SuperYacht Times Synopsis May

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Zion yacht concept by Bhushan Powar Design

Moonflower 72 project from Nauta and Wider Yachts

Alea yacht in transit

Ramble on Rose yacht cruising

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Aurora yacht Instagram

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Helios cruising

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SYT Synopsis: Leading yacht news from May

Porto Montenegro marketing 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has announced the delivery of the 55-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a>, following her successful sea trials and then her christening earlier last month at the Hotel New York in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397897/image/large-b72b16337670200e878cb4c23efd5567.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397897">Built as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 55M Steel series and previously known as Project Frida, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> builds on the extensive experience gained from her sistership Agnetha (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Warda55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2025">Warda</a>). Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> began in 2022, with her sale announced in March 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397895/image/large-455e7b0f53339ad4db80f5eefe5bae77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397895">Translated from Spanish, the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> means ‘onward’ or ‘keep going’, reflecting a philosophy of encouragement and forward thinking. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design and Architecture</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397893/image/large-27fc7d0297d8805c5f5d51b27690548f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397893">To reflect the owner’s lifestyle, Silvia Margutti, lead architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a>, worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>'s interior engineering team. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> uses dark woods in strong contrast with light tones, with specific locations designed to display a contemporary art collection.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/397890/image/large-2d0f46da531f85642e5a92d6c3205973.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260622%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260622T153213Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=762e2e4b3fe3e7c4fecebaee175be0b50bd20ae8ac63a9abe28375e37212f7b2" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397890">“A successful speculative build programme requires absolute confidence in naval architecture and engineering, disciplines we maintain entirely in-house,” added Jeroen van der Meer, CEO at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>.&nbsp;“By continually refining a proven steel platform with operational data, we optimise both efficiency and reliability. Such a rigorous approach guarantees uncompromising quality while significantly reducing delivery times.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397894/image/large-7f47520be02fada252b5749e337fe329.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397894">With an internal volume of 760 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite complete with a private study, a bathroom featuring Calcite Blue stone and a secluded veranda.The remaining guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> can be found on the lower deck and consist of four spacious suites, alongside an additional stateroom on the bridge deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> can also sleep a crew of 13 across seven cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397884/image/large-1f99f07252f34812dc3df06c33aa9fc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397884">Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> include a sundeck whirlpool, a fully equipped bar and multiple lounging areas, while her skydeck connects seamlessly to her aft terrace, offering an inviting space for alfresco dining.Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which provide the yacht with a top speed of 15.5 knots. She is also equipped with both zero-speed and underway stabilisers.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pa'lante55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Pa’lante</a> will join her new owners for their maiden voyage in the Mediterranean later in the summer prior to her official debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2026">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, taking place from 23 to 26 September.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397888/image/large-78415a9e6f423a737fbdeee13275a2a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397888">

Pa’lante: 55m Heesen Steel yacht delivered

Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of the 55-metre yacht Pa’lante, previously known as Project Frida. 

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55m Heesen Steel yacht Pa’lante delivered

The 29.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> 100 Corsaro has been listed for sale with Ante Marinovic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>. She is an open listing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397490/image/large-39064d6b646ed8bae25b34508135a066.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397490">Delivered in 2018 by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a>, while her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, 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> has had just one owner since her delivery. The 12th hull of the model has a beam of 6.7-metres and a draft of 2.26-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397489/image/large-c16b2850ce08b3c59601141ad71ab6e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397489" 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;">On the outside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva 100 Corsaro/1229.9m (98'1&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2018">Riva 100 Corsaro yacht for sale</a> presents the shipyard's distinctive styling of angular lines, expansive glazing and a silver hull beneath a contrasting dark hardtop. Her spacious flybridge serves as the main space for entertainment outdoors, overfitted with generous areas for lounging and dining. Meanwhile, her aft deck is a platform with additional seating areas and direct access to the main saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397487/image/large-d33643e75aae9ca2f1a05a16a2113474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397487" 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/397485/image/large-664311cc8b4cdde15ed49719366d7477.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397485" 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;">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva 100 Corsaro/1229.9m (98'1&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2018">Riva yacht for sale</a> welcomes guests with a modern interior finished with warm wood veneers, dark panelling and neutral furnishings. Large panoramic windows drench her main saloon with plenty of natural light, while an additional skylounge on the upper deck offers a more intimate space, with direct access to the outdoor areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397483/image/large-63bed735c99e92d2631dd3b4f0269993.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397483" 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 an interior volume of 133 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva 100 Corsaro/1229.9m (98'1&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2018">Riva 100 Corsaro yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including a full-beam master suite on the main deck. Three crew cabins are available for up to five crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397484/image/large-4ef51e493bac8cf22487159b39b16897.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397484"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397479/image/large-46be0ce2acab95d5da98927973743225.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397479">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva 100 Corsaro/1229.9m (98'1&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2018">Riva 100 Corsaro yacht</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, propelling her to a top speed of 27.5 knots and a cruising speed of 24.5 knots. At her cruising speed, she offers a range of 320 nautical miles. Moreover, she is equipped with zero-speed stabilisers with twin gyroscopes for enhanced comfort underway and at anchor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397491/image/large-09bbe3f37597af5323129d9b8807793d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397491">All images provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.

30m Riva 100 Corsaro yacht on the market

Hull 12 of 30m Riva 100 Corsaro motor yacht has been listed for sale with Fraser.


The 43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loretta43.0m (141'1&quot;)Feadship1993">Loretta</a> is on the market with Ante Marinovic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 1993 as Sea Sedan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397456/image/large-47575394637a4d5cccdcca8269b5e55b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397456"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loretta43.0m (141'1&quot;)Feadship1993">Loretta</a> has benefited from an extensive refit programme, including maintenance works and upgrades. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she features naval architecture and exterior design 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397460/image/large-7000338a8ee1715bccd3c4fe87befeca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397460"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397467/image/large-14022cbc9c9cc9fa98f6c4505f6ff60e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397467">Inside, her interiors were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terrence Disdale Design</a>. The elegant main saloon offers a generous lounge area, a bar, and a formal dining space for up to eight guests located forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397468/image/large-cb3221366900940dd5668bc8e24748af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397468"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397461/image/large-00ae0def5191f3e05a60c504ac61c491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397461">With a volume of 438 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/loretta-43m" target="_blank">yacht Loretta for sale</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Accommodation is supported by quarters for up to 10 crew in six cabins. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loretta43.0m (141'1&quot;)Feadship1993">Loretta's</a> sleeping arrangements include a full-beam master suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397466/image/large-a3ff0da4bbf69d383b550abc1a48dc1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397466"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397465/image/large-337b35ce0ca7728ebcd5d255655d419c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397465">Outside, guests can enjoy a Jacuzzi and wet bar on the sundeck, alfresco dining on the bridge deck, and multiple outdoor seating and dining areas throughout the yacht. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> also benefits from dedicated storage for her extensive collection of toys and equipment, including cranes, Jet Skis, kayaks, a dive compressor, and a range of watersports gear, ensuring guests remain entertained throughout their time on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397457/image/large-cd9573f9122ca8fd2c96c0750043a14b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397457">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/enata-new-abu-dhabi-complex" target="_blank">Feadship yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots. She is also equipped with zero-speed stabilisers, providing enhanced comfort both at anchor and underway.

Feadship yacht Loretta for sale

The 43-metre Feadship superyacht Loretta is on the market with Ante Marinovic of Fraser

43m custom Feadship superyacht Loretta for sale

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

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata Group’s</a> 28-metre foiling yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/17195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foiler Ghost28.0m (91'10&quot;)">Ghost</a>, will be built at the company’s new Abu Dhabi headquarters and manufacturing facility. The expansion has been announced alongside a $20 million investment in advanced production technology.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378710/image/large-1fe37a7ffb6584ffd857ab156ba7776b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378710">The UAE-based manufacturer said the waterfront site will strengthen its ability to test and manufacture next-generation products, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/17195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foiler Ghost28.0m (91'10&quot;)">Ghost</a>. She was unveiled at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show last year and is scheduled for launch in 2029.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foiler unveils 28m foiling yacht concept Ghost (2025-11-20 14:30:00 +0100)">Foiler unveils 28m foiling yacht concept Ghost</a>Located along 200 metres of waterfront, the new complex will be equipped with high-precision robots, gantry systems, micron-accuracy machines, and metal 3D-printing technology, supporting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata's</a> expansion into advanced marine, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378707/image/large-265679a4fb63b863fa0c56522f57ed7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378707">The move follows the company’s strategic partnership with Ajyal Holding. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata Group</a> CEO Aloïs Vieujot commented on the expansion: "We are very proud to be moving our headquarters to Abu Dhabi. This move will expand our capabilities and capacity, and reinforces our commitment to the UAE. It also reflects the resilience of the Emirates, demonstrated time and again.”One of the key features of the 100,000-square-metre complex will be dry dock and refit capabilities for yachts of up to 60-metres, alongside facilities for other vessel types. More than 20,000-square-metres will be dedicated to marine production.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378709/image/large-fdd71e2c0e5a46f9e357291dae6c5c09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378709">Moreover, the site will also house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata’s</a> engineering and R&amp;D facilities, as well as dedicated areas for composite manufacturing, machinery, aerospace production, automotive production, and a guest experience centre. An academy and dedicated incubator space also aims to support the UAE's industrial growth and innovation across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">Enata’s</a> core sectors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378706/image/large-900c80410be97019a0d30f4cc2d14b86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378706">“We will place strong emphasis on innovation and partnerships through our incubator and academy, which will open within the new site to accelerate growth in the aerospace and marine industries," Aloïs concluded.Construction of the complex is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with completion expected in 2027.

Enata new Abu Dhabi complex

Enata Group's 28-metre foiling yacht, Ghost, will be built at the company's new Abu Dhabi headquarters and manufacturing facility.


28m foiling yacht Ghost to be built in Enata’s new Abu Dhabi facility

The 23.64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15889" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2024">Ayla</a> has been sold, with Marco Fiorani and Marcello Serra of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idea Yachting (Company)">Idea Yachting</a> representing both the buyer and the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365812/image/large-8c343fc7ec19719f4a5f39d2a52a842c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365812">Delivered in 2024, the yacht features naval architecture penned in-house by her builder, with interiors created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> and exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15889" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2024">Ayla</a> can accommodate up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms. Guests have multiple areas for relaxation including her main saloon, aft deck, flybridge and generous foredeck.In terms of propulsion system, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> yacht is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 33 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15889" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2024">Ayla</a> had a last known asking price of €3,700,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idea Yachting (Company)">Idea Yachting</a>.

