A load of new tech products and innovative features entered the market last year – too many to list! So we've rounded-up a few favourites as chosen in-house by us. Here is the top five tech for your superyacht as chosen by SYT : <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216747/image/large-7071767ee8c494a48c3dfcb3ba3347b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216747"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks S.P.A. (Company)">Videoworks</a>’ Pop-up Speakers<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks S.P.A. (Company)">Videoworks</a> has teamed up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMS Advanced Mechanical Solutions (Company)">AMS Advanced Mechanical Solutions</a> to bring you an all-new series of “Pop-Up Speakers”. This latest innovation was first unveiled at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show, 2021</a> and promises a flexible solution that seamlessly integrates with any interior design solution. The passive K-array speakers are protected by waterproof technology and can be hidden at the click of a button, making them an ideal option for outdoor areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216753/image/large-b66cc4a82f134b089ea6fbac9d7b6de3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216753">Bonomi’s Joy Self Tailing CleatsBonomi may be a newcomer to the yachting sector, but has already caused somewhat of a stir with its line of self tailing cleats, bagging the DAME Award in the deck equipment, sails and rigging category late last year. The system takes the strain and hassle out of mooring – reducing workload and improving accessibility – as Joy cleats are operated using a footswitch that pulls the mooring line via a rotating winch. The Joy Self Tailing Cleat is available with either a 12V or 24V motor to support either a 100 or 300kg working load.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184127/image/large-14d45ab4c2ee929791a8e728aa32793a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184127"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Assisted Docking systemPerhaps the most celebrated innovation from 2021 is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Assisted Docking system, as it was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54096" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DAME Design Awards 2021: Volvo Penta Assisted Docking wins top spot (2021-11-16 13:30:00 +0100)">awarded the overall DAME Award</a> at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2021">METSTRADE</a> show last November. It’s no surprise either as Volvo Penta has created the first fully integrated assisted docking system that takes into account wind and current. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> Assisted Docking system is retrofittable in boats with IPS from 2012 and onwards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216751/image/large-23ff1284b0ac2cb9f5c960b5714423b6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216751"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Besenzoni S.p.A. (Company)">Besenzoni</a>’s IlTenderLift<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Besenzoni S.p.A. (Company)">Besenzoni</a> has launched the new IlTenderLift, the latest addition to its electrically-powered BeElectric range launched a year ago. IlTenderLift has a capacity of 850kg for handling tender and jet ski operations, allowing a single crew member complete control of the entire hauling and launching process. What’s more is that the low-power 24DC electrical components are quieter, lighter and more compact than their hydraulic counterparts, relieving space, installation time and maintenance costs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216752/image/large-b1362b33906142b5ddcb4e7ad0833673.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216752">Savvy Navvy’s navigation appWhile Savvy Navvy is not technically something for your yacht, it’s record growth last year has brought it into this rundown of top tech. Savvy Navvy is a navigation application that can be downloaded to both Apple and Android devices, which charts the weather, tides and all other essential marine information to help you get from A-B. More than 43 million miles have been plotted through Savvy Navvy and it is the go-to navigation app for hundreds of thousands sailors worldwide.&nbsp;

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Want to bolster the superyacht experience? Here are our top five products from 2021

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> has unveiled an all-new Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform with the aim to lead the marine industry with premium and sustainable solutions. Targeted for 2025, this groundbreaking innovation will offer unparalleled comfort, performance, and sustainability for a new class of marine vessels. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271479/image/large-a340e8ee3334e3caa7760f5ac5edf433.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271479">Building on the efficiency of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> IPS platform, the new platform promises a powerful and flexible solution for professional vessels and superyachts from 25 to 55-plus meters with top speed from 12-40 knots.&nbsp;“Our passion, experience and history of proven results with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS are an integral part of our ongoing technology development – with the aim to reach new heights with this new professional platform,” says Johan Inden, president of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s marine business. “A new star is emerging in our range, where we are looking forward to delivering our trademark helm-to-propeller experience to a whole new class of vessels. It is designed to improve on our own high standards - with world class performance, efficiency, flexibility – and a people first approach in mind.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271475/image/large-178625abb670a07831514a5d524f6868.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271475">The professional platform is the largest and most powerful platform in the Volvo IPS range, including a new, larger marine drive, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS 40. The new drive is designed with a pioneering dual power input concept, which manages the power to the water in the most efficient way, but also acts an important enabler to utilise different combinations of energy sources.&nbsp;Series production will begin in 2025 and the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS 40 drive will be powered by two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 engines, paired with a compact after treatment system to comply with the latest IMO Tier III standards. However, the platform is already prepared for a mix of power sources; from combustion engines running on renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions. The dual power input design offers flexibility and modularity on the journey towards increased sustainability. The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Pent</a>a IPS professional platform is installed as twin, triple or quad, meaning each vessel will have from 4 to 8 power sources.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271476/image/large-782120e9950ba8628ca457fdb0f8ab10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271476">The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS professional platform is type approved and designed for heavy-duty commercial applications. It is expected to deliver up to 30 percent savings in fuel consumption and emissions compared to a traditional inboard shaft installation. &nbsp;Through a new efficiency-driven feature, the system can automatically start and stop individual engines based on power needed for each given situation, optimising fuel consumption and engine running hours, leading to extended service and maintenance intervals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271474/image/large-3aea0d630e60f7e6a498021944a9749d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271474"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> is carrying out in-house development to ensure thorough in-water testing using its own passenger high-speed ferry test boat, strategically located near its marine test facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. Rigorous testing is in progress to ensure the durability and performance of the propulsion package, with field tests in an offshore-energy crew transfer vessel serving as the subsequent phase leading up to the anticipated 2025 delivery.“The new Volvo Penta IPS is a powerful platform that will provide the ultimate helm-to-propeller experience. It builds on a rich tradition of forward-thinking Volvo Penta design that puts people at the heart,” Johan says. “We are eager to expand this platform to a whole new class of professional marine segments, while at the same time, enabling the move toward increased sustainability at sea. It is an exciting time for the marine industry, and we believe our new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS professional platform will be the next game-changer.”&nbsp;

Volvo Penta unveils new IPS platform

Volvo Penta has unveiled an all-new IPS professional platform. 

