If there is any topic within the yachting industry that is bound to get tongues wagging, it is that of sustainability. A thorny subject, it has come into greater focus as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic which has raised questions about the necessity of international travel for yacht shows. More generally, it has prompted many to reflect upon humans’ impact on the environment and the fragility of our planet’s oceans and ecosystems. With the best intentions in the world, the construction and operation of any sizable vessel such as a superyacht will inevitably have an impact on the environment through fuel emissions, the transportation of components for the build and so on. Bearing this in mind, how can this be minimised? To tackle this, it is best to start at the heart, by speaking to some of the shipyards who have sustainability firmly on the agenda.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203906/image/large-a82148d7c2c7432b08b8663c329b35a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203906">Measuring up&nbsp;For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, headquartered in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands, achieving a measure of sustainability when building superyachts is about precisely that: measuring the results. As Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director explains: “Rather than talking in general terms about being ‘responsible’ or ‘environmentally friendly’, we have a dedicated set of specific sustainability goals and KPIs relating to people, population, premises, process and produce.”This commitment to moving towards tangible results is shared by fellow Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. As Managing Director Rose Damen highlights: “We need to be able to measure it – preferably in a transparent and endorsed method. Within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> we have an active sustainability team to make sure all our activities are generating real emissions reductions and not just headlines.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73483/image/large-aa71969a93f5abe0238da8e03a807aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73483" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Indeed, both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</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> are anchor partners with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, whose aims include "neutralising the superyacht industry’s ecological footprint" through the use of scientifically developed and life-cycle based tools such as its Yacht Environmental Transparency Index and Yacht Assessment Tool.&nbsp;As Damen explains, these tools also have a broader beneficial impact in aiding clients to make well-informed investments: “These developments will not only help us to design and build more sustainable yachts but also lead to a more transparent market – providing clients and financial institutions with information they can trust about the emissions and sustainable impact of our yachts.”Putting it into practice&nbsp;But what does this determination look like in practice? <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s ‘all-embracing approach’ to sustainability encompasses their shipyard facilities, which feature geothermal heat recovery installations, electrical-driven heat pumps to reduce gas consumption by 50%, as well as rooftop solar panels covering up to 10% of the yearly energy consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197402/image/large-f7bfb257ebc409917129e5d25bb96db6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197402">In addition, as Baloumis explains: “Per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we aim to have all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s energy supplied by renewable sources by 2030. We also intend to be 100% waste-free or circular across the entire supply chain, through the conscious selection or creation of new materials to be used on board.”<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Sustainability training with Water Revolution Foundation (2020-05-01 12:15:00 +0200)">Insight: Sustainability training with Water Revolution Foundation</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Oceanco reveals KAIROS: the next generation of yachting (2021-03-23 14:00:00 +0100)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52585" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco reveals KAIROS: the next generation of yachting (2021-03-23 14:00:00 +0100)">Oceanco reveals KAIROS: the next generation of yachting</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Operation, operation&nbsp;When it comes to reducing the environmental impact at both a build and design level, it is vital to consider how the yacht will be used at an operational level. Robert van Tol, Executive Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> explains further: “We have looked at how often yachts are sailing at their top speeds which they are designed and contracted for, and it comes as no surprise that this is not often. As a result, we'd much rather focus the design on cruising speed and optimise for that.”&nbsp;He continues: “We see that, on average, a yacht is using its main engines to go sailing 10% per year. Another 30% of time is spent on anchor, so yachts are spending more than 50% of their time in the marina. If this is the average reality, we need to design, engineer and equip for this when building new. If we can better match the design to the actual use, we can significantly reduce the environmental impact of the entire fleet.”A lifetime journeyAs Van Tol sees it, shipyards should take on board the entire life cycle of a yacht and its components as part of a life cycle assessment approach to achieving sustainability throughout the build and beyond. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73482/image/large-272c9906641d609027608ac76389fb19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73482">When choosing solutions and suppliers, yacht builders should ask key questions, including: ‘How has the solution been developed?’, ‘What materials are being used?’, ‘What is the lifetime of this component’ and ‘What happens to this part at the end of its life?’ And the shipyards are taking note, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, through its Life Cycle Support offering, which provides high levels of care and maintenance to its superyachts throughout their entire lifespans.&nbsp;Retrofitting and maintaining&nbsp;With this mindset too, both shipyards and owners are thinking ahead about how to ‘future proof’ their vessels most effectively. As Baloumis puts it: “The most sustainable approach is to create something which people can admire for a lifetime.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197403/image/large-a81d6eb33d2e8771d032514665b45b16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197403">He continues: “With ever faster-developing technologies, we have started to focus more on future-proof designs. Yachts which are not just easy to maintain, but fully upgradeable (and even replaceable) systems, from pre-fitted cables to swapping entire generator sets.”Similarly, as Damen explains: “There is also a lot that owners can do to retrofit more efficient technology on board. Regular and high-quality maintenance is also important to extend the life of materials – that’s something where we see a lot of excellent work being done by the crews on our yachts.”<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53137" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title='"The superyacht industry is primed to be a leader in sustainability": Yacht Manger Chris Warde (2021-06-09 13:15:00 +0200)'>"The superyacht industry is primed to be a leader in sustainability": Yacht Manger Chris Warde</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Insight: How yacht builders are tackling the issue of sustainability (2021-02-05 15:30:00 +0100)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52353" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: How yacht builders are tackling the issue of sustainability (2021-02-05 15:30:00 +0100)">Insight: How yacht builders are tackling the issue of sustainability</a></li></ul>The future of yachting&nbsp;With numerous eco-conscious vessels already cruising on the water, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> – capable of achieving a fully-zero-emissions transatlantic crossing with both hotel and propulsion services powered by wind alone – it is evident that many of the yachts of the future will continue to be built with sustainability as a key consideration, adapting alongside rapidly changing technologies.Finally, it is worth noting that, for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, much of the inspiration for their eco-solutions can be found outside of yachting, as Rose Damen highlights: “Commercial shipbuilding is quite a bit ahead of yachting when it comes to technical innovations, fully electric and hydrogen-powered Damen ferries, workboats and inland shipping for example. We’re lucky that we can share that expertise with our clients.”This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