Azimut yacht Ayla sold

The 23.64-metre Azimut motor yacht Ayla has been sold, with Marco Fiorani and Marcello Serra of Idea Yachting.

24m Azimut motor yacht Ayla sold

The 67.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neninka67.6m (221'9&quot;)Amels2019">Neninka</a> is on the market, with Rupert Nelson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397700/image/large-d9cefd0e60cd04eeb6065b4e2dede447.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397700">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/nenika" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Neninka for sale</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 212 Limited Edition series and has only been used privately since her delivery in 2019. She features naval architecture penned in-house by her Dutch builder, with interiors crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> and exterior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397706/image/large-2a3d6297cdbb980f156ae4847272325f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397706"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neninka67.6m (221'9&quot;)Amels2019">Neninka</a> has also benefitted from a repaint during her five-year special survey in 2024 to 2025. Inside, she showcases calm interiors, distinguished by neutral colors, light wood panelling and gold detailing. An elevator allows guests to access every deck of the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397712/image/large-3867271a951851899fa884d0a0f8554b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397712"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397716/image/large-0d0278ed31a187606e9e69592624f894.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397716">At a volume of 1,518 GT, 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> can accommodate up to 14 guests across seven well-appointed staterooms. Her layout comprises a main-deck owner’s suite, two VIP suites on the bridge deck and four well-appointed staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397720/image/large-52d24f539e0a9d120cb3f50031dba02f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397720"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397718/image/large-e273214a86babf3713b4596a689d9c54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397718">Moreover, guests onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can benefit from spaces for relaxation and entertainment. They can enjoy the Jacuzzi and the dining area on the sun deck, as well as the beach club. Further highlights include a gym and a spa.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397739/image/large-028a048b57e16d9fb4c39e9ea70ef82e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397739"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397727/image/large-a674bdfe86400c60dd937dfb7bce156a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397727">In terms of propulsion system, the <a href="http://v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin 2,600 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 12.8 knots and a top speed of 16.5 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neninka67.6m (221'9&quot;)Amels2019">Neninka</a> is also suitable for long-distance cruising with her 5,000-nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397702/image/large-87e1839b469f34eb79e3c5c6dd60b9a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397702" 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;">Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.

Amels yacht Neninka for sale

The 67.6-metre Amels superyacht Neninka is on the market, with Rupert Nelson of Burgess.

68m Amels superyacht Neninka for sale

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397620/image/large-ff2a7140591d5e824452afa8a949164c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397620">The 77.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a> was spotted docked in Monaco last Tuesday. Delivered in 2023, she is currently listed for sale with Crispin Baynes and Dimitris Maroulis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a> features interiors created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design</a>, showcasing more than 250 different finishes, ranging from exotic woods to precious stones. Since her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a> has had a single owner, who invested an additional €5 million in upgrades and enhancements to her onboard systems.Accommodation is provided for up to 17 guests across eight luxurious staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck. Onboard amenities include a swimming pool on the main deck, while the sun deck features a bar, Jacuzzi and lounge area. The upper deck is dedicated to alfresco dining, and the yacht also incorporates a hammam, sauna and massage suite.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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a> cruises comfortably at 16.5 knots and can reach a top speed of 18 knots.

Golden yacht Malia in Monaco

The 77.7-metre Golden Yachts superyacht Malia was spotted docked in Monaco last Tuesday.

78m Golden superyacht Malia in Monaco

The 30.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4923" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinitas30.6m (100'5&quot;)Custom Line2012">Infinitas</a> has been sold. The buyer was represented by Costis Pontifex, Thrace Labea and Nikos Zarifis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EKKA Yachts (Company)">Ekka Yachts</a>, while Yannis Zagorakis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave Custom Yachts</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291699/image/large-4f436d9e6a632c3a5af0e0857b8cd1df.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291699">Delivered in 2012 by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4923" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinitas30.6m (100'5&quot;)Custom Line2012">Infinitas</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> 100 series. She features both exterior design and interior design 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 her builder.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4923" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinitas30.6m (100'5&quot;)Custom Line2012">Infinitas</a> has a beam of 7.25-metres, a draft of 1.97-metres, and an interior volume remaining below 200 GT. The yacht most recently underwent a refit in Greece in 2024.Spanning 199 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters provide accommodation for a crew of five, including her captain.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4923" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinitas30.6m (100'5&quot;)Custom Line2012">Infinitas</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 24 knots and a top speed of 27 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4923" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinitas30.6m (100'5&quot;)Custom Line2012">Infinitas</a> had a last known asking price of €3,700,000. Moreover, the sale was completed in Athens. Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave Custom Yachts</a>.

31m Custom Line motor yacht Infinitas sold

The 31m Custom Line motor yacht Infinitas has been sold with a last known asking price of €3,700,000.

Delivered in 2023 by Spain's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>, the 111.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> holds the record of being the largest yacht ever built in the country. Recently spotted in Èze, Côte d'Azur, France, SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the landmark project that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397033/image/large-5febe1ee12603bd7dd248d3e7ae5c365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397033">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in SpainLaunched and delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in Spain. The Spanish flagship yacht demonstrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>’s ability to adapt and meet the highest standards of quality and luxury in the industry and created a new and successful line of business traditionally dominated by other countries. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397036/image/large-9b565408a41c5b0508ca31177f424e67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397036">2. She was built by a yard better known for commercial vesselsFounded in 1895 in Vigo, Spain, under the name Constuccuiones Navales Paulino Freire, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a> was founded to repair and build fishing vessels for the owner Paulino Freire Piñeiro. By the 1920s the shipyard manufactured its own steam engines and ship components, before focusing on more specialised rotor tugs as well as fishing, patrol and oceanographic vessels by 1990. In 2022, they launched their first superyacht over 100 metres, the 111.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397040/image/large-b3599dcf3dff25245330f82792f15b53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397040">3. Her interior volume spans an impressive 7,200 GTWith an impressive interior volume of 7,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> ranks as one of the largest yachts on the charter market. With such a large volume, her interior and exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> have utilised her 5.7-metre ceiling height in her main saloon, adorning her with sumptuous fabrics and exquisite furnishings from Höller, while creating an air of unrestricted freedom.You can explore <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first look at the interiors of the 112m Freire superyacht Renaissance (2024-06-24 15:00:00 +0200)">more about her interior here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397037/image/large-352dc58338bab504de7fc7ac16c0353c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397037">4. She accommodates up to 36 guests onboard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests, across 19 elegant staterooms, with her full-beam master suite located on the owner’s deck. The owner’s stateroom includes his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes and his-and-hers bathrooms with a connecting lounge. Her 60 square-metre owner’s deck features a media, cinema room and an opulent saloon bar, while exterior spaces include a bar and an alfresco dining area, with seating for up to 12 guests, as well as a Jacuzzi for six on the owner’s foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397032/image/large-35cbf896ac39b970ebfa29088e6b0f8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397039/image/large-159277765b9f948d43e77dbb98316f82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397039">5. She was designed with charter in mindWith six decks to enjoy, guests have plenty to explore onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a>. Her triple-aspect beach club provides the perfect opportunity for guests to unwind, while her Jazz bar and cinema provide infinite entertainment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> even boasts a pizza oven for an authentically Italian dining experience. She is also equipped with a fully-certified helipad which is the perfect location for evening events, as well as four custom-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cockwells (Company)">Cockwells</a> tenders, allowing guests to explore further afield when onboard.She is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, with rates starting from €3,000,000 per week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397035/image/large-4d00fe7e9d9861f348c6a623bfb2af92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397035">6. Her onboard facilities rival a five star resort hotelKey additional amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> include a capacious gym area, which her designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> claim is one of the largest onboard a yacht, and which opens out onto yet another aft deck. The spa deck is also home to an extensive wellness centre, including two plunge pools, a steam room, sauna, massage rooms and a hair salon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397031/image/large-3752462f6b43d5aba82f7e1bb10f1817.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397031">

Renaissance: Six facts about Spain’s largest superyacht

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the 112m yacht Renaissance that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has announced that the ownership of its company has passed hands and is once again 100 percent Dutch. The shares of the company have been transferred from the group's top Dutch holding company to an independent Dutch Foundation. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/13703/image/large-4929b15b2b7ea7f17e0e078d26e1a7b0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13703">The Board of the Foundation consists of Arthur Brouwer and Anjo Joldersma. And its objective is to "guarantee the successful future of the shipyard and the continuity of employment for the highly qualified employees of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219304/image/large-ef2b72df11c499e6d72c4e98989f1464.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219304">The news follows on from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen issues statement as UBO placed on UK sanctions list (2022-04-13 19:30:00 +0200)">Heesen Yachts' Ultimate Beneficial Owner being listed on the sanctions list</a> of the United Kingdom, following an update on 13 April 2022.&nbsp;The statement confirms that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> is financially healthy and profitable, and that employment at both its Oss and Winterswijk facilities are fully preserved. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>' order book is full, and its employees will continue to work on finishing the 13 projects currently in-build.Business is then as usual, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>'s sales team will continue to work with new clients for new projects.&nbsp;

Heesen Yachts transfers ownership

Heesen Yachts has announced that the ownership of its company has passed hands and is once again 100 percent Dutch. 

