<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, the builders of the 55.99-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>, have granted a closer look inside the new explorer yacht during her time in Capri this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186916/image/large-778216703dd5380f0136947cf54387e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186916">Built and delivered in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>’s appearance is reminiscent of an old-fashioned steamship, but boasts an entirely modern design and construction. The explorer yacht is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>' first IMO Tier 3 compliant and ice-class yacht and is capable of taking on the Northwest Passage and polar regions with her Class 1B steel hull and ice-breaking bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183600/image/large-c0afdf19c31ff832bf4f748b4655c893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183600"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>’s classic gentleman-style appearance and her serious exploration capabilities are the result of her carefully-crafted naval architecture, a collaborative effort between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> was also responsible for her exterior and interior designs and, as the studio’s first and only motor yacht project, their background in sailing yacht design is reflected in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II’</a>s profile, horizontal lines, and curved stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186912/image/large-a22f8d23b45285f2cd817a8f74b26ad6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186912">The 790 GT explorer yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms including an owner’s suite on the upper deck, a VIP suite on the main deck, and four guest cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187018/image/large-db3ade8106bc4870becc623d799c1832.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187012/image/large-a44b5c55cd7e07f00b1560b08095e6c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187012">Her interiors including a spacious main deck saloon, dining room and upper deck sky lounge were styled by London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> and Amsterdam-based Dols and Company Interiors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>’s classic-meets-contemporary character is evident through the use of elements such as teak detailing and fresh and neutral colours palette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187014/image/large-8d1e0a6b780dea9336490dda9e898112.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187014"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187015/image/large-aa73e50a38bef4e1d5913dfa38e6af02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187015"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187017/image/large-dc41a8db8a0cfd862f993951929e67e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187017">Outside, she features an intimate outdoor lounge for entertaining and an outdoor dining table. The colour palette used inside is seamlessly integrated with her exterior, featuring upholstery in light blue.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186913/image/large-dbbf4d3e6ec96996f5334fb74ff2643d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186913"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/186911/image/large-ab6c26dd9f004172ac25d2f3010e6558.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20210214%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20210214T151321Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=e67b1b4a6eb4baac25a5f5444ff065a7124ad759ea1239c20e2a5ecc43049fe7" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186911"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186991/image/large-cc6a0b339d43baa1f581b0b533b19fde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186991">Built for pleasure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a> hosts a wellness centre with a sauna, a steam room, a Turkish bath, massage room, and a gym. Stored below the yacht’s deck are two large tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187016/image/large-7496e76a2bccdb6fb62cebddf3ffcd99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187016">Performance-wise, the explorer yacht sports twin 800kW diesel electric e-motors powered by a set of Caterpillar main propulsion generators that allow her to reach top speeds of up to 13 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186914/image/large-57f025371a6f566ca052c05af93a90b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186914">

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Take a look inside the Turquoise explorer yacht Blue II, a 56m new-build from Turkey.

On board the 56m explorer yacht Blue II

The 67.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. The impressive superyacht has been fully designed and constructed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Kaag facility in the Netherlands and will complete sea trials before being delivered to her owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271481/image/large-c42bc2475bc8d36ce3839f73e4d4b391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271481">The hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a> penned her interior and exterior design. She features a bold exterior profile, characterised by a muscular reverse sheer to the bow, chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows.Designed and built for an experienced owner, Project 823 radiates strength in her profile. The steel and aluminium yacht features uninterrupted lines from bow to stern and wide windows, creating a unique silhouette while showcasing her poise and grace on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271482/image/large-c43eb53e809ce6365b05f44ec0849f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271482">The interior of Project 823 is simple yet sophisticated and boasts natural tones, light wood veneers, and organic forms. The overall appearance is cultured yet tasteful and creates a welcoming yet calm ambience onboard.The interior layout of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been tailored to her owner’s specific family needs. She features ensuite accommodation for up to 10 guests across a master suite on the main deck forward, a VIP suite on the bridge deck, and three staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271483/image/large-e8a83cdd48f28f4d14c2984ffc4a5494.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271483">Guests are able to move freely around Project 823, thanks to an elevator connecting from the lower deck to the sundeck. A key highlight onboard is her expansive sundeck area with a central lounge zone protected from the elements by a glass windbreak and a hardtop. Wide side windows and nine skylights in the roof also ensure that views will be uninterrupted, while her radar mast was engineered to span these glass skylights, supported by flat panel satellite hardware for broadband internet.The tenders onboard Project 823 have been stored behind the high bulwarks on the foredeck, to cleverly free up space on the lower deck for a large wellness area and gym located in the stern area.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials

The 67m Feadship Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials in the North Sea