Volvo Penta introduces all-new IPS professional platform

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

At the shipyard with MB92 La Ciotat

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

How to build a shiplift with MB92 La Ciotat

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

Damen Yachting and Blue World Technologies partnership

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

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

They said it couldn’t be done, but Netherlands-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> proved everyone wrong in 1988 when they delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a>, the 43.58-metre superyacht that topped the 50 knot plus barrier. Commissioned by American entrepreneur John Staluppi, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> defied the odds by reaching speeds of 53.17 knots and cementing her place in yacht building history as ‘the fastest superyacht in the world.’<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207205/image/large-f69bf6952f61ac9c8e6cd45d3c80fe35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207205"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> has exchanged hands several times since her delivery. Over the years the alterations of her previous owners’, in addition to deferred service and maintenance caused performance issues that led to her top speed being limited to around 18 knots. In 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> was sold to her new owner who appreciated the history and accolades the iconic superyacht had garnered over the years. As a result, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> was hauled to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lauderdale Marine Center (Company)">Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center</a> in South Florida, USA. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a> was entrusted with the task of completing a major refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268504/image/large-004e3e29ea861e641dc3812a39a9d142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268504">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55439" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen’s 44m ‘world’s fastest yacht’ Octopussy prepares for major refit (2022-06-28 17:45:00 +0200)">Heesen’s 44m ‘world’s fastest yacht’ Octopussy prepares for major refit</a>Once the fastest yacht in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a>’s refit will see her attempt to claim a new title, “instead of speed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> will focus on stability to become the most stable yacht on the planet,” commented Jake Stratmann. The refit will see her receive three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> 35s and Humphree's trim with stabilisation systems to ensure a smooth and comfortable cruising experience and over 100,000 nmps of stabilisation horsepower. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> will also receive a new propulsion system of twin 4,000 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA (Company)">Voith</a> Linear Jets, as well as a few structural changes to optimise her overall performance. Her owner had previously used the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a> for refits on some of his smaller vessels so enlisting the team at the Florida-based refit centre made perfect sense. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110821/image/large-c67162b1b32ddc36af2fb684d68f48ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110821"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110820/image/large-c4b39570db72e2aba4688f65d114da57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110820">The yacht's interior prior to her new ownership, this interior is now being entirely remodelled in line with the new owner's styling.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> already has such an iconic history with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, but this major refit allows the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a> to write a different route of innovation into her history. “The plan for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> is to combine a special lightweight efficient hull, with a three-and-a-half-metre beach club extension and a whole new level of stability to create the most epic dive boat for her owner!” added Jake Stratmann. During this extensive refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> will receive a complete interior refit from Fort Lauderdale-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karen Lynn Interiors (Company)">Karen Lynn Interiors</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a> will work closely with her original naval architect designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> to make <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> better than before without compromising her iconic original design. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> founder Frank Mulder has the original plans and some invested interest into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a>, so we quickly got him and his son Bas Mulder, as well as their team onboard with the project,” added Jake Stratmann. “The idea is to achieve a 28 knots, 80 percent load cruise capacity and when working with the boys, they kept playing around with the whole design to get the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA (Company)">Voith</a> Linear Jets and shaft right alongside her extension.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103477/image/large-cc99c3f473ffe6bf3f4afe29eda833f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103477">The new owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> is a keen diver, and her original design did not have a large enough platform to accommodate this. Her exterior design and beach club extension have been entrusted to Miami-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto Designs</a> who are extending her original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder</a> design. “We needed to work out how we could create a new hydraulic swim platform while adding weight and still meet the owner’s intended use,” stated Jake Stratmann. “This previously wasn’t possible due to the positioning of her triple 3,600 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, so it was great that the owner was also keen on stability, rather than speed as our needs and expectations aligned very well.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268503/image/large-157358b030515def750ef3489bd22533.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268503">The refit process is underway at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a>, with the swim platform removed from her superstructure. Engineering has already begun to make way for all this new innovative technology and her twin 4,000 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines have already been ordered. For the most part, everything is going smoothly, and she is looking at a timeline of Summer 2024 for completion. Joe Seintz and Project Manager Jeff Vrana are currently working with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> crew and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starboard Yacht Group (Company)">Starboard Yacht Group</a> team doing demos in preparation for the final designs to be approved by the owner. The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a> originally started off as a swim platform and a paint job, but upon completion, she will be a pioneer for innovative technology.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-44" target="_blank">Issue 44 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Refitting Heesen superyacht Octopussy

The iconic superyacht Octopussy is undergoing a major refit with hydrogen fuel cells, SYT found out more.

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The refit of the iconic 43m Heesen superyacht Octopussy

Intelligent Data Fusion: Using AI & AR technology onboard yachts

SYT takes a look at how the industry is moving towards smarter and safer navigation with AI and AR technology