Heesen Yachts transfers ownership to an independent Dutch Foundation

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> has announced plans to further concrete its position in Croatia with a new engineering centre, which will be located in Rijeka maritime station.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56740/image/large-4efda9271867d28e861cff86e1e981b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56740">“Our ambition,” Peter Lürssen, co-owner of the German shipyard, stated to the Italian publication, Superyacht24. “Is to make Rijeka a centre of excellence, a reference point for innovation in the design of luxury boats. The centre already employs about a hundred engineers and designers specialising in boat design. Croatia has a long tradition in this field and it is no coincidence that we have chosen Rijeka, a city with an ancient industrial mould.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87551/image/large-88ca0f5cfc238f8a00c712bd5ad405a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87551">The engineering centre, which will cost around €48,000,000, is scheduled to open its doors in 2025 and will have 260 berths for yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> will use the site for a number of activities, “from the design of superyachts and other types of boats, research on automation and digitisation,” Peter Lürssen confirmed. The site will also be used for research into the “use of hydrogen and synthetic fuels,” as well as to develop “technologies for the reuse of waste to be transformed into energy sources.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has been investing in the Rijeka and Kvarner regions of Croatia for the past two years now. Its first move was acquiring the lion’s share of Liburnia Riviera Hotels – the largest regional hotel firm. Which was then followed by a joint venture with the state-owned company Aci, to build the Porto Baross marina in Rijeka. Notably this is set to be the largest marina in the country. The engineering centre, however, “will represent the largest investment ever in the nautical tourism sector in Croatia,” according to Marko Filipović, the mayor of Rijeka. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/87548/image/large-dafad5259108d068721b3dfa1784cad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87548">Nikolina Brnjac, Minister of Tourism and Sports in the Government of Croatia, added: "The importance of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s entry into the Rijeka area highlights the importance of the capital as a centre of excellence in the national maritime industry. It guarantees innovation, and provides a link between traditional business and cutting-edge technologies. Furthermore, it promises investment in human potential and the creation of new jobs. It has the full support of the Croatian government and it will be of strategic importance for the development of this city.”''Over the next five years, the face of the City of Rijeka will change, especially when viewed from the sea. Let's look at this investment as an investment in highly educated people, so it's definitely something good that is happening in Rijeka,'' Marko Filipovic, Mayor of Rijeka, told Total Croatia News.

Lürssen to open new engineering centre in Rijeka

Lürssen to further concrete its position in Croatia with a new engineering centre, which will be located in Rijeka maritime station.

Lürssen engineering centre in Rijeka set to be “largest investment ever in the nautical tourism sector in Croatia”

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is only 40 percent complete – and yet it already offers 460 superyacht berths, a five-star Regent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, over 300 apartments, and a cluster of fashion boutiques and dining experiences. The site is world-class and generous in size, but over the next 10-years it will slowly expand into five neighbourhoods, close to doubling its capacity. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228693/image/large-70fdbcab99720d354c4d416f4cd500b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228693">The aim for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is to position itself as “the premium yachting hub” in the Mediterranean, boasting “five dynamic and distinctive, yet interconnected neighbourhoods.” Across these five sites, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> will be able to offer 850 berths, 315 of which will be reserved for superyachts and designed to cater for their specific needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228694/image/large-7a5b269a705a96c61c162b5ff5add4ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228694">“Our vision is to complete <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> as the premier boating and superyachting hub in the Mediterranean and to reinvent waterfront living with a diverse collection of eclectic but integrated neighbourhoods,” David Margason, Managing Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, said. Which will be introduced over the lifetime of the masterplan according to the prevailing markets, and which harmoniously fuse together to create a place of discovery, and creative and adventurous fulfilment.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228688/image/large-18029f690895eda3cb7e72d52347ba20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228688"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228687/image/large-df35cf39138443a33f60e28e864d14e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228687">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In conversation: Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director (2022-02-21 14:00:00 +0100)">In conversation: Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director</a>“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is a year-round destination designed for modern lifestyles supporting a balance of live work and play. With more than 40 nationalities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is a global community, where people are united in their curiosity for the unexpected and their insatiable desire for the extraordinary,” Margason continued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228685/image/large-973624b26abb0cb08bb23b955b0aea08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228685">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro and Drydocks World on course to turn Bijela Shipyard into a leading superyacht refit centre (2022-01-20 12:30:00 +0100)">Porto Montenegro and DryDocks World &nbsp;to turn Bijela Shipyard into a superyacht refit centre</a>There are also plans to introduce a new shipyard, called Adriatic 42, which is being spearheaded in a joint venture with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">DryDocks World</a>. Located at the old Bijela site, conveniently just a mile and half from the marina village, will offer superyacht refit, repair, overhaul and maintenance work.&nbsp;

Porto Montenegro announces major expansion plans

Over the next 10-years Porto Montenegro will slowly expand into five neighbourhoods, and close to double its capacity. 

Porto Montenegro announces major expansion plans to position itself as “the premium yachting hub” in the Mediterranean

Plans have surfaced for a Triple Bay Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia, which will have 120 berths for yachts up to 130-metres in length. The yacht club sits under the Amaala umbrella and is a major arm of the Saudi Vision 2030.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228084/image/large-6bde1f71bd653bba5b2b96c101b27514.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228084">The Triple Bay Yacht Club will face the Red Sea and be located at the Prince Mohammad bin Salman Natural Reserve. It’s set to be a major project – not only will it be able to host a large number of &nbsp;superyachts, but it will also be brimming with a wealth of amenities in a 7,900 square-metre facility, designed by revered architects HKS.Guests who arrive at the yacht club will be able to make great use of the lift that goes from the water’s edge to an exclusive sky lounge – ensuring that all privacy needs are met, at all times. The club itself will offer plenty of space for events, shopping, dining, as well as hosting an amphitheatre for live entertainment. As an ode to the yachts that will berth at the club; HKS penned the club with an infinity pool uptop, emulating an aft deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228082/image/large-797ee5ef6c2432197edfd9b1cac40fdb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228082">“We were clear from the outset that we wanted to create a building of its place, with the design drawing inspiration from local landscapes and culture, alongside the nature of the marine lifestyle,” Dan Flower, HKS design director and lead architect for Amaala Yacht Club, told the National News.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" Hill Robinson on the Saudi Vision 2030 and superyacht tourism in KSA (2022-05-19 12:45:00 +0200)">Hill Robinson on the Saudi Vision 2030 and superyacht tourism in KSA</a>The Amaala project spans beyond the Triple Bay Yacht Club and will occupy a massive 4,155 square kilometres, over three sites. The other two arms of the project are an “Art, culture and conservation site,” dubbed The Coastal Development and “An exclusive enclave of luxurious resorts and residential estates,” called The Island. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228083/image/large-62e29d993043ef71aa7bcf8d6e321270.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228083">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina opens ahead of first Saudi F1 (2021-12-06 08:45:00 +0100)">Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina opens ahead of first Saudi F1</a>“Amaala is one of the flagship Saudi Vision 2030 projects and remains central to the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global tourism leader,” John Pagano, Chief Executive Officer of TRSDC, Amaala and the Red Sea Project, commented. “We anticipate that Amaala will become an international hub for luxury yachting, and as such, the yacht club required a world-class design, influenced by the surrounding natural elements and Arabic heritage, and underpinned by our commitment to sustainability.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The RIG: An adrenaline-fuelled yachting destination that's not for the fainthearted (2021-11-02 12:30:00 +0100)">The RIG: An adrenaline-fuelled yachting destination that's not for the fainthearted</a>The first phase of the Triple Bay Yacht Club, which has eight resorts and approximately 1,200 hotel rooms, is scheduled for completion in 2024. Amaala is expected to generate around 50,000 local jobs and generate nearly $3bn GDP once fully open. It is a major move, financed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to move the nation away from its reliance on oil.

Saudi Arabia Triple Bay Yacht Club

Plans have surfaced for a Triple Bay Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia, which will have 120 berths for yachts up to 130-metres in length.

Triple Bay Yacht Club: Saudi Arabia to build major yacht club as part of its 2030 Vision 

Designer and entrepreneur Manuela Lucchesi has established a new superyacht brand in Italy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Centouno Navi (Company)">Centouno Navi</a>. Collaborating with naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1206" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Marco Arnaboldi (Company)">Marco Arnaboldi</a>, founder and former director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a>, which he created in 1992, the company will apply waterjet technology and sandwich composite construction for fast, planing yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225998/image/large-c841697d3367dda92a43b0812b17d01d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225998">Based in Viareggio, the company has released two superyacht models capable of reaching speeds up to 58 knots. The hull is rigid and light, made with a carbon and glass fibre sandwich with a vinylster resin and PVC foam core. The result will be high speed, vibration free and highly efficient yachts, all of which will have a custom layout and interior. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226016/image/large-3934b96c251b3a5fd0de46da1d05fdf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226016">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1206" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Marco Arnaboldi (Company)">Marco</a> and I are people of the sea”, says Manuela Lucchesi. “We’ve known each other since childhood and spent our whole lives in Viareggio. I can’t really comprehend not being able to hear the sea outside my window. So along with Marco's 30 years in the yacht building industry and my flair for design, the soul of the sea lies at the heart of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Centouno Navi (Company)">Centouno</a>.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226015/image/large-70b2921176efef7410a91394f49fce9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226015">Centouno ForzaThe first model to be unveiled is the 28-metre Forza, fitted with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> 12V 2,000 horsepower engines, combined with three MJP 450 waterjets providing top speeds of 60 knots. The yacht has a 7,000 litre fuel tank and a cruising speed of 50 knots.She features a low superstructure, open transom and elongated bow, with a terraced aft deck and swim platform and a large sunbed. The aft deck has hydraulic fold-down platforms to port and starboard and there is an additional sunbed on the foredeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225987/image/large-b2a7d7c26dd4661261d04c977f36a8c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225987">Centouno EtereaThe second yacht is the 39-metre Eterea, the full tri-deck sister of Forza. She is fitted with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines of 2,600hp each coupled to MJP waterjets for a top speed of 58 knots and a cruising speed of 50 knots. Like the smaller yacht, she has fold-down bulwarks at the stern and a sunbed arrangement at the bow around a Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226014/image/large-d7f3f8d8f9d37c363edc660c1032dd46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226014">

Unveiling Centouno Navi superyacht brand

Manuela Lucchesi and Marco Arnaboldi have unveiled Centouno Navi, a new superyacht brand in Viareggio.

Centouno Navi: A new superyacht brand by Manuela Lucchesi and Marco Arnaboldi

According to the Italian media publication Daily Nautica, the 27.1-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem27.1m (88'11&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Naseem</a> caught ablaze and sank late on Thursday the 12th May. The incident took place five miles off the coast of Santa Maria di Leuca, in Puglia. The local Coast Guard rescued all onboard crew.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGijvTAMcMA?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem27.1m (88'11&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Naseem</a> was delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dominator Yachts (Company)">Dominator Yachts</a> in 2009, featuring an exterior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and an interior drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227350/image/large-91c426a710b9c4a50567b1b81053d965.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227350"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227349/image/large-09dac14c1dc9e5715f1b28be6c7100d1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227349">The 95 GT flybridge yacht could carry as many as nine guests alongside three crew, and she was predominantly used as a charter vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227348/image/large-b40003e4fb16169d11b84390d2f0d8f6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227348">The cause of the fire has been undetermined and the Salento Coast Guard has been busy investigating the surrounding area affected by the fire. The Maritime Authority has opened an investigation into the fire.