It has been some time since we took a closer look at the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet. With the 127-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> entering the list in 2022, SYT takes another look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world. You can also now check out our video on the topic here:<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvRIrCuSx8A?&amp;t=359s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>1.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;(142.8-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-d0b162536ddda1e8c16207c85053fc93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, makes the cut for our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> is not only the longest yacht on the list, but at 12,558 GT, is also five times larger in volume than the second yacht in this definitive list.2.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(127-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-9f2f51c2f5a9b863f581bff54f059095.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> is the second, (or first for those who do not consider <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> to be a sailing yacht), largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a>. She was sold in 2018 to tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, and the secretive project was first unveiled in October 2021, when she was rolled out of the shed at Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Details surrounding <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> have been kept tightly under wraps, but the name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> derives from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. 3.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;(106.7-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-c07b142a956e019b98afd0f162227290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">Designed and built to cross oceans under sail power alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> is was widely considered as the official ‘largest sailing yacht in the world’ at 106-metres in length, before the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Delivered to her owner in 2018 and built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, with her sophisticated energy-generation solar system and high-tech DynaRig setup 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>, is one of the most advanced yachts of her kind and was developed by her boundary-pushing owner, together with a world-class design team. 4.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a>&nbsp;(92.92-metres)&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-cb888a4ae5bc39d319e804098d063133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">At 93-metres, the 1,500 GRT three-masted schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a> is the world’s fourth largest sailing yacht. She was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> in 2006 and has been operated since as one of the most private vessels in the world. 5.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a>&nbsp;(90-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-1c2ef7f7849765ddec7fe33a01f88223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">The 90-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> was built by the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman Shipyard</a> in 2004. The superyacht’s exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with 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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rebecca Bradley Interior Design (Company)">Rebecca Bradley Interior Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930s, and with speeds reaching up to 19 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> can outrun most other sailing superyachts. 6.&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;(88-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-ba2fff3fe8c3ae7b34e6c06720072186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">One of the most iconic yachts of all time and certainly one of the most photographed in recent years, the revolutionary 88-metre <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> is famed for her sophisticated automated square-rigged DynaRig sail plan. Three towering free-standing rotating carbon-fibre masts hold 25,800 square feet of canvas on 15 square sails delivering exceptional performance, speed and manoeuvrability. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, and designed in collaboration with her first owner Tom Perkins, was sold in August of 2009 to her current owner, who actively takes part in superyacht regattas, showing off the yacht's capabilities. 7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>&nbsp;(86-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8770/image/large-9787572476931cd2ffcba9df7a8fc020.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8770">Another Dutch sailing yacht making the Top 10 list is the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Launched in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is the largest ketch-rigged sailing yacht in the world, with her mainmast towering 88.4-metres above sea level. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>. Currently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is in the Netherlands for her first Special Survey by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. 8.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a>&nbsp; (81-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168402/image/large-55e965250277fb66103a784cfc12a147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168402">This <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-launched" target="_blank">launched</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-delivered" target="_blank">delivered</a> in 2020, is the shipyard’s largest sailing yacht by volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle II</a> has an impressive 3,500 square metres of sail, and carbon Panamax rigging by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>. The three-masted schooner was built in collaboration with <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 designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>, and also stands as the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht at 1,150 GT. 9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;(77.6-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-19e53079b60be7d27fbca4b11c064372.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> where, alongside other modifications, the stern section of the vessel was redesigned and extended by 3-metres. However, this refit left her keel slightly unbalanced. An additional, major refit completed in 2020 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NCA Refit (Company)">NCA</a> shipyard, sought to rebalance the keel by cutting her keel in half and moving the ram housing 300 mm forward. Besides her technical changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> also had a new paint job featuring a three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom. 10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>&nbsp;(70-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7805/image/large-e6246afaadd124db4c12e561c2ca4e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7805"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> (previously known as Sybaris) was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> and is one of the largest yachts delivered by the Italian brand in recent years. Completed in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> designed the superyacht’s exterior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillipe Briand</a> consulting on the naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a> fashioned her wooden veneer interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a master suite and five doubles, all with en-suite bathrooms and entertainment centres.

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The 33.04-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/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> has been delivered. The second hull of the shipyard's new SP110 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> was purchased by experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> owners from the Netherlands and were represented through the purchase by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lengers Yachts (Company)">Lengers Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240060/image/large-e4d7c4a1af39fad216ccb7a2f135996a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240060">The first hull of the series made its debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival 2022</a> and was built for the shipyard's CEO Massimo Perotti. Top features include a split level saloon that opens out onto the aft deck, with aerodynamic exterior lines and a sport aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240066/image/large-71388fd63ca9cd3fd011dd67d486c065.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240066">The project was made possible by a collaboration between <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/zuccon-international-project" target="_blank">Bernardo Zuccon</a> for the exteriors, Tilli Antonelli at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sanlorenzo" target="_blank">Sanlorenzo</a> product development, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/studio-marco-arnaboldi" target="_blank">Marco Arnaboldi</a> for the hull design, and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lissoni-associati" target="_blank">Piero Lissoni</a> for the interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240058/image/large-ed56d6d6aad4b8a9f5b3da576a20fae1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240058"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/ownership-sp110-yacht-almax" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240056/image/large-07663bf38e1168893ab8bba23f637e4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240056">Read: Ownership: Massimo Perotti and his 33m SP110 yacht Almax</a>SP110 offers the very solid performances at the lowest fuel consumption. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SP110 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steel It33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2023">Steel It</a> is equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 engines with a total of 6,000 horse power. She reaches a top speed of 40 knots. The water jet propulsion ensures top efficiency and comfort at every speed range and the solar panels supply power to run the hotel load.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240072/image/large-e072da67272143328a98813f9c07a812.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240072"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240074/image/large-56a3866aa0739bddc39aafdc744b4105.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240074">The yacht is due to cruise in the Mediterranean this summer.The photographs used in this article are of the first hull of the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almax33.04m (108'5&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">Almax</a>, and are used for demonstrative purposes only.

Sanlorenzo yacht Steel It delivered

The 33m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Steel It has been delivered.

