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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> have unveiled the first renderings of the 26-metre Fiducia 86 motor yacht. The new Fiducia 86 yacht concept showcases a unique exterior design, with a comfortable interior and quality engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298956/image/large-674b4af37816e5c27bba31a784177b62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298956">The Fiducia 86 yacht comes as result of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>’s previous collaborations on projects such as, the major refit of the 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> Aluna series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298959/image/large-3f317a0b8935de375f05a3c1098e1098.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298959">“Our collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> on the Fiducia 86 project marks another exciting chapter in our design journey,” explained Fatih Surekli, Co-Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. “We aimed for a design that balances tradition with modernity, creating a yacht that not only looks stunning, but also offers a superior yachting experience.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298961/image/large-0787b06779b0162821fb7953862c1f7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298961">The Fiducia 86 yacht can comfortably accommodate up to five staterooms, alongside a well-designed saloon. The owner’s stateroom is situated on the main deck, providing the owner with a private oasis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298957/image/large-67ea08e20092eb9b6c97fd4aba302d43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298957">Key features onboard the steel and aluminium yacht include a spacious sun deck, offering guests ample space for relaxation and enjoyment. “The Fiducia 86 is a testament to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a>' exceptional craftsmanship and their project management team's dedication to the highest standards,” added Eyup Ozbelen, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298960/image/large-23ee5d49220c86d6b3cdd80f31295560.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298960">“We are confident that this venture will set new benchmarks in the world of luxury yachting.” Construction is set to begin on the Fiducia 86 in March 2024, with an anticipated delivery in the summer of 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298958/image/large-c02359c53975ba2571f56ad667b9f048.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298958">

FDC Yachts and Red Yacht Design unveil 26m Fiducia 86 yacht

FDC Yachts and Red Yacht Design have unveiled the first renderings of the 26-metre Fiducia 86 motor yacht.