Dominator Yachts’ 27m motor yacht Naseem caught ablaze

The 27m motor yacht Naseem caught ablaze and sank late on Thursday the 12th of May. 

Video: 27m motor yacht Naseem caught ablaze and sank in Puglia last week 

The 25.91-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8704" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rendezvous25.91m (85'0&quot;)Princess Yachts2010">Rendezvous</a> has been destroyed in a yacht fire in Torquay in Devon, the UK. British media reported over the weekend that the yacht was engulfed by fire on Saturday afternoon in the marina, becoming untethered and drifting before the vessel was controlled by emergency services. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228933/image/large-40d57cb8d4c632f3bf8e30e444c63cac.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228933"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228938/image/large-9257ade0df9c749dcc18d1ce26ca0560.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228938">An Environment Agency spokesperson told the Metro newspaper, 'Update on yacht fire in Torquay. With yacht now sunk, and with approx 9 tonnes of diesel on board, focus now on pollution. Pollution response led by harbour master.'<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228936/image/large-f963664a749cb88bfc81d538a9891e5f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228936">ITV online also covered the event, noting that firefighters arrived on the scene and that by 1:30pm parts of the pier where the vessel was docked has also caught alight. The emergency services secured the scene, closing the nearby beach and the roads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228935/image/large-81a027e16619a6b4bef30c07c1eec356.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228935">By around 6pm on Saturday evening the fire was finally extinguished and local police have stated that the cause of the blaze is currently being treated as unknown. No one was injured in the event, though given the size of the blaze, it is likely that the vessel will be deemed irreparable. The BBC has since reported that the yacht later sank, and the retrieval of the vessel is now under the responsibility of the Environment Agency who are concerned about the large amount of diesel onboard the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228934/image/large-9c56839cdd62f1cd2d71fb6c8599e0c7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228934">

Princess yacht fire Torquay

A 26m Princess yacht has been caught in a yacht fire in Torquay, causing her to sink.

26m Princess yacht Rendezvous destroyed in fire in Torquay

The 44.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/537" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Domani44.2m (145'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2004">Domani</a> was disabled off the Washington coast in the United States over the weekend. The broadcaster Fox News reported that the incident occurred when the crew was unable to close the yacht's transom door, resulting in water flooding into the stern of the vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226285/image/large-b58492104bd6af051d8046539c6e23df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226285">According to the Coast Guard, seven people were onboard the vessel when she got into trouble but also that there were no medical concerns. The Coast Guard were due to tow the vessel until reaching the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where a commercial towing agency took over.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226286/image/large-90e0918d0083471dbc5297bd4567aaf7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226286"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/537" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Domani44.2m (145'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2004">Domani</a> was launched in 2006 and features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a> and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>.&nbsp;

Benetti yacht Domani disabled 

The 44m Benetti yacht Domani disabled off the Washington coast due to transom issues.

The 44m Benetti yacht Domani disabled off Washington coast

meet Giorgio M. Cassetta of Cassetta Yacht Designers

Join us on a journey to Rome, Italy where Justin Ratcliffe meets with designer Giorgio M. Cassetta to discuss how to design your own yacht. 

Video: Designing your own yacht with Giorgio M. Cassetta

In this series of articles, we feature some of the industry’s most well-known names to learn more about each of their daily tasks and what the future holds in store for them as industry professionals. In this week’s episode we managed to get a few moments of the on-the-go Italian designer, Giorgio Cassetta’s time.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17089/image/large-4cc62e2096e9fe7f0a160cba7f092384.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17089"> Very briefly, what made you decide to become a yacht designer?Somehow it was in my blood. I've been drawing boats since I was in pre-school, and I just never stopped.How did your relationship with Azimut | Benetti begin?As I was setting up my independent firm some of my works ended up in the hands of a long time friend of Mr. Vitelli. A few days later I received a call from the Azimut headquarters - Mr Vitelli and Mr Poerio wanted to meet me! I nearly fainted on the spot. Since then we have built up a fantastic working relationship.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17090/image/large-13cdd542de891183631d7c6b5654c175.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17090"> What do you think is the most important skill to have as a designer?I would say flexibility. The constant, biggest challenge is to leap out from one's comfort zone and deliver results that meet the expectations of each unique client. In addition, the lead times within the industry push us to think 5-10 years ahead of time - if that's even possible.Finally, I find it useful to be able to voice some well-reasoned NOs, and keep our projects realistic. To allow myself to design within tight constraints has often helped to develop some interesting solutions that just weren't there before.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/12914/image/large-c2bf9b2322c08c1745068c4e5de67af0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/12914"> What is the first thing young designers looking to enter the industry need to know?This is a highly demanding job. I see many enthusiastic young professionals that leave this industry after two or three years within it because they just didn't expect the amount of work they had to face everyday. Be willing to sweat a lot, never stop training yourself, get your hands dirty as soon as possible and you will succeed. From time to time we host young designers in our studio for some weeks just to let them feel the heat. What can we expect from Giorgio Cassetta in the near future?We are working on a broad range of designs, from small and very fast day cruisers to larger projects. Some of these are already in production, some others still need a little bit of luck to see the light. We are also investing a lot to expand our team and capabilities to keep providing a top level service to our clients. That said, I very much look forward to the next 2018 Miami International Boat Show, we have some nice cards up our sleeve.

5 questions with designer Giorgio Cassetta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ 56-metre Project 3083, now called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a>, was pulled out of the shed two days ago ahead of her launch today, and our in-house photographer Ruben Griffioen has been hot on her heels. Ruben documented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a>’s transit across the Netherlands from Zwartsluis to Halingen, capturing her navigating the Dutch waterways. This morning he returned to Halingen to photograph the moment she made her first splash.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227782/image/large-1d35017260cf4fb22ef6209a481df264.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227782"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a> has an estimated 320 GT and her interior design was curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="m2atelier (Company)">M2Atelier</a>. Her exterior lines, however, came from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Frers Design (Company)">Mani Frers</a>, who penned her with long, flowing lines to give her a clean, modern aesthetic. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227768/image/large-30aee5b15f034982589ad5b7e2881591.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227768"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227771/image/large-5d14410721b4d7f55d32833c28ad6b00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227771"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227779/image/large-0f36bd85e8fd88564dce6e629794c55f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227779">Space has been a design imperative for this sailing yacht; she has five generous staterooms, a large aft deck and beach club, as well as two large tender garages. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a>&nbsp;offers her owner additional privacy as the main suite is located away from the guest staterooms, in the bow, while the guests will reside aft. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227769/image/large-b27a7103bd7fa8fd54c9508ad12b8390.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227769"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227781/image/large-bc9d06445fc2e61b700f3047554e4352.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227767/image/large-e30d31f6b2fd56ff3a58d05e4bb57ee9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227767"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227777/image/large-53bb0b23548e215231d1fcf6e5c55cd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227777">To get <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a> into the water the team employed two Mammoet cranes. Notably, she’s the second largest yacht to be launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>. The largest from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> fleet is the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anatta66.0m (216'6&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2011">Anatta</a>, which was launched in 2011. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/227839/image/large-106de8c54b9f66f6f411fc744d093b69.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220520%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220520T130448Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=9cb5676bf11c25bbee2d0429d19cffb5dead23460e62e0c28ba7b8f726330180" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227839"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/227842/image/large-b35c7ca47df704a4eaed780b1270b378.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220520%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220520T130448Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=92b4124c1a471a3a713dca8d39768cb7fd3bc265a9d554650548880c6df90bf0" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227842"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alea56.0m (183'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2022">Alea</a> won’t hold second place for long though, as the shipyard is busy working on a 59-metre sailing yacht, Project 3090, which will be launched next year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227863/image/large-c79c8cf925c49dccd6d544b75e2137af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227863"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/227841/image/large-db4edb8e03e0a38b598b562d90b09d64.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220520%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220520T130448Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=255fd5ea099dee5d60da03e80a5a8dd6c057874247045503fda1045afbace9be" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227841"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/227844/image/large-cfbcc80f00bd45be368b07ed70cff134.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220520%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220520T130448Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=77c4c53f60b0f9f0eaa079153f098508f512ff7b8f6ab5a69f4b35934e792e1c" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227844"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/227846/image/large-a20057efdb2c9982510f1197163aa5ae.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220520%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220520T130448Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=da4b3e46fbd30cbcdcb3aafbc39d36030a8cfba96c3190be7742631f01be80af" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227846">

Transit and launch of Vitters 56m Project 3083 Alea

Vitters’ 56m Project 3083, now called Alea, was pulled out of the shed yesterday ahead of her launch today. 

In Pictures: Transit and launch of Vitters 56m Project 3083, Alea 

The 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10294" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ciao52.0m (170'7&quot;)CRN2022">Ciao</a> has been launched this weekend at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> shipyard in Ancona. The owner, management team, including owner's representative Antonello Vittorio Meloni, and shipyard team were all on site to witness the launch ceremony on Saturday. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227960/image/large-b3dae3b68cdc30a86178e589ce27dba1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227960">Sold by Eduardo Cury, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Access (Company)">Miami Yacht Access</a> in 2020, the aluminium yacht has been designed and built by the shipyard in close collaboration with architecture and design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, who conceived the external lines, and architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design</a>, who created the outdoor guest areas and interiors.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="52m superyacht CRN 142 under construction (2021-03-24 13:15:00 +0100)">52m superyacht CRN 142 under construction</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227964/image/large-fb4a77cb417c4aabd29870a571f44d6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227964"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227963/image/large-6834babca00bcc22c18dbd19d4bd2072.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227963">The 499 GT yacht has been created as a full custom vessel, with four decks and the accommodations for as many as 10 guests between four VIP staterooms on the lower deck and the owner's suite on the main deck.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unveiled: First interior renders of 52m superyacht CRN 142 (2022-02-03 11:30:00 +0100)">Unveiled: First interior renders of 52m superyacht CRN 142</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227962/image/large-e437970166f76495db55026ba4f8068e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227962">She features full-height tinted glazing on the main and upper decks, offering uninterrupted sea views. The owner of Ciao specified that she was a comfortable yacht, with large exterior spaces for the entertaining of family and friends in the open air. Top features include a the sizeable al fresco dining area on the upper deck, or the comfortable, versatile lounge areas with sun zone and spa pool on the sun deck and main deck, or the bright, roomy saloons on the main and upper decks.