Sanlorenzo 33m SP110 motor yacht Steel It delivered

The Prime Minister of Antigua, Gaston Browne, has declared that the US has lifted its sanctions on the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, enabling its potential sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26819/image/large-e23757180549886d3a8917288858e85b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26819">&nbsp;The authorisation was announced during the National Assembly of Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday 21 May after the US Department of Treasury issued a licence which allowed “transactions that include but are not limited to, bidding on the purchase of the vessel; paying deposits; and providing financing, insurance, or funding in connection with the purchase.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268484/image/large-42e88e8474e4125149bc9685731f762e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268484">Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Ronald Sanders said that while the licence permits the government of Antigua and Barbuda to proceed with the auction to sell the vessel, other matters, such as the formal delisting of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>, from the US Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list, are still being pursued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268485/image/large-13b792f4320b26fff0056e4019c42818.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268485">“On May 18, the US Department of the Treasury issued licence No. RUSSIA-EO14024-2023-1060959-1, to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, authorising persons licensed by the US Treasury to participate in the Government of Antigua and Barbuda auction of the vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>,” commented Sir Ronald Sanders.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero (2023-04-06 10:30:00 +0200)">Update: Bids entertained for abandoned 82m superyacht Alfa Nero<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268487/image/large-ddef98a8e459479e6f2140c8d216a7d6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268487"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268483/image/large-2e227f9605b8cb8bd764782c3924da4e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268483"></a>The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> is said to be on the sanction list issued by the US, the UK and the European Union, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was ordered to stay in the country at the beginning of 2022, and has not been allowed to fuel and can only take on emergency supplies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268486/image/large-0319403cdbd6a4a18032d229abc2810b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268486">In August 2022, security officials in Antigua and Barbuda conducted a search of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>. It was announced in a statement by Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Greene, that the operation was led by officers of ONDCP, with support from the Police, the Defence Force and Customs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84285/image/large-152b2c43cd20092c4fd4ac30f6a9bcbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84283/image/large-05de92b437eefabe1523edf889939847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84283"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84295/image/large-fdfafdcea1e7b5a2e20cbfc7aa9c7db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84295">The superyacht has reportedly been in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua for nearly two years and according to the Antigua Observer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has been costing the government $28,000 a week, not including food and the wages for the crew members.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: 82m Alfa Nero searched in Antigua<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84289/image/large-7cf65094f9ef1d594510586a81c6d50c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84289"></a>Sir Ronald Sanders also commented “this entire process broke new ground; there were no rule books or patterns to follow. In this sense, much has been achieved by a small state.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84290/image/large-65cbe00ebecd25115df20c1b28919ad8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84294/image/large-290998123199d82be0b140fac2a68b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84294">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>-built superyacht was launched in 2007 and sports an exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and an interior curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> boasts 2,500 GT of volume and accommodation for 12 guests and 28 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84288/image/large-49a73b04ae3761415076e0fafa0af537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84288">

Antigua and Barbuda to auction 82m Alfa Nero superyacht

Antigua and Barbuda has been issued a licence by the US Department of Treasury allowing them to sell the 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht.

Auction of 82m Russian-owned Alfa Nero superyacht confirmed

The first 34.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023">Moonen 110</a> has completed a week of sea trials including a successful endurance test off the Dutch coast on the North Sea. The motor yacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>, with interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Indigo (Company)">Studio Indigo</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270093/image/large-814cb997b6ae7ce99aa98114a7d1046e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270093"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a>' Project Manager John Bechtold was very satisfied with the yacht’s performance at sea. “It’s always exciting to take a brand new design out for the first time. She performed very well at sea, very stable and comfortable. We really noticed how low the noise and vibrations levels are. She’s a beautiful boat.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270091/image/large-768d2a940fd6ec3aa04ee391cbb0f075.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270091">Commercial Director Victor Caminada says the trials are an important milestone. “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023">Moonen 110</a> is a timeless beauty that exemplifies Dutch design excellence. For us that means beautifully designed spaces to be in, but also precision engineering and very high quality craftsmanship. For example the Owner Stateroom is exceptional thanks to both the sweeping 180-degree panoramic views as well as the high comfort levels. When the yacht is at anchor with the generator running, the Owner Stateroom will have a noise level of just 43dB(A).” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270094/image/large-d26a888c611a5d3cdd1d8ee5659d2cce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270094"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 11034.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270095/image/large-2233eb48eb696f338f81bd10b7bb8c28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270095">Moonen 110</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270094/image/large-d26a888c611a5d3cdd1d8ee5659d2cce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270094">

Moonen 110 sea trials complete

The first Moonen 110 has completed sea trials in the Netherlands.

First Moonen 110 motor yacht completes sea trials

The 105-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> has been photographed on her sea trials in the North Sea. The superyacht, which was re-launched in January after a ground-breaking rebuild, has been pioneered by the shipyard in collaboration with designer <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269254/image/large-d9ce10e116007b058294aa8d10be7af1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269254"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> features a modern exterior aesthetic, including a completely new superstructure as well as a fresh interior from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Since her launch, the yacht has been undergoing commissioning in Rotterdam and the sea trials are likely to be the first to take place over coming weeks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269256/image/large-525864ffd5c04da2009b11399671119b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269256">Aside from her physical transformation, the work undertaken brings <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a>&nbsp;into the future with contemporary standards in terms of technology, safety, capability and sustainability. The photographs show a spacious aft deck swim platform with mirrored doors leading to her beach club on the lower deck. Her tiered upper decks feature spacious terraces to aft, with a particularly large terrace on the upper deck, there is also a pool on the main deck.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269255/image/large-ae452fb6507f6349481a4eb7e3c4c002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269255">She has an operational profile that is fully compliant with rigorous IMO Tier III standards, as well as upgrades to her technological capabilities across the board. SYT featured <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a> in the second edition of its technical magazine How to Build It, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">you can download it for free now and get the full story, as well as all of the other in-depth features within the magazine</a>.&nbsp;

105m Oceanco superyacht H3 sea trials

The 105m Oceanco superyacht H3 on sea trials ahead of delivery.

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105m Oceanco superyacht H3 on first sea trials

Turkey-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has delivered the third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 37XP yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evelyn P37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2023">Evelyn P</a>. The 37.17-metre motor yacht was sold to an American client and is the second delivered yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> has been involved with.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231834/image/large-ce010a3fbe3377334e89696f552f4999.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231834"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evelyn P37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2023">Evelyn P</a> features exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design &amp; Services</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 37XP combines a refined yet recognisable Numarine aesthetic with ambitiously conceived functionality and performance. She has a custom interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Todd Anthony Design (Company)">Todd Anthony Design</a> who worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>’s in-house design team. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269045/image/large-30f3c62d8457b3ddaab28c22e6f3fcad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269045"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269037/image/large-6067c7c1609a504dd01d6d1d1d8ff008.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269037"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269014/image/large-88a15c31359b6091e1d8242cfa765b66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269014">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> 37XP is known for its expansive windows on the main deck, as well as her master suite. Regarding accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evelyn P37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2023">Evelyn P</a> has a six stateroom layout with a private owner’s level on the upper deck, VIP forward on the main deck, and four staterooms below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269028/image/large-7b424457e3d69ecdee116bf5b665048d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269026/image/large-583ccc9189e934012e54d5c2dd6cc527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269026">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evelyn P37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2023">Evelyn P</a> include a cinema room on the lower deck, a designated beach club area, and a large boat deck with space to carry a nine-metre tender and three Jet Skis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268990/image/large-556e1be927a448e42f51b65e518877f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268990"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268988/image/large-2042eb6dcab865ce53ffab991311f48e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268988">“To make the timing as perfect as possible, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> just closed on this client's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 105 last week, then the owner gets married, takes delivery of his new yacht, and flies to Greece for a maiden voyage honeymoon. You can’t write a better script!” commented International Sales Director for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>, Alex G. Clarke.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268985/image/large-87df072614cb388bd48accaa685be62a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268985"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268969/image/large-26fc5d886c1cd9b34eb8280ff8fa4ec0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268969"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evelyn P37.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2023">Evelyn P</a> is equipped with twin 800 horsepower engines which allow her to reach a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269088/image/large-027a3339f6a92322e485be4303f2e76c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269088">(The first image is of her sistership&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chapter 337.17m (121'11&quot;)Numarine2022">Chapter 3</a>&nbsp;and is used for editorial purposes)

