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As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of our most popular Photo of the Day images. If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334008/image/large-2b77e31ce4b4fb75287912dee7259733.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334008"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160m Lürssen superyacht Blue in Cape Town (2024-10-22 08:00:00 +0200)">160m Lürssen superyacht Blue in Cape Town</a>Seen docked in Cape Town, South Africa in October 2024, was the 160-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue160.0m (524'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Blue</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue160.0m (524'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2022">Blue</a> holds the title of the fifth longest yacht worldwide and is the second longest by the shipyard, surpassed only by the 180.61-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160m Lürssen superyacht Blue in Cape Town (2024-10-22 08:00:00 +0200)">Find out more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335615/image/large-908c46e8e595afc87a8b62aac1be3c47.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335615"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Benetti superyacht Mar in Cape Town (2024-11-01 08:00:00 +0100)">107m Benetti superyacht Mar in Cape Town</a>Spotted in Ocrober 2024 docked in Cape Town, South Africa, was the 107-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mar107.0m (351'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Mar</a>. Delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> in June 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mar107.0m (351'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Mar</a> stands out as one the largest yachts ever constructed by the Italian shipbuilder.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="107m Benetti superyacht Mar in Cape Town (2024-11-01 08:00:00 +0100)">Discover more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321993/image/large-621b933956894fabc5dcfbe10b131401.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321993"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyachts Aviva, Elysian and Constance in Dartmouth (2024-08-08 08:00:00 +0200)">Superyachts Aviva, Elysian and Constance in Dartmouth</a>Seen in August 2024 arriving to Dart Harbour, in the United Kingdom, are the three superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysian66.0m (216'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Elysian</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance46.33m (152'0&quot;)Feadship1986">Constance</a>. The 98.4-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> arrived from Troon, Scotland and was pictured next to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysian66.0m (216'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Elysian</a>, with the 46.33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance46.33m (152'0&quot;)Feadship1986">Constance</a> seen cruising nearby.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyachts Aviva, Elysian and Constance in Dartmouth (2024-08-08 08:00:00 +0200)">Find out more about all three yachts here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335048/image/large-71f1df93bccabede16ea2aac09b8fc04.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335048"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61849" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="84m trimaran yacht White Rabbit in Sydney (2024-11-04 08:00:00 +0100)">84m trimaran yacht White Rabbit in Sydney</a>Observed in November 2024 docked in Jones Bay Marina in Sydney, Australia, was the 84.04-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a>. Delivered in 2018 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Echo Yachts (Company)">Echo Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rabbit84.04m (275'9&quot;)Echo Yachts2018">White Rabbit</a> holds the distinction of being the world's largest trimaran.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61849" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="84m trimaran yacht White Rabbit in Sydney (2024-11-04 08:00:00 +0100)">Read more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311244/image/large-08eee318014884a73822a513460bacdb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311244"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="100m+ superyacht lineup in Tarragona (2024-05-14 08:00:00 +0200)">100m+ superyacht lineup in Tarragona&nbsp;</a>Docked in Tarragona port, Spain, in May 2024 were the 100m+ superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses102.6m (336'7&quot;)Feadship2024">Ulysses</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1851" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katara124.4m (408'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2010">Katara</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6311" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent135.61m (444'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2018">Crescent</a>. The 135-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6311" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent135.61m (444'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2018">Crescent</a> was seen next to the 124.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1851" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katara124.4m (408'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2010">Katara</a> and the 102.6 metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses102.6m (336'7&quot;)Feadship2024">Ulysses</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="100m+ superyacht lineup in Tarragona (2024-05-14 08:00:00 +0200)">Find out more about all three yachts here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305160/image/large-a2a346bf07beea76959158b165494856.