish shipyard's facilities in Istanbul. Currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, the semi-custom sportfisher yacht is also capable of long-range cruising and she remains available for owner customisation prior to the start of construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396480/image/large-500170a86eeb976fa74c7ab08e82ac6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396480">Developed with naval architecture and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NAMES by Francesco Rogantin (Company)">NAMES</a> under the direction of Francesco Rogantin, Project Freedom features both interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali's Too Design</a> studio. Built entirely in aluminium and classed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> C + Hull Mach Y, the concept blends elements of traditional explorer yachts with large sportfishing vessels.The yacht’s profile characterised by a layered superstructure, with expansive aft deck spaces and a high bow designed for offshore cruising. According to the designers, the concept was conceived as a purpose-built world cruise cruiser capable of supporting extended voyages while accommodating a range of owner lifestyles.A key feature of the project is the availability of three distinct configurations built on a common platform.The Fisherman version is focused on a generous open aft deck designed to accommodate a substantial tender and a selection of water toys, without needing a dedicated chase boat. Beneath, a fully customisable beach club can be configured to be equipped with dive storage, fishing facilities, a gym, bar or additional leisure spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396477/image/large-3cd87e33c079d0e8ac57d0f0e4b65130.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396477">For owners interested in offshore sportfishing, the Fisherman Enclosed version features a fully enclosed upper-deck lounge complete with a day head and direct access to a crow's nest, the yacht’s lookout point. This arrangement draws inspiration from large enclosed sportfisher yachts, and provides improved protection from the weather and visibility on long journeys.The Leisure version features a more classic superyacht style, replacing the open aft deck with a central swimming pool and side-entry tender garage for smaller boats. The beach club is divided into dedicated wellness and watersports activities, while the sundeck offers additional space for lounging, dining and entertainment spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396486/image/large-61c1dd74f65bef71a30e9154778b58cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396486">With an interior volume of 399 GT, Project Freedom offers generous space for a yacht of her size. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including an owner's suite, two VIP staterooms and two guest staterooms. A six-stateroom configuration is also available. Dedicated crew quarters sleep up to six crew members in three cabins, while the captains cabin is located on the upper deck.Her main saloon, which is seamlessly connected to her commercial-grade galley, while the upper-deck skylounge features a bar, pantry and additional social spaces.In terms of performance, the explorer yacht will be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines delivering a projected top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. At economical speeds, the yacht is expected to achieve a range exceeding 4,000 nautical miles.Project Freedom is currently available at the semi-custom stage, allowing prospective owners to customise interior finishes, accommodation arrangements and deck layouts ahead of construction. All images provided courtesy 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>.

SES Yachts unveils 44m explorer yacht Project Freedom

SES Yachts has unveiled the 44-metre explorer sportfish Project Freedom, comes in  three distinct configuration options.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a> has unveiled the interior concept for its 33-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 110, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. The reveal offers a first look inside the model, with the first hull currently under construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372249/image/large-9ffc2bdc420009249ec1e58cf2df10ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372249">Conceived as a crossover yacht, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a> aims to combine explorer yacht capabilities with the volume and comfort more commonly associated with larger vessels. While her steel hull and projected range of more than 5,000 nautical miles highlight her exploration credentials, her interior design takes a more restrained direction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396259/image/large-f625f19ab89d937510477f384352590f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396259"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396260/image/large-a2b92ec224adb00b9d7dd82abc89d6e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396260">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, the model’s interiors draw inspiration from Far Eastern principles of simplicity, balance and precision. The main saloon has been conceived as a continuous living space where the lounge, dining area and window seating flow naturally into one another. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396261/image/large-cc4e5a6cd3ef0e8648071aa84ed8aa4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396261">Warm wood panelling, soft neutral tones, raw marble surfaces and placed burgundy accents are meticulously layered, while a curved sofa serves as the focal point of the lounge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396263/image/large-0399d48b166deffd4f40f4913f613896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396263">Moreover, textured stone and bronze-toned detailing are combined with carefully layered lighting, while a sculptural staircase frames her darker finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396262/image/large-ce40fe1687e59360a3005f217a6e43f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396262" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396270/image/large-ad0ab9b178534091e4385f873d3d1d9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396270">Full-height wooden windows let in abundant natural light and the surrounding sea views. Cana Gokhan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> further remarks,“The details are clean and deliberate, with subtle nods to the discipline of calligraphy.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396266/image/large-e4501624263e2141f062a608fa7b3791.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396266">Her interiors are imagined as a space where guests can genuinely unwind. Rather than displaying traditional superyacht opulence, the yacht’s design prioritises stillness, comfort and liveability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396267/image/large-b4c50c8988ec45e5ee044bbec49a62ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396267" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396264/image/large-8b953afd3227d4243379a0203dd395a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396264">The layout remains closely aligned with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a>'s explorer identity. Her asymmetrical main saloon benefits from generous width and circulation. The owner's suite, additional guest accommodations and crew areas have been configured for extended stays onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396269/image/large-0acb9673d1b760945dfd2d9b0b56ca8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396269" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;Dedicated storage with ample space for necessary supplies and equipment have also been incorporated to support long-range cruising and self-sufficiency at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396268/image/large-ab189de88814a2399080943d53faafd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396268" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396265/image/large-9161f81cc4dbee429d677289fd44aba4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396265">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a> forms part of the shipyard's growing Superyacht Division, with additional interior details expected to be revealed as the project progresses. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Bering</a> has several yachts in-build including the 49.68-metre Bering 165 yacht, and the first hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a>.&nbsp;