Intelligent Data Fusion: using AI & AR technology onboard yachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dasha Moranova Design (Company)">Dasha Moranova Designs</a> has set out to revolutionise the superyacht spa experience, with invisible technologies to create an AI-driven wellness project dubbed Senses.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266582/image/large-6ea87abdad5dfc9a27b742020a911ece.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266582">Senses has been developed on <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> innovative Free From Bulkheads (FFB) platform. The FFB platform challenges traditional superyacht architecture enabling watertight bulkheads to terminate at the lower deck. The result is an unconstrained lower deck adjacent to the waterline, giving the potential for greater design innovation in layout and ultimately an elevated user experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266571/image/large-17d03a687b782b5846d083dcc019c6ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266571"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266567/image/large-ae3f52b3396852896c31d84101130a35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dasha Moranova Design (Company)">Dasha Moranova Designs</a> has harnessed this expansive space and conceived an innovative and tech-savvy health centre that takes wellness to new heights. This FFB platform has given them an opportunity to create a very unique open space that offers an almost 360-degree view of the ocean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266553/image/large-ad524196bb78f44bf39f0a44bc58069b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266553"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266551/image/large-d16eb63ccec4dc36b69bc41010bb3a18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266551">Interior flows seamlessly and they blend the interior and exterior design into outdoor-indoor spaces. It is equipped with numerous massagers including loungers that look directly out at sea and a solar massage room. Senses also has a steam room, a Finnish sauna, an ice bath and hot bath in the closed pod of -5C where snowflakes fall onto your body while you are soaking in the hot tub, or recharge in a cryotherapy capsule. Another unique feature is the steam shower complete with a large salt rock.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266577/image/large-2d4650c5d41477f1ea45132391b7043c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266577"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266578/image/large-d574e74d89273e5e47c0dd8b336012e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266578">But it also has a lot more to oﬀer. As the name suggests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dasha Moranova Design (Company)">Dasha Moranova Designs</a> has created a full sensory approach to wellness and the spa also comes with sound healing, a smart console with integrated weight sensors and innovative Sonance sound systems. But most importantly all technology is hidden from us. VBH integrated invisible operational panels which appear only when you need them. Allowing guests to fully Relax, Recharge, Rejuvenate and re-awaken their senses.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266573/image/large-e344a3c137f302b2984527923b558a79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266573"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266570/image/large-ccf4598c4d656998c7bf536fb74a05c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266570">AI is also utilised throughout the suite, and “A full body scan which checks whether all vital organs, muscles and structures in your body are functioning properly prior to your exercise routine. At each workout station, we oﬀer AI ﬁtness specialists.” The technology is driven by the technical partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7123" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio8ight (Company)">studio8ight</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266558/image/large-ba69132e0ad1dab2250665455fbe3a1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266558"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/266583/image/large-ae1df794ca000c8e65e7e59370236741.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/266583"> Dasha concludes:” This is not just another concept, we would like to thank all parties involved, for their technical support, so we assure you this can be built tomorrow.”<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/niWcJMnxh7A?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Dasha Moranova Designs AI-driven wellness project Senses

Dasha Moranova Designs has set out to revolutionise the superyacht spa experience, with an AI-driven wellness project dubbed Senses.

Dasha Moranova Designs presents Senses: A holistic AI-driven wellness project

After first announcing its Bzero sustainability initiative two years ago, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has presented a shore-based prototype of a green hydrogen production module that will be at the core of its onboard fuel cell technology. The presentation was made during an event entitled “Bzero - Working for an evolving future” at its shipyard in La Spezia that was opened by inspirational speaker Giancarlo Orsini, who provided insight into current ‘megatrends’ such as sustainability, innovation, technology and energy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265403/image/large-ea3df5b6225da929fba704623e4d0ff3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265403">“We have set up <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> Energy, a department specifically devoted to studying new eco-sustainable technology and the implementation of alternative energy sources in the boating industry,” said Baglietto CEO Diego Michele Deprati. “The Bzero project is an important starting point, but also the gateway to the sustainability challenge of the future.”The Bzero system assembled on one of the shipyard’s quays is basically a 1:1 scale prototype that after intensive testing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> plans to install on its hybrid diesel-electric yachts in the T52 and T60 lines. The prototype will be used to develop operational and bunkering procedures, optimise technical solutions, and obtain the necessary <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> certifications required to use the system on board a yacht. The power station will also partially contribute to the shipyard's energy production cycle, including a recharging station for electric cars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265402/image/large-d67c4ebbb37b493601473f4bd31a8f0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265402">The hydrogen production module runs filtered and de-ionised sea water through AEM-type electrolysers (approx. 55kW total), powered by energy from solar panels and/or the shore power grid, to produce hydrogen with 5.0 purity grade at a maximum pressure of 35 bar. The PEM-type fuel cell module (approx. 200kW) uses the hydrogen as fuel to silently and sustainably generate zero-pollutant electricity.The hydrogen produced is safely stored in solid state in metal hydride cylinders &nbsp;at low pressure (35 bar) and room temperature &nbsp;– the most compact way to store hydrogen. due to the chemical reaction between metal and gas. The hydrogen is chemically bonded or absorbed by the metal, without the need for compression. Instead, the solid metal hydride works like a sponge that absorbs and releases the gas. While heat is released during hydrogen absorption, heat must be added for release &nbsp;and the thermal energy required comes from the heat produced by the fuel cell module. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265404/image/large-fa66b16ea19c42047a28b1949d78a29f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265404">The process of storing and releasing the hydrogen from the hydrides is managed by a thermal management system during hydrogen discharge and charging. The electricity produced by the system is controlled by a DC/DC converter installed on a central 700V DC bus previously tested on Baglietto's hybrid yachts. A set of lithium-ion batteries, connected to the same bus, in parallel with the fuel cell, is used for peak shaving when demand spikes.Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, six international partners are participating part in the Bzero project: Arco Technologies, Bluenergy Revolution, Enapter, H2Boat and Siemens Energy, as well as the classification society <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>. Other technical sponsors include AutroItalia, Methydor, Precision Fluid Control and Tempco.“The combination of hydrogen and batteries will result in four times more available energy than that provided by current batteries, which will also mean great savings for the owners," commented Fabio Ermetto, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> CCO, pointing out that 80 percent of clients are now interested in building a hybrid yacht, up from 20 per cent just two years ago. The primary motivation is ethical, closely followed by the increase in range and onboard comfort that such systems provide.&nbsp;As a practical example, Ermetto’s presentation included a slide of a hypothetical yacht with a hybrid system comprising a battery bank of 1,400kWh and hydrogen storage of 196kg (equivalent to 3,100kWh) for a total energy output of 4,500kWh. This would allow for up to 120 nautical miles cruising at low speed or 75 hours at anchor in zero-emission mode and total silence.

Baglietto Bzero hydrogen production

Baglietto has presented its hydrogen production module Bzero.

Baglietto Bzero: Working towards the future with hydrogen 

The race to a hydrogen future is nearing as front-runner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> has successfully conducted tests on a 12-cylinder gas variant of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 4000 L64 engine running on 100 percent hydrogen fuel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254896/image/large-cb30d66772ab2cea089f17a68edacb9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254896">“This engine will serve the market demand for hydrogen solutions in the energy transition and will be available to our customers as a reliable and clean power source for gensets and combined heat and power plants,” Tobias Ostermaier, President of Stationary Power Solutions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> business unit Power Systems, commented.It has been widely reported that the engine showed very good characteristics in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions and combustion throughout the tests. The enerPort II lighthouse project in Duisburg, Germany, will be the pioneer for the first 100 percent hydrogen <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56349" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce on its roadmap to delivering methanol-powered superyachts with Lürssen and Sanlorenzo by 2026 (2022-11-08 17:15:00 +0100)">Rolls-Royce on its roadmap to delivering methanol-powered superyachts</a>&nbsp;“We see hydrogen as one of the central elements of the energy transition. It can be used for both storage of excess energy and as a fuel, not only for engines but fuel cells and cogeneration plants to generate climate-neutral electricity and heat,” Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, added.