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305160"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Mexico (2024-03-15 08:00:00 +0100)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Mexico</a>Spotted in March 2024 anchored in Puerto Vallarta, a resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast, was the 118.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a>. Previously known as Project Celerius, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva O118.2m (387'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Liva O</a> is the largest yacht by length built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Liva O in Mexico (2024-03-15 08:00:00 +0100)">Read more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306081/image/large-0ecf28c085dbc9056c7a261b96add5bd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306081"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru in Gibraltar (2024-03-22 08:00:00 +0100)">Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru in Gibraltar</a>Spotted in March 2024 docked in the port of Gibraltar was the impressive 127-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Launched in April 2023 by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, the highly anticipated project, initiated in 2021, is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru in Gibraltar (2024-03-22 08:00:00 +0100)">Find out more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/323835/image/large-5a11e941860f89034d2bb3699b6ea26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/323835"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="130m support yacht M2 in Sardinia (2024-08-22 08:00:00 +0200)">130m support yacht M2 in Sardinia</a>In July 2024, the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M2130.2m (427'2&quot;)Severnav Shipyard2002">M2</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4916" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Severnav Shipyard (Company)">Severnav</a> in 2002, was spotted anchored in Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, Italy. At 130.2-metres in length, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M2130.2m (427'2&quot;)Severnav Shipyard2002">M2</a> is one of the largest yachts ever constructed by the Romanian shipyard.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="130m support yacht M2 in Sardinia (2024-08-22 08:00:00 +0200)">Discover more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332153/image/large-6e9223245eee8e3d5d866fc37269ad5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332153"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet in the UK (2024-10-10 09:30:00 +0200)">122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet in the UK</a>The 122-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> was spotted in October 2024 in Guernsey in the United Kingdom. Following her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show 2024</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kismet122.0m (400'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2024">Kismet</a> travelled from Monaco to the UK, stopping off in St Peter Port, Guernsey for refuelling with Rubis Channel Islands and making her one of the largest superyachts to ever visit Guernsey.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="122m Lürssen superyacht Kismet in the UK (2024-10-10 09:30:00 +0200)">Find out more here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307089/image/large-6d439c91f1c51e9c46bf6c2e18f76b0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307089"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60081" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="112m Freire superyacht Renaissance in Genoa (2024-04-02 08:00:00 +0200)">112m Freire superyacht Renaissance in Genoa</a>Spotted cruising in Genoa, Italy in April 2024 was the newly launched explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a>. Delivered in June 2023 by the Spanish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire</a>, the 111.85-metre superyacht is the largest vessel, by length, ever constructed by the shipyard, marking her as the biggest yacht in Spain's history.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60081" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="112m Freire superyacht Renaissance in Genoa (2024-04-02 08:00:00 +0200)">Discover more about her here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303989/image/large-54592912948cfaca70d0908076f24ce2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303989"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="118m Feadship superyacht Launchpad in Gibraltar (2024-03-07 08:00:00 +0100)">118m Feadship superyacht Launchpad in Gibraltar</a>In March 2024, the newly launched 118-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Launchpad118.9m (390'1&quot;)Feadship2024">Launchpad</a> was spotted cruising in Gibraltar, enroute to St Maarten. She is currently the largest yacht by length in operation built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="118m Feadship superyacht Launchpad in Gibraltar (2024-03-07 08:00:00 +0100)">Read more about her here.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310024/image/large-a37065cbd60b5130bb2057956c68ced9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310024"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="164m superyacht Fulk Al Salamah in Oman (2024-05-01 08:00:00 +0200)">164m superyacht Fulk Al Salamah in Oman</a>Seen in Muttrah marina, Oman in May 2024 was the Royal yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulk Al Salamah164.0m (538'1&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2016">Fulk Al Salamah</a>. Delivered in 2016 after a three-year construction period by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti</a>, the motor yacht measures 164-metres, making her the world's second-largest yacht by length as of today.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="164m superyacht Fulk Al Salamah in Oman (2024-05-01 08:00:00 +0200)">Discover more about her here</a>.