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SYT delves into some of the industry-leading sustainable shipyards and their eco-conscious practises.

Sustainable shipyards in focus

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Port Valencia (Company)">Marina Port Valencia</a> has announced that the inner marina, Marina City, is now complete as part of their phased transformation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397349/image/large-033282147cabe8f5a2ddb1d15d41bc62.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397349">Led by the IPM-IMG Group and Ocibar, the project aims to revitalise the three marinas that previously hosted the 2007 America's Cup, while introducing a cutting-edge refit yard, a state-of-the-art dry dock and modern commercial spaces.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First renderings of new Marina Port Valencia development unveiled (2025-02-14 12:45:00 +0100)">First renderings of new Marina Port Valencia development unveiled</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397347/image/large-02f98e636005af30408a0493b3b9cb49.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397347">The Marina City is now ready to welcome its first customers for the summer season with a full range of premium services. Positioned in the most sheltered area of the port, it has been designed to welcome yachts between 12 and 130 metres and boasts an exclusive central pontoon with berths from 15 metres available for sale or rent for ten, fifteen or twenty years.Construction will soon begin at Marina Norte on a collection of new office buildings designed to attract leading companies and create a hub for networking, innovation and talent. Local residents will also be able to benefit from a restaurant that will open in the former Panorama building.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397346/image/large-ad9d771b5b626cd1085ee90660cd52f1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397346">The redevelopment of the marina will be completed in planned phases over the coming years, with local residents able to experience the marina’s new public spaces as each stage is completed.With landscaping designed by GM Paisajistas, in coordination with the architects at ERRE Arquitectura, the plan links Marina Norte, Marina City and Marina Sur through a landscaped ‘green corridor’, creating a continuous route for pedestrians and cyclists lined by Mediterranean vegetation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397348/image/large-4ff447ed4895040fef35c2236798337f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397348">With this project, Marina Port Valencia will reconnect the city with the waterfront,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Port Valencia (Company)">Marina Port Valencia</a>. "In doing so, it responds to local leisure needs while providing businesses with an unrivalled waterfront environment, establishing Marina Port Valencia as a leading national and international destination built on the principles of sustainability."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348287/image/large-0f4e8368c10bd6b34945367d123348e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348287">

Marina Port Valencia completes Marina City development

Marina Port Valencia has announced that the inner marina, Marina City, is now complete as part of their phased transformation.

Marina Port Valencia completes inner marina for yachts up to 130m

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed the entire complaint brought by Export Yacht Sales (Brill Maritime), which alleged that Boats Group illegally monopolised the US online boat-listing market through YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355047/image/large-0bd8f332392990f5a08cac6ea37b81d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355047">The lawsuit was filed on 14 August 2025, with Brill Maritime alleging that Boats Group controlled approximately 75 percent of the market for listing and marketing recreational boats and used subscription agreements that either bar or discourage brokers and dealers from listing vessels on rival platforms.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="US boat dealers bring antitrust class action against Boats Group (2025-08-21 13:00:00 +0200)">US boat dealers bring antitrust class action against Boats Group</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355053/image/large-d4b378b0bbe9bf56a1926a2d570b4fd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355053">According to Brill Maritime, competing platforms had been unable to achieve the scale or inventory to grow their services effectively, leaving brokers and dealers with limited options.The court found that Brill Maritime had plausibly alleged that the relevant market could be defined as an online boat listing and marketing service in the United States and that Boat Group may possess monopoly power in that market.&nbsp;Brill Maritime also alleged that Boat’s Group claimed 75 percent of the global share, reasonably supporting an inference that it has a dominant position in the US market. As a result of this, the judge did not dismiss the case because Boats Group lacks market power.However, the judge said that Brill Maritime had failed to show that Boats Group engaged in illegal anticompetitive conduct and under US antitrust law, being a monopoly is not illegal by itself.The court repeatedly emphasised that monopoly power is legal, but using that power through anticompetitive behaviour to exclude rivals is illegal.&nbsp;The judge found that Brill Maritime’s three main allegations were insufficient including that Boats Group became dominant by acquiring competitors such as YachtWorld.com, boats.com and YachtCloser.com.The judge said that acquiring competitors is not necessarily illegal and that Brill Maritime had not explained how these acquisitions had harmed competition. The complaint had described the acquisitions as “strategic” suggesting it was more of a successful business move than illegal conduct. The judge explained that Brill Maritime had shown that Boats Group bought competitors, but not that these acquisitions were unlawful. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355039/image/large-513a0ee840e10e5371f647093bba58d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355039">Brill Maritime also claimed that Boats Group's subscription agreements stoped brokers from listing boats elsewhere. The judge examined the contract language and concluded that the provision merely prevented brokers from implying that a YachtWorld or Boats Group listing originated somewhere else. He therefore concluded that you can advertise on YachtWorld and on other sites and the contract simply prevented you from pretending a Boats Group listing came from another platform, meaning the clause is not an exclusive dealing arrangement.Finally, Brill Maritime argued that Boats Group had dramatically increased its prices. The judge responded that high prices alone are not an antitrust violation. The court cited multiple precedents saying a legal monopolist is generally allowed to charge whatever prices it wants. To prove monopolisation, Brill Maritime needed to show that the higher prices resulted from illegal exclusionary conduct.In conclusion, the judge accepted that Boats Group may hold monopoly power in the US online boat-listing market, but ruled that the plaintiffs failed to show that Boats Group acquired or maintained that position through illegal anticompetitive conduct.United States District Judge, Roy K. Altman dismissed the complaint without prejudice, meaning the plaintiff is able to resubmit an amended complaint, with a deadline of 30 June 2026.&nbsp;The lawsuit also contained claims under Florida law, with the federal court declining to hear the state claims as the federal antitrust claims were dismissed. These were also dismissed without prejudice, allowing for them to also be refiled.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times will continue to follow this story and will provide updates where necessary.