Successful first test for Rolls-Royce hydrogen-powered MTU engines 

Rolls-Royce has successfully conducted hydrogen fuel tests on a 12-cylinder gas variant of its MTU engines.

The future of yachting isn’t outlandish design, it isn’t a remapping of cruising grounds; and it most certainly isn’t caused by monumental shifts. The future of yachting is already here, it’s always been here. We continually grow and develop as a result of and for market demands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254357/image/large-8e8466bf3a2853a1de4b796f0184ace0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254357">Technology helps of course. Data has made us more informed and more acute in our decision-making and analysis. Meanwhile, digital tools have improved connectivity and workflows that create more streamlined and efficient practices. As a result of these technological developments the world has shrunk; travel is no longer a necessity for many of our operations. And these tools are improving, fast.So when we think about the future of yachting it’s not so much yachting itself that’s changing, it’s how we work together as an industry that’s changing. It’s how we use the new tools we have at our disposal. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia Marine &amp; Yachting</a> – the yacht agency &amp; procurement company that straddles two of the most important regions in the industry: the Mediterranean and Asia – knows this only too well. And is about as future-proofed as you can get. SuperYacht Times sat down with CEO, David Farmer to hear more. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254349/image/large-5f349eb65361b1cd7ea8da16579857b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254349">David, can you run through the core services that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a> offers?&nbsp;We’re a bespoke consultancy and sales agency that offers clients an extensive and very personal design service. Some of our services include exterior &amp; interior design and layout consultancy for both custom and production motor yachts, of any size. We also offer guidance for technical solutions, including all pre-purchase compliance, flagging and management surveys and everything needed to run a commercial yacht.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a> champions technical consultancy and recently fell into the folds of the International Marine Association (IMC). We’re focusing more attention on underwater surveys, insurance and casualties for both yachts and ships. To facilitate this we’ve acquired a number of Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that support our below the water operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248502/image/large-3dd827d1fe1013aa08fa7589befaba2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248502">You operate from both the Mediterranean and Asia: How important are these regions for the industry and how are they changing?&nbsp;The importance of the Mediterranean goes without saying; it’s a region steeped in tradition and one of the world’s central hubs for superyachts. The region is diverse and multifaceted with many enclaves that bring a distinct offering to the sector – whether that’s outstanding builds, refits and repairs, or unrivalled cruising grounds. But there are even more regions shouldering in.&nbsp;Malta, one of the countries we operate from, is a true point in case. Already well known for its crystal waters, vibrant cultural offerings and outstanding cruising grounds, it’s now also championing thought leadership with the Malta Superyacht Symposium, hosted for the first time last year.&nbsp;But while Europe is growing, the Middle East is an explosion of development – and definitely a region to watch. It doesn’t have the prestige of tradition, yet this isn’t necessarily a negative. The Middle East isn’t restricted and has a limitless horizon, and we’re witnessing some incredible growth and development in the region, not only in yachting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254358/image/large-f9fc1e6c6a0be3c87effc320f64dfc48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254358">What role has&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a>&nbsp;played to help facilitate this growth in the Middle East?&nbsp;We’re already firmly established in the UAE with offices in Abu Dhabi, and are starting to concentrate more efforts on Saudi Arabia. It’s prosperous as a region yet lacking both in infrastructure and knowledge to facilitate the demands of yacht tourism. The Red Sea Development Company, which forms part of the Saudi Vision 2030, is well aware of this and recently approached us for consultancy support. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a> has then been activated with licensing and infrastructural change to bolster the region.&nbsp;It’s an exciting region and we have many clients there, so it’s a logical move for us. There’s huge potential. As you may know, the Saudi 2030 Vision is driving many initiatives to develop the nation as a superyacht destination, and we’re looking to capitalise on that. It’ll take some time before Saudi Arabia really sees the benefits for yachting in the region, but it’s definitely moving in the right direction.&nbsp;Jeddah, in particular, is growing spectacularly and we’ll soon open a new office located in the very heart of the city: Jeddah Marina. Founded just last year, Jeddah Marina has quickly become a hive of activities, facilitating berthing space for the F1 and attracting some serious players, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia Marine &amp; Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254354/image/large-71980d043e80ae96f136c6188330e0f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254354">How is&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a>&nbsp;‘preparing’ for the future?&nbsp;One thing we’re doing is driving sustainability. It isn’t just a buzzword, it's a tangible trend that’s led by market demands. Clients are expecting cleaner, more efficient yachts and there are now a growing number of hybrid, electric and hydrofoil options on the market –&nbsp;both large and small.One particular project that stands out is the all-new 11.05-metre Limousine Hybrid tender by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maori Yacht (Company)">Maori</a>, which I’ve managed and directed from conception through the development and build stages. It’s extremely light-weight and will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> D4 400 horsepower engines, coupled with twin 25 kilowatt BHS electric engines, that deliver a top speed of 34 knots and a fully electric cruising speed of nine knots. She’ll be delivered later this month and we’ll be showcasing her full photoshoot at <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="boot Düsseldorf - 2023">2023 boot Düsseldorf</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254352/image/large-e4e622d39689c4ac11173163f617ba4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254352"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a>&nbsp;has started promoting a new metaverse, can you explain a little more?We want to create an ecosystem and platform that’s more efficient and more economically viable for our clients. After thorough research, it became clear that the best way to do this is to integrate our professional services with Web3, to create the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Medasia Marine and Yachting (Company)">Medasia</a> metaverse.&nbsp;Our metaverse facilitates 3D scanning, technical and survey work. We already conduct underwater surveys in lieu of using a drydock – and now we can offer this service for stakeholders and class surveyors remotely. Our operators who are class approved and clients can livestream the survey, whether that be a five-year insurance or annual flag survey. The commercial space is already utilising the tools available for marine surveys, speeding up the process in a cost-effective and efficient way. And it’s all class-approved. We’re just moving the technology into the yachting space. We’re not reinventing the wheel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254359/image/large-10e24499736f68f44854e803ee7e92ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254359">Why have you decided to go this route – is the Metaverse part of the future?&nbsp;Technology in general is advancing exponentially, I think that within a year the metaverse will be a major talking point in the sector. It's a question of how we all embrace change. The yachting industry has to change, especially with the growing number of new and younger buyers entering the market.&nbsp;Soon I strongly believe that around 30 - 40 percent of the yacht fleet will be owned by those in their late 20s and early 30s. It’s a big number, and this is a generation where Web3 and advanced technology is just another facet of life; the industry has to accept and embrace it.&nbsp;

The future of yachting with Medasia 

On the future of yachting. SYT joins David Farmer of Medasia Marine & Yachting to discuss what's next for the industry. 