37m Numarine 37XP yacht Evelyn P delivered

Numarine has delivered the third Numarine 37XP yacht Evelyn P to her American owner.

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Numarine delivers third Numarine 37XP yacht Evelyn P

The 116-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kleven Maritime AS (Company)">Kleven Maritime</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> has been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a>. Representatives of the owner have commented that the change was overdue, having been held up for administrative reasons. The change is reported not to be an indication of new ownership at this time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100145/image/large-130dfbdb285d28840400f061c2693c6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100145">Built jointly in Norway at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/kleven-maritime-as" target="_blank">Kleven</a> shipyard and later completed at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/dorries-yachts" target="_blank">Dörries Maritime</a> in Bremerhaven, Germany, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a> was delivered in 2018 to an interior design by British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. Her exterior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Limited</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk AS</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100142/image/large-36d14083b8df45eb4ec5f4ae555c8d27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100142">The explorer superyachts technical platform was developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marin Teknikk AS (Company)">Marin Teknikk</a>, while the New Zealand-based firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oscar Mike Limited (Company)">Oscar Mike Limited</a> completed her naval architecture to ensure a luxurious and comfortable onboard experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100144/image/large-483608bfe55f7a5811bb3ad7ccc7b705.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100144"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Multiverse116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Multiverse</a> has a huge volume of 6862 GT, allowing her to accommodate a massive number of tenders and toys including a custom 68-foot tender on the foredeck. The purpose-built explorer has since cruised remote locations such as the Norwegian fjords and completed an extensive trans-Pacific voyage in 2021. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183868/image/large-20d2377b931ed0c7d7d3cf7df5bc7e1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183868">She has just completed a refit period and currently situated in Tampa, Florida, though her summer plans have not been divulged. The superyacht is the sistership to the 107.4-metre explorer superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>, SYT took a look at the two superyachts in 2018 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses vs Andromeda: What's the difference? (2018-07-18 14:30:00 +0200)">you can read the full story here</a>.&nbsp;

116m superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse

The 116m Kleven superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse.

116m Kleven superyacht Ulysses renamed Multiverse

Germany-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has delivered the 90-metre superyacht Project 1601. Very little is known about the secretive superyacht that began construction in 2018, but she has now been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268160/image/large-30d84a44ad8a76ffc54ef06419e5ca22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268160"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a> features exterior design by renowned design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. She is characterised by straight lines, planar surfaces and angular corners, with her geometrical design creating a striking profile that is easily recognisable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257837/image/large-73fdb81e6c086bac588b7906acd6cdc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257837"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a> was launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Rendsburg facility in February 2023, coinciding with the launch of the 145-metre secretive superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminance145.0m (475'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Luminance</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminance145.0m (475'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Luminance</a> is the eighth largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and the 15th largest in the world.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched (2023-02-09 09:45:00 +0100)">Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261936/image/large-21e5028e0e96d755d2459d1e5cb62406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261936"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a>&nbsp;was built for an experienced couple who had previously sailed a 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> for over 20 years. They required top-notch design and engineering as well as seagoing comfort for their family. Key features onboard include zero speed stabilisers, an outside cinema and a liftable pool floor with dance floor illumination. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257908/image/large-80604e9def77e15e4935d89572838300.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257908"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a> has an estimated volume of 3,600 GT and features interior design by Hamburg-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges GmbH</a> and is said to echo the same design themes as her exterior. During her construction process, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cornelsen & Partner Yacht Consulting GmbH (Company)">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a> acted as the Project Manager for the owner’s team.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials (2023-03-17 17:00:00 +0100)">In pictures: 90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261934/image/large-e860a08338ec6a8d962803cbbb3573af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261934"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norn89.99m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Norn</a> shares some of the recognisable design cues of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s most iconic yachts, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a>’s signature panoramic sky lounge. The powerhouse builder currently has over 10 projects in-build including the 136.8-metre superyacht Alibaba, the 122-metre superyacht Jag and the 114.2-metre superyacht Cosmos.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268161/image/large-eefa189a6c4a923143ac54f1cb57165b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268161">

Lürssen’s 90m superyacht Norn delivered

Lürssen has delivered the 90m superyacht Norn, previously known as Project 1601.