US court dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Boats Group

The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed the antitrust lawsuit brought by Export Yacht Sales against Boats Group.

The 24.6-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/16575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="N2H224.6m (80'9&quot;)Princess Yachts2022">N2H2</a> has been sold, with Joe Hill of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Brokerage International (Company)">Princess Brokerage International</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377303/image/large-e9f5ee62744476943f9773dd48e429fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377303">Delivered in 2022, the yacht features interiors penned in-house by her British builder. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a> took charge of her naval architecture and exterior design.At a volume of 78 GT, she can sleep up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms. Guests can enjoy communal areas such as the foredeck and aft deck fitted with sunpads and the flybridge with shade.Propulsion-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="N2H224.6m (80'9&quot;)Princess Yachts2022">N2H2</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, giving her top speed of 39 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="N2H224.6m (80'9&quot;)Princess Yachts2022">N2H2</a> had a last known asking price of £3,175,000.00.Courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Brokerage International (Company)">Princess Brokerage International</a>.

Princess yacht N2H2 sold

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25m Princess motor yacht N2H2 sold

The 35.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/602" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l. (Company)">Cantiere Valdettaro</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> has been sold with Yannis Stratis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Broker House (Company)">Yacht Broker House</a>. The sale was concluded directly with a private buyer, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Broker House (Company)">Yacht Broker House</a> acting as both owner and central agent in the transaction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/98550/image/large-7470442e827fa639586e6fb0099778c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98550">The sale was completed in spring 2026 at Yacht Broker House's home base in Corfu, Greece. Since changing hands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> has departed Greece and is now cruising European waters under her new ownership.&nbsp;Delivered in 1992 by Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/602" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l. (Company)">Cantiere Valdettaro</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> most recently underwent a refit in France in 2024. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Garroni (Company)">Studio Garroni</a>.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> has a beam of 7.95-metres and an interior volume of 171 GT. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, while dedicated quarters house up to a crew of six, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 9.7 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unplugged35.4m (116'2&quot;)Cantiere Valdettaro S.r.l.1992">Unplugged</a> had a last known asking price of €900,000.

35m Cantiere Valdettaro sailing yacht Unplugged sold

  The 35.4-metre Cantiere Valdettaro sailing yacht Unplugged has been sold with Yacht Broker House

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392305/image/large-86c88e62c5d466ff1f840f9818dce38b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392305">The 29.7-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/7645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Yaz29.7m (97'5&quot;)Custom Line2010">Lady Yaz</a> has been sold. Ferhat Kanbur of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Data Marin (Company)">Data Marin</a> introduced the buyer, while Ilker Bicaco of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talia Marine (Company)">Talia Marine</a> represented the seller.Delivered in 2010, the yacht features naval architecture penned in-house by her builder. Meanwhile, her interior and exterior designs were crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Design</a>.Inside, her design is distinguished by light coloured woods that give the yacht a contemporary feel. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Yaz29.7m (97'5&quot;)Custom Line2010">Lady Yaz</a> can accommodate up to ten guests across four well-appointed staterooms at a volume of 177 GT. Moreover, a highlight of the yacht is a relaxation area on her flybridge, where guests can enjoy panoramic views.&nbsp;In terms of propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Yaz29.7m (97'5&quot;)Custom Line2010">Lady Yaz</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, giving her 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/7645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Yaz29.7m (97'5&quot;)Custom Line2010">Lady Yaz</a> had a last known asking price of €2,990,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talia Marine (Company)">Talia Marine</a>.

Custom Line yacht Lady Yaz sold

The 29.7-metre Custom Line motor yacht Lady Yaz has been sold.

