You might recognise The Island from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>’s 78.4-metre concept <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-concept-slipstream" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Slipstream</a>, which in 2019 is the most recent vessel to feature the newly-patented beach club concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182609/image/large-ef7650fec40eb15ae43393f315e1f209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182609">The Island is now a signature feature of a number of designs developed by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">&nbsp;Nauta</a> from 54 to 96 metres in length. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>’s 75-metre concept Dune was the first to feature the newly-patented beach club concept in 2017. The designer’s latest superyacht designs benefit from the concept: the 78-metre Slipstream will have 66 square metres of supplementary area provided by the opened beach club, the 85-metre Wave will have 46 additional square metres and the 96-metre Air yacht concept will have an extra 53 square metres and 95% additional aft deck space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182603/image/large-941b6bbfdc0e6c65ab5edc2be2cde215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182603"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177438/image/large-307866d3dd3b64a1635f6afdb57aa0a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177438"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182608/image/large-f6b1ac2029ed7d4ef16e881a4ca3fd8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182608">“The Island concept began with 75-metre Dune that was developed for a specific client who didn't want the pool on the main deck aft and instead asked for a seamless connection between the main deck and sea level,” says Pedol. “Hence our idea of opening the area up on the sides to increase the surface area, improving circulation and providing spectacular contact with the sea. After all, the best reason to invest in a superyacht is to be able to enjoy what is all around you in the most direct way possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182606/image/large-a908b8023738e30667f87a5c1b1324d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182606">With patents now approved by regional authorities in Italy, Turkey and the EU, The Island is an expandable aft deck or beach club, which enhances a yacht’s contact with water through fold-out bulwark terraces. The designers aim to achieve a streamlining effect from the superyacht itself to her surrounding environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182607/image/large-97a1d367a2271e1f47ca3f919634b3b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182607"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182608/image/large-f6b1ac2029ed7d4ef16e881a4ca3fd8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182608">With The Island, designers wanted to create an uninterrupted walkway that embraces three sides of the hull in the stern. To achieve this, they inserted a connecting section between the side terraces that opens out over the sea at beach club level and fold-down bulwarks that extend the stern platform. This creates a single walk around space that allows guests to move freely from one side of the yacht to the other either from inside the beach club or from the open aft deck.

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In the wake of the news of its newly-patented yacht beach club feature ‘The Island’ Nauta shares insight into its  latest concepts. 

New Nauta yacht designs feature expandable beach club 

CONCEPTHULL Yacht Design has released the renderings and details of Minion, a 27-metre motor yacht concept described as "bold, pure and go-anywhere” by the designer. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357552/image/large-0591625105377eec6564fec4637ee4a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357552">Displaying an upright silhouette and sturdy hull, Minion draws inspiration from robust explorer yachts that can withstand tough weather conditions in remote destinations. Part of what makes the yacht’s exterior profile so unique is the pairing of her short overall length and wide eight-metre beam. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357558/image/large-e20583abf8a9b1ec586d4491333ef314.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357558">“The original concept stands for 'Less is More', the idea being to create a clever overall layout for a smaller size vessel with more of the features,” CONCEPTHULL Yacht Design explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357555/image/large-074e9b8874dadb4e11d48124d1d0dd8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357555">Furthermore, Minion’s hull smoothly marries metal surfaces with glasswork, as the main deck glazing blends into the hull for a sleek, strong finish, while the wheelhouse protrudes above. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357556/image/large-1bb300eb6b889afd1010745e52360795.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357556">Inside, the motor yacht’s master suite can be found deep inside the vertical bow, and is decked out in large, tinted windows for owners to take in far-reaching vistas of the surrounding environment. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357554/image/large-969a122e5c4afc495d573cf7ac7c9125.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357554">“Purity as a key design approach is clearly reflected in the sculpture and forms of Minion,” CONCEPTHULL continued. This design philosophy is exemplified in the inclusion of skylight see-through circular potholes that allow guests to enjoy either natural daylight or starry night skies. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357557/image/large-379523fc473dac29516f57539183c15a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357557">On deck, Minion’s outdoor living spaces are optimised for unwinding and a close relationship with the seascape. The main deck aft contains a Jacuzzi flanked by sunpads and an outdoor dining arrangement in the shade. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357553/image/large-1fde1ffcd180df730c4f1fa6b85c949f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357553">Additional alfresco entertainment can also be found on the deck above, which is home to geometric, yellow and white sofas, arm chairs and loungers for those onboard to catch some rays in the presence of sea views.

27m yacht concept Minion by CONCEPTHULL

CONCEPTHULL Yacht Design has released the renderings and details of Minion, a 27-metre motor yacht concept.

Minion: The 27m “go anywhere” yacht concept by CONCEPTHULL

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> has revealed the first rendering for a new 28-metre motor yacht, Onyx 92. With a bold profile and sculpted lines, the Onyx 92 introduces a refined blend of performance and luxury, more commonly found onboard much larger vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357302/image/large-036837b0d9b12d1e36aba478c7bc5210.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357302">“This is not just a cruiser,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, “it's a floating oasis designed for those who seek both adventure and refined relaxation.” Composed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the Onyx 92 yacht features a contemporary profile, with subtle curves and a near vertical bow.&nbsp;The Onyx 92 yacht offers two flexible interior layout configurations, with option A placing her forward-facing owner’s stateroom at the bow, while an open-plan lounge and dining area can be found aft, alongside a galley.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357308/image/large-cb6fc9c3f7b8a2d7a3939f9cf2205dcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357308">The owner’s suite benefits from a large office and walk-in dressing room, as well as his-and-hers ensuite bathrooms. The remaining guest staterooms can be found on the lower deck and consist of a large VIP suite amidships, a double stateroom forward and a twin, as well as a spacious lounge area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357303/image/large-198524b4ad0c87393d516930bff95672.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357303">Option B reimagines the space usually used as the owner’s suite into an open-plan kitchen and dining area, with a large breakfast bar-style island separating her galley from her dining table. This then allows the aft space to be used for an oversized saloon, with large L-shaped sofas positioned to allow guests to admire the sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357309/image/large-6d0ca6e01d0bfa4ed27d3f9a8389fe9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357309">The lower deck has been configured to accommodate guests across three capacious double staterooms and two twins, all of which have ensuite bathrooms. In both layouts, her crew accommodation is placed aft, sleeping up to four.Among the Onyx 92 yacht’s standout features is her beach club, complete with a bar positioned directly at the water’s edge. Her expansive foredeck offers a large sunbed flanked by four lounge corners, providing guests with multiple zones for open-air relaxation and socialising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357307/image/large-f7c09f30350ba6e4fa27631c10574de2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357307">The sundeck of the Onyx 92 can be configured in two ways, as either an enclosed skylounge and alfresco dining space, or as an open-plan exterior deck space, with lounge seating and an alfresco dining table for up to 12 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357301/image/large-6654c35dfd6abc560ed86c5680cc4411.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357301">Performance-wise, the Onyx 92 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> 2000 M96 engines, with the option of Volvo Penta IPS drives. She is capable of reaching 26 knots at full speed, cruising comfortably at 18 knots and boasts a transoceanic range of 1,800 nautical miles at 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357306/image/large-8d8e8ac8b5d371b3d3022562bf474ef5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357306">Thanks to her shallow draft, the yacht is ideal for navigating destinations often out of reach for larger vessels, such as the secluded bays of the Bahamas and the peaceful waters of the Florida Keys.

Mulder Design unveils new 28m versatile Onyx 92 motor yacht concept

Mulder Design has revealed the first rendering for a new 28-metre motor yacht, Onyx 92, with two versatile layouts and a beach club.