 Bering unveils interior concept for in-build 33m explorer yacht Bering 110

Bering has unveiled the interior concept for its in-build 33-metre explorer yacht Bering 110, developed in collaboration with Red Yacht Design. 


Italian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5522" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Ferrari (Company)">Marco Ferrari</a> has revealed a new 80-metre superyacht concept known as M80, featuring hybrid electric propulsion and an Ice Class 1D hull designed for expeditions into remote and high-latitude waters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395711/image/large-5e2bb926c4e68013000d72b0f1317676.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395711" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Constructed entirely in aluminium, M80 has been conceived as a modern explorer yacht that boasts a lightweight hull and superstructure, with a low-profile silhouette and a focus on energy efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395733/image/large-1a9a4714cf0993822813cc29e30e09d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395733">The M80 is designed for owners who seek adventure, spanning from tropical paradises to the icy frontiers of polar and sub-polar regions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395719/image/large-b84e3131fde03314cc27569f8e7f4f80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395719">At the heart of her design is a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system, elevated by twin Azipod contra-rotating thrusters and dynamic positioning capability. The yacht has been developed to maximise efficiency while reducing emissions and onboard noise levels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395727/image/large-a4837ca59b87942deeb203ec6ef20a03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395727" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Three operating modes have been proposed. In Zero Mode or also known as Silent Mode, M80 would operate fully on electric propulsion, delivering vibration-free navigation with zero local emissions for up to eight hours, which would enable access to environmentally protected areas.In Eco-Hybrid Mode, diesel generators operate at optimal efficiency while electric motors provide propulsion, reducing fuel consumption by an estimated 25 to 30 percent. Meanwhile, Boost Mode combines diesel and electric power to maximise performance when required.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395731/image/large-33077a8f7a2790cde018026b550701fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395731">Among its unique features, the M80 boasts an underwater “Nemo Lounge, giving guests a view into the ocean’s depths. In addition, an extensive array of tenders and toys supports exploration and adventure, including two 11-metre tenders, Jet Skis, aerial UAVs and remotely operated underwater vehicles for subaquatic discovery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395710/image/large-a74c0ecaa984d5a5b600f8054b710e24.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395710">The concept also incorporates a range of sustainability-focused technologies, including glass elements with integrated photovoltaics, advanced heat‑recovery systems and compatibility with HVO biofuel, which the designers say can cut emissions by up to 90 percent compared with conventional marine diesel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395728/image/large-811c3e2ad5d43adb8b3999943f2c3651.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395728">Outside, M80 is characterised by angular lines, tiered deck arrangements and a continuous band of dark glazing that stretches through most of her superstructure. Renderings depict the yacht operating in both tropical regions and polar environments, which reflect the designer’s emphasis on her versatility and global cruising capability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395732/image/large-7195234a8e71f1b3e271ecf59b638cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395732">In terms of outdoor living, her amenities include an aft infinity pool overlooking the stern and a forward Jacuzzi wrapped around by sunpads. A touch-and-go helipad located on the bow supports rapid transfers of guests between destinations, while the yacht's relatively shallow 3.75-metre draught allows access to shallow cruising grounds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395718/image/large-aebceaa67499330e5bfd597898e7c678.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395718">The owner’s private full-beam apartment is the highlight of M80’s guest accommodations. The suite includes a study, library, walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and a dedicated outdoor balcony offering direct access to private deck space. With a beam of 13.5-metres, the yacht is arranged to accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms, supported by a crew of 22 alongside her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395709/image/large-1077afc5c96b3929c70ee9374bc96865.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395709">M80’s guest areas are intended to maximise connections with the surrounding sea. Her full-height glazing that introduces plenty of natural light, while sliding glass doors seamlessly connect her main saloon and dining spaces with the exterior decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395713/image/large-8b0b4a1791ec3fd064de018dfdd57445.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395713">In terms of performance, M80 is projected to reach a top speed of 26 knots and deliver a cruising range of more than 5,500 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395735/image/large-17f7211a0f105b1ad2a4a7ebd3ec8cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395735" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

M80: Marco Ferrari unveils 80m explorer concept 

Designer Marco Ferrari has unveiled the 80-metre M80 explorer yacht concept, featuring hybrid propulsion and Ice Class capability.

M80: New 80m hybrid explorer yacht concept with underwater ‘nemo lounge’

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagaria (Company)">Lagaria</a> has unveiled the 90-metre motor yacht concept Platea. Developed by Monaco-based yacht design and architecture studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagaria (Company)">Lagaria</a>, Platea reconfigures the traditional yacht layout by minimising interior volume and placing emphasis on expansive exterior living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395696/image/large-94a0a1cd747c02edba683d1e932fefe0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395696">Unlike most yachts, which prioritise enclosed volume, the design takes a different approach. &nbsp;Platea’s design compresses the indoor programme to free up the deck. This creates a floating beach club of unusual generosity, where the main deck becomes one continuous social landscape. In this area, an open-plan bar, lounge and dining space extends directly onto a large sheltered terrace complete with an oversized pool, Jacuzzi and full-service bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395703/image/large-b3de0009761cfa44415a389b655c992e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395703">In terms of accommodation, guest staterooms are positioned on the lower deck. This decision reflects the designers’ intention to prioritise communal spaces over private volume. Since staterooms are used primarily for sleeping and bathing, this allows prime deck areas to be dedicated to social and experiential use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395702/image/large-c922893b880df550ce74538eaf7ab22a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395702">Moreover, the wheelhouse is located aft of midship, inspired by Scandinavian well-boat design. This opens up the central section of the yacht, creating an uninterrupted social zone, while still maintaining full operational visibility through wing stations. Platea’s owner also benefits from a private apartment with its own balcony. The stateroom is positioned aft for enhanced privacy and separation from guest areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395697/image/large-46e1abf3cbcf2a55d9af45504a59ea42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395697">“These are not purely aesthetic decisions, but part of a broader commercial thesis,” said the design studio. “At approximately 20 percent lower gross tonnage than comparable 90-metre charter yachts, Platea is designed around the idea that experiential quality, not enclosed volume - is what ultimately drives charter demand.” By prioritising exterior living spaces, the design reinforces its focus on experiential value over internal volume.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395695/image/large-940d9b0039e45cbf9fcf3287eeac9d05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395695">“Platea distills what defines <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagaria (Company)">Lagaria</a> at its best: original thinking, a rigorous design logic, and a deep curiosity about the relationship between space and experience - pursued with respect for the sea and the operational realities that come with it,” the studio concluded.

Platea unveils Lagaria yacht concept

Lagaria has unveiled the 90-metre motor yacht concept Platea.