Introducing the 26m FDC Fiducia 86 motor yacht

Cana Gökhan and Fatih Sürekli, partners in life and co-founders of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, are aboard 28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a>, the first in the new steel-hulled series of pocket superyachts they designed for boutique builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>. The yacht made her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and our conversation has turned to the perception of Turkish yacht designers and their status in the industry.&nbsp;“It can be a disadvantage in this business if you’re not from the UK, Italy or Holland,” says Cana. “Even when we propose something better, the top yards will usually pick Italians or British designers, which is one reason why we set up a London office and moved there. But what hurts most is that the big Turkish players are the same. They have their comfort zone and want to work with overseas designers because that is how they sell boats, so why try something new?”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296392/image/large-9364cd32a6ef49c0f5ec76faa2df081d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296392">She has a point. There is no intrinsic reason why the British, Italians or Dutch should make better designers. You could argue that the large yacht industry in Europe is older and more established, but Turkey now ranks third in the world after Italy and the Netherlands. Moreover, when you consider that Noah’s Ark may well have been built by Turkish shipwrights you realise that boat building is something they’ve been doing successfully for a very long time.“Attitudes are starting to change,” says Fatih. “There is a new generation of managers looking to beat their own path. They’re young, tech-savvy and much more willing to invest in home-grown talent.”&nbsp;One name that pops up is Emre Sandan, a contemporary of Cana and Fatih who shares a similar background. Cana graduated in architecture from Yıldız Technical University and worked for the Ulutas outfitting company before moving to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scaro Design (Company)">Scaro Design</a> in Istanbul where she was lead interior designer for the now defunct <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peri Yachts (Company)">Peri Yachts</a> brand and its highly regarded motoryacht series. While at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scaro Design (Company)">Scaro Design</a> she met Fatih, a naval architect who studied at the same university, as did Emre Sandan, who also worked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peri Yachts (Company)">Peri Yachts</a> and other Turkish shipyards before recently setting up his own engineering company, Mes Marine.“There was a nucleus of designers and naval architects who graduated from Yıldız Technical University and started working in yachting when the Turkish industry was taking off,” says Fatih. “We were reunited with Emre when he was shipyard manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarp Yachts (Company)">Sarp Yachts</a> and we were chosen to create the exterior and interior design of the XSR series.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286676/image/large-721d8b3c89275bae9dd7325a93babc55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286676">The first in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarp Yachts (Company)">Sarp</a>’s XSR 85 series, aptly named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a>, debuted at last year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and stole the show with its youthful design ethos and bright Porsche Guards Red hull. Designed and built with intelligence, originality and a big dollop of fun, in terms of layout, creativity and efficiency the 26-metre yacht was in many ways a precursor to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s new displacement series.&nbsp;Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a> 92DS <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a> sports chunky crossover styling, but pushes the design boundaries even further. The raised pilothouse is positioned well forward to maximise the interior volumes and aft deck space, the vertical bow adds visual impact and increases the waterline length, and the two-tone paintwork introduces a striking new aesthetic. Not only is it <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s first displacement model, it is also the first steel-hulled yacht to be equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS propulsion.“The edgy proportions and exterior lines of the DS series are inspired by the design DNA of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s fast runabouts,” says Fatih. “The idea was to create something new and different with huge windows, generous interior volumes and big exterior spaces. Having the IPS engines so far aft helped a lot in terms of layout and meant we could create a massive beach club in the stern.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241189/image/large-9019ae7b530840f6c0924bdaf2f238a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241189">Cana’s interior design is based on a summerhouse aesthetic: cool, calming and casual with oak veneers, light-coloured fabrics and occasional stand-out statements like the backlit feature wall in the main salon made of thinly cut sections of stone. The couple made a conscious effort to avoid using rare materials and are firm believers in the ‘less is more’ school of thought summed up in Coco Chanel’s famous advice about fashion accessories: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”“We don’t like palatial or extravagant interiors,” says Cana, a keen sailor who recently completed an RYA Competent Crew Course in Southampton. “It’s a question of taste, of course, but if we don’t feel it we don’t do it. Luxury is not about stuffing boats full of rare and expensive materials; it’s more about taking away. Simplicity is better than embellishment. Just being out at sea with friends and family is a luxury in itself. The experience is what’s important and we’re already talking with clients about reducing the quantity of interior materials on board.”&nbsp;As nominal head of design at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> (they avoid formal titles) Cana jokes she is the brains behind the operation, but it is clear they relish being able to work together on both the interior and exterior design of projects along with their 10-person strong team in London and Istanbul.&nbsp;“I don’t like when there is a mismatch between the interior and exterior styling,” says Fatih. “It can sometimes be a surprise, but usually the effect is jarring. Working on both means they develop in tandem and we avoid any discrepancies in style.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113293/image/large-45201de725fcff303c860c9c8e1e4666.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113293">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> was the first to hit the headlines and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a> is sure to bring more media exposure, Red Yacht Design has been busy on other larger projects. Among others, they designed the interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>’s 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B.A.L.M.Y.47.3m (155'2&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2022">B.A.L.M.Y.</a> launched last year; oversaw the interior and exterior refit of 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>, also relaunched last year; created the interior concept for the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 125, as well as the exterior and interior design of the “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2024">Orion One</a>” 43-metre motoryacht for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>. They have also started work on a new 50-metre and just signed for a 63-metre project, both in Turkey and still confidential. ICE Kite, a wonderfully sleek 64-metre motoryacht designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> for a German client that makes use of a supplementary kite propulsion system, also looks like it is back on track three years after it was first presented.As relative newcomers, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> is not encumbered with the pressure to play it safe, which makes all the difference. Younger owners generally prefer open-plan spaces, outdoor living, unique experiences, holistic design and understated luxury. Cana and Fatih have locked on to these styling cues to imbue their projects with a contemporary vigour that is compelling and exciting.&nbsp;"There are so many boats out there that look the same," says Cana. “We like doing things differently and we don’t want to feel like we’re just designing another boat. We’ve been lucky so far that the yards we’ve worked with have all been bold and brave and also want to make an impact. That makes for a perfect match and we love it.”This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-47" target="_blank">Issue 47 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Red Yacht Design on challenging traditions

Red Yacht Design is shaking up the marketplace with its edgy aesthetics and raising the international profile of Turkish yacht designers.