2024: Our most popular yacht Photo of the Day images of the year

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of our most popular Photo of the Day images. 

Our most popular Photo of the Day yacht images from 2024

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321993/image/large-621b933956894fabc5dcfbe10b131401.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321993">Seen this Monday arriving to Dart Harbour, in the United Kingdom, are the three superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysian66.0m (216'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Elysian</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance46.33m (152'0&quot;)Feadship1986">Constance</a>. Arriving from Troon in Scotland is the 98.4-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, delivered by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. With a volume of 4,966 GT, she showcases an athletic exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 20 knots. On her right side is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysian66.0m (216'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Elysian</a>, originally delivered as Ester III to her owner in 2014. Measuring 66-metres, the 1,527 GT motor yacht features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and a masculine exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>. Her striking elements include a near-vertical bow, sharp-angled surfaces, and a two-tone paint scheme. Her interior, crafted by R<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">eymond Langton</a>, accommodates up to 12 guests in six staterooms. On her left, the 46.33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance46.33m (152'0&quot;)Feadship1986">Constance</a> can be seen cruising.&nbsp;

Superyachts Aviva, Elysian and Constance in Dartmouth

The superyachts Aviva, Elysian and Constance were seen cruising in Dartmouth, United Kingdom. 

The 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> has reportedly left Malta after her owner, convicted inside-trader Joe Lewis, paid a €5 million fine to the US authorities. The yacht reportedly travelled from Malta along Albania’s coast, before docking at Zakynthos.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300951/image/large-2f5e08db5ae6a1fd969e72a40dc16f91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300951">British billionaire Joe Lewis was sentenced to three years of probation on 4 April 2024, after pleading guilty to insider trading charges in New York and admitting to sharing business secrets with personal friends.Lewis was sentenced by a federal judge after admitting to repeatedly passing information about four publicly traded companies to his girlfriend, personal pilot, employees and friends, though he did not personally trade or financially benefit from the information shared.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291464/image/large-55953f9cd105cbb3f7689ffe4cbcc39c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291464">One of Lewis’ companies, Broad Bay Ltd, also pleaded guilty to securities fraud in the case and agreed to pay a $50 million penalty. According to the Associated Press this is "the largest financial penalty for insider trading in a decade.”According to Bloomberg, Lewis pledged his yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, along with his private jet to secure his release following his arrest in July. He was prohibited from setting foot onboard the yacht until he had paid a $5 million fine after sentencing, which he settled soon after the verdict in Manhattan.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59837" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva in Malta (2024-03-01 08:00:00 +0100)">98m Abeking &amp; Rasmussen superyacht Aviva in Malta</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291465/image/large-c8a5b4b76e871b101d43dad5b394f424.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291465">Aviva</a> had remained in the Mediterranean port for the past year while Lewis faced charges in the US, but has since cruised to the Greek island of Zakynthos earlier last week. The yacht was then seen near Kalamata in southern Greece, although it was unclear whether Lewis was onboard.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> was delivered in 2017 from Germany and features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. She boasts eight guest suites, with key amenities including a helipad, padel tennis court, spa and a cinema.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/43360/image/large-152f9a2cee7ae593d6015229206b47e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43360">

98m yacht Aviva on the move again after convicted owner pays US fine

The 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva has reportedly left Malta, after her owner Joe Lewis paid a €5 million fine to the US authorities.

98m superyacht Aviva on the move again after convicted owner pays US fine

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300951/image/large-2f5e08db5ae6a1fd969e72a40dc16f91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300951">Pictured here is the 98.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> in Malta on 14 January. Delivered by her Germany-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, this motor yacht amounts to a spacious volume of 4,966 GT, while boasting a beam of 17.24-metres and a raft of 3.8-metres. Characterised by her sharp bow and edges, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>’s exudes a steely athletic ability through her unique exterior, which was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. Besides exhibiting an eye-catching exterior, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> also contains a lavish interior penned by her builder. Thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, this cutting-edge vessel is able to glide through waters at up to a top speed of 20 knots.