Platea: The 90m Lagaria yacht designed around outdoor living

The 58.2-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/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> has been sold. Michel Chryssicopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> introduced the buyer, while Tim Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> represented the seller under a joint central agency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388904/image/large-c98cd8028404e609f7f960644b31d631.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388904">Delivered in 2013 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> was formerly named J'Ade.&nbsp;She features both exterior design and interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> has a beam of 10.2-metres and a draft of three-metres. The yacht most recently underwent a refit in New Zealand in 2025.Spanning 939 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 13 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters provide accommodation for a crew of 13, including her captain.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> had a last known asking price of €29,500,000.

58m CRN superyacht Odyssey sold

The 58m CRN superyacht Odyssey has been sold with a last known asking price of €29.5 million.

US-based boating and yacht retailer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> has completed the refinancing of its $1.49 billion senior secured credit facilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265732/image/large-de8e35a3c695c7a0ca1d7601fa95da7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265732">The company has replaced its existing loans with a new financing package designed to lower borrowing costs, increase financial flexibility and extend the repayment deadline to June 2031.The refinancing includes a $950 million inventory financing facility, a $302.5 million term loan, a $150 million revolving credit facility, which replaces a $100 million facility and an $85 million delayed draw mortgage facility, of which $35 million is currently outstanding and replaces the previous $100 million facility.“This refinancing strengthens our financial position by lowering our borrowing costs, extending our maturity and providing additional liquidity to support the continued execution of our long-term strategy,” explained Michael H. McLamb, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>.The financings were led by M&amp;T Bank as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger, along with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance as Joint Lead Arranger and Floor Plan Agent.“Successfully completing this transaction on improved terms in today’s marine industry environment underscores the strength of our lender relationships and reflects the confidence they have in our operating performance, disciplined capital allocation, healthy balance sheet and management team,” concluded McLamb.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid (2026-05-12 10:45:00 +0200)">In May 2026</a>, Reuters reported that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> was preparing for a potential sale of the company. One potential buyer had raised its offer and one prominent private equity firm was conducting due diligence, with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> board of directors agreeing to move forward with a sale process.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid (2026-05-12 10:45:00 +0200)">MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid</a>Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> operates 65 marinas and storage locations, alongside 70 dealerships, offering yachts for sale, as well as marine services through its acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Island Global Yachting (Company)">Island Global Yachting (IGY)</a> in 2022, as well as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.&nbsp;

MarineMax refinances $1.49 billion credit facilities

MarineMax has completed the refinancing of its $1.49 billion senior secured credit facilities.

MarineMax refinances $1.49 billion credit facilities, extending debt maturity to 2031