Future of yachting: Insights from Medasia Marine & Yachting 

This article has been written by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;for SuperYacht Times.For a superyacht owner, protection of their asset’s value calls for an exigent approach to through-life maintenance. But this can only go so far. The choices made in original specification, design engineering and construction pedigree all play a part. And at a time where technology is advancing alongside the energy transition and the pursuit of Zero, future-proofing will become increasingly important.&nbsp;However, future-proofing does not only impact asset resale protection. Many owners are equally concerned with their yacht meeting sustainability ambitions relating to reduced footprint, reaching Zero, and avoiding becoming outdated in the face of changing future regulation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251704/image/large-c9adbe559bc473b0c557e4ad17ca4cd7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251704">Committing to ChangeAs the lifespan of a superyacht can span three, four or more times that of a commercial ship, a yacht built today will need to be adaptable through the course of its lifetime. So should we be asking ourselves which technology and fuel to commit to when designing and then building this new yacht? In reality, the better question is probably to ask how we can create an adaptable architecture onboard so the yacht can be practically modified through the decades, in line with evolving and emerging Net Zero solutions.&nbsp;Future-proofing is something that is already being carried out by owners of ships in the commercial marine market, even with their far shorter lifespans. What is evident from observing market dynamics and industry insights from this sector, is that owners and operators are still heavily hedging against future outcomes. The majority of future-proofed tonnage already in service or on order is following a strategy of dual fuel. Onboard technology is not and will not be a limiting factor here, as we anticipate the commercial availability of various systems that operate on a broad spectrum of fuel types from different production methods in the next three to eight years.&nbsp;What is clear is that we can’t expect the commercial side of our industry to offer yachting a one-solution-fits-all model. The energy transition will take place across multiple routes, with complex decisions to be made along the way, and we will undoubtedly end up with a wide range of solutions to achieve our collective Zero goals. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251705/image/large-f5ee446a589b1f78cb45f4ab70179022.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251705">Building Tomorrow's Superyachts, Today&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is investing in future-proofing our yachts to offer technical solutions that are highly adaptable through a yacht’s lifespan, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> providing through-life energy transition support along the way.This is not just a question of being environmentally consciousness as an industry. It is an existential matter for yachting. Failure to provide acceptable solutions could impact engagement with coming generations of owners and their families, who expect greater efforts to be made to reach Zero.&nbsp;Riding the WaveFuture-proofing a superyacht requires us to anticipate the future in order to enable informed choices of layout, configuration, technology and specification that will avoid becoming outdated within the intended lifespan of the yacht. Riding the wave of energy transitions is the greatest challenge we face in this context.&nbsp;Let’s imagine the energy transition timeline. At the far end is a non-carbon-based fuel such as liquid hydrogen. This offers an extreme future view of zero-carbon yachting with fuel that can be authentically produced using technology that is available today. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, explored this point on the spectrum with its 2019 Aqua design, a 110m motoryacht powered by liquified green hydrogen. Research into such technology is continuing at 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/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>, in collaboration with a range of industry partners. However, commitment to a specific fuel such as hydrogen carries a commitment to investment in associated infrastructure to actually run the yacht. As such, it may not suit the majority of yacht owners.Consider the current state of the art, represented by all-electric DC architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is convinced that an advanced all-electrical architecture is an enabler to the use of future fuels, but it is not strictly necessary to pursue a future fuel right now in order to be future proof.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206885/image/large-6ce524fe4c919263d789b8991d4e11bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206885">New &amp; Improved Batteries Sold SeparatelyWe can be certain that battery technology will advance to offer greater capability in the future. So implementing a significant degree of battery capability within a yacht’s overall energy architecture will lead to improved system performance in future years. Additionally, the capacity for emissions-free (including carbon-free) operation should form part of a future-proofing strategy, which is best served via a battery-based solution.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has a number of new-build projects that represent this current state of the art. Together with Lateral, it has explored other near-term developments, namely an advancement of diesel electric known as e-Hybrid where batteries form the core energy delivery, enabling significant ‘local zero’ operation. This system was integrated into the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> NXT design, <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)">KAIROS, which was launched in partnership with Lateral and Pininfarina in 2021</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211765/image/large-fe4710a96ff6f3b9ef14676f417b9fab.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211765">Adaptable Three-Phase Approach&nbsp;Between these current state-of-the-art solutions and the far-term end of the transition spectrum lies a significant period of time when we will experience a range of solutions, each a step closer to Zero. This spectrum could potentially span over 30 years, and so today’s future-proofed yachts will need to be configured so they can adapt to the various technical solutions emerging along the way.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is now engineering for this transition, presenting solutions so a yacht can evolve alongside the energy transition:PHASE 1: Starting life as a state-of-the-art (synthetic) diesel yacht, it will feature efficient dimensions relative to gross tonnage and highly optimised baseline with DC grid, variable speed generators and podded drives incorporating batteries, or e-Hybrid configured. All systems onboard will be fully procurable, state of the art, operable and warrantable today. The yacht’s design will incorporate all elements of architecture needed to accommodate transitional fuels, such as methanol. The yacht design and energy architecture represents a compelling, low-risk purchase in today’s market.PHASE 2: As future technology matures, the yacht can transition via a mid-life upgrade of low impact to a dual-fuel solution, with a low risk to the client. The timing of such a mid-life upgrade would be dependent upon advancement of technology and commercial risk.PHASE 3: The yacht would achieve a Net Zero end state solution via transitioning fully to alternatives such as methanol driving fuel cells or internal combustion to power electrical architecture.Future-proofing for the energy transition is one of the greatest challenges we face to ensure that our yachts remain state of the art across an expanded timeframe, and with the pace of technology accelerating, that requires a smart solution. Reducing risk by opting for an adaptable architecture is the most promising option for an owner wanting to ride the wave of change onboard their superyacht, all the way to Net Zero.&nbsp;

Energy solutions with Oceanco

The Dutch shipyard Oceanco has taken a deep dive into the energy transition for future-proofing superyachts.