CRN superyacht Ciao launched

The 52m CRN superyacht Ciao launched in Italy this weekend in Ancona. 

Custom 52m CRN superyacht Ciao launched

The historic Pisa shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1630" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Versilcraft (Company)">Versilcraft</a> has launched the 44.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Candy44.9m (147'4&quot;)New Versilcraft srl2022">Miss Candy</a>, in a private ceremony on Thursday. The steel and aluminium yacht belongs to the shipyards new SportAdventure series and has been purchased by a long-time customer of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1630" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Versilcraft (Company)">Versilcraft</a> brand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227975/image/large-cac78b3695d181212721f521aad63cbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227975">The owner worked closely alongside the shipyards architects Antonio Luxardo and Daniele Perotto, who have worked on previous projects with the owner and shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Optima Design (Company)">Optima Design</a>were chosen to create the naval architecture, interior design and exterior lines of the yacht and worked closely with the designers and surveyors throughout the project.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look: The 45m in-build SportAdventure 45 project (2020-04-24 16:30:00 +0200)">First look: The 45m in-build SportAdventure 45 project</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227976/image/large-260352f2472d4e809b648052b41c23b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227976">The 499 GT superyacht carries two tenders in the bow garage, she also has an aft beach club with a 24 square-metre deck. Able to accommodate as many as 10 guests, the yacht features a VIP stateroom on the main deck, a master suite on the upper deck and three staterooms on the lower deck. The owner's suite features a 40 square-metre open deck and the stateroom spans a total of 70 square-metres, offering her owner unparalleled space and privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227977/image/large-51e174c82281aa00e966c85206df591a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227977">In addition to this exciting launch, Antonio Luxardo is working in a series of new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1630" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Versilcraft (Company)">Versilcraft</a> designs, from 52 metre to 70 metre versions for the SportAdventure series.

Versilcraft yacht Miss Candy launched

Versilcraft has launched the 45m yacht Miss Candy in Pisa.

Versilcraft launches 45m Miss Candy in Pisa

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> has announced the launch of their 43-metre custom-made displacement yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boji43.0m (141'1&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2022">Boji</a>. She was launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> Shipyards production facility in the Darsena of Viareggio in the presence of her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227683/image/large-fc0e78516cc3e4136d64ffd242da1034.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227683"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boji43.0m (141'1&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2022">Boji</a>’s unmistakable clean and elegant lines contribute to her profile, with her vertical bow making her an eye-catching yacht. Large landscape windows flood her interior spaces with plenty of natural light and ensure the utmost comfort while onboard.&nbsp;Her guests have the choice of five sumptuous staterooms consisting of an owner’s suite, two double staterooms and two twin staterooms with an extra bunk bed. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boji43.0m (141'1&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2022">Boji</a> boasts 500 GT of internal space for guests to relax while at sea.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boji43.0m (141'1&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2022">Boji</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512C engines with a range of 4,000 nautical miles. She is able to reach a top speed of 16.5 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 11 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boji43.0m (141'1&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2022">Boji</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In-build 43m Codecasa F77 sold (2022-02-14 11:15:00 +0100)">sold in February 2022</a> with Tassos Papantoniou of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Torrance Yachts (Company)">Torrance Yachts</a> working closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5650" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navinco Ltd. (Company)">Navinco</a> in closing this deal.

43m Codesca yacht Boji launched

Codecasa has announced the launch of their 43m custom-made displacement yacht Boji. 

Codecasa 43m yacht Boji launched from Viareggio, Italy

The 42-metre Baglietto yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> has hit the water for the first time in a celebration of speed, high performance, and power. The launch of the tri-engine yacht took place last Saturday at the La Spezia facility in Italy. The planing hull aluminium yacht has slender lines and a modern, aggressive look with her owner choosing the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> to reflect this.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226401/image/large-2207cac318d5f16c775d3e473b7f8197.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226401"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> is a standout yacht, with the extensive use of glazed surfaces on several levels, and her dark grey hull to create a very contemporary exterior style. She features an exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paskowski</a> in cooperation with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a>. Her compact hard top superstructure also makes a significant contribution to her charming, stylish look.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> is equipped with three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 2000 M96 L engines that can power her to a remarkable maximum speed of 28 knots. She also has two traditional shaft line external drives and a VOITH linear jet central drive.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226402/image/large-4e90450717dfcd7c4c147ef67bfcaa16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226402"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> has a limited draft of 2.10-metres that allows her to easily and comfortably cruise even in very shallow waters. Her stern features innovative design solutions with the transom door opening downwards to create a pleasant swimming platform on the sea. The beach club also furnished with sofas with a side door makes launching and hauling the tender fast and easy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226403/image/large-c4eff2dda41de32dd50f6c2d31e71cd7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226403"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> displays a traditional interior layout with four comfortable staterooms. A full-beam master stateroom located forward on the main deck and fitted with a large ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in wardrobe. Further guest accommodations can be found on the lower deck with two double VIP staterooms and two twin staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a>'s The crew accommodation is also found on this deck with the captain's cabin, a dinette, and three cabins with bunk beds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226404/image/large-bf0367e78f2096961e5d50368583728c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226404">Guests are welcomed onto the yacht by a lounge and alfresco dining area with the wheelhouse situated on the upper deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> has a large skylounge where guests will be able to relax as well as make use of her cinema room. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> offers guests the choice of two sunbathing areas at both the stern and the bow with ample seating and plenty of sunpads.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush42.0m (137'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2022">Rush</a> will be presented as a worldwide preview at the next <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> in September.&nbsp;

Baglietto yacht RUSH launched

42m lightning-fast Baglietto yacht Rush hits the water

The stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Project Y722 superyacht has left the shed to be transported to the Dutch yacht builder’s facilities in Zwijndrecht for the next stage of construction. This is the first time a section of this project, which is believed to measure 111-metres, has been seen. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225725/image/large-2b8cb3bc8ec48755aefa5b34efa61608.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225725"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225719/image/large-1b9569480036fbc7befb8fdc8661133b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225719"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225720/image/large-ec0ae0235cc119681e92a90ab7b22bf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225720"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225721/image/large-4a18e3a75cca940dda199a870ecbbca1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225721">Little is known about Project Y722 apart from that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> penned her naval architecture and that she'll feature an interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design Ltd</a>. Her build material is steel and aluminium for the hull and superstructure, respectively. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225722/image/large-f9bad92c1c4cdc4e219358221f5a0645.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225722"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225723/image/large-f28fa352abaf85a92d3e710394efa2b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225723"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225724/image/large-78e0d47780aef50a0e4d40aa64520681.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225724">With an estimated 5,500 GT of interior volume, Project Y722 could be the largest superyacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in terms of volume. In respect of length, she ranks third. The forthcoming 127-metre Project Y721 ranks first, while the 117-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6433" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity117.0m (383'10&quot;)Oceanco2022">Infinity</a> is the second-longest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225726/image/large-e1ac03b2bf499943b4d6d25c61959b10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225726"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225727/image/large-70d1c5bdb71d6b86951dd128655b8c69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225727"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225728/image/large-3ee49afa3ace462ab374af9c499fbe3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225728"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225729/image/large-aa0db6f98599622d63e429a4324653f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225729">

Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht project Y722 revealed

The stern of the 111-metre Oceanco Project Y722 superyacht has left the shed to be transported to the Dutch yacht builder’s facilities in Zwijndrecht.

In pictures: Stern of Oceanco’s 111m superyacht Project Y722 revealed 

An unknown +100m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> project has moved out of the construction shed and is due to be assembled. The construction is taking place at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Bremen Lemwerder facility in Germany.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226299/image/large-fc7d80a1b239823d081e72e09c5aceff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226299"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226300/image/large-5f318717c2e3a9edaa17670ac7ffdb60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226300">Details about the project have been kept tightly under wraps, with images showing her bow and stern being moved ready for the next stage in her build. According to reports on social media, the hull is believed to be the 136.8-metre Alibaba, but this is yet to be determined.&nbsp;

Lürssen Project Alibaba assembled

An unknown +100m Lürssen project has moved out of the construction shed and is due to be assembled.

Unknown +100m Lürssen project moved out of the construction shed for assembly

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s 90.5-metre project reached a new milestone today, as the Dutch shipbuilder pulls the bow of her hull out of the shed in Eemhaven, Rotterdam. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227098/image/large-f12ce9987cf4fd046f78610b05a55fa3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227095/image/large-f4ebd428c5411d79d99d278673afd55a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227095"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227096/image/large-7288a2bb9cbaae907ccd8dac7336bd66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227096">The project has been kept tightly under wraps, but she’s expected to have close to 3,000 GT of interior volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> is constructing the 90.5-metre project out of steel and aluminum for her hull and superstructure, respectively.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: Feadship's largest ever superyacht 119m Project 821 moves to outfitting (2022-04-28 17:00:00 +0200)">Video: Feadship's largest-ever superyacht 119m Project 821 moves to outfitting</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227100/image/large-5279944902f72aba29d4749842db0522.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227100">The bow will be transported to Papendrecht where it will be joined with the other parts of the structure, which have been constructed there. This is the fourteenth largest yacht to be built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and she has an estimated delivery date of 2024.&nbsp;

Bow of 91m Feadship captured in-build

Feadship’s 90.5-metre project reached a new milestone today, as the Dutch shipbuilder launched the bow of her hull.