Challenging tradition: Exploring Red Yacht Design's craftsmanship

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FDC Yachts (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> have announced the launch of the 46.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> from their Bodrum facilities in Turkey are a major refit. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>, previously named Elandess, spent eight months at the facility where she saw huge modifications made to her appearance by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231070/image/large-9fc9c0093ff0050c7ecb7131c2614acc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231070">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> was given a brand new paint job as well as mechanical overhauls to her systems. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yacht also saw a new exterior layout change and upgrades made to her interior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231067/image/large-7118f5946c60d364035bc29a9d285e6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231067">The owner requested that during the refit the sundeck be totally redesigned and that a 12-seated bar be installed at its heart; so that he can host large parties and watch sports events from atop the superyacht. He also asked for a barbecue area to be located on the sundeck and for the pool to be expanded.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231066/image/large-2eaf32127b4c51cf57698d5c676b9c5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231066">The tender garage was to be converted into a casual beach club fully equipped with a gym and media stations. Privacy was high on the agenda for the owner, so this new beach club needed to have separate entrances for the guests and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231063/image/large-fce2438742cd0c756cc4f499ac09c070.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231063"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> was originally launched in 2008 under her maiden name Naseem. Her exterior design and naval architecture was initially conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, who worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> for the project. Her interior design, meanwhile, was drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>. She is able to accommodate 12 guests across her five spacious ensuite staterooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231068/image/large-85dd2e07ab0b3e84706a1c3cdae6ddb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231068">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> will now complete her sea trials and surveys before she moves to the West Mediterranean in mid July.

47m Heesen yacht Atina launches after major refit

FDC Yachts have announced the launch of the 47m Heesen yacht Atina from their Bodrum facilities in Turkey.

Heesen’s 47m yacht Atina launches after major refit

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">Fiducia International</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">FDC Yachts</a>), one of the leading shipyards in Turkey that focuses on refits, has welcomed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s 46.7-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> into its yard for some major work. The refit is set to be extensive, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> will have both her interior and exterior restyled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, who is working closely with both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> and the owner on this project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216274/image/large-e6d31cb5456372867d8ea28138a4e670.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216274"><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85735/image/large-468987006c20137b814358ff233197cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85735"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> was launched in 2008 under her maiden name Naseem. Her exterior design and naval architecture was initially conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, who worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> for the project. Her interior design, meanwhile, was drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262150/image/large-d78b33220e9b4cc244b80f4e24ae6b92.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262149/image/large-a056539218448c558b4d62eba03d1e9b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262149">Eyup Ozbelen, Managing Partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> commented, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> is one of the most exciting refit projects of this year. The owner wanted a comfortable, innovative and inspiring work in the refit and design process. So, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> and suppliers work close and hard in order to make real the owner’s demands.’’ <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262146/image/large-a6a36f1071a960aa326dee0a5b5df3aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262146">A major part of this refit will be focused on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>’s deck spaces. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fiducia International (Company)">FDC Yachts</a> want to bolster these areas to provide guests with an ambient, relaxing space. “We wanted to get the best from the outdoors. Considering the owner’s current lifestyle and his emphasized requests and combining them with our creative power made this exciting project a delightful one.” Cana Gokhan, Design Director and co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, said.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216282/image/large-dbf8022f5ca748577d33b6cc5705ca0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216282"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85256/image/large-55b36d6577f963b4b78fee65be85ca69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85256"> The owner has requested that the sundeck be totally redesigned and that a 12-seated bar be installed at its heart, so that he can host large parties and watch sports events from atop the superyacht. A barbecue area will also be located on the sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216281/image/large-bd5a725bb114399cfe02d623cf7b658a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216281"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216280/image/large-1134918c865576b190d1226e418b3b21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216280"> <a href="#managed-by-system" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85264/image/large-a54aa862fb22f97f1ebbe867778f710a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85264"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> will also expand the pool, located forward, and add additional sunloungers to add further appeal to the bow of the yacht. To aft, all the current seating arrangements and furnishings will be replaced and the wet bar will be removed. The bridge deck is generous on space and the plan is to convert the area into a comfortable alfresco dining area for up to 12 guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216279/image/large-e01e3abf169d396b2b2914d2cf396151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216279"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85267/image/large-9decc4478e5c8a3ff282fb3a0fc2e77c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85267"> Another big overhaul will be <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>’s tender garage, which will become a casual beach club fully equipped with a gym and media stations. Privacy was high on the agenda for the owner, so this new beach club will have separate entrances for the guests and crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216275/image/large-5c3e422baaeabb3b9caa5d2d1faa5c9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216275">The exterior design itself will also be subject of change, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a> will have her hardtop extended and her mast replaced by a newly-designed one. Glass doors and windows will be added to the hardtop, allowing the space to be enjoyed in all weathers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262154/image/large-2f018ba1853a15fd6fccfee2069d7d6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262154">Other key changes that will be part of this refit will be a refresh of the yacht's GA and interior design. The owner has worked closely with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> to select all of the materials and furnishings to be installed. There will also be a revamped state-of-the-art sound system added. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262151/image/large-a51a944dcb0eeb9d2a8c2dc859441a31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262151">