Conscious solutions to the energy transition 

The 26.81-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sirena Yachts (Company)">Sirena</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Confidential26.81m (87'12&quot;)Sirena Yachts2022">Confidential</a> sold in a deal with Jeff Brown of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeff Brown Yachts (Company)">Jeff Brown Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Justin Goins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts360 (Company)">Yachts360</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272573/image/large-bcaae853b5b91c04724998acffa05791.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272573">Delivered in 2022 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sirena Yachts (Company)">Sirena</a> 88 RPH series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Confidential26.81m (87'12&quot;)Sirena Yachts2022">Confidential</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>. The 125GT carbon yacht also boasts interior design by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sirena Yachts (Company)">Sirena Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272571/image/large-f8a1b3d1722f1d5ab20756c0875d5614.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272571"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272572/image/large-c2f5590e9dcbe9cd249fab6accf00936.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272574/image/large-53475077e035afc578376bb60a1662b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272574"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Confidential26.81m (87'12&quot;)Sirena Yachts2022">Confidential</a> can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests across a five stateroom layout, as well as a crew of four across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272569/image/large-68c11d4896cef2da3b602227db3af018.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272569"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272563/image/large-d1b2c5b63a5b7732fd0927e2d7fd5b6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272563"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272559/image/large-e8879c847854cc94127d98bee8870bd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272559">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Confidential26.81m (87'12&quot;)Sirena Yachts2022">Confidential</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 which provide her with a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Confidential26.81m (87'12&quot;)Sirena Yachts2022">Confidential</a> had a last known asking price of $9,900,000.

27m Sirena yacht Confidential sold

The 27m Sirena motor yacht Confidential sold with a last known asking price of $9,900,000.

27m Sirena motor yacht Confidential sold

The 35.36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/613" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazzara Yachts (Company)">Lazzara Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QTR35.36m (116'0&quot;)Lazzara Yachts2009">QTR</a>, previously called Money For Nothing, has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/qtr/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht QTR&nbsp;for sale</a> features exterior design, as well as naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/613" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazzara Yachts (Company)">Lazzara Yachts.</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272509/image/large-138554948860c7db6fec0a203534102c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272509">She has recently undergone a refit in 2022, with many upgrades including new soft goods, new carpets, exterior soft goods, a new Garmin Navionics suite and an additional stateroom. The 215 GT LMY 116 series yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QTR35.36m (116'0&quot;)Lazzara Yachts2009">QTR&nbsp;</a>has a grp hull and grp superstructure.&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests between her five staterooms, as well as three crew members, including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QTR35.36m (116'0&quot;)Lazzara Yachts2009">QTR&nbsp;</a>in two cabins. Key features of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> include her full-beam owners' stateroom situated amidships with a large walk-in wardrobe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272511/image/large-80359943dc1b768ada4785c85eb43f6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272511"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272512/image/large-587198ffe07282888ce81e4193b87a8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272512"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272510/image/large-59e67a3b33ebba8c0b385dc7dcb99ba2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272510">Aft of the master stateroom are her his-and-hers" bathrooms, with a centreline shared shower and Jacuzzi tub. &nbsp;Entering from the aft deck, the saloon is open to a formal dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272514/image/large-2c7b8ed69d4eb06e95f6bd8dc2bab186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272514">Additional key features consist of the large bow which provides guests with ample sunbathing space and unobstructed panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. Moreover, the expansive aft of the yacht provides additional space for socialising and entertainment. Guests can gather, share stories, enjoy cocktails, or even dine alfresco while being surrounded by the water and scenic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272513/image/large-84a920f8016fbe0c6b1d4da4bb1727b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272513"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272515/image/large-92fb82dc90d6c05d4992b740c70c1ed7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272515">The<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lazzara/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;Lazzara yacht for sale</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&nbsp;</a>engines, which give her a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 26 knots. The yacht carries 16,275 litres of fuel onboard, and 2,271 litres of water.

35m Lazzara motor yacht QTR for sale 

New to the market: motor yacht QTR for sale. She is a 35m Lazzara yacht built in 2009. 

35m Lazzara motor yacht QTR on the market

The 38.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bliss Easy38.5m (126'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2009">Bliss Easy</a> sold in a deal with Dimitris Kyriazakos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EKKA Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Gregory Gheraïa of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Orange Yachts (Company)">Black Orange Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20113/image/large-e924b668420d455ff9b516be8d459414.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20113">Delivered in 2009 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> Alloy 40 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bliss Easy38.5m (126'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2009">Bliss Easy</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20123/image/large-8b0246f44636ddc7abd3a5b5e15432cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20123"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bliss Easy38.5m (126'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2009">Bliss Easy</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms consisting of a master suite, VIP, double and two twins. She also boasts four breathtaking balconies which fold out from the main saloon and the owners’ stateroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20114/image/large-3bb07a33b381a758ea4de1e43f41f1c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20114">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bliss Easy38.5m (126'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2009">Bliss Easy</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 her with a top speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bliss Easy38.5m (126'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2009">Bliss Easy</a> had a last known asking price of €6,900,000.

Sanlorenzo motor yacht Bliss Easy sold

The 39m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Bliss Easy sold with a last known asking price of €6,900,000.