98m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Aviva in Malta

Pictured here is the 98.4-metre superyacht Aviva in Malta on 14 January. 


98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva in Malta

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284353/image/large-6322543cd68d54150206b07bd675cd3b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284353">Spotted cruising in Gibraltar last week is the 98.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>. Launched in 2017 in Lemwerder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> is one of the largest yachts built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a> was in charge of crafting both the exterior and interior design of the superyacht. Featuring a distinctive blue hull, they created a contemporary space, including a spacious padel tennis court. A particularly unique aspect of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> is her hybrid propulsion system, which grants her the capability to cruise at speeds of up to 11 knots using only electric motors, without relying on her main engines.&nbsp;

98m superyacht Aviva cruising in Gibraltar 

The 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva is seen here cruising in Gibraltar.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270335/image/large-763ab4f14ebb31858adcce9013024068.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270335">Spotted recently in the port of Gibraltar, is the 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>. The 4,966 GT motor yacht was delivered by the German shipyard in 2017. Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Just some of the stand-out features onboard include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.

98m superyacht Aviva in Gibraltar

The 118-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>, Hull 6507, has been spotted by SYT readers as she headed out on sea trials. The superyacht, which is currently the shipyard's flagship, was launched in December and has since been undergoing outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265113/image/large-80a83af7c6d5b7ab32d770671e959d19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265113">These latest photographs of the yacht show that a considerable amount of work has been done since she was last captured, with her once boarded windows now fully glazed and her superstructure now complete. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265114/image/large-28933cc383696822d7e441fe726639b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265114"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> has a huge pool on the aft deck which could not be seen in earlier shots, she also clearly has a very large beach club. The superyacht features both interior and exterior design from <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/joseph-dirand-architecture" target="_blank">Joseph Dirand Architecture</a>, while her builder <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> completed her naval architecture. The yacht's American owner has been represented throughout the build by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/cornelsen-partner-yacht-consulting-gmbh" target="_blank">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265076/image/large-7367ce8171e83e65ce86b8ae115d9fde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265076"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265078/image/large-ad8447ed9743821b24d0d06bc700c05f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265078">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a> will remain the shipyard's largest ever build for the coming few years. After <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liva118.0m (387'2&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2023">Celerius</a>, the next largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht is the highly distinctive 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> which was launched by the German shipyard in 2017. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221288/image/large-4ed0dd721194f7b9233034a2fe610aa9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221288">Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Just some of the stand-out features onboard include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/mtu" target="_blank">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/aviva-98m" target="_blank">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262625/image/large-aeeccb4ea7fae9f438d516b0267f133d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262625">The next largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> yacht is the 86-metre superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a>. Previously known as C2, she was built and launched at the German shipyard in 2008. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/reymond-langton" target="_blank">Reymond Langton Design</a> studio is also behind the yacht’s interior and exterior designs while her naval architecture was handled by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>’s in-house engineers. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a> shares a near-identical design with her sisterships <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/eminence" target="_blank">Eminence</a> (2008), <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/titan-80m" target="_blank">Titan</a> (2010) and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amaryllis" target="_blank">Amaryllis</a> (2011). Last refitted at the <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/abeking-rasmussen" target="_blank">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> yard in 2019, the yacht received an extension of 7-metres to her stern for an entirely new main deck aft arrangement and beach club setup. Other new highlights include two additional staterooms, an on-deck pool and updated stabiliser system. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/yacht-c2-for-sale" target="_blank">Take a closer look</a> inside <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/b2" target="_blank">B2</a> here.&nbsp;

118m Abeking superyacht Celerius on sea trials 

The 118m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Celerius has been spotted on sea trials.

118m Abeking flagship superyacht Celerius on sea trials 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248793/image/large-f5bbd0051337a52c2bd55b1b1d3e6c3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248793">Spotted two weeks ago, during the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>, is the 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>. The 4,966 GT superyacht was delivered by the German shipyard in 2017. Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Just some of the stand-out features onboard include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.