30m Custom Line motor yacht Lady Yaz sold

The 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts (Company)">Trinity</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elis Et Mar57.0m (187'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2012">Elis Et Mar</a> is on the market, with Rob Newton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> benefitted from a 2025 refit that refreshed her interiors and modernised her systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397161/image/large-157dd31b806639942ec6e7d2aeb4801c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397161">With a deck design built around guest flow, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elis Et Mar57.0m (187'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2012">Elis Et Mar</a> features naval architecture and exterior design penned in-house by her American builder. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evan K Marshall (Company)">Evan K Marshall</a> took charge of her interior design which is distinguished by Italian marbles, Lalique glass, silk carpets and rich wood in birch, vavona, and bur.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397220/image/large-a05b27ee4abd4103f48fae88e6afdaf3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397220"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397195/image/large-5eb0377176736d577315088431b690c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397195">At a volume of 782 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/elis-et-mar" target="_blank">yacht Elis Et Mar for sale</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Her full-beam master suite is found on the main deck. This area can be accessed via a private office and is fitted with a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe, and his-and-hers bathrooms with a soaking tub, separate rain shower, and mirror TVs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397199/image/large-86d7a9b383706d0176d50ebc3a5183fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397199"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397208/image/large-d05e1e5f38e5dc5c8b79aa56962db52a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397208">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale’s</a> VIP suite located on the bridge deck also showcases a king-size bed, elevated views, and a spacious ensuite. Four guest suites on the lower deck, all with fixed king beds and ensuite bathrooms, complete the accommodation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397214/image/large-27ec017e7e73699f2a44df284651fc7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397214">Moving outside, guests aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elis Et Mar57.0m (187'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2012">Elis Et Mar</a> are spoilt for choice between adventure and relaxation. Her sundeck plays host to a large Jacuzzi, generous sunpads, a full bar, and an outdoor entertainment system. For those looking to keep active, a fully enclosed, air-conditioned gym is also on offer, equipped with a Pilates Reformer, treadmill, free weights, and audio-visual facilities. A portable ice bath is also available upon request.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397235/image/large-cd87a31b555950b9bd569392e9918873.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397235"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elis Et Mar57.0m (187'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts2012">Elis Et Mar’s</a> bridge deck sky lounge provides a relaxed indoor retreat, complete with plush seating, a full-service bar, and alfresco dining for up to 12 guests aft. Guests may choose between a formal indoor dining space or an aft dining area with optional climate control, offering flexibility to suit any occasion, on the main deck aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397231/image/large-98b1ee45ae88293202adcd95833904d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397231">Moreover, an impressive array of water toys ensures no shortage of thrills for the more adventurous. On the water, guests can make use of four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cayago AG / Seabob (Company)">Seabobs</a>, two Lift E-Foils, an Awake Ravic electric surfboard, three Jet Skis, a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yamaha (Company)">Yamaha</a> Superjet, inflatable towables, and full snorkelling and fishing gear, alongside two foldable e-bikes for exploration ashore. The entire guest experience is overseen by a professional crew of 13.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397191/image/large-7c46a1b67dc6f3193229d237bca28a4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397191">In terms of propulsion system, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=trinity-yachts" target="_blank">Trinity 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, giving her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397192/image/large-e9dc6c5d43d791366dd8c886a1767f06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397192">

Trinity yacht Elis Et Mar for sale

The 57-metre Trinity motor yacht Elis Et Mar is on the market, with Rob Newton of IYC.

57m Trinity superyacht Elis Et Mar for sale

The 23.27-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of Ponant23.27m (76'4&quot;)Lagoon Yachts2024">Spirit of Ponant</a> is on the market, listed with Pierre Vezilier of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/397239/image/large-f1bb937cf0476fd3bcdc5812056e6442.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260617%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260617T063333Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=262c295532260cfc74c32458fc7618902efd698bf345fdbf0eacd0c8ba9d3ec2" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397239">Delivered in 2024, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Le Quément (Company)">Patrick Le Quément</a>, interior styling 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 Design</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a>. She was conceived with a large sail plan and an optimised hull, delivering efficient open-water performance and stability at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397254/image/large-5dd6261e35858f970d81b928ddaa7e07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397254"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397252/image/large-c8d1bd1bbc866600bfd48dd91c2cdf50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397252">The interiors onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> are laid out with a strong emphasis on privacy and generous communal areas. Warm shades of brown, blue and neutral tones run throughout both the private and shared spaces, creating a cohesive atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397249/image/large-dba320035103ae5c7f72055143b1b08b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397249"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397242/image/large-6501bd710eba06086f0cd2e755663aab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397242">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/spirit-of-ponant" target="_blank">yacht Spirit of Ponant for sale</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, with a gross tonnage of 135 GT. On deck, guests may dine alfresco in the aft area, while a hydraulic swim platform provides easy access to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397255/image/large-1b4072cb4b8f209c2ca62d359f3ddbeb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397255"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of Ponant23.27m (76'4&quot;)Lagoon Yachts2024">Spirit of Ponant</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nanni industries (Company)">Nanni Industries</a> engines, giving the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=lagoon-yachts" target="_blank">Lagoon yacht for sale</a> a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

catamaran yacht Spirit of Ponant for sale

The 23.27-metre Lagoon sailing yacht Spirit of Ponant is on the market.

23m catamaran Spirit of Ponant for sale

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397150/image/large-843519c5d1eee2588222c47260858dee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397150">The 73.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautilus73.3m (240'6&quot;)Perini Navi2014">Nautilus</a> has been spotted making her second visit to Guernsey, having first called at the island on 2 May 2016. She was seen in St Peter Port yesterday and is now en route to Gibraltar, according to AIS data.Previously known as Grace E, she was delivered in 2014 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> under its Picchiotti brand in Viareggio, as the largest motor yacht ever built by the shipyard. The 1,876 GT vessel features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand Yacht Design</a>, with interiors originally conceived by French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. She underwent a refit in 2023 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Marine (Company)">Monaco Marine</a> at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Harbor (Company)">Safe Harbour</a> La Ciotat.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautilus73.3m (240'6&quot;)Perini Navi2014">Nautilus</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> diesel-electric engines, affording her a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 16.5 knots, and a range of 7,500 nautical miles.