39m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Bliss Easy sold

The 59-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">&nbsp;Metalships&nbsp;</a>motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe&nbsp;</a>has joined the market. Delivered in 2017, the motor yacht at the time was the largest ever to have been designed and built in Spain. She poses a rare opportunity to purchase a yacht in impeccable condition, having never cruised with an owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272614/image/large-8db779277f91582a621825384f7d3e82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272614">The high-volume <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acubens (Company)">Acubens Naval Architects’</a> drawing boards and features a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marcello Penna (Company)">Marcelo Pena Yacht Design</a> interior. The 1,043 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale&nbsp;</a>was built for long passages complete with exceptional onboard storage solutions and a trans-Pacific which is also one of her defining characteristics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272598/image/large-7e1bd9bd32b83931406d9f4614da104e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272598"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six opulent guest suites. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> features a full beam owner’s suite located on the main deck, with a private study, walk-in wardrobe, and his-and-hers bathrooms. Natural light pours through the windows, creating a haven for relaxation. The guest suites - an upper deck VIP, two double and two twin staterooms on the lower deck, are a luxurious oasis of comfort. The neutral panelling and soft furnishings paired with the dark wooden furniture and colourful accents create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272613/image/large-1742319036c5b435a9384e1a72167c13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272613"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85543/image/large-c3da9d842ed292d372d3148280eadc1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85543"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> offers impressive living spaces, with a full beam sky lounge on the upper deck and a spacious main saloon leading to the interior dining table. A highlight of the superyacht is herglass elevator which enables a seamless transition from the lower guest cabins all the way to the sun deck, allowing guests to arrive in style with sweeping vistas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272619/image/large-4727695bf79e0f1eb03d73fae79e421c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272619">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/maybe/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Maybe for sale</a> has an exterior dining table on the upper deck that can extend to seat 16 guests. The stylish beach club has a bar, a relaxed seating zone as well as a Jacuzzi, perfect for reclining by the water with an unparalleled view.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272610/image/large-11bd1f7481559f8dc82064213870edee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272610"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272604/image/large-562b77674b4a608d7c1440baa15962d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272604">Other key features on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> include a helideck and an aft beachclub adjacent to the swim area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272616/image/large-4d02988bb40a3093e5f7d97d21b314f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272616">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metalships & Docks S.A. (Company)">Metalships</a> yacht for sale has a 6,500 nautical mile cruising range, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maybe59.0m (193'7&quot;)Metalships & Docks S.A.2016">Maybe</a> presents a multitude of possibilities for global cruising. She has been maintained to the highest standard with each of her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines which enable her to have a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. Moreover, she counts fewer than 1,800 hours of running time.

59m Metalships motor yacht Maybe for sale

Metalships motor yacht Maybe has joined the market having never been cruised by her owner. 


59m Metalships motor yacht Maybe is for sale having never been cruised by her owner 

The 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/488" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Marine (Company)">Broward</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> is set to sell at auction with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>. The sale will take place on 22 June 2023, following a $700,000 price reduction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230237/image/large-0ea4bbd40814510e54b96da1f99705d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> will sell without a reserve price to the highest bidder with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> acting as the listing agent. Launched in 1992 from the United States, she has been continuously updated since her delivery, including a reconfiguration in 2021.Her extensive $4 million refit included an aft deck stairway installed, as well as a new radar arch, mast and hardtop. Her reconfiguration also saw not one, but two Jacuzzis added to the exterior of the motor yacht for sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230236/image/large-fbed19940220a3b1c53bcb922b3ac37a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230236"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230238/image/large-e7c307ba3acc67ad596c4c6f2e1ea700.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230238"><a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/a-place-in-the-sun" target="_blank">A Place In The Sun</a> has a light and airy saloon with ample seating for guests and a new bar. She also has an open plan design that allows for a U-shaped dining area for guests to enjoy in the same room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230224/image/large-7a05ba1118ee6302de95e9421375c452.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230224"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230232/image/large-2a7f523e44feabc151e9cd24014e9591.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230232"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230228/image/large-17bc453b535d53d2e9a333d8200e1594.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230228"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230226/image/large-c327a1be0ced047226de48f980e8ebfe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230226"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230222/image/large-611b6a8ff407e285a76070b1da885fdb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230222">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/broward/for-sale" target="_blank">Broward yacht for sale</a> is able to accommodate up to 13 guests across five well-appointed staterooms including two master staterooms, one VIP stateroom, one twin stateroom with pullman and one bunked stateroom with four single berths. She is also capable of carrying a crew of five onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230242/image/large-63b2ff2ddd13b7bd1214bad71ff5a01d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230242">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> features a functional, but spacious layout, allowing for open and private areas throughout the yacht. Her flybridge offers guests the choice of two Jacuzzis with a full bar for entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230230/image/large-d2b40e66706fc6aba708a47a069ac551.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230230">Performance-wise, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/a-place-in-the-sun" target="_blank">A Place In The Sun</a> is equipped with twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/detroit-diesel" target="_blank">Detroit Diesel</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230234/image/large-a9c2546e4822d1d48b08b35310033208.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230234">

Broward yacht A Place In The Sun to be sold at auction

The 30m Broward motor yacht A Place In The Sun is set to sell at auction with Boathouse Auctions.

30m Broward motor yacht A Place In The Sun to be sold at auction

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

Electrical services companies Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro merge

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

Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro merge to strengthen yacht electrical services

The 32.2-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/sanlorenzo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sanlorenzo</a> SL106A yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QII32.2m (105'8&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">QII</a> previously known as <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/qii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Montaña</a>, sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HMY Yacht Sales (Company)">HMY Yacht Sales</a> brokers Alejandro Javier Navarro, representing the buyer, and Simon Graham representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243832/image/large-fbb475c60232d1c3c0f782f47d690f89.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243832"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241631/image/large-c8c07bd7d825cb01ecf444404f4cb177.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241631">The flybridge yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QII32.2m (105'8&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">QII</a> was delivered in 2022 from Italy as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QII32.2m (105'8&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">Sanlorenzo</a> SL106 Asymmetric series and sports an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. The 189 GT motor yacht can accommodate as many as 10 guests across her five staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219121/image/large-e84601a36b2c37f8c5cca94739d5720b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219121"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219122/image/large-529fbc8159a641bcba5ffb54c414ffae.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243833/image/large-b49ba8bafc2f325e4061b7614db9a9ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243833"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QII32.2m (105'8&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">QII</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU&nbsp;</a>16V 2000 M96 Diesel engines that provide her with a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots. At the time of her sale, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="QII32.2m (105'8&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">QII</a> had a last known asking price of $10,899,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243873/image/large-988a1ddedef95b0e47f7b43d77bce3e2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243873">