Superyacht Aviva in Fort Lauderdale

The 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva is seen here docked in Fort Lauderdale.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238572/image/large-71d8b1bd1f49e06d05830be8c03c7fb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238572">Spotted on Wednesday cruising in Vlissingen on her way to Hamburg, is the 98.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>. The 4,966 GT superyacht was delivered by the German shipyard in 2017. Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Just some of the stand-out features on board include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.

98m superyacht Aviva in Vlissingen

The 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva is seen cruising in Vlissingen

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221288/image/large-4ed0dd721194f7b9233034a2fe610aa9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221288">Seen here moored on the River Thames in London is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>. Measuring 98 metres in length with a volume of 4,966 GT, the superyacht was delivered by the German shipyard in 2017. Featuring naval architecture by her builder, both her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Some of the stand-out features on board include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M73 of 3,916 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots.

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva in London

The 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva is seen here moored in London.

Merijn de Waard sat down with Lars Windhorst, owner and Founder of the Tennor Group that owns <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG)</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug Shipyard has been saved by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft shipyard (2021-07-16 19:15:00 +0200)">which has recently acquired the German shipyard Nobiskrug</a>. The pair discussed the motivations for the purchase, the plans for the legendary shipyard and how Windhorst plans to position the shipyard to continue to push innovation and build world-renowned superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208143/image/large-2595aee26279ea40c7adacd4114a3b2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208143"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> shipyard was founded in 1905, working on the construction of mainly barges and commercial vessels. Gradually the yard moved into working on custom cruise liners and by 1997 the shipyard had segued into the superyacht sector, launching the 92-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> in 2000. Over the subsequent decades, the shipyard became known for the construction of innovative, technologically advanced superyachts, such as the 142.81-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> and the 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a> launched in 2020.&nbsp;In April 2021 the news was released that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> had filed for insolvency, citing “critical developments” on yacht construction, consequences on investment and profitability as some of the causes for the proceedings. In August it was announced that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lars Windhorst completes Nobiskrug takeover (2021-08-20 08:45:00 +0200)">Lars Windhorst had come to the rescue of the shipyard</a> and in Monaco the yard once again had its own stand positioned in front of the Yacht Club de Monaco, in a show of strength for the new management.&nbsp;So my first question is, why did you buy&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>, and what is your idea and your plan behind this acquisition?About a year ago we hired Philipp Maracke as CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a> and that action solidified our commitment to make the shipyard a sustainable success, no matter the resources in terms of capital commitment. While the heritage of the shipyard and the increasing prospects in the market were a major part of this decision, this was also fuelled by the fact that we got the right management team into the company. Philipp brought in people who he trusted to make the venture a success and I trusted him to see that end.&nbsp;When he came onboard in October 2020 I had the feeling that we had the right person in the role. He had the motivation, the passion and the commitment to do it and I said “OK, I will support you all the way and if you find something which makes sense, is lucrative and will help us grow and fulfill our vision to build something bigger, more sustainable and profitable, we will do it.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/98799/image/large-9a54de6d47c002319e951295f26172fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98799">He came up with the potential acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> when there was first rumour of them being in trouble in March/April 2021 and it made sense to me. There are two areas in shipbuilding where you can still have margins and can potentially make money. On one hand you have more complex, technologically advanced vessels such as research, naval and military vessels. Anything relating to innovation, energy technologies and the like is already covered under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a>’s market. The other area however is superyachts and we are currently in another boom for that industry and so the timing made sense to us.&nbsp;In addition, this is probably one of the first times in the last 20-30 years that a well-established, high-end brand with a strong track record came on the market, which in itself is a rare event. In my opinion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> is one of the very few shipyards in the world that has the skill and capability to build large fully customised superyachts. It has the infrastructure and the reputation and almost everyone knows the name and in addition most of the staff have remained with the shipyard which has retained their level of expertise. I believe we were the only bidder to offer to take over all the employees, except the steel building department which we don’t need because we have that trade at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a>.