Heesen’s 47m Atina to undergo a major refit

FDC Yachts has welcomed Heesen’s 46.7-metre motor yacht Atina into its yard for some major work.

Heesen’s 47m Atina to undergo a major refit at the FDC Yachts Shipyard

The 46.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> has been sold in France. The deal was concluded by Alex Banning of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> who represented the seller, whilst <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introduced the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85286/image/large-9c95562c2104f784407f3fef521ae29a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85286"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> is an elegant motor yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> in 2008. In 2009, she won the award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht in her category at the World Superyacht Awards. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> recently underwent a refit in 2018 leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner. Her naval architecture comes from the boards of her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, whilst her exterior is designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> are behind her classic interior styling. She is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85277/image/large-256f9086dbba4ed82c715e330447bcac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85277"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85276/image/large-c244ecc8444bf9ebbc1e870b7fbbb0c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85276"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85287/image/large-8964184ea39c0e3b55e60f29d01dfac5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85287"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> can accommodate up-to 12 guests across her five spacious en suite staterooms. A full-beam master suite includes a lounge area, a vanity table overlooking the sea, plus a marble bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Her additional guest staterooms are situated on her lower deck, accessible via a spiral staircase. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> is operated by a crew of 10.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85282/image/large-4e74919e458cebfd8035a133061794ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85282"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85280/image/large-376460d43c5bc5553bc074bdc6a03621.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85280"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85260/image/large-914bb31b0ac58273d00a0d2d873eb0b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85260">Her open-plan interior has been designed as a contemporary living space, finished with bleached wood and polished marble flooring. Her large windows enhance the feeling of space, and allow for plenty of natural light. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a>’s main deck saloon includes various seating options and a bar. From here, guests can access her spacious formal dining area. A spiral staircase leads to her upper deck which features a skylounge and additional bar. This space can also be transformed into a private cinema.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85288/image/large-76a825bbbcd2f8a0b4e53d04cffff293.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85288"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85290/image/large-4faaeafefb1a2fe64dbdd72d59ad42ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85290">With a strong focus on outdoor living, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a> is equipped with multiple outdoor lounge and dining spaces. Her main deck saloon opens into a covered lounge area with built-in seating offering panoramic views and an al fresco dining table. Her tenders are stored in her stern garage which can also be transformed into a beach club with a large swim platform. Her upper deck is home to an additional lounge and dining area with a second large al fresco dining table, and to her bow features further seating and dining space. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</a>’s sundeck is complete with a Jacuzzi and lounge area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85293/image/large-3c1cbd33004115f2612b5e25588955a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85293"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85272/image/large-d74f68933667f3cac020d949930a066e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85272"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85264/image/large-a54aa862fb22f97f1ebbe867778f710a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85264"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85257/image/large-945c4947f4a6ecbd8e021cdf3c074889.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85257"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85256/image/large-55b36d6577f963b4b78fee65be85ca69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85256">Designed for trans-atlantic cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naseem46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Naseem</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> 8V4000M70 heavy-duty diesel engines. She has a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots with a 4,000 nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85735/image/large-468987006c20137b814358ff233197cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85735">She was sold with a last known asking price of €16,250,000.