Onyx 92: Mulder Design’s 28m yacht concept with a beach club and open-plan living

Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7343" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bassan&Benedetti (Company)">Bassan&amp;Benedetti</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 90-metre explorer yacht concept, Altrove. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357155/image/large-0502dbbaf84411162a35434e20b14c37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357155">Also known as the Altrove EXP 90 yacht, she has been designed with long-range exploration in mind and is equipped with fully functional wet and dry laboratories. Her versatile platform positions her for marine exploration, polar expeditions and discovery-driven charters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357150/image/large-2819c005248a47e9f88de8d0bc75b9be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357158/image/large-b2371dd75d32750a1c832ec97ebf3caf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357158">Altrove can support up to four scientists or expedition guides for research voyages with a reduced guest number of 18. She can accommodate guests across six decks, with her 110-square-metre owner’s suite complete with a forward-facing terrace, two-levels and a 60-square-metre private studio and lounge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357159/image/large-4985c6647f1c2ab4ffda4f6d36e2674b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357159">As well as this, Altrove is equipped with eight adaptable guest staterooms that can be combined into form four 60 square-metre VIP suites. Additional social spaces include an enclosed observation lounge forward, an aft bridge deck lounge and a double-height saloon with dining capacity for up to 30 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357160/image/large-b4eced82a35bda53d3a95fc4e6f48317.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357160">The lower decks of Altrove are home to a comprehensive 140-square-metre wellness area, featuring a gym, spa and massage room, all with direct access to a 110-square-metre beach club. Outdoor entertainment is elevated by a seven by five metre main deck pool, a double Jacuzzi on the beach club and a private Jacuzzi on the forward upper deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357151/image/large-2b10ce9ef3884c8f72228aeb513144d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357151"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357153/image/large-6afe0610324a2ba87e4aa876e309425c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357153">Altrove is also equipped with a certified helideck, which is fully compliant and capable of supporting an Airbus H135/130/125 or a Bell 407. It also includes an enclosed hangar for safe storage and can be transformed into a cinema, party space or gala dinner venue.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357149/image/large-17ffb98acd578a25a6b004795a51d818.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357149"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357152/image/large-b006f279a965ece281770bd5c49fdd51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357152">For extended adventures, Altrove includes a 210-square-metre tender and toy garage with an adjoining workshop. Guests also have access to a separate 100 square-metre garage. The yacht is equipped with a wide-ranging inventory, including two nine-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SOLAS (Company)">SOLAS</a> limo tenders, a 10-metre RIB tender, a seven-metre rescue tender, four Jet Skis and two submarines.Altrove is currently available for construction, with interest open to shipyards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357154/image/large-f8ddc4dca9efc8eded7f0d26921967d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357154">

Altrove: Bassan&Benedetti unveils 90m explorer yacht concept

Bassan&Benedetti has unveiled the renderings for a new 90-metre explorer yacht concept, Altrove. 

Bassan&Benedetti unveils 90m scientific explorer yacht concept Altrove

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a> has unveiled the renderings and details of their new Azzurra yacht series, comprising the Azzurra 36 yacht, Azzurra 40 yacht and Azzurra 48 (Ice Class) yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356053/image/large-6731c6d3562856659ad90320180be9b8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356053">Combining design from the Italian studio and Dutch naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, each model is composed of a fast displacement hull form, offering customisable decks and accommodation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356050/image/large-14374837cc657ec69383f9d0546d6034.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356050">The Azzurra yachts are also characterised by their asymmetric main-deck configurations that extend the saloon and maximise indoor living space. Moreover, the models can be fitted with twin-engine setups or hybrid systems for diesel or diesel-electric propulsion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356049/image/large-c05ad65500f16c6082c2058ccb30e7ee.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356049"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356052/image/large-fe668a641b8e33c09331177e4817e5e7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356052">The largest of the models is the 48-metre Azzurra 48 (Ice Class) yacht, with a volume of just under 500 GT. Her defining features include a raised pilothouse and an upper-deck forward owner’s suite, which set her apart from the smaller sisterships.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356043/image/large-f6743d0138c619831dc2ce2b91ed2693.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356043"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356051/image/large-c5d0c213af5a3bad235e0f066912434c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356051">Showcasing a larger structure, the Azzurra yacht boasts a private forward balcony, a lower deck spa and a robust design developed for voyages in icy conditions. When cruising at a speed of 12 knots, she has an estimated range of 4,000 nautical miles, catering to extensive exploration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356040/image/large-a2388862f80e597576370fce59100a60.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356040"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356045/image/large-cc372b49279f53eee91e09b0f89b2e6b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356045">With a length of 40.2-metres and a beam of 8.8-metres, the Azzurra 40 yacht is home to a 60-square-metre main saloon and an upper-deck, 55-square-metre owner’s suite boasting a 40-square-metre private balcony. Spanning up to 85-square-metres, the yacht’s spacious aft deck includes an optional pool.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356035/image/large-ddffd8437f6d6e38c8e7930607230651.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356035">At a volume of approximately 370 GT, the Azzurra 40 yacht is capable of sleeping between 12 and 16 guests across her transformable suites, while further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to nine members onboard. Performance-wise, she has a cruising speed of 11 knots and an estimated top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356048/image/large-d54f9d23a9a1b79bccbba5458bce8b1a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356048">Sporting a near-indentical design to the Azzurra 40 yacht, the smaller Azzura 36 model has a length of 36-metres and a beam of 8.6-metres, taking the form of a “slightly more compact alternative,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a> explained. Regarding her performance, she reaches a top speed of 15 knots, and offers a range of approximately 3,200 nautical miles when cruising at 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356044/image/large-82d883421510e193457d48a5a7216309.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356044">“We envisioned the Azzurra as the ultimate semicustom platform in its size range. Thanks to our collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and their FDHF technology, we’ve gone beyond our clients’ expectations for space, comfort and performance,” Mauro Giamboi, Principal Designer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a> commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356042/image/large-dfaff360be94f94af051ea66808b44c2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356042"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356039/image/large-4336c5ec0a8072fcedf8b660dda7bcb0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356039">“Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a>, we’ve developed a family of yachts that are not only stunning, but also push the envelope of what’s achievable in this size segment. The synergy of Italian aesthetics and Dutch engineering can be felt in every detail,” added Perry Van Oossanen, Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356038/image/large-633108cf94048ca2ccbb3ca446d8b57f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356038"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356041/image/large-ba99bb4722cf03ea59ddefb2a1ea7aa6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356041">“We’ve developed a cohesive family of vessels — offering compact versatility in the 36-meter range, a flagship feel at 40-metres, and polar exploration capacity at 48. It reflects the current market: owners demand custom solutions, proven technology, and timeless style,” Giamboi concluded.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356034/image/large-d18a8027d6d4ea8dba2eec6d4d144175.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356034">

36m-48m Azzurra yacht series by Giamboi Designs  

Giamboi Designs has unveiled the renderings and details of their new Azzurra yacht series.

36m-48m Azzurra yacht series unveiled by Giamboi Designs and Van Oossanen 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Designovum (Company)">Designovum</a> has unveiled the first interior renderings of their 43-metre custom superyacht concept, which is described by the designer as “for owners who seek both style and adventure.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351713/image/large-6d681583f07bdcceaa7848d2bf473507.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351713"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355035/image/large-4b81c0eed97d293caf616d32c0ad2bc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355035">The 43-metre yacht is distinguished by her spacious aft deck, which features a large pool, a water element and lush vegetation for a close relationship with nature. As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Designovum (Company)">Designovum</a> explained, “this yacht is more than just a means of travel – it carries nature along with it, offering a serene onboard experience.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351714/image/large-6741a1e77e8c3f61d63b6ebb9f72f14c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351714">Other notable elements here are the fold-down platforms on each side of the spacious beach club, creating an open-air sanctuary at water level for connection with the maritime environment, equipped with ladders for easy swimming access.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351709/image/large-374d9f4cd1fa3d9ac8e6e2f77890caf1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351709">In addition, the master suite offers a private balcony with far-reaching views, while the yacht’s flydeck is home to a forward-facing Jacuzzi, an alfresco dining table and a large sunpad for sunbathing.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="43m nature-inspired custom superyacht concept unveiled by Designovum (2025-03-07 13:00:00 +0100)">43m nature-inspired custom superyacht concept unveiled by Designovum</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355037/image/large-b42920d7d73ebdfe140904afc1cff9dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355037">On deck, the superyacht’s main deck aft features a shaded bar area with lounge furniture, while the deck above offers a shaded alfresco dining area and sunbathing spots on C-shaped sofas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355032/image/large-44542c1d452521a9b53d504c95de182a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355033/image/large-7b2e1dc57e62b8dee099b66db7b71ea7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355033">Moving indoors, the vessel’s main saloon embodies the “fluidity of the sea,” according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Designovum (Company)">Designovum</a>. This design philosophy is evident in the presence of organic curves, soft contrasts and a subtle balance of textures throughout the social hub. A warm ambiance is created through the juxtaposing inclusion of dark woods and light textiles, while expansive windows are designed to simultaneously illuminate the saloon and allow for far-reaching vistas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355031/image/large-14f04567e8f88b06042909a1e2d39143.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355031">As for the dining area, this space is inspired by the harmony between old and new and classic and contemporary. A patterned, vibrant rug is married with a timeless dining set for a blend of tradition and modern design, which is further enhanced by the contrast with the contemporary architectural lines that frame the rest of the saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/355034/image/large-5fe3e0d191467a5e74a71ec66e40ee9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/355034">“Designed not just for beauty, but for a life well-lived at sea, this space is a testament to timeless elegance and modern comfort,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Designovum (Company)">Designovum</a> concluded. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351715/image/large-329276b19c171b45150808f42d48d678.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351715">

Interiors of 43m Designovum yacht concept unveiled

Designovum has unveiled the interior renderings of their new 43-metre custom superyacht concept.


Interiors of 43m nature-inspired Designovum yacht concept unveiled

New details and renderings of the 80-metre superyacht concept Ardour, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’</a>s new addition to their Simply Custom series, have been unveiled. Stemming from the drawboards of the designer Demetrius Tănase Yacht Design,&nbsp;Ardour’s design philosophy strives to exude the same passion and enthusiasm as her name suggests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336501/image/large-a7e63b156f896656e3721ea0b52092fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336501"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336504/image/large-ae499ca3270fea606fb4052a1383d46f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336504">According to Tănase, “Ardour brings together passion, craftsmanship and modern design principles to create an unparalleled yachting experience.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Simply Custom platform allows yachts to be customised to suit owners’ needs, building upon their existing technical foundation, which includes all-electric propulsion and energy architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354790/image/large-8ff1ecefb09dcccd5df58ea4d115991a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354790">In the case of the superyacht Ardour, every detail draws inspiration from “emotion,” Tănase explained. From the outside, her exterior silhouette showcases smooth, flowing lines, with details that appear straight being slightly curved for a soft yet aerodynamic flair. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354794/image/large-540a6ced30571dad5bb3fb0995558879.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354794">Aesthetically, Ardour’s minimalistic decor is inspired by classic wooden yachts as well as modern vessels, amounting to a combination of beige tones, natural wood and golden finishes. A highlight throughout is the implementation of golden metal inlays in her railings, deck furniture, around the pools and in other areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354789/image/large-e95b390fd9093f5b1112670bfcd9a660.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354789"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336509/image/large-0256714e0ba7d0028ab86ad21074dd8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336509">“Embracing the Simply Custom philosophy, every detail on board Ardour has been uniquely designed – including the loose furniture, outdoor sofas, tables, and chairs – ensuring a one-of-a-kind yacht for a one-of-a-kind owner,” Tănase commented. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354793/image/large-e249254664110e7067e608b3db44db40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354793"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336506/image/large-4a3239bc41b618619b3c9e1b4cd75d06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336506">Ardour’s lower deck is home to a beach club with an indoor pool and double fold-down platforms on either side that form a U-shaped stern platform. More alfresco entertainment can be found on the main deck, where an overhanging infinity pool is accompanied by sunbeds. Indoors, six main-deck staterooms are used to host guests onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354788/image/large-b4dedcd4c1552befa80b09800f09dcf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354788"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336507/image/large-0e0e21db0e4a5e2fdb6288478090d603.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336507">Moving up to the owner’s deck, a master suite equipped with a rotating bed ensures a range of vantage points depending on its position. Outside, the owner’s deck benefits from a private Jacuzzi, seating area and sunbed at the bow, along with a touch-and-go helipad and an alfresco dining arrangement seating up to 14 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354787/image/large-a336e0f9703162c07129f39a15c14d82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354787">As for Ardour’s sundeck, this space features another pool, sunbeds, an aft seating area, a bar and a barbecue. Moreover, the sunbeds here are flanked by high bulwarks, ensuring protection from the elements and safety despite far-reaching views. Meanwhile, the superyacht’s bridge deck offers a lounge with an exterior relaxation space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354786/image/large-ee7ab82922a9a34cd5c9be8146676f26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354786">Composed of a hull design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, Ardour is equipped with an all-electrical propulsion and energy architecture system employing a DC grid and onboard battery energy storage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354791/image/large-3fa0c42e2419dc1f5217d5d10978821d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354791">Ardour’s variable speed generators are aimed at providing high fuel efficiency, with the ability to run on low-carbon biodiesel fuels including HVO. The yacht is also built with a stabilisation system for optimised seakeeping and comfort. Furthermore, Ardour is fitted with podded drives for maximum propulsive efficiency married with easier maneuvering, dynamic positioning and virtual anchoring. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354792/image/large-bf18e1229cf5505f13a08c1c7bf4365a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354792">Performance-wise, she reaches a cruising speed of 14 to 15 knots and a top speed of 16.5 knots. When cruising at a range of 12 to 14 knots, Ardour has an estimated range of 5,000 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336502/image/large-304af328db4ccd55936555d208ae7fa2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336502">

Oceanco Simply Custom 80m yacht concept Ardour 

New details and renderings of the 80-metre superyacht concept Ardour, Oceanco’s new addition to their Simply Custom series, have been unveiled.   


A closer look at Oceanco 80m Simply Custom yacht concept Ardour  

Designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jay Aberdoni Yacht Design (Company)">Jay Aberdoni</a> has lifted the lid on his new 50-metre superyacht concept Elacca, which aims to redefine minimalist luxury. Designed with a focus on seamless living and open spaces, she boasts a sleek, yet elegant aesthetic inspired by architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354750/image/large-60011c7f85014c6bee9e132f777d3d55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354750">Elacca features a sophisticated and refined exterior design, characterised by expansive glass surfaces. “Her design leans more towards architecture than automotive styling,” explained designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jay Aberdoni Yacht Design (Company)">Jay Aberdoni</a>.&nbsp;“I drew inspiration from angular architectural forms, blending them with the soft curves and fluid lines that define a yacht’s elegance.” The large use of glass across her main deck enhances Elacca’s airy and immersive atmosphere, reinforcing her philosophy of refined simplicity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354745/image/large-518e9f16d5b9909c24273a7c738ebf8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354745">“She is designed with an unwavering focus on the onboard living, stripping away from overly designed looks to reveal a world of space, light and seamless connection to the sea,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jay Aberdoni Yacht Design (Company)">Aberdoni</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354752/image/large-0edda1f09521b3ef48765507244e7cb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354752">Elacca displays a well-balanced interior configuration, designed to maximise comfort and functionality. Her main saloon bridges the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces with sliding glass panels, which offer extended sea views and allow for a gentle sea breeze to flow seamlessly through her interior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354753/image/large-4e639c54e3fb51040c8687b42cc6630e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354753">Elacca can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five sumptuous staterooms. Her owner’s suite is situated on the main deck, while two VIP and two guest staterooms can be found on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354748/image/large-a31070a262b338d45d9774c22f6eb144.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354748">Elacca features flexible layouts, with loose furniture allowing for each deck to become a customisable retreat for relaxation and social gatherings. Her bow creates a serene setting, with a central pool serving as a focal point and allowing guests to bask in the sun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354746/image/large-48c8aa97c00f213bddc0e1e6eff286ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354746">Above, Elacca features a crow’s nest integrated into the hardtop, offering an intimate perch for reading, unwinding, or enjoying panoramic sunsets. This elevated vantage point ensures that guests can experience the beauty of their surroundings in complete tranquillity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354751/image/large-116662b7514dd07990a7fefb9f2e9b92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354751">When it comes to her stern, Elacca takes a different approach, with storage for a rescue tender. By keeping this area separate from the yacht’s gross tonnage, the main deck terrace can be extended to an impressive 11 metres, providing more space for guests to enjoy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354749/image/large-20f90556fa0a3a12db3ad958a9335730.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354749">Elacca also introduces a unique approach to tender storage. In this particular version of the design, where the owner opts for a chase boat, the traditional bow garage is reimagined as a private terrace for the master stateroom. This thoughtful adaptation enhances the owner’s suite, providing an exclusive outdoor retreat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354747/image/large-98f6e96fbb7a7ea85db3064f03b72010.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354747">Elacca’s design prioritises onboard living, with her expansive outdoor terraces totalling an impressive 470 square-metres. “She is a statement of refined simplicity, where luxury goes beyond the physical and becomes an experience,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jay Aberdoni Yacht Design (Company)">Aberdoni</a>.

Elacca: The 50m superyacht concept by Jay Aberdoni

Designer Jay Aberdoni has lifted the lid on his new 50-metre superyacht concept Elacca which aims to redefine minimalist luxury. 

Elacca: The 50m superyacht concept redefining minimalist luxury 

The details and renderings of the new 38-metre explorer yacht concept Elyar 38 have been unveiled. The design stems from a collaboration between the up-and-coming Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MiLa.b Yacht Design & Engineering (Company)">MiLa.b</a> and the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354251/image/large-1a7b095a82e2feb66430211147fa4061.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354251">From the outside, Elyar 38’s exterior profile displays contemporary lines and balanced proportions, which are rounded off with expansive windows that bathe the interiors in plenty of natural light. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354255/image/large-7e711511b212b2ddc492359fad03e94c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354255">Elyar 38’s sundeck is solely dedicated to socialising and relaxation, offering guests a generous dining arrangement comprising a large table flanked by comfortable seating. The sundeck also allows the opportunity to catch some rays across sunbeds surrounded by far-reaching sea vistas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354253/image/large-9be78a6ff13c1e24dc3e01f690a9b98f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354253">One of the motor yacht’s highlights is her upper deck, which is fitted with an indoor dining area as well as the wheelhouse. Here, the aft outdoor area can host further unwinding or gatherings, while the upper deck’s spa is equipped with a hammam and emotional shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354254/image/large-bf8236d1f871b7489414d7a9069ba13b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354254">Moving to Elyar 38’s main deck, the saloon opens to a spacious outdoor lounge area containing a pool, which is decked out in a waterfall feature falling from above. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354252/image/large-82a6607b7122f9964365d4dffc99e745.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354252">Indoors, the main deck is also complete with a full-equipped galley and an owner's suite situated at the bow. As for the owner’s suite, this stateroom benefits from a private terrace, which is home to a Jacuzzi and dedicated lounge space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354257/image/large-aea5b7afa1408393f7702bc953e8db77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354257">On Elyar 38's lower deck, VIP and guest staterooms hosting remaining guests onboard can be found, in addition to crew quarters. Furthermore, the lower deck’s aft section accommodates a tender garage. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354256/image/large-c4e1c011d73086f1ac0257f6d42fe715.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354256">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MiLa.b Yacht Design & Engineering (Company)">MiLa.b</a>, “each deck is designed to maximise comfort, elegance and functionality, offering well-organised spaces for life on board.”

38m explorer yacht concept Elyar 38 by MiLa.b and Aegean Yacht 

The details and renderings of the new 38-metre explorer yacht concept Elyar 38 have been unveiled. 


Elyar 38: The 38m explorer yacht concept unveiled

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a> has shared the renderings and details of a new 40-metre catamaran yacht concept named Axiom 40, following the recent release of the smaller 24-metre Axiom 24 concept last week. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354045/image/large-5c2b7b73568b4660b88909b9e9fa23a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354045">According to her designer, Axiom 40 “offers the volumes, features, and lifestyle of a 60-meter monohull – while maintaining the unmatched efficiency, stability, and shallow draft advantages of a multihull.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354049/image/large-23dad97a3344eb8a59c0629b73cbe275.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354049">One of the catamaran’s most defining highlights is her 120-square-metre beach club with a hydraulic platform housing a 10-metre tender, which can be lowered flush to sea level. The beach club also contains interior sliding doors from the aft section of the hulls and fold-down sea terraces, while VIP suites with balconies extend directly into the space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354050/image/large-5a923cc684775a29cf320571b2eda569.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354050">“In most 40-metre monohulls, beach clubs are often 25 to 40-square-metres at best, due to the aft engine room and single-hull volume constraints,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giamboi Designs (Company)">Giamboi Designs</a> explained. “Most 40-metre catamarans prioritise deck space and cabins but rarely dedicate this much connected, openable space at water level.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354044/image/large-f0dbf2b5e98adde1a98a90cf4a2b9019.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354044">On the main deck above, an infinity pool with a transparent bottom filters a kaleidoscope-like display of natural light down the beach club, and the central tunnel between Axion 40’s hulls is hidden via a waterfall feature.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354047/image/large-da0c261e786162f849701356cc6c7f8a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354047">Axiom 40 is home to not one but three infinity pools in total, including a panoramic glass pool located on the owner’s forward terrace and an elevated pool on the sundeck aft accompanied by a bar and sun loungers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354051/image/large-766adba6ea7304a82317583f1c036b1d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354051">In addition to the infinity pool, Axiom 40’s main deck features an indoor saloon with an open-plan layout, comprising a lounge area, a bar, a dining area and a dayhead. The main-deck owner’s suite spans 55-square-metres and is decked out in floor-to-ceiling glass, a private office and spa-inspired ensuite bathroom. This stateroom also boasts access to a 75-square-metre private foredeck with a glass pool and sun-lounge area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354043/image/large-e25f9033b7bf8c53f37aa8f0de84b615.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354043">Moving to the lower decks, which consist of twin hulls, guests are welcomed by two aft VIP suites with beach club access through their balconies, and two staterooms amidships with the option to install balconies. Further accommodation is available for crew members in the form of three double cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354042/image/large-0a1abc1524f58c59f8203f4d158cf4e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354042">As for Axiom 40’s upper deck, a sky lounge provides panoramic views, a bar and direct terrace access, while the wheelhouse has an adjacent captain’s cabin. Up on the sundeck, there are lounge and sun areas, a full bar, the glass-enclosed pool aft and the option for an open helm station. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354048/image/large-ca448f3ceb83fcdfdea73752a5f1f26a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354048">Regarding her propulsion, Axiom 40 is powered by a diesel-electric system, which is aimed at expanding hull space, thanks to the absence of a conventional engine room aft, paving the way for a full-beam beach club. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354041/image/large-61f02f6cd51f18ce9e877b988c5ea259.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354041">Performance-wise, Axiom 40 reaches an estimated top speed of 15 to 16 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and an economical speed of nine knots, allowing for a 3,000 to 3,500 nautical mile range.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354046/image/large-6d84a5f0c6947814f729a747462d36b8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354046">

40m catamaran concept  Axiom 40 by Giamboi Designs 

Giamboi Designs has unveiled the renderings and details of a new 40-metre catamaran yacht concept named Axiom 40.


Axiom 40: The 40m catamaran yacht concept with a 120sqm beach club 

Details and renderings of the new 34-metre GX34 motor yacht model have been unveiled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a> during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">Palm Beach International Boat Show&nbsp;</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">2025 (PBIBS)</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, its Americas distributor. While the GX34 yacht is available in Raised Pilot House, Fly or Coupe versions, the Raised Pilot House (RPH) variant was presented during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353862/image/large-5ce2e1b003dba2460bca98a7d05458df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353862">The GX34 design features exterior and interior styling from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali</a>, while her naval architecture is credited to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NAMES by Francesco Rogantin (Company)">Francesco Rogantin of NAMES</a>.&nbsp;Similarly to her larger sistership, the in-build GX42, the GX34 project is aimed at limiting CO2 emissions, dropping them “30 percent lower than the standard,” according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353858/image/large-ab04382ebb87cb8e0c346f3bae9f2b2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353858">The GX34 yacht’s propulsion system combines twin 200 kilowatt electric motors, with up to 2,132 kilowatt of diesel power, while offering silent and vibration-free electric propulsion over short distances.The GX34 Raised Pilot House variant allows for the installation of as many as 46 solar panels into the superstructure and hardtop, generating up to 30 megawatt-hours of solar energy per year. The yacht can also run hotel systems in silent electric mode for up to 48 hours and when battery levels drop too low, generators kickstart automatically for three-hour charging.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353861/image/large-b61e84f29902e47697ef9a5b18a7d9d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353861">Moreover, the RPH version is characterised by a low-profile flybridge crowning the superstructure, while the sleek Coupe version displays a roof of the superstructure that forms a single convex curve.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353859/image/large-bf2e26bcd8e525984f4d6b54b35a939c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353859">All variants of the GX34 model boast a largely shaded guest cockpit aft with an alfresco dining arrangement and lounge seating. The lower aft deck is home to an entertainment and relaxation space, which can expand to more than 50-square-metres when the two side wings are lowered. The GX34 yacht’s design also includes the option of integrating a saltwater pool into the aft platform, which has been designed to lift and house a tender as long as 4.5-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353855/image/large-5c66cc62877c68de194e2e2f59a6744c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353855"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353852/image/large-853bd86f064323f25b44f2e9b2473a52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353852">As for the GX34 RPH version in particular, the flybridge deck has a flexible configuration depending on owners’ needs. The space is envisioned to accommodate a dining and lounging space as well as a bar, while designers have also considered the inclusion of a Jaccuzzi located aft with far-reaching sightlines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353857/image/large-d7ce356ea2a576b460e290ed45dbb4bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353857">Inside, the GX34 yacht offers five guest staterooms, including an owner’s suite positioned forward on the main deck. Here, the owner can enjoy 270-degree panoramic views of the scenery from the stateroom’s king-size bed.Although owners are invited to enlist their own designer in the project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Casali</a> has conceived the GX34 yacht’s interiors with natural woods, leathers and stones, along with aerodynamic lines that echo those of the exterior profile. The materials “are carefully selected for their sustainability, closing the circle on this yacht’s philosophy of Responsible Yachting,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a> explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353860/image/large-71aedf78ced75bb627657fd3260efa31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353860">Regarding her performance, depending on the package selected, the GX34 yacht can reach a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. When cruising in hybrid mode at a speed of six knots, she has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.“Palm Beach is the perfect backdrop for the launch of our second groundbreaking superyacht, the GX34. Our philosophy of ‘Responsible Yachting’ remains at the design’s core, with hybrid-electric propulsion and deeply efficient hull lines. Combined with its slick lines and enormous comfort for guests, we believe that the GX34 represents the future of responsible yachting,” commented Vladimir Zinchenko, owner and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353853/image/large-b3924805d8666e3e315b513096e15a64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353853">"We are thrilled to partner with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>, a brand that exemplifies forward-thinking design and sustainable yachting. The GX42 and the broader <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX</a> lineup represent the future of luxury yachting and we are excited to bring these groundbreaking vessels to the Americas. This collaboration underscores our commitment to representing best-in-class yachts that push the boundaries of efficiency, technology and luxury,” Cromwell Littlejohn, President and CCO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, concluded.&nbsp;

34m GX34 yacht model unveiled during PBIBS

Details and renderings of the new 34-metre GX34 motor yacht model have been unveiled by GX Superyachts during PBIBS.

GX Superyachts unveils 34m GX34 motor yacht at PBIBS  

The 101-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1013 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> has been spotted travelling from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Makkum, the Netherlands to Amsterdam in preparation for her sea trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357575/image/large-9ac238675e5daa90c9757bf7f8556b46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357575">Construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> began in 2021, with her hull construction taking place at the Zwijnenburg Shipyard in 2022. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1013 yacht was seen for the first time in October 2023, when her hull and superstructure were launched from the facility.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Hull and superstructure of 101m Feadship Project 1013 superyacht launched (2023-10-19 09:45:00 +0200)">Exclusive: Hull and superstructure of 101m Feadship Project 1013 superyacht launched</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357579/image/large-eabe1deacf3e50784506a4dc7caebafd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357579"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357580/image/large-8bf4ffb76eb3c30ce39d6d65fea90d63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357580"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> is an evolution of her predecessor, also called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise99.95m (327'11&quot;)Feadship2020">Moonrise</a>, which was launched in 2020. The new Moonrise design shares similar exterior lines by <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> and sophisticated interior designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357578/image/large-57fd16dec0a0fef409d1517f673551a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357578">A defining feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> is her tall mast and the complete absence of the domes which are typically found on superyachts, marking a first for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> designs. She also boasts a high near vertical bow, with sleek lines and a masculine profile.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357576/image/large-957b0294500180e99b8d170a01500cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357576"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357573/image/large-ec3661d011fec8fec30d0ed163c42514.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357573"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> is characterised by spacious exterior decks, with twin staircases providing direct access to her aft beach platform and main deck. She showcases an expansive sun deck, with a massage area, gym and hairdressing salon, as well as an extended swim platform and exterior decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357582/image/large-ea9c6f98aacc9589e8b31136befa6d70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357582">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonrise101.0m (331'4&quot;)Feadship2025">Moonrise</a> has an estimated volume of 4,000 GT. She also features an owner’s deck and a private cinema on the bridge deck, with her large glass panels suggesting her interior is illuminated with plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357577/image/large-d8e5a6b345de034808186a99ee635a03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357577">Special attention was paid to minimising noise levels, with the design of the propellers and appendages reducing both underwater noise and interior sound levels. This achievement was made possible by the first known innovative fully resilient-mounted anchor winch foundation, featuring optimised chain routing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357581/image/large-c05a389f7884f9437e0e237cb48278ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357581">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1013 is the sixth largest yacht to be launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, with the 101.2-metre in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1014 yacht planned to take over this spot once she is launched the following year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357574/image/large-d0a83f9c176b3dc7bd0243d66b86df09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357574">

Moonrise: 101m Feadship 1013 yacht prepares for sea trials

The 101-metre Feadship 1013 superyacht Moonrise has been spotted travelling to Amsterdam in preparation for her sea trials. 

In Pictures: 101m Feadship 1013 superyacht Moonrise prepares for sea trials

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357560/image/large-ff316583241e689e93bb09a72f7b4869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357560">Spotted yesterday here in Varkiza, Greece, was the newly-delivered 79-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nympheas79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2025">Nympheas</a>. Delivered to her owners in January 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nympheas79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2025">Nympheas</a> stands as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>' largest creation to date, set to be followed later this year by the 87-metre superyacht&nbsp;Vento. Her design, both interior and exterior, is the work of London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>, featuring a neoclassical silhouette complemented by a distinctive funnel structure.&nbsp;Among her standout amenities are an expansive 8.5-metre swimming pool, a Neptune Lounge with underwater viewing ports, a cinema, a beach club, a fully-equipped gym and a deck Jacuzzi. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines, the 2,146 GT yacht has been designed with the flexibility to accommodate a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a>-based hybrid system. Find out more about her launch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="79m Turquoise yacht Nympheas seen for the first time in Porto Montenegro (2025-02-27 11:00:00 +0100)">here</a>.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

79m Turquoise superyacht Nympheas in Varkiza

The 79m superyacht Nympheas, built by Turquoise in 2025, is seen anchored in Varkiza, Greece.

A Florida jury has awarded more than $2.8 million in damages to three former crew members of the 63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>, following a high-profile lawsuit against the yacht’s ownership company, Utopia Yachting LLC. The case, which centred on the 2021 collision between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> and the tanker Tropic Breeze, concluded on 17 April after a three-week trial.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199024/image/large-92f05e9311967c4049a9ff909f869506.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199024">The plaintiffs: Samuel Parrott (deckhand), Eric Ward (electro-technical officer), and Fred Wennberg (chief engineer) filed suit under the Jones Act for negligence, unseaworthiness and the failure to provide maintenance, cure and wages. The court awarded Parrott $591,000, Ward $805,000, and Wennberg $1,492,300 in total damages.According to plaintiff counsel Kavan Vartak of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moore & Co. P.A. (Company)">Moore &amp; Co</a>, the jury found that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> willfully failed and/or delayed paying maintenance, cure and wages to all three men. Particularly severe findings were made in relation to Wennberg, for whom the jury found that the owners had failed to pay any medical expenses to date, despite his documented injuries.Punitive damages were also awarded in response to the willful delays experienced by Ward and Parrott, whose compensation and medical costs were withheld for extended periods. During the trial, Utopia Yachting LLC admitted liability for the 2021 collision and conceded that Captain Matthew Inglis was negligent in leaving the bridge while the yacht was underway at full speed at night, placing an untrained crew member in charge of navigation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199028/image/large-b5f3b28603aeb74c0388d24ec2770445.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199028">In a notable mid-trial admission, the ownership company acknowledged that Parrott had not been paid his wages for the past three years due to what it described as an “oversight”. The jury rejected this explanation, awarding substantial punitive damages in response.The collision between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> and the gasoline tanker Tropic Breeze occurred on 23 December 2021, off the coast of the Bahamas. A report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), published in 2023, concluded that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> failed to maintain an effective bridge watch and did not use available navigation systems appropriately, with the captain absent from the bridge at the time of impact.The NTSB investigation identified multiple deficiencies in bridge management and communication on board Utopia IV, placing primary fault for the accident with the superyacht’s crew.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed (2023-01-13 15:00:00 +0100)">Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199027/image/large-396e9ef1b544c8cd7f653943163e214b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199027">Commenting on the verdict, Vartak said, “It was a good result, and we are glad we were able to obtain a recovery for our clients. The amount of penalty damages awarded against <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a> is a reminder that the law protects injured seamen not only against an outright failure to pay maintenance, cure and wages, but also protects against delays in payment.”SuperYacht Times has reached out to Utopia Yachting LLC for comment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199025/image/large-f7d5851932e33c58b2af59e6b3591896.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199025">(17/04/2025)&nbsp;63m Utopia IV crew sue yacht following 2021 Bahamas collision with tankerThree former crew members of the 63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> superyacht Utopia IV are suing the yacht’s ownership company, Utopia Yachting LLC, citing negligence under the Jones Act, unseaworthiness and failure to provide maintenance, cure and wages following the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed (2023-01-13 15:00:00 +0100)">collision with a tanker in 2021</a>. The lawsuit, filed on 22 November 2022, has now reached its trial phase, more than two years after the incident in question. The trial stems from an incident that took place on the night of 23 December 2021, when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a> collided with Tropic Breeze, a gasoline tanker, off the coast of the Bahamas.&nbsp;The impact caused the tanker to sink and its crew were rescued with the assistance of a nearby vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a>. According to the plaintiffs' complaint, the accident was the result of navigational negligence by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV</a>’s captain.The lawsuit follows the release of a 12-page report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in January 2023, which concluded that the collision was caused by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a>’s failure to maintain an adequate lookout.The NTSB attributed the primary fault to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a>’s crew, citing inadequate use of navigation systems and bridge management. At the time of the incident, the superyacht’s captain had left the bridge to check on guests and the bosun, who was simultaneously navigating and maintaining the bridge log, did not attempt to manoeuvre the vessel due to confusion over command protocol.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed (2023-01-13 15:00:00 +0100)">Full details of the 63m superyacht Utopia IV tanker collision revealed</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254016/image/large-e659d6cc5d16b1ebbb491510b9051c02.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254016">The three plaintiffs, which include the electro-technical officer (ETO), chief engineer and deckhand have chosen to remain unnamed, but allege that negligence onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a>caused them lasting physical and psychological harm. They are represented by the maritime law firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moore & Co. P.A. (Company)">Moore &amp; Co</a>, based in Coral Gables, Florida.The Jones Act, officially known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a United States federal law that provides key protections to seafarers who are injured while working onboard vessels. Under the Act, crew members are entitled to compensation if they are hurt due to negligence by their employer or unsafe conditions onboard.&nbsp;It also ensures that injured seafarers receive “maintenance and cure,” which means the employer must cover medical treatment and basic living expenses until the individual has recovered or reached maximum medical improvement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254014/image/large-a74bb6abba1f99f1b26549fbf77beb3c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254014">Electro Technical Officer According to court documents, the ETO was thrown across the vessel upon impact and sustained injuries after colliding with a wall and the floor. They later descended to the engine room to check for water ingress and passed the captain ascending the staircase. This detail has been emphasised in the complaint, which asserts that the captain should have been on the bridge at the time.The complaint also states that the yacht’s stabilisers had not been adjusted from underway to zero-speed mode, causing increased rolling and contributing to further injury. While attempting to aid rescue operations, the ETO reportedly injured their left foot and ankle.&nbsp;The ETO alleges they later intervened when the captain was steering the yacht dangerously close to rocks upon arrival in the Bahamas, prompting the first officer to take emergency control to avert a second incident.&nbsp;As a result of the incident, the ETO was diagnosed with multiple fractures, a severe hip injury, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and is also undergoing treatment for PTSD.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254019/image/large-3c72853c9c57ed9917b8ff2b27cc754a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254019">Chief EngineerThe chief engineer is also suing for multiple incidents of injury sustained between October 2021 and February 2022, including the period surrounding the Bahamas collision. The earliest injury occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, when they fell through a missing floor plate in the engine room. As well as this, a separate incident in the tender garage allegedly resulted in facial and head injuries due to a dislodged metal plate.During the December 2021 collision, the engineer was in their cabin and suffered whiplash and back injuries. The complaint notes that the yacht’s second mast light and radar were not operational at the time of the incident.&nbsp;Following the collision, the chief engineer reportedly suffered further injuries due to damaged onboard fixtures and in a later incident, a lithium ECR battery explosion that occurred while docked in Miami. That explosion caused temporary hearing loss and smoke inhalation injuries, according to the complaint.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254018/image/large-eca1e009c1b18a5b007e48c95e2e5d9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254018">Deckhand&nbsp;The third plaintiff, a deckhand, was working in the yacht’s galley during the collision and was thrown backward into a wall. A sliding wall section containing two commercial ovens and kitchen equipment collapsed onto the deckhand’s leg, causing crushing injuries to their foot, ankle and lower leg. Diagnosed with multiple fractures and PTSD, the deckhand claims that their wages were abruptly terminated during medical leave and that medical payments were repeatedly delayed.The three plaintiffs have filed suit on three primary counts: failure to provide adequate maintenance and wages, Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness. The defendants, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a> and Utopia Yachting LLC, have not publicly commented on the case at this time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215051/image/large-4cc8d8fb69962d74a781ed68d2c72d8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215051">According to the NTSB report in 2023, damage to<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a> included ruptured hull plating both above and below the waterline, compromised structural frames, a damaged ballast tank, broken bridge windows, and various dislodged fittings and equipment. The damage was valued at $2.4 million.Tropic Breeze and her cargo were declared total losses. The vessel was valued at $5.1 million, with an additional $343,881 in unrecoverable petroleum cargo. The tanker sank in waters approximately 2,834 metres deep.SuperYacht Times has reached out to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moore & Co. P.A. (Company)">Moore &amp; Co</a> for comment and will continue to follow developments in this case as it proceeds through the court.

Utopia IV crew awarded over $2.8m following 2021 Bahamas collision with tanker

Three former crew members of Utopia IV are suing the yacht following the 2021 collision with the tanker Tropic Breeze in the Bahamas. 

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Update: 63m Utopia IV crew awarded over $2.8m following 2021 Bahamas collision with tanker

The first 34.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Moonen 110 Mustique</a> motor yacht sold in-house, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a>’s Global Sales Representatives and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> brokers Matthew Stone and Richard Gray representing the buyer and seller. The yacht has now been christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Midnight Saga</a> and is currently located in Florida before she will be delivered to her owner in European waters. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357551/image/large-7b5ed617626ed76a836172b22e5197c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357551">The deal was closed during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025</a>, where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Midnight Saga</a> was on display within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>’s exhibit. Launched in 2023, the yacht features exterior design by long-standing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> partner <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</a>, a custom interior by the London-based <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 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357559/image/large-7525b03cb9ab2941caa599bb857e93b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279835/image/large-9e96950be37e652641ec2daa488b6736.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279835"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279826/image/large-40679b3435739872e532ab3b9ec2e1e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279826"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279827/image/large-9d513a01091d780530c8bd62569bae87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279827">Accommodation-wise, the motor yacht is able to host as many as 10 guests across a five stateroom layout, including her full-beam owner’s suite with 180-degree panoramic views. Other highlights onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Midnight Saga</a> are her roomy 279 GT interior volume and her expansive bridge deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279833/image/large-2ad83a578be9f927f3b6184f00a7d75b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279833"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279831/image/large-3eaf6c3e8a26da80b7332f66d532a707.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279831"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279834/image/large-118ee5bebb699585a924099e4a728d20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279834">Regarding her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Midnight Saga</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 13.4 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 110 Mustique34.04m (111'8&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Midnight Saga</a> will now be introduced to the charter market, represented by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279823/image/large-6fe418fee001bfc7c0e4cdce081aafef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279823"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279896/image/large-eefe3860b771057e060cd94f8c6df052.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279896">

First 34m Moonen 110 Mustique Midnight Saga yacht sold 

The first 34.04-metre Moonen 110 Mustique motor yacht Midnight Saga sold in-house, with IYC representing the buyer and seller. 



First Moonen 110 Mustique yacht sold and named Midnight Saga

The 80.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen Shipyards</a> support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> sold in a deal with Charlie Carveles of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer and Tim Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357550/image/large-9ae0c7af386186b18283caac913eb05e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357550">Delivered in 2022, the conversion yacht started construction in Vietnam at the Ha Long Shipyard to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a> Platform Supply Vessel 3300CD design. In early 2022, she was sold for conversion with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> appointed to complete her exterior design, naval architecture and basic engineering.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure</a> worked in close collaboration with the owner's team throughout to ensure that this notably large superyacht support vessel matched a very specific set of support yacht requirements. Since her delivery in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> has undergone several refits and maintenance periods.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349678/image/large-8c19bae8e3dc557e49bb6205f451338a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349678"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> features a steel hull and superstructure, with her most recent maintenance taking place at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a> in Valletta, Malta, from August 2024 to January 2025. This refit involved the installation of a new stabiliser system and hydraulic hatches on the main deck.Details surrounding the interior configuration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> have been kept tightly under wraps, but exterior images show the yacht is equipped with a large helipad and a crane for the easy launch and retrieval of toys and tenders.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which provide her with a cruising speed of 12.5 knots. You can find out more about the major refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="U-8180.1m (262'10&quot;)Damen Shipyards2022">U-81</a> in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-52" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 52</a> of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62704" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wheels & U-81: Inside two major refit projects at Palumbo SY Refit (2025-04-02 11:30:00 +0200)">here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289826/image/large-49cfa9870749aa419747cf01cab681a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289826">

U-81: Damen support yacht sold

The 80m Damen support yacht U-81 sold in a deal with Edmiston introducing the buyer and Burgess representing the seller.

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80m Damen Shipyards support yacht U-81 sold

Yachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2025

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the yachts attending the 2025 edition of PIBS, where members of our team will be present. 

The 28.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best of Me28.15m (92'4&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Best of Me</a> has joined the market with Maël Fiolet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357540/image/large-bc801d1455176267da7cce3ff5380584.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357540">Delivered in 2014 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 28M series, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/best-of-me/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Best of Me for sale</a> features exterior design, interior styling and naval architecture all crafted in-house by her British builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357538/image/large-6eb1ae55419675d240d5e49deb729508.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357538"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357533/image/large-64bb908fdc975e1c589c11a6e3f431fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357543/image/large-863b621982a49cdf4450fb1b227fac42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357543">Accommodation-wise, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is able to host as many as eight guests across her four stateroom layout, comprising an elegant forward VIP suite with a walk-in wardrobe, as well as two convertible doubles and a full-beam master suite finished in high-gloss walnut. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357536/image/large-10ba65b7d896f85eb14a1b4a4052b59c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357532/image/large-eee003ee57ba90384a4dd73c0b0a9cc7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357532"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357537/image/large-19566685fc47dd4965308dd65e2914f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357537">Similar high-gloss walnut finishes are present throughout the rest of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best of Me28.15m (92'4&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Best of Me</a>’s interior living spaces, which are also bathed in plenty of natural light thanks to the nearly full-height windows in the main saloon. Here, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best of Me28.15m (92'4&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Best of Me</a>’s formal dining area can be found to starboard and is accompanied by a folding balcony for a connection to the seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357546/image/large-5d42f1bc81586c09d0b0340b9a1df79b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357546"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357539/image/large-32799d059ed03c71712a66ccc27a5a91.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357539">Further immersion with the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s outdoor surroundings can also be had on her exterior deck areas, including a flybridge, which is home to a full wet bar, sun loungers, a large dining table and a crane for tender and toy stowage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357534/image/large-1f1477d60e2021f704208128d87c1ad7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357534"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357542/image/large-9cba022886729eabbe492abc47ff803f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357542"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357545/image/large-13035cb8ce2976ec08fa1a30bf301cf4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357541/image/large-e54a86d44bfb64f4885f35f36b1b233c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357541">In terms of her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sunseeker/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sunseeker yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 29 knots. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best of Me28.15m (92'4&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Best of Me</a>’s zero speed stabilisers ensure a smooth cruising experience for those onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357544/image/large-2ec38e06f0f1f02c4d3855b58c503e04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357544">

28m Sunseeker yacht Best of Me for sale 

The 28.15-metre Sunseeker motor yacht Best of Me has joined the market with Maël Fiolet of Camper & Nicholsons International. 


28m Sunseeker motor yacht Best of Me joins the market 

Following its successful debut in 2024, SuperYacht Times is proud to host the second edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2025 - 2nd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit (APSS)</a>, taking place on 7–8 May 2025 at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong – one of Asia’s most prominent yachting capitals.In preparation for this event, our Research Analyst, Adil Zaman, along with our Head of Intelligence, Ralph Dazert, conducted an in-depth analysis of regional superyacht movements and ownership trends. The findings are featured in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2025, set to launch during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2025 - 2nd Edition">APSS</a>. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357511/image/large-32971015d79041e1ec72d2e13e30718b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357511">How many superyachts are there in Asia?Over the past few years, SuperYacht Times has refined its yacht tracking capabilities using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking signals that yachts emit, now covering more than 76% of all operating superyachts over 30 metres. For this report, AIS data was further enhanced by crosschecking the yachts transmitting on AIS against all yachts that are known to be in the area according to our records, providing one of the most comprehensive and accurate views to date of superyacht activity in the Asia-Pacific region.Missing vessels and their likely locations were incorporated into the dataset, ensuring maximum reliability of our analysis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357507/image/large-e2d53a664142bb0230e77c8d9a77a598.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357507">Yachts in Asia-Pacific: larger than averageFrom January to December 2024, we recorded 530 unique superyachts active in the region – either permanently based there or visiting during the year. Of these, 343 yachts were owned by Asia-Pacific nationals, while 187 were foreign-flagged.Only 12% of the fleet were sailing yachts – lower than the global average of 15% – and the overall fleet in the region trends slightly larger than the global norm. Just 59% of the fleet fell into the 30–40-metre category (vs. 63% globally), while more than 20% exceeded 50 metres, compared to 16% worldwide. Number of yachts in the region is increasing While we counted a total of 530 unique superyachts in the Asia-Pacific region over the past year, annual figures vary as yachts are added to the local fleet or visit from outside the region. That said, the upward trend is clear. In 2022, we recorded 372 unique yachts. In 2023, this rose to 445, a 20% increase. By 2024, the figure climbed to 530, representing a further 19% growth. If this trend continues, the number of superyachts operating in the region could exceed 600 by the end of 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357508/image/large-aa8faedf4b62bc1d28c7b0846ecfe5ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357508">Where are the yachts based?The Asia-Pacific region spans a diverse and expansive maritime landscape, from established yachting hubs to fast-growing destinations. According to our latest tracking data, Australia continues to attract the highest number of superyachts, with over 140 active yachts recorded in the past year – a testament to its strong infrastructure and appeal for long-range cruising.Singapore remains a key stopover, serving as a vital transit and provisioning hub for yachts moving between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. Southeast Asia continues to show strong cruising activity, with countries like Thailand and Malaysia each recording more than 70 superyachts. Hong Kong stands out as the traditional hub of yacht ownership and operations in South East Asia, while the Indian Ocean, particularly around the Maldives, remains a strategic waypoint for transiting yachts.A detailed breakdown of yacht activity by country – including year-on-year trends, fleet size, and ownership – is available exclusively in the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357510/image/large-37a9028c04839d18e0712ba34ea79ec3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357510">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2025 All of this, and much more, will be featured in the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2025, published during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2025 - 2nd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> in Hong Kong on 7–8 May 2025. The report will be made available as a free digital download following the event.Stay tuned to our newsletter and website for the official release – and join us as we explore how the Asia-Pacific region continues to shape the future of global yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347647/image/large-8cec63896a1a4502ed1b8776617ed076.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343984/image/large-664195a838c51d7a64421b61558d9a3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343984">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit report preview

A preview of the upcoming APSS market report.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2025: a preview

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Group</a> of Companies brings together premium services across multiple industries, offering seamless and tailored luxury experiences. Founded in 1997 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Yachting</a>, the group has grown to include refit, repair and maintenance, provisioning, hospitality, aviation, and ground transportation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357197/image/large-1ecf63bbe2fdda9f81ffc247c12e03e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357197"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Yachting</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Yachting</a> was created in 1997 to provide top-level service for mega yacht owners visiting Turkey. Today, it is a leader in the maritime sector, serving clients from business, politics, art, and sports. The company has offices in Istanbul, Kuşadası, Didim, Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, and Antalya, with additional presence overseas in Mallorca, Spain and Sarandë, Albania. This extensive network allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Yachting</a> to offer reliable, quality agency services both in Turkey and abroad.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357194/image/large-dcadfeeaa18700474fa5868306eb3d0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357194"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka Shipyard</a> Established in 2005 as part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Yachting</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka Shipyard</a> was set up to meet the demand for excellent shipyard services. Now based in the Altınova district of Yalova, the shipyard features modern facilities such as a 720-tonne lift, a large dry dock area, a spacious painting shed, and a powerful boat mover. The experienced team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka Shipyard</a> provides refit, repair, engineering, and design services, turning client visions into reality while following sustainable practices.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357196/image/large-e1a4af8dda85a9602f4c145c121f8172.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357196">Turkey Provisioning ServicesThe provisioning company; TPS is dedicated to supplying high-quality products and services for luxury yachts. This division makes sure that every vessel is stocked with the finest provisions, meeting the unique needs of superyacht owners.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357195/image/large-14536288ba2613c98d7b2a3fe456277a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357195">Markiz Konakları Boutique HotelLocated in the beautiful village of Şirince, Markiz Konakları Boutique Hotel is set in three traditional Greek houses surrounded by a garden of fruit trees and native flowers. With stunning village views and a blend of historic charm and modern comfort, the hotel offers an unforgettable holiday experience.BARES Car Rental and Limousine ServiceBARES provides luxury car and limousine services throughout Turkey. Whether you need airport transfers or a stylish ride for business or leisure, BARES ensures top quality with modern vehicles and experienced, multilingual staff.Begüm Aviation: Seaplane Transfer ServiceFor a truly unique travel experience, Begüm Aviation offers seaplane transfers. This service lets you avoid busy airports and long road trips by flying directly to exclusive coastal destinations in modern and well-maintained seaplanes.A Unified Approach to LuxuryBegum Group of Companies unites these diverse services to offer a smooth, integrated luxury experience. Whether you’re sailing the Mediterranean, enjoying a boutique hotel stay, flying by seaplane, or riding in a luxury car, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begum Group</a> is committed to quality, innovation, and personalised service.

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