In pictures: Bow of 91m Feadship captured in-build

Justin Ratcliffe was on site at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> shipyard in January to see 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos&nbsp;</a>come out of the construction shed and begin the last leg of her journey from concept to completion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219304/image/large-ef2b72df11c499e6d72c4e98989f1464.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219304">It never fails to amaze me the lengths <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> has to go through to get their superyachts to the sea. The shipyard is in landlocked Oss and every new launch has to be towed by tug over 100 kilometres along waterways and rivers to reach the North Sea. But given the sheer size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> – soon to be officially christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Galactica</a> – the transfer to Rotterdam and then up the coast to Harlingen was more complex than usual and planning started many months in advance.&nbsp;The narrow waterways and low bridges en route to the sea mean there is a limit to how high and wide Heesen can build its yachts. At just over 80.7-metres in length and 1,700GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> has almost 50 per cent more volume than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a>, Heesen’s previous flagship, which puts her on the very edge of those limits. Despite removing the propellers and the sun deck hardtop to reduce her draft and height, unusually high water levels in the rivers made the journey even trickier. Getting the yacht through without mishap required windless conditions and a cool head.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219305/image/large-162e92034c9dea56b5c0f01f70600f50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219305">“There are several bridges along the way, but the most challenging is a narrow drawbridge at Macharen quite close to the shipyard where the tolerances can be measured in centimetres,” says Bob van Zundert, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yard captain responsible for the transfer operation. “We’ve done it multiple times, but it’s a delicate operation because this vessel is bigger than we’re used to and just after the bridge there’s a lock that’s also quite narrow. There’s little room for manoeuvring so we have to be cautious.”&nbsp;There have been other challenges to building the largest and fastest all-aluminium superyacht on the water. Project managing such a complex project, especially during a pandemic that threatened to delay the production schedule, was like piecing together a vast jigsaw puzzle that could only be solved through carefully choreographed collaboration.&nbsp;“You can probably compare a custom build like this to three series projects,” says Arjan Veldman, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> Project Coordinator responsible for liaising between the shipyard and owner’s team. “Our guys can almost build a series boat from memory, but a custom project has a huge impact on management and organisational resources. I have to constantly balance client requests with the high quality we have to deliver and getting everything finished on schedule. Fortunately, we know the owner’s team very well as we’ve built other Heesen yachts together and that has made the whole process easier – and more fun.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172108/image/large-12b568a90673abbb12bf2eb8312d80a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172108">The low-drag, Fast Displacement Hull Form is the first to feature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s patented “backbone” for additional longitudinal strength. Given the top speed requirement of 30 knots, the yacht had to be built of aluminium, which is much lighter than steel but also more malleable. To avoid the long, slender hull sagging and twisting in a seaway, the backbone system is basically a framework of 15-millimetre aluminium plate that runs the length of the keel to add longitudinal stiffness. The resulting structure is not only very light, but also immensely strong.&nbsp;“I was reluctant to commit to an 80-metre aluminium yacht until Heesen explained how the &nbsp;backbone works,” says Captain Chris Guy, who throughout the build period was also acting captain of 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a>. “We did a lot of CFD research and, yes, it’s theoretical, but I have very few concerns about this boat travelling at 30 knots in a seaway. People say you can’t do certain things with an aluminium hull, but with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a> we’ve been running at full speed in three-metre seas with guests on board and no problems at all. The backbone means <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> will be even more capable.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> is also the first Heesen to have a fully certified helipad on the foredeck for a twin-engine helicopter that doubles as an open-air cinema. In fact, for Captain Guy the cinema proved to be one of the most difficult features to get right.“The philosophy we’ve been pushing all along is that we cannot go backwards – everything should be better than on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a>,” he says. “So we had to find a screen material that allowed us to have the biggest cinema possible without any annoying seams; we wanted a rear projection system with its own storage compartment in the forepeak, which means having sensitive electronic equipment in a place subject to the highest vertical accelerations and possibly salt water; and we spent a lot of time making sure it is all quick and easy to set up. I mean, this is not just a big screen; it’s full-on custom design.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212124/image/large-06ff7cc97b453a3dba7597c39458ce52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212124">Another highlight of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> is her performance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a> was powered by two MTU diesel engines and a third engine driving a central booster waterjet. With over 16,000 horsepower at her disposal, she has an official top speed of 30 knots. But <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> is much larger and needs more power to reach comparable speeds, so the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen&nbsp;</a>engineers opted for four engines and two gearboxes coupled to the drive shafts and controllable-pitch propellers.&nbsp;Emission regulations have also become stricter since the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a> in 2016 and the two inner engines are fitted with IMO Tier III-compliant SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) units for ‘scrubbing’ the exhaust gases clean of harmful NOx emissions. The yacht also has battery banks (570 kWh in total) used for peak shaving and to run full hotel services at anchor for up to two hours without having to switch on the diesel generators.“In the past I always had to tell the girls in the laundry that when they used a second dryer, especially when the chef was at work in the galley, they were effectively switching on another engine,” says chief engineer Jan Kamstra, who worked on 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion I55.48m (182'0&quot;)Feadship1983">Galactica Star</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a> before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a>. “Peak-shaving batteries reduce generator use and emissions as well as fuel and maintenance costs, but it also means less smoke, noise and vibrations for guests enjoying their time on deck or in the water.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219342/image/large-a1a8ccd87e775bc964810a11ee6cace7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219342">Both Kamstra and Captain Guy were closely involved in drawing up the technical specifications for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> from the start, which meant they could integrate the best solutions based on previous operational experience. Humphree interceptors, for example, were a late addition on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Super Nova70.07m (229'11&quot;)Heesen Yachts2016">Galactica Super Nova</a> that resulted in better seakeeping and performance. On <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> the interceptors extend across the whole transom to provide trim control and turn assist to reduce heel when changing direction at high speed. &nbsp;“The key is to optimise the specifications before you start building,” says Kamstra. “In this case we could apply everything we’ve learned on previous projects from the get go instead of making changes during production, which is never ideal. It’s a bit like building a house: as chief engineer I’m going to be living on board and operating the boat. That’s different to building a yacht and then passing on the responsibility of running it to someone else.”By the time you read this article, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Project Cosmos</a> will have been reunited with her mast and propellers and be starting an intensive commissioning phase prior to sea trials in the North Sea. Following delivery to her owner in April, the next time we catch up with her will be when she makes her international debut as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica80.07m (262'8&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Galactica</a> at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>.

Project Cosmos completion

Justin Ratcliffe looks at the 80-metre Project Cosmos from concept to completion.

At the yard with Project Cosmos: The Final Phase

The 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels 2420774.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2022">Amels&nbsp;24207</a> superyacht has been captured on her sea trials on the North Sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels’ 74m Project 24207 has left the shed (2022-02-24 12:30:00 +0100)">The blue hulled superyacht was launched</a> from the shipyard from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, in February. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225528/image/large-e1e28acb03a58401375b0c37107137c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225530/image/large-4c4086798783001549318338bd8a46d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225530"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels 2420774.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2022">Project 24207</a> is the seventh bespoke superyacht from the series that features an exterior styled by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/tim-heywood" target="_blank">Tim Heywood Design</a>. She is also the tenth collaboration between <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/imperial-yachts" target="_blank">Imperial</a>, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/amels" target="_blank">Amels</a> and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/damen-yachting" target="_blank">Damen Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225525/image/large-721383bc8ec67087d8c3d86e5a4ceceb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225525"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225524/image/large-46036945f86bd583e019c05ff2f06021.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225524">The yacht's interiors have been designed by British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. She can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six staterooms and has a top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225531/image/large-645512f447232d733d54c3288b70d1c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225531">

Amels 24207 on sea trials

The 74m Amels 24207 superyacht has been captured on sea trials in the Netherlands.

In pictures: Amels 74m Project 24207 captured on sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a> have announced the sale and start of the construction of a 72-metre superyacht called the Moonflower 72 project, an innovative steel and aluminium superyacht equipped with latest generation of the Wider hybrid propulsion system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227201/image/large-3489469d1fe7fece64fd6f2c53fe8548.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227201"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a> joined forces in 2021 when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> was looking for a builder for the 70 metre Moonflower yacht project and attention turned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a> as the possible builder of the project. The two veterans of the superyacht industry immediately saw eye to eye, and soon after the preliminary design package was shared with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a>. That led to an agreement between the client and a Letter of Intent &nbsp;was signed in early September 2021 and a contract in January 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227200/image/large-bd85f16d10515930215556136df20e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227200">“The Moonflower 72 retains all the key features &nbsp;of modern yet timeless design, onboard liveability and maximum connection with &nbsp;the marine environment – fundamental characteristics of all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> projects,” says Mario Pedol. “With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a> we found just the right cocktail of technology and team organisation to make the project a reality.”The yachts exterior has a clean and uncluttered design with horizontal lines and the extensive use of glass. The yacht features 'The Island' extendable aft deck patented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> that features folding bulwark terraces that provides a single walk-around space.“We’ve invested heavily in restructuring the shipyard in anticipation of orders like this one and thanks to the current management that has been working together for 30 years, Wider is able to build the Moonflower 72 to the highest quality levels,” says Marcello Maggi.&nbsp;The Moonflower 72 will be equipped with the Wider hybrid propulsion system comprising two variable-speed generators of 1,860 kilowatts each and a sodium nickel battery bank of approximately 1MW.&nbsp;The yacht is due for delivery in 2025.

Nauta and Wider Moonflower 72

Nauta and Wider has announced the beginning of construction of a 72m superyacht, Moonflower 72.

Nauta and Wider announce sale of 72m hybrid superyacht Moonflower 72, now in-build

A new-build 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 52 Steel NEO yacht sold in a deal with Michel Chryssicopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the buyer. The Italian-built yacht is part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> NEO series and is scheduled for delivery in May 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227064/image/large-bf1a480c0a815ddb60ca934570de5cb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227064">The 52 Steel series was built on the experience gained from the successful 46 Steel and combines elegance with timeless lines. The 499 GT yacht is able to accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of nine. She has an extensive use of glass onboard as well as a unique beach club and tender garage.Michel Chryssicopoulos, who will be managing the build team, said “We are very excited to start a new innovative project with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo Superyachts</a>. We would like to thank Ferruccio Rossi, Luigi Adamo, Stefania Delmiglio and Nick Gelevert Lengers for their support in making this happen”.

Sanlorenzo 52 Steel Neo series yacht sold

A new-build 52-metre Sanlorenzo 52 Steel Neo series yacht sold in a deal with Michel Chryssicopoulos representing the buyer. 