73m Perini Navi superyacht Nautilus in Guernsey

The 73.3-metre Perini Navi superyacht Nautilus has been spotted making her second visit to Guernsey.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> have announced the delivery of the 23.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Gentleman 24M yacht. The yacht was officially christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> at the shipyard in La Spezia and delivered to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a> Chairman Tommaso Chiabra as she joins their charter fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397262/image/large-69463179651c336f45f621e2a3eab461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397262">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Centro Stile, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> brand was relaunched in 2022, just six months after the acquisition of the company by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.&nbsp;Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group relaunches Picchiotti brand with a new Gentleman yacht line (2022-08-03 12:00:00 +0200)">The Italian Sea Group relaunches Picchiotti brand with a new Gentleman yacht line</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397263/image/large-9d2b1e1afb8a57386a11c5c8c4b07162.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397263">“We are proud to acquire this exceptional asset and to contribute to the revival of one of the most historic names in Italian shipbuilding,” commented Tommaso Chiabra, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht International (Company)">Royal Yacht International</a>.Inspired by the silhouette of the American yachts of the sixties, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> boasts timeless classic lines and is produced entirely in aluminium. She showcases glossy mahogany details and polished plating on her bow and the sides of her stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397261/image/large-601aad94946cbee604189de94508e6a8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397261">Spanning 149 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> can comfortably accommodate up to six guests across a three stateroom configuration on the lower deck, with her full-beam owner’s suite situated amidships.&nbsp;“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> Gentleman 24M has a rare quality: she feels immediately familiar, elegant and beautifully Mediterranean,” added Chiabra. “She has substance, warmth and personality; she belongs to a lineage of yachts conceived for private life at sea, while speaking naturally to the expectations of contemporary charter clients.”Conceived for Mediterranean cruising, she features plenty of open-air spaces, with a large beach club for charter living. Perfect for clients seeking privacy and charm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gentleman23.96m (78'7&quot;)Picchiotti2025">Gentleman</a> gives the feeling of a private residence on the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397264/image/large-c0669bf9240500ea4ff1be1400818b85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397264">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> carries the spirit of Janus: one gaze turned towards centuries of seafaring knowledge, the other towards those who will define the next codes of yachting,” added Gianmaria Costantino, Chief Commercial Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.“She offers a measured threshold into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> world: time onboard becomes a first form of belonging, and that first encounter may quietly mature into something deeper and more personal.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397265/image/large-817d20ffb7d4c6c57e79117b435352b2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397265">(Images courtesy of The Italian Sea Group and Royal Yacht International.)

Gentleman: Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht delivered

TISG and RYI have announced the delivery of the first Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht, which has been christened Gentleman. 

First Picchiotti Gentleman 24M yacht delivered and christened Gentleman

The 25.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> is listed for auction in partnership with YachtBid and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bright Auctions (Company)">Bright Auctions</a>, with bidding scheduled to take place from 24 August to 31 August 2026. The auction will commence 17:00 CEST on 24 August and conclude at 19:00 CEST on 31 August, with a starting bid of €250,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397102/image/large-24821bba9e1a05c9dc0c4a4bf8b68c0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397102">Delivered in 2001 by the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Judel / Vrolijk & co (Company)">Judel / Vrolijk &amp; Co</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GCA Arquitectes Associats (Company)">GCA Arquitectes Associats</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397099/image/large-d3134277ff497a941f78eeef0793127b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397099">Built with an aluminium hull and superstructure, the sloop-rigged yacht up for auction has a beam of 6.1-metres and a draft of 3.5-metres.The sailing yacht has benefitted from an extensive refit programme, with a €5 million rebuild completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in The Netherlands in 2018 under the project name "Take Fife,” due to the extent of the project. Further upgrades have since included re-headed rod rigging in 2022 and the installation of an identical main engine and generator in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397101/image/large-ebcc23d62219cd7ce60d0a462ebb1932.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397101">Designed as a performance cruiser, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> sports a sleek flush-deck look with wide teak decks and a spacious cockpit that encourages guests to socialise while underway. Her generous sail plan is complemented by a practical deck layout, supporting an exhilarating performance and comfortable short-handed cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397100/image/large-8bdc9d3d6e38c085fc40e976a246dea4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397100">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> blends modern comfort with classic sailing yacht elegance. Her open-plan saloon is bright and welcoming, thanks to skylights, warm wood panelling, neutral furnishings. The open-plan living area features plenty of seating and a stylish space for dining, all enhanced by the sophisticated touch of carefully curated artwork.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397107/image/large-2c0b8ccd3c43cb086f91959851441863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397107">Spanning 61 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to eight guests, including a spacious owner's stateroom and comfortable guest quarters. Separate accommodation is also provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ikigai25.13m (82'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2001">Ikigai</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397103/image/large-3f6afa8a9eaa8750001ff18bd06b11cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397103">Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to inspect the yacht during scheduled viewing days in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, taking place on 8 August and 29 August 2026 between 11:00 and 14:00 local time.

25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai up for auction

 The 25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai is up for auction with YachtBid and Bright Auctions, with bidding set to take place from 24 to 31 August 2026.