New owner for 47m Heesen superyacht Naseem

The 47m Heesen superyacht Naseem has been sold in France with a last known asking price of €16,250,000.

47m Heesen superyacht Naseem sold

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Superyacht Raasta in Cannes

Heesen Yachts’ highly acclaimed 47-metre motor yacht Raasta was launched in 2008 as Elandess and later renamed Elandess II. Her stylish Bannenberg &amp; Rowell interior helped her win the award for best displacement motor yacht in her category of the World Superyacht Awards one year later. In 2010 she changed hands and today cruises under the name Raasta. Here she is seen in the star-studded coastal town of Cannes on the French Riviera.

Heesen’s 47m Raasta on the French Riviera

Yachts International – July 2014 • Arrive in Style: Luxury Limo Tenders • Concept yachts we love • Sweet Sensation: Benetti’s 184 Foot Lady Candy • The future of Satcom: Stronger, Faster, Father • The Annual Top 10 Issue: The Largest Yachts Launched in The Past Year • Welcome to Superyachting’s new SuperteamBoat International – August 2014 • I-NOVA – A comfortable and chic long-range vessel • Orient Star – The differing demands of three owners • State of Grace– Stylish, Modern and Comfortable • Heliad II – The first offering from Lynx Yachts • Market analysis of the first quarter • All the action &amp; winners at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta &amp; RendezvousShowboats International – July 2014 • 184’ Benetti Lady Candy • Best Yachts of 2013 • Cruising Myanmar: Behind the Bambo Curtain • Out of this world: 116’ Conrad's Lunar • 25 new toys &amp; tenders: PLUS: the best place to show them – Pros debate • Time of their lives: 126’ Alloy's CaryaliThe Superyacht Report – July 2014 • Natural Selection • New Blood • Taking a Seat at the Table • The Extra Man • The Shipyard Issue • Event ReviewsSuperyacht World – June 2014 • Art &amp; Soul: How a owner’s passion for art created Nameless • Best watches from Baselworld • Eyos: The art of exploration • Finish Line: A fine family cruiser • Private jets: scouring an empty leg • Wonderful Refits Special • The stories behind Dream, Life Saga, Alexandra V, Raasta and M5If you want your superyacht publication in this list then please send a copy to:SuperYacht Company BV Att: Maarten Janssen Westerdok 824 1013 BV Amsterdam The NetherlandsBy Marvin Meyer

What's inside this month's superyacht publications - July/August 2014

The refit season for Monaco Marine La Ciotat is already well underway with the yard enjoying a high occupancy rate and a particularly dynamic level of activity for this time of year.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146168/image/large-bcced4035b6148e29942664b5415c1f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146168">Indeed, Monaco Marine La Ciotat, specialist in super and megayacht refits, has delivered three major projects since early September: MY 360, MY Zita and MY Kolaha.The superyacht Zita came to La Ciotat for an express yard period to improve its stabilization system with integration of zero speed technology. Her captain, Stanley Benngård, commented on the stay at Monaco Marine La Ciotat: "We had a particularly short timeframe for these works and Monaco Marine rose to this challenge successfully. They were quick to respond, professional throughout the project and within the set budget, all qualities we look for in a service shipyard. "With no less than 16 projects underway, the shipyard is working full throttle on a variety of refits from complete paint jobs, stabilisation, regulatory inspections, mechanical works, interior refits:• C2 (78 metre - Abeking Rasmussen) • Elandess (60 metre - Abeking Rasmussen) • 4You (55 metre - Amels) • Kamalaya (55 metre - Amels) • Galaxy (56 metre - Benetti ) • Cuor di Leone (50 metre - Benetti ) • Ol Mi Da (50 metre - Codecasa) • Kanaloa (48 metre - CRN) • Parvati (40 metre - CRN) • Hampshire II (78 metre - Feadship) • Sky (50 metre - Heesen) • Raasta (47 metre - Heesen) • Undisclosed (72 metre – Lürssen) • Undisclosed (74 metre – Nobiskrug) • DB9 (52 metre - Palmer Johnson) • MK1 (58 metre - FBM Babcock Dunfermline UK)In the coming months, Monaco Marine la Ciotat will deliver several major paint works, an important part of its business at the site which has the largest paint shed in southern Europe (90 metres long, 25 metres wide and 32 metres high).Monaco Marine +377 97 97 02 15 <a href="http://www.monacomarine.com" target="_blank">www.monacomarine.com</a>