Paul Kinkley, the owner of the Bering 78,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, sits down with Leona Caanen to chat about his brand new yachts, her personalised features and his upcoming cruising plans.Sitting across from me is Paul Kinkley, Canadian native and the owner of the brand new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 78. The 23.85-metre superyacht, named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, is currently in process of delivery at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, in Turkey. Earlier this year, Paul visited the yard for the yacht’s official launch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398589/image/large-392751553f2d2f178de6f73300a22a02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398589">The yacht’s name comes from a song by Foghat, and is something Paul’s entire family connected with. “We narrowed it down from about a 100 names to 10, and then five and then three, and eventually I just pulled the trigger. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a> made the most sense, we all related to it”, recalls Paul, who is very much a family man. On a cloudy day in January, as the yacht was launched, Paul blasted 'Slow Ride'&nbsp;on the yacht’s speakers whilst taking the yacht for her very first ride.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382519/image/large-136ef5f4fa7f10e6c8be257f7d67b10b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382519" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Love at first sightPaul has closely followed the build process along. “From the time of ordering the boat to hand over, it’s a long period,” shares Paul. Yet building his very own yacht is something Paul has thought about for a long time. “We’ve had used boats, I’ve always fixed them up, put the systems I wanted on them,” Paul continues, “I was watching boating videos and stumbled upon the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Bering Yachts</a> channel, and decided to give them a call.”“Honestly, we didn’t actually look anywhere else,” Paul mentions, “when I saw the videos and chatted with Alexei, he was just so down-to-earth, and I loved the style of the boat, it was unique looking.” Paul felt like the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a> Shipyard in Antalya was the right fit, “the yacht is a steel hull, which is precisely what I was looking for.”Having always owned pre-built yachts, Paul’s patience has been tested, not just because of his excitement to cruise onboard the yacht, but also because a week after signing the deal, Paul’s other yacht, sitting in Fort Myers, Florida, was destroyed by hurricane Ian. “It’s quite surreal that it happened like that.” Getting to launch the yacht and see her touch the water was a great moment of both relief and excitement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382538/image/large-b3a6aabc47478833dc3131bd137e923b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382538">Designing a superyachtThe yacht is a semi-custom, so while the bones were pre-designed, there were plenty of choices left for Paul and his family to decide on. The stand-out choice has been the colour of the hull: “we probably went through 15 or 20 different colour renders, and Carol likes blue, so we were searching for the perfect colour” Paul recalls. Upon finding a colour they liked, Paul asked the yard to send a big colour swatch: “a computer only shows so much, but as soon as we saw the swatch we fell in love with the colour.”The interiors feature a softer, more neutral palette than the teal exterior, across an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the galley with the saloon and features large windows, providing plenty of natural lighting. The galley looks out onto the aft deck, where a table for ten creates the ideal place for al fresco dining, enjoying sunsets or a delicious morning coffee.A diesel electrician by trade, Paul is especially happy with how the engine room turned out. “Anything mechanical I love,” Paul highlights, “we’ve packed that room like you can’t believe: we’ve changed some of the electronics, the AC systems, upgraded it to 48 volt.” The engine room was expanded, getting rid of the crew head, as “we’re not really crew people anyways.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382508/image/large-8957a0d4c70d67e74479c8a653443b1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382508" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Feeling secure<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a> marks a sense of security, but also of freedom, and a big point of purchasing a yacht was ensuring Paul and Carol could manage it themselves: &nbsp;“It’s important to us that we can run the yacht by ourselves; not having to run upstairs, worrying about fenders.”The yachts that Paul previously owned were great, but ”they never had everything on it that we wanted; I was constantly busy converting yachts we purchased,” shares Paul. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, Paul has “all the systems onboard: not having to go in for pump outs anymore because there is a sewage treatment plan onboard and dual water makers so you have the back-up.” A lot of the technological systems introduced onboard are not just for comfort of long distance cruising, but also to feel safe and secure when cruising: “Just knowing all this is onboard, in case something happens while cruising with my family, I don’t worry so much,” shares Paul.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398588/image/large-2631ff32ceef53dd64b3c6380ef5683d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398588" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">A sense of freedomOne place that is definitely on the cruising destination is a little fishermen village, near the shipyard that Paul and Carol visited a while ago. “We befriended the owner of a restaurant, he’s a fantastic chef, and we promised that once we have the yacht, we’ll come visit and enjoy dinner together.”&nbsp;Besides the shores of Turkey, Paul is eager to explore the Mediterranean: “We’ve never boated in the Mediterranean, but I’ve done lots of research on it, followed lots of sailboaters online.” Having itineraries planned out, thanks to fellow yachties, and with the yacht ready cruise, Paul and Carol are bound to have a great summer in the Mediterranean, “getting as close to shore as I can with the shallow draft.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398590/image/large-1289eb29cd7094aadb3ee64b0312c4f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398590" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

A Slow Ride: building a Bering 78

Paul Kinkley, owner of the Bering 78 Slow Ride, talks to Leona Caanen about his new yacht, custom features and cruising plans.