 25m JFA sailing yacht Ikigai up for auction

The superyacht industry is sometimes prone to ‘greenwashing’, or exaggerating how environmentally sound its products really are, and yachting journalists are often complicit in this. Part of the problem is the word ‘green’ itself, which is a handy but vague moniker. In the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-webinar-2-recap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times Webinar on the subject of green yachts</a>, I suggested it is better to talk about levels of efficiency or sustainability. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/114912/image/large-54d5241461fdb436bafc8a9c1e28a38a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114912">On the webinar panel was Robert van Tol, executive director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, a non-profit organisation that is pioneering efforts to neutralise the ecological footprint of the superyacht industry and preserve the world’s oceans. A few days later I was invited to attend an online version of its course entitled Sustainability Training for the Superyacht Industry, which is organised in partnership with the Center for Sustainability &amp; Excellence (CSE), an international advisory organisation that includes corporations such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé and HSBC as clients.&nbsp;Other attendees on the course included an American professor of naval architecture, a Dutch engineering manager, a German senior project manager, a Taiwanese research manager, an Italian technical director, a French naval engineer and a British business development manager for a well-known design studio, which just goes to show that the sustainability subject is of interest across the entire industry.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/118914/image/large-ca5fffee3989056d81f67e4b7738924b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118914">The first item on the agenda was definitions and key concepts. Understanding what sustainability really means, how it can create value and for whom, can be confusing as a whole new vocabulary and business culture have grown up around it. Lack of understanding among decision-makers is often why we see a corresponding lack of real action or true commitment.The first and most fundamental lesson I learned was that sustainability nowadays is defined within the wider concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the evolving practice of incorporating sustainable development into a company's business model from a social and economic as well as environmental perspective. This means achieving sustainability at industry level goes beyond merely complying with legislative norms or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. We have to also take into account wider issues such as equal opportunities in the workplace, ethical procurement practices and local sourcing in the supply chain. These issues can be summed up as responsibility in the workplace, the environment, the marketplace and society, which our instructor referred to as the ‘four pillars’ of CSR. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/118915/image/large-b98dcb380d33c97bd4088b493a9b87dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118915">Adopting this holistic attitude to sustainability brings with it various benefits, such as enhancing brand value and stakeholder confidence, as well as boosting employee satisfaction and a company’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) rating – a common way for investors to evaluate companies in which they might want to invest. Ignoring it, on the other hand, can impact negatively on all these factors and more.Creating a sustainability strategy is not a simple process. It requires commitment and investment to create common understanding among staff, suppliers and stakeholders; it means integration in terms of identifying strengths, weaknesses and establishing an action plan; and it involves creating an effective communication programme. The superyacht industry has generally been quick to comply with mandatory measures such as the IMO’s pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL), because it has no choice. Some companies have also accounted for the social and economic aspects. But few have brought all the pillars of sustainability together in the form of an officially sanctioned sustainability report. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/100089/image/large-58b73d310c9c52d7504dd812abae1d58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100089">Three sustainability reports (from Grand Banks, Bénéteau and Akzo Nobel) presented during the course highlighted why this might be so. The three reports are included as a chapter in each company’s annual financial statements and make for very dry and dense reading. Making sense of all the data is hugely challenging, especially as there is no single reporting system or set of criteria. Pulling out the highlights, putting them in context and publishing them on the corporate website or issuing a press release would be a simple and effective way of communicating CSR to a wider audience. &nbsp;Sustainability reporting, like CSR in general, is not mandatory. Instead it is motivated by a desire to increase competitiveness, ensure efficient management and maximise the use of company resources. But it is also a useful tool for increasing transparency, rating a company in comparison with competitors and measuring the attitude of stakeholders towards it. To be most effective it would have to be adopted more widely in the industry, but consumers are taking a growing interest in the social responsibility of companies and this trend that will only increase in the uncertain environment created by the coronavirus pandemic. The superyacht industry cannot afford to take this expectation of accountability lightly.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/116778/image/large-96084f247d56dd964e3238af0b86d46f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116778"> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Insight: Sustainability training with Water Revolution Foundation

Find out what happened after SYT were invited to discuss and learn about sustainable yachting with the Water Revolution Foundation.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has revealed the first images of their latest superyacht concept, KAIROS. The result of a first-time collaboration between the Dutch shipyard and renowned design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina</a>, technical design and engineering development is provided by long-time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> collaborator <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>. Created in harmony with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s NXT initiative on superyacht sustainability and innovation, KAIROS is developed around an E-Hybrid propulsion system that uses batteries as the primary source of energy.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/525635895" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> KAIROS is taken from one of the ancient Greek words for time, specifically time energised by possibility, celebration and the potential of the future. Open and imaginatively redefined spaces pay homage to this philosophy, offering owners and guests ultimate flexibility and a seamless connection to the ocean. “KAIROS is a remarkable vision shared by three passionate, forward-thinking partners: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>,” states Marcel Onkenhout, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s CEO.Commenting on her unique design features, Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman of the Group, says that the aim was to create an entirely new concept of how space is used onboard yachts. “Our passion as designers is to imagine new concepts of space that are capable of bringing enchantment to every moment of the yachting experience,” Pininfarina explains.The next generation of yachtingKAIROS is the first yacht concept revealed as part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT, launched in October 2020. Dedicated to propelling superyachts into a sustainable future, NXT is a collaborative initiative between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, world-renowned designer Giles Taylor, architecture and interior design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TANK (Company)">TANK</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> and Oceanco Co-Maker Unlimited, and makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s commitment to real change crystal clear.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190530/image/large-6ffabc55cad2c4fab14efcc336df057e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190530">Marcel Onkenhout explains the philosophy at the heart of NXT. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT brings together a cohort of luminaries in the yachting, technology and design worlds to marry innovation and sustainability in an authentic and meaningful way,” he says. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT represents our commitment and fundamental belief that the best way to set new benchmarks is to co-create them with experts from a wide array of industries - not just yachting. In creating <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT, we seek partners who share a common ambition to innovate and forge a sustainable pathway for tomorrow’s yachts.”Though specific details of KAIROS are currently confidential, Onkenhout states that when it comes to sustainable solutions that maximise lifestyle features, KAIROS will lead the way. “When owners see the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT endorsement on a yacht’s design, they know they can expect elevated standards of life on board that are in tune with new perspectives on sustainability and lifestyle.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> will release more details on the innovative design features and groundbreaking technical capabilities of KAIROS in the coming months.