Dynamic start to refit season for Monaco Marine La Ciotat

In an upbeat few weeks of brokerage activity Burgess today announced the sale of the award- winning 47m Heesen, Elandess II. With her sleek dark blue hull and stunning Bannenberg &amp; Rowell interior, Elandess II easily scooped the award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht in her category at the World Superyacht Awards 2009.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131860/image/large-0b743daa5f685d2b6fd9f8325d248717.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131860">Launched in 2008 and carrying an asking price of €29,000,000 Burgess represented both buyer and seller.

Superyacht Elandess II sold by Burgess

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130183/image/large-5a526a2e4618376d60cf9848c7b83dfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130183">The Abeking &amp; Rasmussen Elandess<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1764">Elandess</a> is a 60 metre superyacht, built by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen in 2009 . <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1764">Elandess</a> is styled by Donald Starkey, and features a stunning interior by Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design. Construction of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1764">Elandess</a> started, even before the owner's previous yacht, a 47m Heesen, now called <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54">Elandess II</a>, was launched. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1764">Elandess</a> made her debut at the 2009 Fort lauderdale International Boat Show. We will bring you a full SuperYacht of the Week report on this beautiful vessel in the coming weeks.Photo by Heston BerkmanBy Maarten Janssen

The 60m Elandess by Abeking & Rasmussen

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47-metre displacement motor-yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130098/image/large-426891743c8f583d7e443fdb9f65a240.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130098">This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen, former owner and founder of the shipyard who comments: “I am delighted to start the new year by announcing the contract for my own new boat, which my wife and I signed some days ago! I am planning to spend many joyful days with my family and numerous grandchildren aboard this beautiful 47-metre.” This is the second yacht under construction for Frans after the 4400-series, My Petra, which was delivered to him in June 2009.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3071" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">YN 15747</a> is the eighth yacht in Heesen’s highly successful 47-metre full-displacement series and, as such, is the sister-ship to YN 14347, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> (2009); the award winning YN 14047, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Elandess</a> (2008); YN 13547, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/49" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Mon Plaisir</a> (2007); YN 13147, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/45" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Let it Be</a> (2006); and YN 12247, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Yalla</a> (2004). She is also the sister-ship of the two hulls currently under construction: YN <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2469" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">15147</a> scheduled for delivery in 2010, and YN <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2471" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">15347</a> scheduled for delivery in 2011.The sale of this new vessel means that four new contracts were signed in the last 12 months by Heesen Yachts, and brings the number of vessels currently in construction at this Dutch shipyard to the amazing total of 13, figures which confirm the strength and financial reliability of this world-renowned company.

Heesen Yachts signs order for 47m superyacht

Burgess have reduced the asking price for Elandess II from €35,000,000 to €29,000,000 – a fantastic opportunity to acquire a world-class yacht that is less than 12 months old. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128913/image/large-2f8a0587a4d2058b4bd024cc490a07ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128913">Joint Winner of the Best Displacement Motor Yacht below 500 GT at the World Superyacht Awards 2009, Elandess II has a striking navy blue hull and stylish, contemporary Bannenberg interior that boasts exquisite detailing and perfect finishing while exuding class and sophistication. Only delivered from Heesen in late 2008, with accommodation for 10-12 guests, Elandess II has seen very little use and presents a seriously attractive option for anyone seeking a pedigree North European yacht that is available now. Burgess +44 20 7766 4300 <a href="mailto:london@burgessyachts.com?subject=Elandess%20II%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">london@burgessyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.burgessyachts.com/">www.burgessyachts.com</a>