52m new-build Sanlorenzo 52 Steel NEO series yacht sold

The first hull from a brand-new model line, Spritz 116, is due for delivery May 2023. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> is handling her construction and has teamed up with the powerhouse duo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio Cassetta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a>, on the design of this 35.3-metre motor yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227506/image/large-1e4f0b556df4938bd090ca1a3b1ad618.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227506">Spritz 116 is being built on speculation in Turkey at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a>’ facility, and is the latest iteration of the award-winning Spritz series. Intersecting her 35.5-metre length is an 8.4-metre beam, providing guests with an abundance of space both inside and out on her deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227507/image/large-4ee563115c03c28e3fd9b2f727111f7f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227507"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227509/image/large-2b69f12e35536a4c3ed901233a7adc62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227509">Catering for the alfresco inclined, the Spritz 116 has an oversized sundeck that’s laden with two dining tables and a number of lounging arrangements – making the space appropriate for any occasion. Aft is a tri-tiered deck area that cascades to the water’s edge. The main deck area is home to another large dining table, which can seat up to 12 guests, and mirrored L-shaped settees, that lend the space a casual air. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227508/image/large-627b13df4adffa4ec1545a913f52acbe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227508">The second tier of the aft deck is the ideal bathing ground; it features a run of sun loungers and a 2,000-litre plunge pool. The space is multifunctional and the pool can be covered with teak, opening the area and making way for a dance floor if the occasion requires it. Another key feature of the aft section is that it’s hydraulically operated, adding further versatility, and large enough to accommodate a tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227505/image/large-3b5fc2f4c0e63459eeb56323262c2f87.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227505"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227503/image/large-43690863eca97e59ddf23922132f83f4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227503"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a> handled her styling both inside and out, and ensured that a connection to the surrounding environment was felt throughout the vessel. “The whole vision for the range was addressing the needs of people who own those boats, rather than those of the yard – to ignore compromises that are usually accepted to make yachts cost-effective and unnecessarily conservative in style and layout,” designer Giorgio Cassetta, previously commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227502/image/large-0a74070f0736959636d4a1619ed0a0ac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227502">To realise this design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a> made great use of glass, wrapping the bulk of the superstructure with heavy-set dark windows. Aesthetically, the design is striking and it marries well with the deep recesses in the midsection of the hull design – she’s strictly modern and incredibly charismatic. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227499/image/large-a20e94fdf5783f0eeb302b435d04eae8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227499"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227497/image/large-95fe17edb83fd2e35f054de9af4781a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227497">Customisation plays a key role in the DNA of the Spritz 116 and the 240 GT of volume is waiting to be curated by her new owner. For that reason her carry capacity – guest and crew accommodation – is currently undetermined. Even so the design team has been busy drawing up her interior plans and sought to find a strong balance; a soothing feng shui. Paola Aboumrad was the brains behind her detailing, and was the one entrusted to curate the fixtures and decorations of the Spritz 116.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227498/image/large-4bb9cd5043ceda8a48c52d804dd1b72d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227498">&nbsp;“The brand new Spritz 116 is a spectacular motor yacht that stands out amongst its peers,” David Johnson, exclusive representative of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> in North America, said. “This new-build has a boatload of awe-inspiring features; it’s hard to beat all the perks of this particular model.”

Alpha Custom Yachts’ 36m motor yacht Spritz 116

The first hull from a brand-new model line, Spritz 116, is due for delivery May 2023. 

 Introducing the in-build 36m Spritz 116 by Alpha Custom Yachts, Giorgio Cassetta & Laurent Giles

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> has unveiled new renderings for the 26-metre yacht, VM80. The sailing yacht has been in-build at the Viareggio shipyard since 2021 where the project’s carbon sandwich hull and deck structure was laminated. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226596/image/large-c170887329429859387ac584f403f18c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226596">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VM 80 sailing yacht taking shape at Vismara (2021-03-23 13:00:00 +0100)">VM 80 sailing yacht taking shape at Vismara</a>The new renderings take a more detailed look at the sophisticated design of the VM 80. The cruising yacht uses very light construction with extensive use of carbon fibre for structures such as her mast. Her interior and exterior design is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti &amp; Partners</a> who has used his experiences on larger boats to create a refined design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226597/image/large-f709ba33f9af458ab727993f49651a1c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226597"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226595/image/large-7d6038554433674289295917f24d55a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226595">VM 80 is defined by a classic raised deckhouse and twin steering positions that form part of a large social cockpit at the stern. In terms of sailing features, VM 80 comes with a retractable keel, lifting from 4 metres to 2.5 metres when entering shallow ports or cruising areas under power. The full carbon mast supports a total sail area of 280 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226594/image/large-2dd1a24ed93eda074fd8f0ffa14ed6cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226594">VM 80 is able to sleep up to eight guests with a choice of three staterooms with an ensuite bathroom in the owner's suite. The hallway is illuminated by the large windows of the deckhouse to allow for plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226593/image/large-25a0d21b0967b17169d5a12f49c788cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226593">VM 80 is expected to be completed &nbsp;in June where she will carry out her first navigational sea trials and tuning tests.

Vismara yacht VM80 new renderings

Vismara has unveiled new renderings for the 26-metre yacht, VM 80. The sailing yacht has been in-build at the Viareggio shipyard since 2021.

Vismara unveils the new renderings of 26m in-build yacht VM80

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bhushan Powar Designs (Company)">Bhushan Powar Designs</a> has unveiled the designs for a 110-metre superyacht concept, Zion. The new design takes inspiration from nature and more specifically black holes as it attracts eyes with its modern elegance and large protruding glass dome. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bhushan Powar Designs (Company)">Bhushan Powar Designs</a> is an award-winning yacht design studio set up in early 2019, that specialises in exterior styling for yachts, product design and architecture. They are based in Goa, India and is one of the first luxury yacht design studios in the country.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225887/image/large-e372e93bf5dfe8709623e076bfe439bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225887"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bhushan Powar Designs (Company)">Bhushan Powar Designs</a>’ new concept, Zion has plenty of innovative features as well as a distinctive design. Her long flowing lines from bow to stern give her a modern appearance and integrate beauty with functionality. &nbsp;Zion’s unmissable glass dome in the centre, much like a black hole, is the centre of attention. This unique dome provides guests an interrupted 360 degree view of the ocean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225884/image/large-81f19578f2b4126ac8aa038e150532a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225884">Zion has a large flybridge located on the upper deck that is designed to have the highest visibility and manoeuvrability in all weather conditions. As well as this, the upper deck is home to a 12-metre helipad, which provides guests with the ability to travel at any time. Zion’s helipad is accessible by a glass column elevator that also has access to all of her decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225886/image/large-3d3c17d265bfa42e23c6404fcfbe602b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225886">Zion is able to accommodate up to 20 guests across 10 luxurious staterooms with a dedicated master suite on the main deck. The master suite has electronically operated sky lounge balconies on either side for the owner’s private use. Zion can also accommodate a crew of 20 onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225888/image/large-affe6e1a099a3860a2e1bb6686017dc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225888">The main deck of Zion has been designed with an open-plan alfresco dining area for guests to enjoy. This is connected to a separate area that houses the large glass-bottomed infinity pool. This area can be accessed by a large hanging bridge that suspends across the two spaces. The infinity pool is also surrounded with large sunpads and comfortable seating for guests to top up their tan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225889/image/large-1351f1867f33154784a4b81f717c0caa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225889">Zion’s lower deck has a large tender garage that allows for easy and safe deployment of tenders, Jet Skis and other water toys. The beach club is situated aft with a dedicated gym and an open garden space. The beach club can also be converted into an expandable sunbathing space, thanks to her foldout bulwark terraces.&nbsp;

Bhushan Powar Designs yacht Zion concept

Bhushan Powar Designs has unveiled the designs for a 110m superyacht concept, Zion.

Zion: The 110m superyacht concept with a 360 degree glass viewing dome from Bhushan Powar Designs

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> has unveiled the new renderings for an 88-metre eco-friendly superyacht concept, Utopia at Sea. The Dutch studio developed the design from a brainstorming session about the environmental problems relating to yachts and more importantly the waste they create. Utopia at Sea has been designed to leave a small environmental footprint that is as harmless and as faint as that left by a human walking along a sandy beach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226197/image/large-479eeac21f30fe8937d10d3288ee179e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226197">Utopia at Sea uses a nature-inspired air purifier that separates oxygen from carbon to create a design that revolves around a reduced environmental impact. “We connected our award winning diesel-electric propulsion system to 4 nature-inspired air purifying units and visibly attached the entire system to an on-board park providing it with clean air.” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>’s senior designer Robin de Vries. This allows researchers to observe the operations from an on-board control room while guests can engage with the onboard park that is flooded with clean air.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226195/image/large-9c10616ed77e33f8c958d97a31d5372c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226195"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226192/image/large-9ed47d2f49c086995f38dec27e1dd0c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226192">Utopia at Sea is able to sleep up to 15 guests as well as a crew of 14. A large helipad is located on the aft with a sundeck jacuzzi and a main deck pool with optional shading. Her tender storage area can also double up as a mini basketball court.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226198/image/large-6d857c69fcbc2b4a1ab6986acc36e558.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226198">Utopia at Sea comes after the announcement of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack unveils 45m superyacht concept Krista (2022-03-30 10:30:00 +0200)">Vripack’s 45-metre superyacht concept Krista</a> in March. “We’re entering a period of radical transformation in which technology has the potential to significantly raise the basic standards of every man, woman and child on the planet.” says Peter H. Diamandis, founder of the XPRIZE Foundation <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226193/image/large-c9bde541d106e86e2b662b64789090ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226193">Utopia at Sea 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 that will provide her with a top speed of 16 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12.5 knots.

Vripack yacht concept Utopia at Sea

Vripack has unveiled the new renderings for an 88m eco-friendly concept Utopia at Sea. She has been designed to leave a small environmental footprint.

Vripack unveils 88m eco-friendly superyacht concept Utopia at Sea

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Stark Design (Company)">Nick Stark Design</a> has unveiled its latest superyacht concept, the 81-metre catamaran superyacht Project M. The catamaran layout was chosen for is massive internal spaces, allowing for maximum use of a 22-metre beam and large foredeck that is home to a helipad. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229084/image/large-fa2cc0aa01ab24328e099101ba36255d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229084"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229088/image/large-5152da24a0bccea520195af49df99107.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229088">Stark commented, "The huge internal spaces afforded by a catamaran allow for unparalleled flexibility for the owner to craft their dream yacht," said designer Nick Stark. "The 2,690 GT design mixed with the efficient catamaran platform gives you essentially a high-performance private island."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229073/image/large-c4be4df59103ef1eaa5facdb88823d64.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229073"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229071/image/large-0ef2e95be0bb036bc7613653bb285a47.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229071">The design team has penned a futuristic superyacht with an expansive use of glass and dramatic lines that create an eye-catching and unique superyacht. Top features include an owner's deck with large exterior space which is home to a pool and purpose built lighting and DJ system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229074/image/large-4213f0bfc254b2845653fea75b39b3e6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229074">The top deck of the yacht is entirely dedicated to the owner, with multiple lounges, a Jacuzzi and private dining space on the forward deck, accessed through the stateroom. His and her's bathrooms are situated to the port side, with freestanding baths in both.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229070/image/large-9b9c6f1f668c6835dfe218db94f6c336.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229070">Internally the decks are accessed by a large sweeping staircase that is backed by a two story glass wall. The upper deck is also home to the wheelhouse and the captain's offices. An intimate lounge is to port, past the grand piano and theatre room to the sunken lounge and dining area. Retract the aft doors to connect not only with the world around, but also below through the glazing incorporated into the deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229087/image/large-33768358810d1c518d7ec5b78335a48b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229087">"The extensive glazing makes this a yacht of light," explained Stark. "The key to this design was to bring the outside in, to respect and admire the beauty of the world while simultaneously providing sanctuary from the elements and also symbolically from life's ceaseless complications. "<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229079/image/large-05672e6d8d6a3ee7e949f6b43b3427f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229079">Notably crew amenity is also a high priority; "Crew wellbeing is crucial. We need to ensure that they are in the best space to give the owners and guests an ideal experience while on board, but more importantly to be able to make the best technical and management decisions when under pressure." To this end, whole sections of the port main deck are given over to the crew lounge, gym, and dining rooms with areas in which to gather and areas for withdrawing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229069/image/large-f22de3708ab0320664a2d6db945d1b2a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229069">Project M boasts three tender compartments, with one between the hulls aft that also serves as a movable beach club deck. This tender floor can be lowered for the launching of tenders but may also be rotated to create the ideal launch pad for diving.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229080/image/large-ab8702e7c3250ffc55c7997c43a758c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229080"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229083/image/large-e9a64bf87bef00f854c927498591670c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229083">The optimised efficiency of the catamaran hull configuration allows for palatial interior spaces, but importantly also allows for efficient high-speed cruising and repositioning. "It is important that the design is not only beautiful, but performant–comfort, lifecycle cost and environmental impact are all as central to the success of this design as the striking first impression."

Nick Stark 81m concept Project M

Nick Stark has unveiled his latest design, the 81m yacht concept Project M.

Nick Stark Design unveils 81m catamaran concept Project M

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1356" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Geest Design (Company)">Van Geest Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rob Doyle Design (Company)">Rob Doyle Design</a> have joined forces to present a new 40-metre sailing trimaran concept, Domus. She has an interior volume that rivals a 60-metre motor yacht and aims to become the first ‘zero-emission’ yacht over 750 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226829/image/large-ee2ef7f7ab7e44e56a603ebf6c06def2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226829">Domus, whose name in Latin means a single-storey house built around an atrium, uses this design aspect to create a spacious feeling onboard. Domus combines speed, space and eco-conscious cruising to create a truly unique design. She is designed to heel two degrees to allow the weather hull to come out of the water, thus reducing drag and increasing performance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226836/image/large-0b7567bb2b42e58b70095071c648fa9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226836">The collaborative teams chose to build a trimaran to help keep down the costs compared to those of a catamaran. Domus has all the systems and engineering in the central hull just like a normal construction to keep things simple. All the rigging forces are taken by the main hull, thus keeping crossbeam structures simpler and generally the overall structure being more straight forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226835/image/large-2d42aa2909d8bdfeeb1243e809c358ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226835">Domus covers 783 square-metres split between two decks with the main guest areas all on one deck. She is equipped with six guest staterooms with four VIPs and two spacious owner’s suites that also include their own private lounge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226837/image/large-e9fcce7ea4a5157fd38cf3418a3825f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226837">Domus uses a unique combination of solar power, hydro regeneration &amp; hydrogen fuel cells that provide her with an unlimited range with low or zero emissions. She has an &nbsp;optimised system of solar power and battery storage that allows Domus to power through the daylight hours and transfer over to the battery system at night, meaning she is silent with low emissions at anchor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226833/image/large-a59ac8201388dd0c4b9c9423d6cb498a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226833">Domus has plenty of amenities onboard including a cinema room and a gym. Her saloon comes complete with a bar and her spa area also hosts a swimming pool.The team behind Domus have been involved in the design of over 60 superyachts, and have extensive detailed design experience, knowledge and data which allows them the confidence to undertake such a project.

Van Geest Design and Rob Doyle Design yacht concept Domus

Van Geest Design and Rob Doyle Design have joined forces to present a new 40-metre sailing trimaran concept, Domus.

Domus: The 40m trimaran concept that aims to be ‘zero-emission’ 

Anil Thadani is never short of a good anecdote. Driven by a childhood fascination for boats - as well as cars - his yachting journey began with a Johnson 55 (no less than the first private pleasure boat used in Phuket) well before any infrastructure was put into place in the region, and has continued with him owning numerous boats into the present day, culminating with his crowning glory: the 2008-built, 46.5-metre&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude</a>. A yacht that has, undoubtedly, amassed a wealth of amazing stories for Thadani and his family. In our chat with Mr Thadani, we learn more about the burgeoning Asian market, why the Arctic might be the place to visit (for polar bear lovers at least), and his future exploration plans on his beloved superyacht, with family in tow, of course. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3163/image/large-3c91da54b9bfe58cdaf224245d0a3a32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3163">As is often the case with superyacht owners, Anil’s journey to world-cruising on board<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">&nbsp;Latitude</a> began on a much smaller scale. A Johnson 55, a seriously speedy and &nbsp;- as the man himself states - slightly dodgy Riva 2000, and an outboard motor boat with a shallow draft for cruising Phuket’s waters, designed and built by an Australian friend and given the name Blowfish by Thadani’s daughter. “We bought Blowfish in the early 1990s and I still have that boat. I usually would have junked it, but I couldn’t because of the emotional attachment. I was on it with my family when the tsunami happened and it saved our lives.” From there, it was a 48-foot Imago boat, three Pershings of various sizes up to the Pershing 92, until it was time for something different.&nbsp;“By the time I had used the Pershing 92, both in Europe and Asia, the boat bug was truly ingrained, and so I decided to look for something bigger. My wife didn’t care much for the Pershing yacht: it was too fast for her, but my kids liked it!” &nbsp;Upscaling came with its own set of challenges and Thadani inspected a total of 27 yachts before he settled on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude</a>. “I wanted a boat that was in my budget. I didn’t want to wait three years to build a new one, but I didn’t want to buy an old boat either. I wanted a boat of around three years old... not too old and built well.”&nbsp;Not too new, not too old, built well and within budget. After receiving a tip-off, it was at the tail-end of the Monaco Yacht Show where Thadani finally found his Goldilocks boat: it was just right. “The first time I saw&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude</a>&nbsp;was offshore - she was going to the States and about to do a passage across the Atlantic. I walked onto the boat, and within 30 minutes I knew I wanted her.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3164/image/large-161918287e87a9827ac7e22d39eeed47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3164">For Thadani, build quality was definitively ticked off the list with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">&nbsp;Latitude</a>. “I’m an engineer by training so I kind of have a feel for the quality of the build. It’s not an icebreaker, but it feels like one and she’s very solid. She’s a custom yacht, and I could really see that the guy who built it did so for himself, and when you build for yourself, you do it right. I noticed the little things, like that the hinges on the doors were really over-specced: very nice hinges!” Scaling back, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude’s</a> layout also appealed. “There is a day head at every level which I thought would be really convenient, and a huge sundeck for a 46-metre boat: I thought the sundeck would be nice for Phuket, although it’s not been to Phuket yet.”&nbsp;Having worked in the Asia Pacific Region since 1975 and founding one of the first private equity investment companies in Asia in 1981, Thadani has witnessed the growth of the Asian superyacht industry first hand. "The desire is there. There are such amazing cruising areas in Asia like Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Asians are 10 years behind in adopting the boating culture, but the infrastructure is coming now, especially in Phuket.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3162/image/large-0adb2f2ac372ab69a6e1c5a324fe2edc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3162">Although much of Thadani’s early boating was focused around these Asian cruising destinations alongside yachting hotspots like Italy and the French Riviera, with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">&nbsp;Latitude</a>, it was time to try something different. After a thwarted attempt to visit Cuba, thanks to a somewhat off-putting email from US Homeland Security stating that he should “Please be aware that US forces will not help you out if you’re there”, it was time for plan B. As Thadani explains, “My captain said to me, ‘Look at the map and tell me where you want to go.’ I looked at the passage above the top of Canada and he told me, ‘That’s the Northwest Passage, people have been trying to get through there for years.’ I said, “Well, is it possible?” &nbsp;Three months later, with all her guests and crewmembers equipped with second hand Mustang survival suits bought off eBay -&nbsp;“you’re talking $2000 for new ones, and $500 on eBay: it’s a no-brainer!”&nbsp;- <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude</a> began her first trip up North. In an outcome best described as one of life’s sharpest double-edged swords, a major factor which made the impossible trip possible for nature-advocate Thadani was the effects of man-made global warming opening up the passage. As Thadani puts it, “One area that this industry needs to improve upon is environmentalism. I'm now not particularly keen on fleets of boats going through the Arctic. It's in my memory, and, somewhat selfishly, I almost don't want anyone else to do it, as it will be damaging to the area. Many boats are doing it now after reading our stories - we were quite open about the trip on social media.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3161/image/large-41374599336c0cca0f0d49b6c9315db0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3161">And what stories they are - it’s certainly not difficult to see why others want to follow suit.&nbsp;“We took a hike on a glacier in Svalbard and we had two polar bears follow us. We had to fire a flare with a loud noise and it worked out okay. We had to abandon our plans for a BBQ on the edge of the water though!” Sharing such exploration stories is natural for Thadani (“What’s to hide? If you have done something special, then why not share this with the world?”), as is actually using the boat you’ve spent money on. “I think if you can’t spend like three or four months on your superyacht, then you should just sell it,” he comments.Following a recent major refit after three years of Arctic exploration, selling<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">&nbsp;Latitude</a> is certainly not on the cards for this owner. “We’ll probably keep the boat in the Indian ocean for the next two years, bring her to Sri Lanka or the Maldives, Vietnam, Micronesia and sorts, and after a couple of years I’ll take her back up North again, and maybe we’ll take her to Antarctica.” Wherever <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude46.5m (152'7&quot;)">Latitude</a> ends up, we can rest assured that Thadani will come back with plenty of tales to tell.Watch Anil's journey through Svalbard here:&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/220588812" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;This article was featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.