Oceanco reveals superyacht KAIROS concept

Oceanco reveals superyacht KAIROS concept as part of Oceanco NXT, an initiative dedicated to a sustainable future in the superyacht industry.

Oceanco reveals KAIROS: the next generation of yachting

With propulsion innovation at the forefront of the industry's collective mindset, SYT chats to the new Yacht Manager, Chris Warde, of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">Peninsula</a>, large scale energy supplier to the industry. The company are dedicating themselves to the provision of sustainable solutions to the current climate crisis, and firmly believe that as an industry, we are excellently set to turn the conversation into a reality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197913/image/large-42d4f8eabe761a885ce17fcec2e22757.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197913">Can you tell me a little bit about your new role as Yacht Manager, and how you got started in this industry?I have been involved in the marine industry all my professional career, starting in marketing working with leisure marine brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fairline Boats Ltd (Company)">Fairline</a>, RNLI and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yamaha (Company)">Yamaha</a>. In 2007 I left marketing, moved to Mallorca and started working on yachts. I had a fantastic time and was very lucky to work at some amazing events, but by 2009 I was back in the UK working as a Technical Sales Manager in the Yacht department at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker International</a>. From there I’ve never looked back and have specialised in superyachts ever since.&nbsp;Peninsula is the world leading independent marine energy solutions provider. We have our own physical supply capabilities in 12 ports across the world, including the popular yachting destinations of Gibraltar, Barcelona and Malta. These operations are ably backed up by our commercial teams in Monaco and London. Beyond our physical supply capabilities, we have an extensive global network of carefully vetted supply partners enabling us to provide a high-quality service to superyacht customers wherever they might be cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172438/image/large-f632dce7ab0bc7eb162f69f7f23757cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172438">Peninsula have announced their dedication to providing more sustainable solutions to the superyacht industry, can you tell me more about this, and why this is a focus point for the company?Peninsula has a proven track record in implementing solutions addressing environmental change having led the transition to low-sulphur bunker fuel in the commercial shipping sector. Integrating social and market requirements will continue to be our goal moving forward and that includes those of the yachting community. We have seen a shift in thinking over the past couple of years. More and more people are aware of their impact on the environment. Some fantastic new initiatives have started to gather momentum looking at how we, as an industry as well as individuals, can have a genuine positive social, economic and environmental effect on our surroundings.This is something that we committed to and we recognise that change needs to happen now. That is why we have made a conscious decision to be at the forefront of innovation that enables the change that is required to make targets like carbon neutrality a possibility sooner rather than later. Our rebrand and commitment to our core values of customer centrality, sustainability and technology underpin this and is recognition that change must start happening today.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195896/image/large-7290683f3b37aeffb1a4a7f201ee53a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195896">How do Peninsula see themselves adapting to the current movement in the industry toward a lower carbon footprint, with many builders now announcing vessels with hydrogen propulsion systems?The development of carbon neutral propulsion systems is fantastic news for the industry. It’s fitting that superyacht builders are at the forefront of these technologies as the industry has the customers with the appetite and the resources to invest in the development required to make these a reality. It is vital for the continued development of these types of programmes that they are commercially viable in the future and part of that will be ensuring a solid, reliable infrastructure to supply the next generation fuels. Take for example <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s recent announcement that they are building a yacht with a Hydrogen Fuel Cell where the hydrogen is extracted from Methanol. A real milestone for the industry and something that will hopefully continue to be developed, and as it progresses, Peninsula will be working hard to ensure the rising demand for the new fuel can be met without compromise. Personally, I am very excited about the development of alternative, green energy solutions. Peninsula has the scale and resources to be at the forefront of this innovation. The future supply of the next generation of yachts has a big part to play in the development of the new propulsion systems and we have the knowledge and experience to ensure they are properly supported from day one.While developments in zero carbon propulsion systems is really exciting however, we must also consider the thousands of yachts already out there and the new yachts yet to be built that will have traditional drive systems. We are committed to working with all our stakeholders to look at ways that the environmental impact can be minimised throughout the supply chain. Whether that be through advancements in the fuel itself or looking at ways in which we can improve efficiencies, nothing is off the table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113514/image/large-199c0f473656b8f2ce1f203a5d7397ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113514">The company has just undergone a rebrand, can you explain the motivation behind this and where you see yourselves in the future?The rebrand represents a lot more than just a new look and feel for the company, it represents a more appropriate picture of ‘today’s Peninsula’ and the future of our industry. The road to ‘zero carbon emissions’ represents a new challenge for bunkering and has been a major catalyst for Peninsula’s rebrand. The group’s dynamic and professional approach will secure its leadership status in ‘green marine’. The updated visual identity better represents Peninsula’s commitment to fully supporting customers with their transition into a more complex marine fuels environment. We are committed to a sustainable future and we will work hard to ensure we are at the forefront of marine energy’s efforts to minimise carbon emissions. It is vital that our brand properly reflects this vision and that we utilise all tools at our disposal to deliver the quality and flexibility for which Peninsula is synonymous.

Interview with Chris Warde 

SYT interviews Chris Warde about his view for the future of hybrid propulsion.

"The superyacht industry is primed to be a leader in sustainability": Yacht Manger Chris Warde

The demand for more eco-friendly practices is currently sweeping across all industries globally. So it perhaps comes as no surprise that shipyards are getting in on the eco-friendly action. Shipyards and builders aren’t only looking to implement more sustainable designs on the yachts they’re building, but also within the yards themselves.&nbsp;Whether it’s driven by an ethical, reputational or even economic mindset, showing a willingness to be more ‘green’ is essential for modern-day yacht building. However, this is often easier said than done. So, because actions speak louder than words, we investigated what tangible changes some of the industry’s most influential players are making in-house to nurture a more sustainable industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69894/image/large-620ae2fb94c7ef1d7f948ef96bb483a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69894">Becoming energy efficient&nbsp;Sustainability has always been a priority for the Austrian company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent-Yachts</a>. “As a shipyard which started its operations building solar-electric yachts, reducing our carbon footprint and striving for sustainability is part of our DNA,” explains Michael Kohler, CEO and founder. In addition to optimising the production and consumption of energy in real time, eco-policies must also look to the future.&nbsp;“The modularity of our components ensures that the individual components can be replaced and reused easily, which contributes significantly to the reduction of electrical waste,” Kohler explains. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a> are not the only ones advocating for renewable energy, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>’s Managing Director Rose Damen reveals: “At our Vlissingen City yard, we have more than 5,000 solar panels generating power – a peak of 1.67 MWp. It covers about 30% of our annual electricity needs, plus we’re introducing more capacity, including wind power.”&nbsp;There are alternate ways for shipyards to confront their eco-responsibilities besides utilising wind and solar power, as Sales Director Till von Krause from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> explains: “We went through all possible energy losses – insulating heating lines and buildings, and changing the large doors in our sheds to air-cushioned doors with insulation.” He also notes how getting serious about reducing a company’s carbon footprint requires some self-reflection and holding yourself to account: “The first step is knowing your carbon footprint and understanding the impact of it. The second step is to put this in contrast with other industries and complying with standards.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111160/image/large-b92e524da281fe8c3ffc9da48e5c89eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111160">Eco by designThe issue of sustainability should be tackled directly from the source, as shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> demonstrate. “In addition to building efficient yachts, the Heesen shipyard is always exploring renewable and alternative energy sources” explains <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s Director of Operations Rick van de Wetering.&nbsp;“This includes harnessing solar power and using Patented Sun Tracker technology to automatically dim the interior LED lighting to avoid wasting energy on days where natural sunlight is sufficient, therefore reducing the shed’s lighting requirements by 25%.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> has taken a similar tack, installing &nbsp;“photovoltaic and sophisticated solar thermal systems to save on gas consumption,” a spokesperson from the yard explains. “The systems we have installed for heating domestic hot water allow us to save up to 50% of the methane gas, and, following the shed renovation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> has significantly improved the insulation to create an efficient thermal coat both in terms of heat dispersion and acoustics. ” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180190/image/large-b54e57fcba7b334f253d3103dc169080.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180190">The future of sustainabilityIn reflecting on what role yards play in prioritising and promoting sustainable methods of building superyachts, there seems to be a clear consensus that <a href="http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Regulations/Pages/Default.aspx" target="_blank">IMO regulations</a> (safety regulations for different types of ships set by the International Maritime Organisation) represent the bare minimum: “Complying with IMO regulations today is not enough, as a shipyard we take it as our responsibility to promote eco-friendly vessels specifically when it comes to the main propulsion system.&nbsp;In the past, we’ve worked directly with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> to develop the hybrid propulsion system for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> and most recently we worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">ABB</a> to develop the DC-bus [diesel-electric Azipod propulsion] system for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a>,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>’s Sales and Marketing Director, Fadi Pataq says. So how can shipyards ensure they're hitting the right targets when it comes to minimising their carbon footprint? “Forward-thinking!” he explains. “We have a young and experienced R&amp;D team which is constantly researching and reviewing green technologies that we can include in our future proposals to clients. We are proud to promote innovation.”While the eco-policies enacted by shipyards today represent a realistic starting point for a more green future in yachting, demands and expectations from all sides – governmental, consumer and supplier – are only going to increase. As such, it lies in the hands of all actors involved to continually advance their efforts and encourage a more sustainable future in yachting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69898/image/large-d5eb620b63f6842ac4be73dc2b23492a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69898">This article first appeared in a recent issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper. 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Sustainable yachting: How builders are contributing to a better environement

Sustainable yachting is more popular than ever. But what is happening in-house at the shipyards themselves? SYT investigates.