Burgess reduces the price of Elandess II

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128298/image/large-26989ffa5f2d149bef237afeca26f86d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128298">The new Abeking &amp; Rasmussen ElandessLast week the German Abeking &amp; Rasmussen shipyard launched the 60 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1764">Elandess</a>. The exterior lines of the superyacht were designed by Donald Starkey and like the owners Heesen yacht, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54">Elandess II</a>, the interior has been designed by Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design.By Merijn de Waard

The new Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess

The British design studio Bannenberg &amp; Design is working with major shipyards around the world on many different superyacht projects. They are working with Baglietto on the interior of a 41 metre yacht, in the United States with Trinity Yachts on the design of a 60 metre motor yacht and other projects include two 60 metre Abeking &amp; Rasmussen yachts, and an 85 metre Lürssen and two Benetti’s. Natori <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127311/image/large-44d183e9921b57a4460cbd3e5174c6c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127311">The first Bannenberg &amp; Rowell / Baglietto collaboration for almost twenty years sees tropical olivewood, rosewood, parchment, shagreen and zebra skin all come together for a chic contemporary take on Italian design. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127312/image/large-100ab80dc18c579714085cffede9ac2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127312"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127313/image/large-2c34e924e67177350cd632b778fab3cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127313">Natori was launched in late February and will make her first public appearance at the upcoming MYBA Charter Show in Genoa. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127314/image/large-8fb1d824484d87f3f4add9c3fa76113d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127314">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen 6481 Also ready for cruising this Summer is the 60 metre Abeking &amp; Rasmussen hull number 6481, which will be delivered in August. Trinity T040 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127315/image/large-ec5c5c4eeab8bd60b8a73d07edf18242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127315"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127316/image/large-3207eea96c515ce466f3085089e47559.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127316"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127317/image/large-453bf8cb5c69767067abac29f591534e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127317">Next up for launching is the 60 metre Trinity T040, which will be launched in May for delivery in the Summer of 2009. “T040 will feature a low-key, Californian-inspired, interior based on strongly grained elm paneling, with extensive use of slate, limestone and bronze”, says Dickie Bannenberg. Recent Completions <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127318/image/large-ebfb18dccb6116cc05def72db6216c30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127318">Besides the spectacular Predator, Bannenberg &amp; Rowell also designed the interiors of three more superyachts in 2008; the 47 metre Heesen Elandess, the 46.5 metre Timmerman Alexandra and the 38 metre Dream On, which will be featured on SuperYachtTimes.com within the next few weeks. The first project of 2009, the Feadship SL39 Kathleen Anne, has just been delivered to her owner. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127319/image/large-afef140037b9f22e4174879a336f517f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127319"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127320/image/large-0dcb42365abd259fdd42f73f3595cd9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127320">More information on these and other projects can be found on the (updated) website of Bannenberg Designs. Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design +44 (0)20 7736 0005 <a href="mailto:yachts@bannenberg.com?subject=Bannenberg%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">yachts@bannenberg.com</a> <a href="http://www.bannenberg.com">www.bannenberg.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Latest news from Bannenberg & Rowell Design

IYC Brokerage is pleased to announce the sale of two superyachts and the addition of four superyachts to their central listing, including the recently completed 47m Heesen Elandess.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126373/image/large-ace6bcf861fd79073d31c98cb203109e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126373">Noell Vawter's sold M/Y Southerly. Southerly has been designed with a classic interior with rich woods and a large comfortable interior. The yacht is a steel full displacement, 151' (46m) built by Picchiotti in 1982. Jim Eden's sold M/Y Summer Breeze. Summer Breeze was built by Broward in 1994 and is an aluminum semi-displacement hull design allowing her to cruise at 16 knots with a max. speed of 20 knots. She is 114' (34.7m) in length with a 24' (7.3m) beam. Frank Grzeszczak and Chany Sabates III's central listing, M/Y D-Version, was recently added; D-Version is a 81' (24.6m) Cheoy Lee Sport Yacht built in 1998. This popular 81ft Euro style yacht has been professionally maintained. She is powered with 2x Caterpillar 3412TA engines that produce 1,350hp each and allowing her to cruise at 20 knots. Her shallow draft allows for flexibility when cruising through the Caribbean etc. D-Version's interior was designed by Savio Yacht Interiors and she has a high gloss wood finish with burl accents. She sleeps 8 guests in 4 staterooms plus 2 crew. She is a must see for the most discriminating yacht buyer. Price: $1,875,000 USD <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126374/image/large-25518df4620b9274eafb2d9bc896cb94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126374">Thom Conboy's central listing M/Y Totally Nuts, was recently added; Totally Nuts is a 120' 9" (36.8m) superyacht built by Heesen Yachts in 2005. Built in aluminum and using a semi-displacement design, she can cruise at 26 knots and reach a top speed of 31 knots. With a contemporary interior, she has light exotic woods throughout and built to ABS specifications. Known as a "3700 Series" she has a range of 5,500 nautical miles and a Heesen signature garage. Her interior was completly redone in 2007. Price 16,900,000 EURFrank Grzeszczak and Chany Sabates III's central listing, M/Y Relentless, was recently added; Relentless is 145' (44.2m) aluminum superyacht built in 2001 by Trinity Yachts. She sleeps 10 guests in 5 staterooms plus crew accomodations for up to 9 in 5 cabins. Her MTU engines produce 1,800hp each allowing her to cruise at 16 knots. Her beautiful interior exhibits rich teak throughout, coffered ceilings and an elegant classic tone. There is a full beam master suite and a Jacuzzi on the sundeck. Only two previous owners, she is like new condition. A shallow draft makes her a perfect yacht for the Caribbean. Relentless is ABS/MCA Compliant. Price $15,750,000 USD <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126375/image/large-5c10d9a42464002317b8e8a60bb250e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126375">Thom Conboy's central listing M/Y Elandess, was recently added; Elandess is a 154' (47m) superyacht built by Heesen Yachts in 2008. With a very large interior, due to being a steel full displacement design, she is a true transatlantic yacht. She sleeps 10 in 5 staterooms and 10 crew in 5 cabins. With a large sundeck, full beam master suite, dining areas (aft and formal) for 12 people and a tender garage, this very comfortable yacht has a distinctive interior. Price 35,000,000 EUR IYC (International Yacht Collection, LLC.), is pleased to welcome a new captain, Capt. Bryce Simpson, to the M/Y Le Reve, one of the yachts in their charter fleet. Raised in Vermont, Bryce moved to Florida where he began his carreer in the marine world as a deckhand. Moving up through the ranks, he has been a captain for ten years, holding a 200 ton (U.S.), 500 ton (ITC) license. He's travelled extensively throughout the Bahamas, New England, Europe and the Caribbean. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126376/image/large-34ced3acc8b96b9134b61076231175f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126376">He is an avid sports fan, loves to play golf, water sports, scuba diving and skiing (as long as there is a warm fire afterwards). Le Reve is available for charter at a rate of US$49,000/wk. for the Winter 08/09 and Summer 09. She is based in the Bahamas and she can sleep 8 in 4 cabins.

Superyacht sales news from International Yacht Collection

Heesen Yachts is pleased to announce the launching of motor yacht Elandess (yard number 14047). On Friday the 4th of July 2008 Elandess was launched at the Heesen shipyard. With a length of 47meters Elandess is the third displacement vessel of this size recently built by Heesen. With steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the vessel reaches a maximum speed of 15.5 knots confirmed by the sea trials successfully carried out in the North Sea. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125240/image/large-22d0851c5612095a71ad8fb10cfc2146.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125240">Engineering had to implement special requirements such as vertical bridge windows and bridge roof extension which made <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54">Elandess</a> very mature. By laying her keel on the first of June 2006 the construction was started. Not only the exterior of the vessel was made to the owners wishes but also the interior designed by Omega Architects together with the owner architect Bannenberg Design was fully customized. Main characteristics of this beautiful interior are the niche cabinets in the salon and the sky lounge but also the huge variation of different fineers and fabrics such as Macassar, Karelian birch and bleached Weng. Various special accents and finishes give the interior a beautiful and elegant look. Elandess is fully designed to the highest standards and excellent balance has been found between performance and comfort.