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90m secretive Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 delivered and named Norn

New details have emerged about the shootout on Friday 28 April at 2:28am with the 50.29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ramage & Ferguson (Company)">Ramage &amp; Ferguson</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a>, off the coast of Yemen. The Yemeni Coast Guard (YCG) has now issued an official statement outlining the details of the gunfight that took place between the superyacht, two YCG’s vessels and a Yemeni Navy patrol vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/39946/image/large-295e003c96e46db73970c3381681ae45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39946">Previous reports published by online publisher AP News stated that guards onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> mistook the Yemeni Coast Guard for pirates. But the yacht's manager Aashim Mongia said there was absolutely no case of "mistaken identity.”Owner Shirish Saraf has publicly stated that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> was en route to Egypt, when he claims that she was pursued by pirates for between four and five hours. Three security guards were onboard at the time of the incident when a gunfight broke out, with eyewitnesses onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> reporting over 150 rounds fired.The YCG refutes these claims, stating that “patrol boats introduced themselves and tried to communicate with the yacht via the VHF radio-bridge to bridge COMMS, but the yacht captain did not respond to the repeated calls.”&nbsp;The Yemeni Coast Guard claims that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> was not flying a flag and was sailing in Yemeni territorial waters, about six nautical miles from the coast. The patrol boats approached the yacht in an attempt to attract the attention of the crew to respond to the VHF communication.According to the YCG statement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> started to increase speed and heavily fired at the Yemeni Law enforcement boats. The Yemeni Law enforcement vessels fired back, and it is reported that this resulted in the death of one Yemeni soldier, others wounded and damage to the vessels.A pursuit ensued, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> sailing towards international waters and according to the YCG, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> “issued a false distress call.” As a result of this, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an “attack” warning, but with clarification from YCG, it was downgraded from attack to incident.The manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> claims that an aircraft was able to identify multiple pirate skiffs operating under the guise of the Yemeni Coast Guard in the area, and that at least two other distress calls regarding piracy were made from merchant ships also in the area.Pictures taken onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> show the yacht has sustained significant damage and bullet holes to both her interior and exterior. Medical assistance was sent to the yacht and no other injuries were reported onboard.According to the YCG, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> was sailing with a crew of nine onboard, including the captain, all of Indian nationality. As well as this, there were three security guards onboard, two Indian and one Greek. The YCG also reports that they had modern automatic weapons and snipers.The Yemeni Coast Guard said that “the Yemeni government reserves its rights regarding what resulted from the incident, as the yacht entered the territorial waters of Yemen and was sailing without showing a flag. The statement also says that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> refused to respond to the law enforcement assets and stop, which is “clear violation of international maritime law and the rules of innocent passage.”The statement concludes that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> did not “have any justification nor right to use arms and ammunition,” and that they were warned more than once that the vessels were the Yemen law enforcement agencies, YCG &amp; Navy. “The crew onboard were all in military dress and the boats were of naval design, not of a traditional fishing boat design.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalizma50.29m (164'12&quot;)Ramage & Ferguson1906">Kalizma</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd (Company)">G.L. Watson &amp; Co. Ltd</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Della Tecnica (Company)">Della Tecnica</a>, with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Della Tecnica (Company)">Della Tecnica</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd (Company)">G.L. Watson &amp; Co. Ltd</a>. She is able to accommodate up to 10 guests, alongside a crew of 10.

50m Ramage & Ferguson yacht Kalizma shootout in Yemen

The 50m Ramage & Ferguson superyacht Kalizma was involved in a shootout off the coast of Yemen on Friday

New details revealed about 50m superyacht Kalizma shootout in Yemen

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a> has been acquired by the global communications company Viasat. The combined company enhances the scale and scope to continue to drive growth in the increasingly dynamic and competitive satellite communications industry. The employees of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a> will retain their roles under the new ownership, and Rajeex Suri and Andy Sukawaty, CEO and Chairman, will join the Viasat Board of Directors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251466/image/large-5d9ca2aceec40452a7ab1bf77d737e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251466">The company’s assets, once fully integrated, are expected to increase the pace and scope of innovation in the global satellite connectivity sector, offering new and improved capabilities to customers that will address the ever-increasing speed, flexibility, reliability, coverage and security they demand.“We are thrilled to welcome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a>’s employees, customers, shareholders and partners into the Viasat ecosystem,” said Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO, Viasat. “The combination of our companies brings together the people, technology, innovation, network assets, spectrum resources and global partnerships needed to help connect the world more affordably, securely and reliably. Together, we believe we are positioned to offer customers a multi-layered network that gives them the right connectivity at the right time, place and price.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251465/image/large-65250364f6dfbf29802d99a42e82cf83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251465">“Thanks to all those who worked so tirelessly and thoroughly to complete this transaction,” said Dankberg. “I’d also like to thank the Viasat team and the leadership team at Inmarsat, especially the contributions of Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, and Andy Sukawaty, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a> Chairman. Rajeev and Andy will be joining the Viasat Board of Directors as representatives of the prior <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a> private equity ownership consortium. I look forward to their continued contributions to the company.”The combined company will continue to be led by Mark Dankberg as Chairman and CEO and Guru Gowrappan as President. Viasat also reconfirmed that its new global international business headquarters will be in London. Corporate headquarters will continue to be in Carlsbad, California. Further decisions regarding organizational structure and leadership will be determined as part of the ongoing integration process.“Our goal is to be the undisputed leader in satellite communications with a sharp focus on providing the best products and services for our customers,” said Gowrappan. “We are more than the sum of our parts. This combination broadens the global fixed and mobile services available to customers in an industry-defining moment. We intend to move quickly to bring the best from each company together in a way that creates much deeper value for our stakeholders and ensures we deliver on our synergy commitments.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195034/image/large-e11ca4b857f5c9a2b385bfc4f99ce95d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195034">“Satellite communications is a hugely significant and strategic global market for the U.K. space sector, now poised for an exciting next phase,” said George Freeman MP, the U.K.’s Minister of State at the Department of Science, Innovation &amp; Technology. “The combination of Viasat and Inmarsat creates a global leader in satellite communications here in the U.K. It brings significant investment, hundreds of new highly skilled jobs and will serve as a catalyst for substantial economic growth. Having met both companies, I look forward to working with them as we use the U.K.’s regulatory freedom and leadership to support advanced technologies to boost the space economy’s productivity, profitability and sustainability.”Under the terms of the purchase agreement, at the closing of the transaction, Inmarsat’s shareholders received an aggregate of $551 million in cash, subject to adjustments, and approximately $46.36 million shares of common stock. The cash portion of the purchase price was reduced from $850 million to $551 million after Inmarsat paid a $299 million special dividend to its shareholders in April 2022. The shares issued to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4064" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inmarsat plc (Company)">Inmarsat</a> shareholders at the closing represent an aggregate of approximately 37.6 percent of the total shares of Viasat common stock on a fully diluted basis, with no Inmarsat shareholder receiving shares representing 10% or more. In connection with closing of the acquisition on May 30, 2023, Viasat drew down on approximately $1.35 billion of its committed financing package, including a $617 million secured term loan facility and a $733 million unsecured bridge loan. The lower financed amount reflects in part the reduction in the cash component of the purchase price.

Inmarsat acquired by Viasat

Inmarsat has been acquired by global communications company Viasat.

Inmarsat acquired by global communications company Viasat

The UAE-based property developer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakheel Marinas (Company)">Nakheel</a> has announced a new marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakheel Dubai Islands Marinas (Company)">Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands</a>. The new marina can accommodate up to 13 superyachts, with 248 wet berths for yachts up to 47-metres and dry berths for trailers up to 20-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251709/image/large-9e8da947f36c6ae5ba54c5398f12c52a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251709">Situated along Dubai’s northern coastline at Dubai Islands, the new marina offers 24 hour dock assistance, club car transfer, waste collection and free wifi, among other amenities. The Dubai Islands Beach is within walking distance from the marina.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakheel Marinas (Company)">Nakheel</a> also owns the two Palm Jumeirah Marinas on the east and west sides of the Palm Jumeirah and the two marinas can accommodate yachts up to 40-metres. &nbsp;Over recent years, Dubai has seen a major investment in the yachting facilities, with the construction and development of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour Marina</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Mina Rashid Marina</a>. With this investment, many European and American companies have opened office in Dubai, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons International</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, securing the region's position as a major player in the international yachting industry.In 2022, SuperYacht Times acquired the Gulf Superyacht Summit, and in November hosted the first edition of the event. To find out more about the summit, to inquire about partnerships and tickets, you can find all the information of the website here: <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">gulfsuperyachtsummit.com</a>

Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands opened

Dubai property developer Nakheel has opened a new marina in Dubai Islands.

Nakheel unveils new superyacht marina in Dubai Islands

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>, a key player in yachting innovation and a part of the renowned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>, presents its latest model, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a>, at the esteemed Salone Nautico Venezia. The magnificent backdrop of the Arsenale sets the stage for the awaited unveiling of this new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> model, which continues to redefine the boundaries of yacht design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272305/image/large-b13ba5d8b03fdf95ea029f0076b49ad1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272305">Crafted by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> engineering team, with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)">Studio Vallicelli Design</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> embodies unrivalled exterior spaces on the 24.06-metre yacht, revolutionising the concept of a raised pilothouse design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240969/image/large-6f2c8eaeed26d90f395d478ea8d3fc4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240969">Stefano de Vivo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally's</a> Managing Director, elaborates on the vision behind the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a>: "Our objective was to anticipate market demands by developing a yacht that stays ahead of its time, drawing inspiration from the innovative features that made the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/10773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY20027.03m (88'8&quot;)">wallywhy200</a> a resounding success. With its impressive 24-metre length and 150 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> is a versatile vessel, ideally suited for experienced owners who truly appreciate the masterful utilisation of space, expansive living areas, and its unmistakable personality. For nearly three decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> has been at the forefront of designing and constructing cutting-edge yachts, spearheading epochal changes in yacht design. We are confident that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> will establish itself in diverse international markets."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240970/image/large-d53641cb85dba30603e3c40f5f2013fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240970"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233568/image/large-d3f32291eb15820ba93695365be64ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233568">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> sets new benchmarks for its size with its unparalleled exterior areas. The upper deck offers expansive open space, providing an immense amount of protected area. Onboard, owners and guests can relish a complete dining setting on the sundeck, a sunbathing area, a shaded lounge, and much more – almost the entire length of the vessel is dedicated to outdoor leisure and relaxation. A noteworthy feature of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> is the floor-to-ceiling glass that dominates its design, enhancing the yacht's allure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240971/image/large-836df6d7e40c3dea2f8922c27dcce133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240971">Accommodation on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> includes a forward master suite on the main deck, reminiscent of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/10773" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY20027.03m (88'8&quot;)">wallywhy200</a>, offering unobstructed 270-degree panoramic views and a striking grand "amphitheatre of the sea" design, courtesy of its unusually high bow. Additional accommodations are located on the lower deck, which can be configured as a VIP, a double, and a twin guest suite or as a two VIP cabin layout. All staterooms benefit from the ample natural light streaming through the vast windows, creating an airy and contemporary ambience onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233570/image/large-8fd9cede24495563e986f9969ea912c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233570">Luca Bassani, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally's</a> Founder and Chief Designer, highlights the primary reason for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150's</a> uniqueness: "It is the simplicity and accessibility of the layout that makes it immensely appealing to a wide range of clients – it provides the ultimate flexible platform for those seeking to expand the boundaries of traditional planing-craft usage. This vessel is the first to offer direct access to the sea at cockpit level without the need for stairs; it is effectively a floating loft on the water."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233571/image/large-f4a10353012d87bcea2a112e2b8faa33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233571">The aft deck of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> presents a spacious and unobstructed platform featuring a hydraulic multipurpose ladder and a rising platform. Owners can customise this area according to their preferences, accommodating various water toys and a large 3.90-metre tender.Equipped with optional three IPS1350 engines, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/12820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally WHY15024.06m (78'11&quot;)">wallywhy150</a> can achieve an impressive maximum speed of 23 knots, while the standard propulsion of three IPS1200 engines ensures a cruising speed of 17 knots.&nbsp;

Wally debuts wallywhy150 at the Venice Boat Show 2023

Wally unveils the innovative wallywhy150 described as the “floating loft on the water,” at the Venice Boat Show 2023. 



Wally debuts the wallywhy150 “floating loft on the water” at the Venice Boat Show 2023

The French electrical and electromechanical services company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)">Yachtelec</a> has been acquired by the ship repair and maintenance group AMARIX, the owner of MACOR and ETI Services companies. Amarix has acquired a 100 percent stake in the company which is based at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Ciotat Shipyards (Company)">La Ciotat Shipyards</a> in the South of France. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Yachtelec</a> was founded in 2007 and has worked on more than 700 major yacht projects, with major industry names including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272302/image/large-ea0546e0c00d33ed24f4d6320c131573.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272302">The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, is part of a wider strategy to increase the group’s market presence and to leverage the turnkey project capability of the company’s MACOR brand in the international superyacht sectors. MACOR specialises in the repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems and machinery, fabrication, and pipework. Since its formation in 1986, the company’s four business units has worked on more 3,000 vessels and represents some of the maritime industry’s market leading OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), operators and managers.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272303/image/large-e4cbb96766566bd6db8ae9ff0b316b1a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272303"></a>“The acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)">YACHTELEC</a> makes complete sense and strengthens the group’s portfolio,” said AMARIX founder Nicolas Martinetti. “With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)">YACHTELEC</a> joining the group’s MACOR and ETI Services brands we close the circle to provide a complete turnkey services solution, covering all mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic systems onboard. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to the AMARIX family, now counting 75 employees, and working with them to ensure a seamless transition for our new clients and customers,” he said.Commenting on the developments taking place in the luxury yacht market, Xavier Deval, Amarix Group's Business Director, said: “It is forecast that that the luxury yacht will grow by 8% in the next five years, with the trend being for larger vessels. We are already seeing some yacht refit yards invest in facilities to meet the demand for larger, longer tonnage. But owners are also looking for models with a higher degree of customisation and features, such as state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems. We can now meet this demand. The inclusion of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)">YACHTELEC</a> to our portfolio significantly strengthens our network, almost doubling the number of technical experts and specialists we have in the field.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtelec (Company)">Yachtelec</a> Director Remi Colace said: "The acquisition and integration in to AMARIX Group is a great step forward for YACHTELEC, ensuring brands continued development and growth trajectory. This makes us stronger and able to offer more technical packages and expertise to our superyacht customers and more."&nbsp;

Amarix Group acquires Yachtelec

The ship repair and maintenance group Amarix has acquired French electrical and electromechanical services company YACHTELEC. 

Repair and maintenance group Amarix acquires electromechanical services company Yachtelec

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a> has announced the launch of the 34.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma yacht. The Maiora 35 Exuma yacht is characterised by her impressive performance and expansive interior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271066/image/large-c7249531e1b5d86d843b54275e5e6845.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271066">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma yacht showcases a straight bow and fully open stern and is constructed from a composite material. She boasts sleek and stylish lines with a sporty exterior profile and a bespoke interior design.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma yacht has been customised to meet the needs of her owner, with her pilot house positioned forward on the main deck. A second pilothouse can be found on the upper deck, allowing the owner to control her, while surrounded by friends and family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272292/image/large-2d84df21bffb9ac88fb075dc34d04b3c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272292">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma can accommodate up to 11 guests in 5 staterooms consisting of a full-beam master stateroom, located forward on the main deck and four VIP suites on the lower deck. She also has accommodation for a crew of six.Glass has been used extensively on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma yacht with floor-to-ceiling windows in her main saloon and guest accommodations. Her upper deck features a 47 square-metre saloon, which can be easily converted into over 130 square-metres by opening a door, sliding the “moon-roof” open, and lowering the side glazed surfaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272291/image/large-d274b6d0a86d4cca227b2122c1a071d4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272291">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 35 Exuma yacht is able to store a 6.5-metre tender in the side garage, while a second garage located aft can fit a 3.5-metre service tender and countless toys. She 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> 2,000 horsepower engines, which provide her with a top speed of almost 35 knots.

Maiora 35 Exuma yacht launch

Next Yacht Group has announced the launch of the 35m Maiora 35 Exuma yacht.

Next Yacht Group launches Maiora 35 Exuma yacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Moments (Company)">Yacht Moments</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a> have unveiled the renderings for a new 49.9-metre superyacht concept. The steel and aluminium motor yacht is a joint development and has been designed for those who want to experience sea life to the fullest.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272259/image/large-37e3b6c9fde660e58dc1de5ee8848de5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272259">The 49.9-metre superyacht concept is characterised by a sleek and sporty design with curved, soft and sinuous lines. She features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architectur</a>e and takes inspiration from modern and futuristic silhouettes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272247/image/large-73cf166ab860fb1b3e4281aa0047c0fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272247">The yacht features large open spaces and large windows to allow guests to enjoy the full view of the panorama. Attention to detail can be seen in her gunwales which have been hollowed out and reduced to a minimum, so that the view from inside encounters as few obstacles as possible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272246/image/large-51589d376907446d0ebfddd4fa49f052.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272246">Her modern and futuristic interior features organic shapes with cutting-edge technologies. She uses high-quality materials such as Macassar ebony wood and high-gloss metals to create a play of light and a luxurious atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272248/image/large-681ee2dc92818d3d3653e620767c2c8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272248"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272255/image/large-92a7e4637e0e904fe3027bc4bbb0a823.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272255"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272252/image/large-5eb1df57f1933af3cb9b6740be997953.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272252">The superyacht can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests across six staterooms, as well as a crew of nine across five cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272260/image/large-13f7ccecfe7141f0ceee13d48fa97407.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272260">Key features onboard the superyacht include her main deck aft cockpit, which was raised to maximise the height of the beach club below. The open terrace provides 180-degree views, with a large Jacuzzi and adjoining sunbathing area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272244/image/large-a17c8b53f19743b482575d3641e4f629.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272244">From here there is easy access to the upper deck aft, which includes an alfresco dining and lounge area. A multipurpose platform is located beyond the wheelhouse and can be used as a sunbathing area with freestanding furnishings, party deck, and a touch-and-go helipad.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272245/image/large-3ffd16b8e2f25610ec39200f4558894f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272245">Her sundeck is home to a freshwater pool with Jacuzzi functions and a glass bottom. A second pool on the aft deck will also be equipped with glass bottom and Jacuzzi functions and will have a jet-nozzle to create a current for swimming.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272243/image/large-56e0e858b44376c67e3b830eb0500040.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272243">The superyacht features an extensive beach club with a moveable lifting system swimming platform. The area can be opened from three sides, allowing for a constant flow of air and light to create a multifunctional area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272257/image/large-d82e1d5562cde902c6801993e3881ead.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272257">Her bow features a covered mooring area with adjoining garage for a tender and Jet Ski, and part of the deck can be lifted, thanks to a hydraulic system to allow the crew access to this area without any interruptions to her guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272242/image/large-3e97b1b406f4cb36476add10bd602151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272242">In terms of propulsion, the 50m superyacht can be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines which will provide her with a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Luca Dini 50m superyacht concept

Yacht Moments and Luca Dini Design & Architecture have unveiled the renderings for a new 50m superyacht concept. 