32m Sanlorenzo motor yacht QII sold

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

Fourth OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

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

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Fourth 33m OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

The Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> has released new images of the 88-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>, following her extensive refit. The iconic sailing yacht underwent a major and innovative refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> performed at the Livorno yard and was relaunched in April 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272553/image/large-d314dfaca42d204550922ddc821cf509.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272553">Commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has retained her revolutionary status as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. She features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>, with her refit taking more than six months to be completed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272542/image/large-c802e889a0badd86246f55b9bb00cbe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272542"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272548/image/large-9ad8763ffa2fafc2e9f70a24a72022cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272548">The technical team of experts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> were able to make the owner’s needs a reality by providing support for a series of aesthetic and functional improvements. One of the largest and most challenging jobs the team faced was repainting her entire hull in the distinctive ‘<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> Blue.’Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit (2023-04-28 16:00:00 +0200)">88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272539/image/large-29ec0d4d81e0860d40de8a0ccdcdd0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272539"></a>The work took place on the Livorno yard’s floating dock, with a special system designed and built to accommodate the yacht’s six-metre draught. The work centred around sustainability which led to the replacement of her generators with more efficient models that have a lower fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272550/image/large-4ea24c385d484d1a69789c4b1f4d07e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272550">“It was a challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock,” commented Gianni Paladino, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> Commercial Director. “We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272545/image/large-c522212b9b0f781395b30d76ff559747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272544/image/large-132ad960e42b9a75d0ba30f4d2c2f72e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272544">The main engine mufflers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> were also changed to provide significant benefits to the environment and considerable noise reductions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>’s propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings were disassembled and serviced to ensure efficiency in the years to come and to optimise fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272540/image/large-f50ae6bd879c381d01b3db2bff696427.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272540">The distinctive sailing rig of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> underwent extensive work during the refit and required specialist attention for cleaning. Produced by UK-based Insensys, the system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square-metres of sail. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272537/image/large-341b91a034331eae37809f0efdd7d695.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272537"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272538/image/large-fbd2fc1012a69dea87b960f943f645db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272538">The teak deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> was also replaced and the interiors refurbished to offer guests an even more welcoming, elegant and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. The work commissioned also included routine maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272535/image/large-6717fb8e17f2cf10c49b275bb47d25b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272541/image/large-81c0e4b24f33ea74da2c6876d4f08443.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272541"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272536/image/large-ae1f5fd33237b177737c568c13aa0ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272536">“It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>’s team. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” concluded Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272554/image/large-757c00f1d4ff1d027fc06b35f28d2feb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272554">

88m Perini Navi yacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit

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

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

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272518/image/large-67d9824ba6a652e047bfd00fa6d6995b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272518">Currently docked in the port city of Portsmouth on England’s south coast is the 54-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a>. Previously named 4You, she was launched in 2012 as the second hull in Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> successful Limited Editions 180 series. Extensively refitted in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a> received further upgrades in 2020. She features an exterior design 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> and a modern and refined interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Laura Sessa</a>. Across her six staterooms including a full-beam master suite located on the main deck, two double, a twin, and two convertibles, she can accommodate up to 12 guests. The 642 GT superyacht hosts large exterior deck spaces and an outdoor Jacuzzi, among other features. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a> sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M70 diesel engines that allow her to cruise comfortably at 13 knots and reach speeds of up to 15.5 knots.

54m superyacht Revelry in Portsmouth

The 54m superyacht Revelry, built by Amels, is seen here docked in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

With the doors now open at the RAI centre in Amsterdam and the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2021">METSTRADE</a> show in full swing, anticipation for the DAME Awards was certainly murmuring. It didn’t take long for the wait to be over as the winner was announced during this morning’s breakfast broadcast on <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2021">METSTRADE</a> TV. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Assisted Docking was crowned the overall winner of the 30th DAME Design Awards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211599/image/large-b9bd2210de7af844861f20f6c205d541.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211599">“It is an honour that our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> Assisted Docking System received the DAME Design Award and the overall DAME award,” says Johan Inden, President of the Marine Business at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>. “It is all thanks to the in-depth experience of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> team – who are experts in technology and boating – but also the openness of our customers. The connections we have with our customers – boat builders and boat owners – drives our technology development and ideas for innovation. And this provides a strong foundation for our long-term evolution of easy boating.”The Assisted Docking System by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> was draped in accolades as it also came out as joint winner in the category of ‘Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems, and fittings.’ It’s no wonder either, as it’s the first fully-integrated Assisted Docking system in the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211600/image/large-f67175ee8b4471ed1056d0e46c9f0909.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211600">“It is an absolute privilege to be awarded the overall DAME award for our Assisted Docking System,” says Anders Thorin, Product Manager Electronics, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>. “Delivering game-changing innovation is in our DNA. We’re always looking for ways to support our customer's easy boating experience and this system takes that to the next level. Docking is probably the task that boaters fear the most but with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> Assisted Docking we can enable everyone, no matter the skill level, to enjoy being out on the water calmly and safely.”As always with the DAME Awards, the shortlist was wide and had entries ranging from fire safety equipment, lighting components all the way through to marine clothing. Each product was assessed by the jury, made up of eight leading experts in their field, who assessed the evidence of excellence in every aspect of the product design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211601/image/large-3e50487da44467b051593846b7718934.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211601">“For many years now we have seen <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> working on solutions that make close-quarters manoeuvres easier and safer,” Andre Hoek, yacht designer, commented on behalf of the DAME award jury. “The Assisted Docking solution really illustrates everything we are looking for in the DAME. It is the result of in-depth research, development, and extensive software and hardware design. The system is intuitive to use and even the hand controller feels nice to the touch. Great design has a critical role to play in bringing new people into boating. For us, this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>’s Assisted Docking solution ticked all the DAME Awards’ many boxes.”The Assisted Docking System by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>, alongside the other 52 products shortlisted for the award are currently being showcased at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2021">METSTRADE</a> show at RAI centre in Amsterdam, which runs through to the 18th of November.

METS gearing up for the DAME Design awards

Volvo Penta Assisted Docking wins top spot at the DAME Design Awards 2021. All 53 products are being showcased at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam.