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Yachts attending the Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2024

We unveil the details of the yachts set to make an appearance in Monaco for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024 race season.


Yachts attending the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024

Yachts attending the MYBA Charter Show 2024

With the MYBA Charter Show around the corner, we take a look at the yacht lineup for the 34th edition of this highly anticipated event. 

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108364/image/large-b2902672045dbbfd751c8dd407cbcfa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108364"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/806" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Haven Grande (Company)">Yacht Haven Grande</a> is a marina on St. Thomas, one of the US Virgin Islands located in the Carribean. In this photo, SuperYacht Times recognised the following vessels from left to right: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen2016">Intrepid</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avanti60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aurora74.0m (242'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Aurora</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2003">Apogee</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealyon61.8m (202'9&quot;)VSY2009">Sealyon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat90.0m (295'3&quot;)Oceanco2019">DreAMBoat</a>. All of these yachts are over 60 metres in length - an easy feat for the marina, which is able to welcome yachts of up to 200 metres. The marina has a 5 Platinum Anchor level status and was named Superyacht Marina of the Year 2019 and again in 2016.

Superyacht gathering in Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas

Some high-flying superyachts gathered in the St. Thomas marina, Yacht Haven Grande. Find out more on SYT.

Eight superyachts gathered in sunny St. Thomas

The Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> has a lengthy history, tracing its roots all the way back to 1825, when it was founded in Viareggio by Giovanni Battista Codecasa. In the beginning, the yard built sailing boats, while it later moved into the construction of workboats. In the early 1970s, the yard started building yachts. As of today, the yard is still owned and managed by the Codecasa family. The company has several production locations in Viareggio, in addition to a hull construction facility near Pisa airport.Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> specialises in the construction of large steel-hulled motor yachts over 40 metres length up to about 65 metres, although the yard has the capability to build larger yachts than that. In the past, the company has also built a number of aluminium-hulled motor yachts, including the fast “S” models, six of which were built between 2004 and 2013. To date, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> has delivered 55 motor yachts and one motor sailer over 30 metres. These yachts have a combined total length of 2,496 metres, an average length of 44.6 metres and an average volume of 491 gross tonnes (GT). <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89459/image/large-844577aba0a635edf4aa121b2e63d09f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89459"> Used MarketOf the 55 30-metre plus <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa&nbsp;</a>yachts in operation, 14 of them are currently <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yachts for sale</a>, which represents 25.5% of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> fleet in operation. These <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> have lengths between 32.3 metres and 65 metres. Looking at the entire fleet of operating motor yachts built in steel or aluminium between 30 and 65 metres, we find that 23.9% of them are listed as yachts for sale, which is a slightly lower share than we see for <a href="http://superyachttimes.com/yachts/Codecasa/for-sale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> in this range. The total length of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> is 647 metres with an average length of 46.2 metres and an average volume of 545 GT. The average price of a used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yacht for sale</a> right now is €13.5 million or €25,000 per GT.&nbsp;On average, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> have been on the market for 705 days. The most recent <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yacht for sale</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gazzella II49.9m (163'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2015">Gazzella II</a> delivered in 2015, while the oldest one is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Casabella32.31m (106'0&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.1979">Casabella</a> from 1979. The average age of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> over 30 metres is 18 years.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23379/image/large-17133f8e4e9fb788d4a55b40d177ccbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23379">How do the numbers for these <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yachts for sale</a> compare to similar <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yachts for sale</a> built by other yards? <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> are larger on average compared to the market for similar steel or aluminium-hulled <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yachts for sale</a> in the 30-to-65-metre size range. The average length of the fleet in this size range is 42.8 metres per unit for an average volume of 417 GT, against 47.1 metres and 572 GT on average for the used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecas/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a>. The average asking price for used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> is also higher than the average in the 30-to-65 metre size range. The average used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yacht for sale</a> is listed for €14.3 million or €25,000 per GT against €9.9 million per yacht or €24,000 per GT for the market of similar sized yachts. In terms of average days on market, used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> have been listed for a shorter time than the average similar-sized <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>, at 684 days for <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> versus 827 days on the market for the size range as a whole. Comparison with other yacht buildersHow do used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> compare with similar used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yachts for sale</a> from a selection of other well-known yards also building Steel or Aluminium-hulled motor yachts with a length of between 30 and 65 metres built from 2000 onwards?Dutch yard Heesen is currently represented on the used yacht market in this size range by 17 <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/heesen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Heesen yachts for sale</a>. They have an average asking price of €16.5 million per yacht or €38,000 per GT and an average volume of 440 GT. These <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/heesen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Heesen yachts for sale</a> have been on the market for an average of 837 days. On average, these <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/heesen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Heesen yachts for sale</a> are ten years old.One of Codecasa’s Italian competitors is the Baglietto yard. There are 12 used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/baglietto/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Baglietto yachts for sale</a> within the size range we determined. Their average asking price €9.8 million per yacht or €25,000 per GT, at an average volume of 397GT. On average, these <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/baglietto/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Baglietto yachts for sale</a> have been on the market for 817 days. Their average age is 13 years.The American yard Trinity Yachts was also active in this segment, making its last delivery in 2016. There are currently 11 <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/trinity/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Trinity yachts for sale</a>. Their average asking price per yacht is €15.7 million or €30,000 per GT with an average volume of 519 GT. These <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/trinity/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Trinity yachts for sale</a> have been on the market for 464 days on average. Their average age is 12 years.Italian giant Benetti is also active in this market segment with 11 used yachts for sale. These 11 <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/benetti/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">used Benetti yachts for sale</a> built from 2000 onwards have an average asking price of €21.1 million with an average length of 54 metres and an average volume of 804 GT. Their average asking price per GT is €26,000 and they have been on the market for an average of 738 days. On average, these <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/benetti/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Benetti yachts for sale</a> are 13 years old.We conclude our review of competing yards with a look at used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amels/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yachts for sale</a>. There are currently seven <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amels/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yachts for sale&nbsp;</a>in this category, with an average asking price per yacht of €30.6 million or €40,000 per GT. The average volume of these <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amels/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yachts for sale</a> is 759 GT and they have been on the market for an average of 349 days. Their average age is nine years.The average asking price per GT for steel or aluminium built <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yachts for sale</a> between 30 and 65 metres is €30,000 per GT. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/96948/image/large-af5d8519a04fe9dc579e04125561c6a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/96948"> New yachts for sale on the market per yearIn the last two and a half years, up to four used 30-metre-plus yachts built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> came on the market per quarter for a total of 13 yachts put on the market during that period of time. The second and third quarter of 2018 saw the highest number of used <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yachts coming on the market with three and four units respectively.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/96897/image/large-6b72615f4f51c63c2fa9135ed19b285f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/96897">The most recent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yacht to be listed was the 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Down65.0m (213'3&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2010">Double Down</a>, which came on the market in early June 2019.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/13997/image/large-69a02789d231d0b8a1d172e8df6f49ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13997"> Yachts sold&nbsp;In the past 2.5 years, a total of nine used <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa yachts for sale</a> were sold. In 2017, four used <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yachts were sold, while two were sold during 2018. The first two quarters of 2019 already saw the sales of three used <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yachts. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/96898/image/large-75ffc0343ba26e4ada5c854c07810dc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/96898">If we look at the used <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yachts sold in the last 2.5 years, they were on the market for an average of 650 days. For the total used motor yacht fleet with steel or aluminium hulls sold in this time period in the size range of 30-65 metres, this average stood at 764 days.The nine <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yachts sold in the last 2.5 years represented a total value of €100 million in final asking prices. Their average last asking price was €11.1 million per yacht or €16,800 per GT. The latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yacht to have been sold is the 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mesufish Patrol IV35.97m (118'0&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.1988">Mesufish Patrol IV&nbsp;</a>in early June 2019, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Down65.0m (213'3&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2010">Double Down</a> was the highest priced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> yacht, sold in September 2018 asking $44.5 million.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95009/image/large-81cf967cd8273f3dde8da46d6cb0b777.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95009"> The top five&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/codecasa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Codecasa used yachts for sale</a>&nbsp;right now are:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Down65.0m (213'3&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2010">Double Down</a>&nbsp; – 65.0m - 1,278 GT - 2010 - $38,000,000 ($30k per GT)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2003">Apogee</a>&nbsp; – 62.0m - 1,126 GT - 2003 - $24,950,000 ($22k per GT)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina d'Italia II51.0m (167'4&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2006">Regina d’ Italia II</a>&nbsp;– 51.0m - 640 GT - 2006 - €15,500,000 (€24k per GT)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/587" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emelina51.0m (167'4&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2008">Emelina</a> – 51.0m - 630 GT - 2008 - $19,950,000 ($32k per GT)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gazzella II49.9m (163'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2015">Gazzella II</a> – 49.9m - 849 GT - 2015 - €29,000,000 (€34k per GT)<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a> is our live market intelligence system and our subscribers have live access to all this data and intelligence, as well as much more insight. If you are interested in a demonstration, then please contact us. Besides the online intelligence system, the new market report The State of Yachting 2019 is <a href="http://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">available for purchase</a>.

SYT iQ: Codecasa’s performance on the used yacht sales market

SYT takes a look at Codecasa's performance on the used yacht market.

Since opening its doors to the world, Albania is still adjusting for those who want to explore its rich coastline. Based between Montenegro and Northern Greece, Albania boasts the Adriatic coastline, also known as the Albanian Riviera, which is a stretch of sandy beaches, mysterious mountains, fertile land, ancient Greek sites and excellent seafood.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/47480/image/large-8390d2cfb691a25d8931cb3f17615c4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47480">The exciting and rich opportunities offered by the Adriatic coastline are well known by yacht agent Silvia Dedja from RYacht Services, who has been sharing her knowledge on the splendours offered by Albania to superyacht tourists over the past eight years. “Perini Navi’s Heritage and MoMo by Mangusta Overmarine were the first superyachts I recommended a visit to my country to. This was when captains were told to stay only 12 miles away from the coast,” explains Dedja. To stay too far from the coast of Albania would mean yachts miss out on the duty-free fuel offered throughout the country.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36005/image/large-08173e9bb72606a52bfda8a1d70e4e7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36005">When Albania first began offering duty-free fuel in the summer of 2016, the ports of Durres, Vlorë and Saranda drew in a number of eager yachties keen to fill up their tanks with good quality fuel at a low price - the 39.65-metre Mangusta 130 superyacht MoMo being one of them. “In 2014 l decided to go to Albania following Silvia’s advice and brought my owner to visit Albania. It was a fantastic experience in times that very few yachts were navigating in Albanian waters,” says Captain Paolo Bozzo Costa, former captain of MoMo. “Who would have thought that after two years, due to the duty-free fuel, Albania would become so well-known to the yachting industry.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/47381/image/large-cd4390924ce1208b90003afe38eadd12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47381">The work of the Kastrati Group, a petroleum company based in Albania, has been instrumental in supporting the increasing number of visiting yachts. As Albania’s fuel business grows, Kastrati supports the long-term economic growth, prosperity and progress of the region, as well as caring for the environment. The Group trades fuel and offers bunkering services as well as providing yachts in the main ports with quality fuel via their new Mercedes tankers, that with a flow rate of 700-800 lt/min, make the fuelling process easy and efficient.&nbsp;“I used Kastrati Company for fuel bunker during my first call in Albania port of Durres and I would highly recommend them for bunkering services,”&nbsp;shares Captain Tomi Holer, captain of Sputnik. “The entire operation was very well organized and quick and fuel was of a high quality.” In addition to being able to enjoy inexpensive fuel and bunkering services, Albania has also drawn in more visitors who are keen to stay explore what else the country has to offer - especially as Albania does not charge charter tax or have any restrictions on the duration of charting in its waters.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/47380/image/large-cfd15d20eac993868b09258ef84022c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47380">Chartering in Albania is becoming increasingly more accessible as charter companies fly their clients into Tirana international Airport - which is only 35 minutes away from the Port of Durres. Other connections include Corfu - which is approximately 14 nautical miles away - or Albania’s new southern airport which is currently in construction in Vlorë. For example, the owners of the 33m superyacht Incontatto John and Sue Laithwaite flew into the International airport before cruising the coastline of Albania. “We loved the day through Butrinti and we enjoyed every minute,” they said. “The meal at Demi was exceptional and the VIP table and chairs are such a great touch. Visiting Albania was a fantastic experience.”The 62-metre superyacht&nbsp;Apogee recently started and finished her charter in Albania and made use of the cost-efficient services and accessibility: “It is very important to understand the law when cruising the Ionian seas. Embarking and disembarking outside of Greece is a must, but I have found that starting and ending in Albania to be very efficient and expedited,” comments Apogee’s Yacht Charter Broker Barbara Dawson from Camper &amp; Nicholsons.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10391/image/large-96e5d9a8500889f8ac79c0b6c61e9146.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10391">“It does require some planning, but with the arrival in Corfu, heading to the port to board a private hydrofoil, then travelling to Saranda to clear in, it ends up being a very professional service, and is all done in one hour! Plus, there is no VAT charged on the charter fee, so that makes it worthwhile for everyone!”&nbsp;Albania can provide everything a yacht may require and is becoming a leading tourist and yachting hotspot. As well as a yacht agent for RYachts, Silvia Dedja is the Sales and Marketing Representative for the Kastrati Group and can provide services from a recommended fuelling and yacht agency and what’s on offer in Albania. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Fuelling fun in Albania

Here we take a look at the What, Why, Where and Who of some of the best brokerage deals currently on the market. This week we explore the 62.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee</a>, listed for sale with Thompson, Westwood, White &amp; Yachts (TWW Yachts).&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10395/image/large-1c307c8f2e42d6939095907c64d41760.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10395">What is on offer? Built by Italian shipyard Codecasa in 2003 and refitted in 2013, the 62.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee</a>&nbsp;features an interior design by Della Role Design, and can accommodate up to 18 guests across seven staterooms (12 guests for charter), as well as an experienced crew of 17. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/10394/image/large-1037f82d8c6d94f2a0576077826929bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10394"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee</a> features a wealth of amenities on board, providing guests with the best of life both onboard and in the water. Onboard, guests can use the air-conditioned panoramic gymnasium and the 12 person jacuzzi. The yacht combines fabulous sociable areas - including her own nightclub and a 6.7-metre bar - one of the longest bars available for a yacht of her size for partying the night away. For fun outside of the yacht on the water, guests are able to access the snorkelling, diving and fishing equipment, or enjoy the water-sports toys such as the four waverunners, four Bladefish underwater scooters and large limo tender.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10396/image/large-f6149890fcfe3986e72545c1196e0545.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10396">Why do we think this is such a good idea? With just one owner since her delivery and three subsequent refits in 2005, 2012 and 2013, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee&nbsp;</a>has been impeccably maintained and refreshed on an annual basis. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee</a> is a floating five-star resort and is perfect for an owner who enjoys entertaining and socialising with their guests.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10424/image/large-1b8d00a33a72b88d162147a17fc689d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10424">Where is she right now? The yacht is currently on charter in the East &amp; West Mediterranean. She will also be on show at the Monaco Yacht Show this September, at the T central quay.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/10434/image/large-2ce3533220bd5f77da5bc42baceeb1b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10434">Who to call? <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee&nbsp;</a>is listed for sale with TWW Yachts. For more information, please contact her brokers using the contact details below. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)">Apogee</a> has an asking price&nbsp;$24,950,000. More information can be found via the <a href="https://www.twwyachts.com/sales/yachtdetails/241317/2003/codecasa/full-displacement-motor-yacht/205-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">TWW website,</a> <a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4n3hKKfa2MX&brand=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">virtual tour</a>, <a href="https://www.flipsnack.com/5D59B5D9E8C/tww-apogee-specification2017-ftmfv33po.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Apogee specification</a> and <a href="https://www.flipsnack.com/5D59B5D9E8C/apogee-62-5m-205-codecasa-brochure.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">brochure.</a> &nbsp;<div class="fr-embedly " data-original-embed="<a href='https://vimeo.com/228821127' class='embedly-card'></a>" style="height: 401px;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/228821127" class="embedly-card"></a></div>

Brokerage Deal of the Week - 62m Apogee

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16698/image/large-fa7af18a1d4dce615662d335a89cc586.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16698"> Apogee and Lionheart in MonacoSeen here in the early morning sunlight outside Monaco are the two Italian-built motor yacht Apogee&nbsp;and Lionheart. Apogee, the 62.5-metre Codecasa superyacht built in 2003 has been perfected for charter by her owner and has become a very popular vessel in her size range. Quite the opposite goes for the 90-metre Benetti Lionheart, which is an extremely private yacht often seen in her homeport of Monaco. Stefano Natucci designed Lionheart and Green Mingarelli Design is behind her opulent interior.Photo by SuperYacht Times

The two Italian yachts Apogee and Lionheart at anchor

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In this series of articles, we take a look at the best charter deals currently on offer in some of the best cruising hotspots of the world. What, Why, Where and Who forms the basis of the articles. This week we look at the 62.5-metre Apogee, available for charter with TWW Yachts throughout the West and East Mediterranean this summer, and throughout the Caribbean this winter.

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What is on offer?

Built by Codecasa in 2003 and beautifully refitted in 2013, the 62.5-metre superyacht Apogee features an interior design from Della Role Design, and accommodates up to 14 guests and staff across six staterooms, as well as an experienced crew of 16.

Apogee features a wealth of amenities on board, providing guests with the best of life both onboard and in the water. These include an air-conditioned gymnasium on the yacht’s sundeck offering panoramic views of her surroundings, a full beach furniture set-up for beach banquets and parties, and a huge array of water-sports toys, including four waverunners and four Bladefish underwater scooters.

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Why do we think this is such a good deal?

Impeccably maintained and refreshed on an annual basis, Apogee represents the pinnacle of yacht charter. The yacht combines fabulous sociable areas - including her own nightclub and one of the longest bars available for a yacht of her size - with a layout offering guests a unique blend of privacy, space and traditional build values.

Whether guests are admiring the stunning views of the East and West Mediterranean in summer, or cruising past the turquoise seas of the Caribbean in the winter months, the charter opportunities offered on board Apogee allow guests to explore these exceptional areas of the world’s natural beauty in an unforgettable way.

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When is she available?

Apogee is available for charter this summer throughout the West and East Mediterranean, and this winter throughout the Caribbean. Weekly charter rates start at €275,000 in the summer, and $275,000 in the winter. She is also listed for sale by Thompson Westwood and White at an asking price of $29,950,000.

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Who to call?

For more information regarding a charter experience on board Apogee or for purchase, contact Michael White of TWW Yachts directly at mike@twwyachts.com or by telephone at +377 977 767 57. Apogee will be on display at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show from 27 - 30th September.

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Charter deal of the week: the 62.5m superyacht Apogee

Sitting down with Peter Thompson and Michael White, two of the three Managing Partners at the helm of Monaco-based brokerage firm Thompson Westwood White Yachts (TWW), on board Double Down in Barcelona earlier this year, their easy camaraderie makes it immediately clear that these two are friends as well as business partners. “The company was formed through friendship,” confirms White. “Peter and I have worked together for many years; we first met when he was a captain and the relationship developed from there… A few years later we bumped into David [Westwood - the third Managing Partner] and he joined as Partner too. We’re all quite similar people in many ways.”

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This strong friendship has been the bottom line of the business over its years in operation. “You would expect three guys together could have some diverse ideas and it could be pretty complex but I don’t think that we’ve had a harsh word between us in all the time that we’ve known each other, and bringing David into the equation has only complimented it,” says Thompson. “We’re more than a team and we absolutely want the other to succeed in whatever they are doing… if one of us succeeds, we all succeed.”

TWW is the culmination of decades of experience from the three directors, with their different fields of expertise and background proving complementary to the others. White began his marine career in London in 1978 at Halsey Marine, becoming Managing Director after just nine years, later jointly setting up Cavendish White with Mark Cavendish in 1989 before buying him out in 1999. After meeting Thompson in 1993, when Thompson was working as a large yacht captain, the duo remained friends before eventually working together for the first time. “Michael had always said, ‘when you get tired of going to sea, there’s a desk waiting for you with me,’ so when I left yachts I asked him if that job was still available,” remembers Thompson. “Captains often have very poor opinions of brokers, and I remember calling an old colleague from sea when I first got the job with Michael and I told him ‘I’ve joined the dark side.’”

White sold Cavendish White to Ocean Independence in 2008 where he and Thompson remained before founding TWW when the time felt right to start another company. “We were paddling someone else's canoe,” says Thompson. Initially moving from Ocean Independence to start an independent business in Monaco using the name Worth Avenue, then recognising the importance of maintaining their individual identity and communicating a more personal message to clients, the decision was made to change this to Thompson, Westwood &amp; White Yachts. “It’s a nice small team, and it will expand because we’re doing the right things by our customers, but our intention is not to be the biggest,” says White. “We want to be good at what we do and have a secure reputation for that and grow the business organically.” Along with friendship, the two say that integrity is the principal of two common threads throughout all that TWW does. “We’re straight forward people, which is important in our business. Being a salesman is one thing, but the most important thing is being honest, and that’s the best attribute any salesman could possibly have.”

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The recent addition of Westwood to the management team has added valuable balance between younger and older generations – Thompson and White are in their fifties and Westwood his thirties. Having worked for many years as a captain before founding Yacht Help Malta, dealing with sales, refits and management of yachts up to 123-metres, Westwood’s skillset perfectly complemented those of Thompson and White. “David is great, with his youth and energy, but is also sufficiently respectful to recognise that some situations do need a bit of grey hair, as he puts it,” says White. “The industry is dominated by older males and I think that is a mistake - it’s also one of the reasons we’ve got so many women on our team.”

Embracing the input of the younger generation together with fast moving fields such as digital marketing has proved beneficial. “The market has transformed since I started in the business when I was 21, back when there were just a handful of yachts available in Antibes, most of them 70 or 80 feet,” says White. “It’s hard now to imagine the process of just getting hold of a yacht in Antibes back then… you would call the operator from London, say in pidgin French that you would like to speak to the captain of the yacht, he would say ring back in 15 minutes and then get on his moped or bicycle, go to the yacht, knock on the passerelle, tell the captain he had a call, and get back on his moped. The captain would follow, and you would be waiting there in London. Eventually, you would get through. 
	There was no email, no faxes, contracts went through the post, it was a different world.”

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With so much combined yachting experience between the three partners, there is no doubt that the TWW team know what they are talking about when it comes to industry commentary.  On current trends, the duo is quite cynical on the levels of truth behind many so-called industry trends and statistics. “Really it’s all generalisation, you only need a couple of big yacht sales to make a difference to the statistics,” says White. “At the moment the market that seems most stable is America, and that demand continues, but there are always wealthy people who want to buy and charter yachts. While numerically America is the biggest market right now, really we have business from everywhere.”

The same applies to other much talked about ‘trends’ including the rise of explorer yachts and client desire for new destinations. “Since the day I entered this business in 1978, everyone has talked about new trends, but really people are incredibly short sighted,” says White. “They like to do the same thing, they like to go back to the South of France and I have charterers who for 30+ years do the same thing if not every year, then every other year. I ask them if they’ve ever thought about going to the Indian Ocean. They’ve thought of it… but they tell me they like the South of France, they like Portofino.” Thompson concurs. “If you actually look at what people use expedition yachts for, they like the idea of going farther afield, but few act upon it,” he says.

Whether destinations or designs, Thompson and White both believe that throughout their many years in the industry the formula of what customers desire from yachting has remained unchanged. “Yachting is very establishment… every so often there is a boat that breaks the mould, but the price paid is that that yacht will never sell,” says Thompson. “Yachting changes, style changes, but the fundamentals never change,” adds White. “We live in a very conservative market. Every now and then someone comes along and does something different, but that’s rare.” Thompson agrees. “Take M/Y A for example. Would I want to own it? No. Can I take my eyes off it? No. It draws my eye like a television during a conversation. I’m glad that someone has the balls to build something like that, but it’s the exception. How many Maltese Falcons are there? One.”

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Despite this, the pair believes that change is happening but it is a slow process. “Yachting is the same as motor cars… cars haven’t changed since the model T Ford, all that has happened is that things have become more efficient,” says Thompson. “Now Elon Musk has come along and changed things and cars are electric… What we have seen in yachting to date is the same as the automotive industry,” adds White. “Whether we will see a big change next year, in five years, in 10 years, I don’t know but right now, we’re in the conventional motor car mode.”

As for the future, the team is very active, working on several new build projects including that of the VSY 64 and a 50-metre just signed by Westwood. “We can’t tell you too many details, but we’re keeping busy!” says Thompson. Adapting to change, while always making use of those years of experience and friendship, remains the order of the day. A winning combination.

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Brokerage insight: Thompson Westwood White Yachts

Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona—set to become one of the world’s most elite superyacht destinations and, with phased marina completions throughout 2014, the pre-eminent home port in the Mediterranean has appointed Captain Anders Pehrson, who joined MPV as Dockmaster yesterday. A vastly qualified Captain with a superb reputation and professional experience that includes some of the world’s most recognizable yachts, Anders Pehrson brings a unique blend of training and qualifications with him to MPV.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146964/image/large-8b1991b3019315cb7c911201a7a21340.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146964">“Anders personal decision to move from ship to shore and to join us in this most visible of positions is a great triumph for Marina Port Vell,” says Norma Trease, Director of Salamanca Group’s Marine Division. “He brings with him direct experience in piloting and managing superyachts for the past 15 years as well as a vital ability to converse in seven languages,” she continues.Captain Pehrson holds an MCA Master (Y) 3000GT license, is a Ship Security Officer (ISPS SSO), is trained in advanced fire fighting and medical first aid, and has far reaching training in leadership and language. Working since the age of 14, he began his nautical career in 1997 as a Chief Officer on passenger vessels. In 1998, he joined Renalo as Chief Officer. Since 2002, when Anders became a captain, his experience has included the following: Chief Officer of Apogee and Watch Captain Helios 2 for her refit and Atlantic passage; and, Captain of Rondo C, Salamat, Atlantic Goose, Diane, and most recently, Emotion."Using first-hand experience and knowledge of the superyacht industry, the role of Marina Port Vell’s Dockmaster initially revolves around the continuing transformation of MPV’s facilities and the evolution of service we are providing,” says Trease. “Captain Pehrson’s focus will be on ensuring that we maximize the quality of the services that the marina provides particularly as new features are brought on-line. Equally important, he is an ambassador of MPV. Networking, public relations and contact with existing and future clients is also part of the job description," she concludes.Marina Port Vell +34 93 484 2300 <a href="mailto:info@marinaportvell.com?subject=Marina%20Port%20Vell%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@marinaportvell.com</a> <a href="http://www.marinaportvell.com/" target="_blank">www.marinaportvell.com</a>

Marina Port Vell's new Dockmaster

Two well-known superyachts, of 86 and 62 metres are delivered this week by Amico, following refits. The Oceanco Seven Seas has been completed and re-launched three days ahead of schedule to a very satisfied costumer, after a three months refit, including an Awlgrip blue hull topsides re-spray and other maintenance jobs. The work has been managed by Amico &amp; Co in coordination with the Oceanco after sales team and Wright Maritime Group.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146630/image/large-9aad3175433e9195706eb618a0435140.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146630"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146631/image/large-fa57259e3e474b9bf861c1acdf3250fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146631"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146632/image/large-b10a58893a284b80878191a1fb95a2a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146632">“It has been a really very smooth yard period” - said Capt. Sean Wrigley – “both for me and our management company, Wright Maritime Group. The recorded quality standard has been certified by the Dutch CCS and by the Italian surveyor company Alfa Bravo Srl, with a record average of 94 GU and 92 DOI”.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146633/image/large-80441782df407c9e7335a81d17d6fbbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146633">The 62 metre Codecasa Apogee will be moved outside next week after a three month period inside the sheltered dry-dock facility, with a new Alexseal topcoat re-spray and after completing her 10 year Class survey.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146634/image/large-655ff88da5152d231fe472d5bb4e72e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146634"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146635/image/large-23327cd46dec442fa76f2f5b855f0e94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146635">Capt. John Fleckenstein and Mr. Andre Peens from International Yacht Collection managed the refit on the Owner’s side. The paint job was completed well in advance in respect to the contractual schedule, allowing other technical jobs to be completed ahead of schedule as well, allowing for a re-delivery in time for the yacht winter season schedule.Capt. John says “There have been big challenges between painting and 10 year hull &amp; machinery survey. The staff at Amico Shipyard is very accommodating and provide good communication. The shipyard adjusted personnel schedule to accommodate working hours with our office in USA. The process of invoicing was up to date weekly. The ability for Amico Shipyard to work with onsite Captain and overseas Management has enabled a well informed and controlled yard period. Thank you all for accommodating our very demanding schedule. APOGEE looks terrific!”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146636/image/large-40773025c5da8b99626a6ec201a244af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146636">Alberto Amico, President of the shipyard, says: “In these last three months we had 16 projects performed on board +50m LOA yachts visiting our yard, and other 14 projects performed on yachts under 50 m LOA. Our clients are showing an increasing confidence in our capability and reliability, and thanks to the new 102m covered dry-dock ( under construction, delivery August 2014) we will be able to offer an even more attractive shipyard organization for managing more refits at the same time, up to 100 m LOA and over”Amico &amp; Co +39 010 247 0067 <a href="mailto:amico.yard@amicoshipyard.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">amico.yard@amicoshipyard.com</a> <a href="http://www.amicoshipyard.com" target="_blank">www.amicoshipyard.com</a> By Maarten Janssen

Two high profile refit projects delivered by Amico & Co

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142949/image/large-ad7c7282fbe1ad76405eaa986edde7df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142949">Superyacht Moneikos in Monaco<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1134">Moneikos</a>, a 62 metre superyacht built by Codecasa in 2007. The exterior of Moneikos was designed by the in-house team of Codecasa in cooperation with Franco &amp; Anna Dellarole of Studio Dellarole, who also designed the modern interior. The hull design of the new 62m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1134">Moneikos</a> is based on the design of Codecasa’s other 62m yacht, Apogee. Apart from the hull design and some engineering both yachts couldn't be more different. Apogee features a classic American style interior, while the minimalist interior of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1134">Moneikos</a> is ultra modern. Photo by Maarten Janssen

The 62 metre Codecasa superyacht Moneikos in Monaco

International Yacht Collection has added the 62.5 metre superyacht Apogee to their charterfleet. The classic seven-stateroom Apogee was created with fine Italian craftsmanship and is continually maintained with meticulous attention to detail. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135847/image/large-0d8d9b99e2d63cca46ac7465e402dc1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135847">Twelve guests are accommodated in an interior that features lustrous mahogany paneling with raised panel ceilings. Beige carpeting and the generous use of beveled mirrors on doors, dressers and breakfronts add to the expansive feeling of the luxurious interior living spaces. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622">Apogee</a> charters during the summer in de Mediterranean at € 315,000 per week, and in the winter in the Caribbean at $ 350,000. International Yacht Collection +1 954 522 2323 <a href="mailto:charter@iyc.com?subject=Charter%20Apogee%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">charter@iyc.com</a> <a href="http://www.iyc.com/">www.iyc.com</a> Photo by Benoit Donne

Superyacht Apogee joins IYC charter fleet

CNI are delighted to announce that six of the CNI charter fleet have been nominated as finalists for the World Superyacht Awards 2009. Shortlisted from a record number of nominations, nominations include the 73m (240’) Siren for the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1300GT to 2999GT award; the 60m (196’) Amnesia, the 60m (196’) Xanadu, and the 54.2m (177’9) Maraya, for the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1299GT award; the 43m (141’) Hana for the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT award; and the 43.65m (143’2) Sedation for the Best Refitted Yacht award.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126725/image/large-22d3e968ae247ed435adbf80a03d577d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126725">The winners of the prized Neptune awards will be announced at the World Superyacht Awards 2009 gala evening at London’s historic Guildhall on Saturday 16th May. Watch this space for some award winning announcements, as well as the CNI award for the Young Designer of the Year 2009, in association with the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.New Launch<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126726/image/large-51ca52d66df59d78269eb3ad4d66cb1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126527">CNI were delighted to witness the launch of Feadship’s hull 677 on the 27th January 2009. The 53.5m (175’) Hurricane Run is the first Feadship to be launched in 2009. Following in the tradition of her owner’s present and previous yachts, Thunder Gulch and High Chaparral, Hurricane Run is a development of the well-proven concept. Her build was project managed from start to finish by CNI’s Alex Lees Buckley and, as with the owner’s previous yachts, she is available for charter through CNI and under management with CNI’s Yacht Management Division.Charter News <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126727/image/large-073f330e232362f75aa775da831c3969.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126727">The CNI charter divisions in both Monaco and Fort Lauderdale have been a hive of activity, with new destinations, new central agencies, and refit announcements aplenty. CNI Monaco are delighted to welcome the 35.11m (11’2) Aime Sea from Alloy Yachts to the fleet. Sleeping eight guests in four cabins, she is currently available in the Caribbean and will be heading to the East Mediterranean for the summer season.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126728/image/large-8250d4c4aaff6af9232f042ab98fb7ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124247">The adventurous 32.4m (106’3) Carl Linne has announced that she is available for charter in the French Polynesia this coming summer season. With availability in the cruising grounds of the Tuamotus and Tahiti throughout May and July, and from September through to mid December, she is the perfect yacht for sailing the shallow waters as her lifting keel allows her to access places that other large yachts cannot normally enter. The 56m (183’73) Galaxy is also exploring further afield and has announced that she will be heading to Central America. The stunning Benetti is available now and can sleep 12 guests.On the other side of the Atlantic, CNI’s charter division in Fort Lauderdale welcomes the 43.3m (142’) Pure Bliss from Palmer Johnson. Built in 1997, she accommodates 10 guests and is available for charter in the Mediterranean this coming summer season.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126729/image/large-cade2a15640006267d4712b3f4c07362.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126729">CNI Fort Lauderdale also announces the christening of the latest build by Trinity Shipyards, the 49m (161’) Anjilis. Designed through the vision of Glade Johnson, the stunning Anjilis is available for charter through CNI in the West Mediterranean this coming summer season. Her sophisticated interior has a contemporary take on Art Deco inspired architectural elements, fabricated in exotic woods, custom marquetry and stone inlays. She accommodates seven guests in stylish staterooms and has all the latest in entertainment equipment and water toys. Another stunning yacht in the CNI Charter Fleet, the 62m (205’) Apogee from Codecasa, is currently in the shipyard having a refit through February, and will be like new and in pristine condition ready for the summer charter season in the Mediterranean.CNI wish to express on behalf of themselves and the owners of Perseus, their great sorrow at the tragic loss of Drew Gollan, the yachts skipper. We would like to thank members of the yachting community who have asked us to send their sympathies onto the family of Drew, and to express their appreciation of Captain Drew Gollan's warmth and professionalism. The yacht was stationed in English Harbour by Captain Gollan for a much-deserved period of rest for the crew and there were no guests onboard or expected when the incident occurred. The crews have responded to the tragedy with great professionalism both during and after the events of Thursday night. Our sincere condolences go to the families of Mr. Gollan and his partner.

February superyacht charter news from CNI

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124160/image/large-557de086da9c2c4b6fad80e225429c51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124160">The Codecasa Apogee in St MaartenThe 62m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622">Apogee</a> in St Maarten on 8 January 2008. Apogee was built by Codecasa Yachts in 2003. She was originally ordered by the American owner of Andale, but he sold her during construction. Her exterior is designed by Codecasa with an interior by Dellarole. Apogee was available for sale sometime ago, but it seems she is withdrawn from the market. The yacht can be chartered in the Mediterranean and Caribbean through Camper &amp; Nicholsons International.By Merijn de Waard

The Codecasa Apogee in St Maarten

The new service facility of Monaco Marine La Ciotat opened its doors to megayachts at the end of April 2007. Vincent Larroque, director of the shipyard, is proud to report a very active first 9 months of activity, with no less than 25 hauling out, and a very tight schedule for the beginning of 2008.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123778/image/large-431490642cdacc69b27fc6ca86f7578d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123778">The site covers a total area of 35.000 square meters, with 2 200 square meters dedicated to offices and workshops. The 33.000 square meters concrete apron allows to haul out up to fourteen yachts of a size between 40 and 80 meters+. The 2000 ton Yachtlift® is positioned sideways against the quay feeding a large transfer and storage system on rails, giving maximum versatility and speed of operation. A yacht can be lifted and transferred to its berth in four hours.With references such as :<ul> <li>32m Comex built Janus </li> <li>33m Benetti, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/229">Il Odyssey</a> </li> <li>36m Nuevo Vulcano <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/820">Fayza</a> </li> <li>37m Heesen, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/700">Calaf</a> </li> <li>39m Heesen, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1413">Serenity</a> </li> <li>40m Alloy, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1001">Ad Lib</a> </li> <li>41m Alloy, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/409">Como</a> </li> <li>42m Cantieri di Pisa, <a href="http://42m%20Cantieri%20di%20Pisa,%20Element">Element</a> </li> <li>52m Amels, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/428">Kiss the Sky</a> </li> <li>52m Amels, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/25">Deniki</a> </li> <li>53m Sensation, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/988">Noble House</a> </li> <li>58m CMN, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/124">Netanya 8</a> </li> <li>58m Austal, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1748">Outback</a> </li> <li>59m Lurssen, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/371">Oasis</a> </li> <li>60m Oceanco, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/657">Aviva II</a> </li> <li>62m Codecasa, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622">Apogee</a> (photo) </li> <li>The Golden Fleet; 66m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/946">Golden Shadow</a> and 80m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/191">Golden Odyssey</a>......amongst others! </li>
</ul>Monaco Marine La Ciotat ends the year on a very positive note, having created 40 jobs (40 more in the next 6 months), and employing 250 to 300 sub-contractors at full speed.