Not your average Slow Ride

The 29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rockport Marine (Company)">Rockport Marine</a> custom modern sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> has completed several days of sea trials on Penobscot Bay in Maine, USA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398584/image/large-a0883d7562b7df697b5ff8b85c24ac47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398584">Launched in November 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> boasts a sleek and classic profile, with exterior design and naval architecture by Rhode Island-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398576/image/large-334292580aaa60591183cfa032d23116.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398576"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/398566/image/large-b62cc1cec34ae895c6fda22e8252c02d.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260630%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260630T122205Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=32e0350722fae71f9a680aaa6828734633e31a8034a05be7f86c8a2a6facb842" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398566">During her sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> demonstrated her sailing capabilities with the help of her simple sail plan from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>, which includes a mainsail, Yankee (a high-cut jib) and staysail, plus a Code Zero headsail for off-wind sailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398578/image/large-1a840dcd39a1586172ddc225bd3871a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398578"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398574/image/large-0625422c4846fea0c40161cd9c13c627.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398574">“The boat responded and behaved in the ways we expected,” explained Designer Tom Degrémont of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a>. “The impression of power, the speeds we reached, the feeling of control at the helm, the balance of the boat — everything felt exactly like I’d hoped it would feel.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398575/image/large-0d3fae10cbdea2c54f1bfaec311774fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398575">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> chose a deeper-draft keep of 12-feet and a powerful sail plan of more than 4,500 square-feet of sail upwind for performance. This allowed the yacht to reach speeds of 12 knots in 15 knots of breeze, while maintaining 10 knots upwind and tacking through less than 90 degrees under a Yankee and staysail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398583/image/large-cb999d72250aa8e4795014422495fcf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398583">Interior designer Mark Whiteley was also onboard during her sea trials and described his first impression of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> on the water: “She’s a big boat! Walking down the gangway to the dock, there were all these pretty, beautiful wooden <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia (Company)">Concordia</a> yawls and other boats, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> is a magnificent and towering yacht in her own right.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398573/image/large-681e25f0283c6e36ffdb9cb49298afe6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398573">“Her freeboard is obviously quite a lot higher, so she stands out and looks stunning. As it happened, we hit a particularly nice stretch of strong wind, and she briefly did over 13 knots. It’s a lovely feel to the yacht that goes with her modern classical style.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398567/image/large-2377a42c85d0df772d22a97d35dbb209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398567">Constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rockport Marine (Company)">Rockport Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a>’s hull is a cold-moulded wooden composite, which uses a construction method of pairing Douglas fir and western red cedar wood, with carbon-fibre, E-glass and foam cores to create a lightweight structure. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398565/image/large-f3fda1aca40f2f9833a3ab1ca9d18aec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398565">“After years of design debate, discussion, inspections and testing, to hoist the main and headsails and heel the yacht over for the first time was a profoundly rewarding milestone,” concluded Peter Wilson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">Marine Construction Management (MCM)</a>.“It came as no surprise to me that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> performed excellently. Simply put, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> ticks all the boxes.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398577/image/large-8a63ff352fa4fd80f046dbc071c9236d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398577">

Ouzel: 29m Rockport Marine yacht on sea trials

The 29-metre Rockport Marine custom modern sailing yacht Ouzel has completed several days of sea trials on Penobscot Bay in Maine, USA.

29m Rockport Marine custom modern sailing yacht Ouzel on sea trials

The 26.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">Lady Aga</a> has been listed for sale with Patryk Uznanski of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Marine (Company)">Patrick Marine</a> and Kevin Bonnie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398545/image/large-6e03f3ff7e8d134b90a99abb463e5470.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398545">Delivered in 2023 by the Italian shipyard, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> 860 series. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">Lady Aga</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ideaeITALIA (Company)">Ideaeitalia</a>. Naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398544/image/large-eb37dae9115fefa2bdbe0ca1c1525280.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398544">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 6.22-metres and a shallow draft of 1.4-metres, enabling the yacht to access lagoons and shallow reefs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398549/image/large-abeefc42468c243e6a39c40c94d58dfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398549">In terms of outdoor living, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=ferretti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Ferretti yacht for sale</a> is centred around an expansive flybridge measuring more than 40 square metres. Outfitted with an opening hardtop, a Jacuzzi, bar, dining area, retractable television and extended lounge spaces, it has been designed as the yacht's primary social hub.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398550/image/large-4ce7253ea855352b54e795f9bbdf85d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398550">Additional outdoor living spaces include a foredeck lounge and aft cockpit, creating various spots for open-air meals and unwinding. Moreover, a 16-square-metre garage conveniently houses both a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 395 tender and a Jet Ski. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398552/image/large-1aad0801c26d3679e83cf1759556ba18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398552"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398551/image/large-b05b18ab4709f7afde9e3cbb6018ad88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398551">Stepping Inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">yacht Lady Aga&nbsp;for sale</a> embraces a contemporary interior characterised by dark wood finishes and soft neutral furnishings. Her panoramic main saloon boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, letting in plenty of natural light alongside uninterrupted views of the ocean. Guest accommodations continue her minimalist and elegant aesthetic featuring muted textiles and marble-accented ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398548/image/large-568c82f670d5124f8f19a8c6c6ddfbc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398548"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398547/image/large-3cebe6718f1b379a6e3ad0c0888c1637.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398547">At an interior volume of 154 GT, accommodation onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to nine guests across four well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite. Separate quarters sleep up to four crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398559/image/large-05a43de694a1716fa9b2bf56c3d8d87f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398562/image/large-0fc6d779722569ebc5c20ee208ba2bfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398563/image/large-8684a8d7d3354982f497f6ce3138dc55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398563">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">yacht&nbsp;Lady Aga for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 28 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398546/image/large-31e92481951ec99a21c55a1d3655f164.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398546">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

 27m Ferretti motor yacht Lady Aga for sale

The 27m Ferretti 860 motor yacht Lady Aga has been listed for sale with Patrick Marine and IYC.

27m Ferretti motor yacht Lady Aga for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a> has acquired a strategic equity stake in South of France-based yachting brokerage and management company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>.The move aligns with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a>'s continued development in providing services across private aviation, yachting, lifestyle and bespoke client support for an international clientele. Both companies have noted that this milestone builds on several years of close collaboration, founded on shared standards, mutual trust and a common understanding of client expectations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398542/image/large-fc3a3e0aa8d40c25fa60709314b387c2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398542">Founded in 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> specialises in yacht sales and purchase, charter, yacht management and consultancy services. Headquartered in Nice, the company also operates through a network of international offices across Europe and Asia. Under the new structure, the company will continue to operate under its established identity, with founder Nicolas Valin remaining as CEO.According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a>, the move reflects the growing demand from private clients, yacht owners and family offices seeking a single trusted partner capable of supporting their aviation, yachting, lifestyle, travel and property requirements through an integrated service offering.Clients of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> will continue to benefit from their existing relationships while gaining access to Sparfell Group's wider international ecosystem and complementary services.Commenting on the announcement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicolas Valin, France (Person)">Nicolas Valin</a>, Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>, said: "This was a natural evolution for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> have worked closely together for several years, and we share the same values."He continued: "Joining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a> allows us to grow internationally while preserving the identity and service culture that define <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>."Moreover, Clément Lacoste, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a> Lifestyle added: "Many of our clients already trust Sparfell to support them across different aspects of their lives and assets, and yachting was a natural extension of that relationship. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> was already a trusted partner, including for shared clients, so strengthening our collaboration was a logical next step."

 Neo Yachting joins Sparfell Group

 Neo Yachting has joined Sparfell Group following the aviation group taking an equity stake in the yachting brokerage. 


Sparfell Group acquires strategic equity stake in Neo Yachting

Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Permare</a> has announced the launch of the 41.45-metre Amer 42 Explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a>. The launch marks the debut of the shipyard’s new custom steel yacht line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398522/image/large-1acd72b04183e12e915641e259178b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398522">First unveiled as the Amer Steel Explorer 41 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>, the explorer has since entered the water and completed her initial open-sea trials, where she recorded a fuel consumption of just 60 litres per hour at 9.5 knots in Eco Mode.Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:24/title:amer/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Amer 41 steel explorer superyacht revealed at MYS 2022</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398526/image/large-de46c8c0cea990e0536ba4f8336639fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398526">She was designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Optima Design (Company)">Optima Design</a>. The steel-hulled explorer features an aluminium superstructure and is built to Ice Class standards for long-range cruising.Following the sea trials, the shipyard said the 440-tonne yacht is capable of a transoceanic range of 8,900 nautical miles in Eco Mode from her 56,300-litre fuel capacity. It added that the yacht’s performance figures exceeded those projected during the design phase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398524/image/large-e627f566ee6eb6b38cc33fffaa22589e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398524">“This exceptional result is the outcome of a long and relentless pursuit of improved performance and reduced fuel consumption and emissions,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a> CEO Barbara Amerio. “We started in the late 1980s and, well before these topics became widely discussed, chose a path that today rewards us for the great sacrifices and initial scepticism we encountered. It is an advantage we can offer to our clients and to charter units, which are particularly sensitive to rising fuel costs.”The explorer combines expedition capabilities with Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a> features a high bow, a touch-and-go helipad, a 17-metre flybridge, and twin 8,000-kilogram cranes integrated into the superstructure for launching and retrieving tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398523/image/large-ea3dd745dc2ddd33a90ca60521f2a84e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398523">According to the shipyard, the yacht’s efficiency is the result of an innovative steel hull combined with an aluminium superstructure and an integrated propulsion package developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>. The project follows more than a decade of research into applying IPS pod drives to larger steel-displacement yachts, a configuration traditionally reserved for smaller vessels.“The collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a>, the result of more than 12 years of joint research and experimentation, demonstrates how technological innovation can radically transform the future of navigation, even over long distances,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> Vice President Yacht &amp; Superyacht Nicola Pomi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398525/image/large-e06d2a8c744d72b88753426e8e0c2df9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398525">Powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 engines connected to twin IPS40 pod drives, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a> has a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16.3 knots. In Eco Mode, two of the four engines are engaged, enabling the yacht to achieve ultra-low consumption and extended range efficiency during long passages.