New 50m superyacht concept with futuristic interiors and floating aft deck

Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> has announced that they have signed a contract for a new 100 plus-metre superyacht. The steel and aluminium motor yacht will be the largest yacht built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's</a>-certified shipyard and has an expected delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272216/image/large-30ecf66582fba3fac855139b828ac216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272216">According to the shipyard, the 100 plus-metre superyacht “combines uncompromised luxury, technology, engineering, and propulsion for a very-experienced client.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> are no strangers to large builds, with their first breakthrough project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> measuring 85.01-metres.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> was delivered in 2021 and was one of the most show stopping yachts on display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> that year. She boasts exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design Ltd</a>, with naval architecture by her builder.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious (2021-11-11 10:00:00 +0100)">Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious</a>With 2,291 GT of interior space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> which have emulated the modernity and grace of a five star hotel. She is able to accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms, as well as a crew of 28.

AKYACHT 100-metre yacht

AKYACHT has announced that they have signed a contract for a new +100-metre superyacht. 

AKYACHT signs contract for new 100 plus-metre superyacht with 2027 delivery date

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts Refit (PSY)</a> has announced that they will expand the company's commitment to sustainability in yachting by developing more sustainable measures. Members discussed the future of yachting and ways to make it more environmentally sustainable during a Julius Baer Sustainability Circle event on 4 May at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272210/image/large-1965c1dd5270b57f30a8f954065904aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272210">The event discussed actions such as the installation of solar panels on key infrastructures, as well as renewable energy sourcing, ways to reduce emissions and research activities.“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts Refit</a>, we believe we are in a good position, as we have always put the process at the centre of our philosophy, which has also meant for some time that we invest in the green transition of infrastructures and procedures in all the yards of the network,” explained Luciano Bregola, Marseille Yard General manager and engineer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272211/image/large-5c29f2a6d374ad289d90efa6e65d1444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272211">The event revolved around the future of yachting with the objective to address the challenges of the yachting industry, in regard to its environmental footprint and how this can be reduced. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">PSY</a> believes that sustainability starts from people's mindset and develops in the procedures in which yachts are built, managed, converted, and repaired. We acknowledge the importance of individual actions, since together we have the power to deliver a green boost to the market,” explained Luciano Bregola.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226398/image/large-eebaf16cba4bbfdac598e8698268ec06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226398"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a> already has several ongoing projects and developments to support more sustainable yachting. These include the improvement and expansion of green refitting procedures for yachts, such as eco-friendly paint and advanced water treatment plants. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226399/image/large-2e0a55e82cf6a21294548894f5e0b891.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226399">The company also uses more sustainable technology and renewable energy across boats, shipyards and related facilities, with LED lighting and solar panels. Palumbo SuperYachts has also committed to installing photovoltaic infrastructure across its facilities in the Mediterranean by 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226396/image/large-330aaaedb6ee254141840d21fbe54500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226396">As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a> is currently working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> on research and development into lithium batteries, green hydrogen, and green methanol. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">PSY</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, is studying the potential of new fuels that offer the possibility of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the gradual replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy,” added Luciano Bregola. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54847/image/large-a5c62f6145b78682aefa08e81aecee8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54847">By expanding its commitment to sustainability, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYacht Refit</a> aims to take on a leadership role in the building, refitting, converting and maintaining of superyachts. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">PSY</a> acknowledges that the yachting industry still faces different challenges in this area that it is important to tackle, and this is why the company will keep investing in facilities and in research and development activities, with the aim of making the future of the yachting industry greener,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a>.

Palumbo SY Refit expands commitment to sustainability in yachting

Palumbo SuperYachts has announced that they will expand the company's commitment to sustainability in yachting with more sustainable measures.

Dutch sailing yachts on the market

Discover the SuperYacht Times covets for Dutch sailing yachts currently for sale. 

Exceptional Dutch sailing yachts for sale

The 25.61-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kuipers Woudsend (Company)">Kuiper Woudsend</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> sold in an in-house deal at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, with Marco Fodale introducing the buyer and seller alongside James Nason.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228559/image/large-17dbce0e768220309170736a32e0253c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228559"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> was delivered in 2000 from the Netherlands and features exterior and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. The pocket explorer yacht is believed to be the last 84 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kuipers Woudsend (Company)">Kuipers</a> Doggersbank yacht built that was personally overseen by Mr Kuipers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228561/image/large-7dea575101907117539ddb7971def6dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228562/image/large-a6e746422be6ade18286a75c7d784f7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228564/image/large-eb693508c1ff296cf4cfbfa6d2d843ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228564">With 120 GT of interior space and designs from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a>’s interior is finished with traditional wooden walls and cream carpets. She can accommodate as many as six guests between three staterooms, as well as a crew of three in two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228565/image/large-25cb6385ed6cbde8ade535bc04eb95f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228565"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228560/image/large-e3843c94c99547b35e1d8c34ef9b9818.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228560">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines and offering a 4,000 nautical mile range. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> had a last known asking price of $2,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228566/image/large-bc89ff87e4beb7f28c7fe8b733f6379e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228566">

26m Kuiper Woudsend yacht Blue Pearl sold

The 26m Kuiper Woudsend motor yacht Blue Pearl sold in an in-house deal at Fraser. She had a last known asking price of $2,000,000.

Fleet Updates

On board the 56m explorer yacht Blue II