First Amer 42 Explorer yacht Even Further launched

 Italy-based shipyard Permare has announced the launch of the 41.45-metre explorer yacht Amer 42 Explorer yacht Even Further.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398457/image/large-ff8ad46878c4170ffa4d1a3b4b244459.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398457">The 138.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has been spotted off the coast of Deià, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where she is currently anchored.Twenty years after her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> underwent a nine-month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen's</a> Hamburg facilities beginning August 2024. She features a streamlined exterior with strong horizontal lines designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jon Bannenberg Ltd (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>, while her interiors were created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a>. Originally conceived as a 120-metre superyacht, her commissioning owner opted to extend her by 18-metres during construction.With a volume of 7,841 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> is characterised by her expansive interior spaces and superstructure lined with full-height curved windows. Highlights include a dedicated owner's deck complete with a panoramic saloon and a spacious aft deck.In terms of propulsion, she is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, enabling the yacht to cruise at 26 knots and reach a top speed of 28 knots.

Lürssen yacht Rising Sun in Mallorca

The 138.6-metre Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun has been spotted anchored off the coast of Deià.

139m Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun in Mallorca

The 89-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 828 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> has been spotted on sea trials following her launch from 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 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands earlier this month. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398534/image/large-2e8b5478414d4bb2fb17f5a9f8cc3b63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398534">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> began in 2023, with the yacht seen outside the shed for the first time in May 2025, when her hull was launched from the NMC hull fabrication shipyard in Nieuw-Lekkerland, the Netherlands.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time (2025-05-05 15:15:00 +0200)">89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398536/image/large-cb5582a74ec9c13f521b6bc92bdfa76a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398532/image/large-32e1710606893ca622886d5babd738be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398532">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <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>, with interiors by British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. The design brief was focused on creating a highly flexible multi-use yacht, with technical support for the project provided by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398531/image/large-4f27fe1d0894b7acf3f419cc37e0d877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398531"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398535/image/large-855af65ace08c6f81e87016851873fc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398535"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> is defined by a purposely long bow, which is designed to optimise her exterior deck spaces, while her interior incorporates soft, flowing lines to create a cohesive spatial experience throughout. New images show an infinity symbol on her stern, with her name still displaying as both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> and Royal Van Lent 828 on AIS. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398528/image/large-2f9766f29abba62a444d06e89151916d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398530/image/large-e172d1824dd68c0decfc2cde171baae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398530"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398529/image/large-8e93fbe0bcd04463104484f7cb49d96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398529">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has several yachts in-build, including the 143.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 831 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bow of secretive 140m+ Feadship yacht seen for the first time (2026-04-09 15:45:00 +0200)">Project Maestro, which was seen for the first time in April 2026</a> and the 101.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1014 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="101m Feadship 1014 superyacht on sea trials (2026-05-21 14:30:00 +0200)">Destiny, which was spotted on sea trials in May 2026</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398533/image/large-9e2d7fb2eb57f2359795b6a61d3a195a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398533">

Milky Way: 89m Feadship 828 yacht on sea trials

The 89-metre Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way has been spotted on sea trials following her launch earlier this month. 

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89m Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way on sea trials

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