&nbsp;We see this as a forward looking investment, where we will grow rather than consolidate. We need the know-how and the resources of those employees to facilitate the growth that we want to enjoy over the next few years. So that's why it was a rather easy decision to jump and move into this sector. The company is 100 percent owned by me and between Philipp and myself it was a very unbureaucratic and quick decision process. We are very pleased that we were able to win the auction and buy <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203683/image/large-6d8021c836d0ab4368cc45757972e89f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203683">Did you ever consider building yachts under&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a>, and had the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;opportunity not arisen, might that have been something we would have seen?It was on our radar and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a> was already involved with the industry in a few ways. If, for example, you look at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> 98.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, we built the entire hull because they did not have the capability in-house to do so.&nbsp;Due to the expertise of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Company)">FSG</a> in large scale steel construction it is known worldwide and so yes, we were thinking about it but it is hard to break into the industry without a brand.That is another reason why <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> is perfect for us, because there is a real synergy between the two companies and we can build on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> brand. We currently have two world famous yachts out there, one is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> and the other is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a> but we know we have another one or two orders coming in for truly innovative vessels. We will build on the reputation and show in the coming years that there is much more to come. There is more that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> will bring to the market, with high end, super high quality and very individually complex, technologically advanced yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207041/image/large-c5e596c1b037840fdf438d6b4b86ba09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207041">And in terms of size, is there a minimum or rather a limit to what you will be building?We would not say no per se but we will start at around 60 metres and go right up to the largest sizes, with the capability to build vessels even toward 170 metres.How about the existing projects? Are they all going to be completed by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>? Or is that still ongoing conversations with clients?At this time these are still ongoing conversations. We know that some will stay and others are yet to be decided, but we also have a pipeline of new projects which will soon be announced.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196920/image/large-8556f6fcaf442229c8b5a199cc0094b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196920">So in terms of speculation building, is that something you believe in as well? Is that something you would be interested in?I do not think it is necessary to build on speculation with the current flow of the market and it is certainly not our current strategy. Over the next few months we will come into a situation where we have to select what we can do or decide to increase capacity because while we still have some capacity at this time, I see that quickly filling up. If we only do a small percentage of our current pipeline we will be fully loaded very soon.And coming in now as a shipyard owner, what in your view can still be done better in the industry, where is there room for improvement?I cannot pretend that I am the inside advisor for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>, but what I know personally from my own experience as a charterer and customer is that style and technology are hugely important. These will be the cornerstones of our philosophy for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and we want to retain the super high end German mark of top quality engineering inside and out. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194843/image/large-3033b2e6be8b18837ae863c9e8bf456f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194843">Are you also going to be actively involved as well? Will you use your own network with clients and in the negotiations of contracts?Absolutely, and the good thing is that if I talk to fellow entrepreneurs or billionaire friends who are keen to buy yachts it is a very natural and pleasant conversation. The topic is enjoyable and it does not cause me or my companions pain or stress to discuss, it is an exciting topic. I will continue to do this through my vast and very extensive global network and we have already started to harvest the fruits of these very valuable conversations.Do you expect younger people to begin to get involved in yachting, especially with younger tech-based businesses emerging?&nbsp;I spend about a third of my time in the US and we are very well connected in Silicon Valley, probably more so than anyone else. I did a talk last week with 40 or so tech entrepreneurs and introduced them to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and the reaction was very positive, with many of them looking to visit the shipyard. The world is also opening up, allowing people to travel even more.I do believe that young tech entrepreneurs who made a lot of money in the last two years are definitely a key target group of ours and we are extremely well equipped to serve them. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a> is a fantastic example of that, she is a complex, technology focused and innovative yacht that is environmentally conscious, quiet and low emission – exactly the type of vessel young people are looking for. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191672/image/large-c737c5720a07dccff7ad6931446109d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191672">On that point, how is&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;going to be involved with sustainability, which is obviously very important, especially for the younger generation?As I said I am not an aficionado of this industry, but as far as I know there is no other yacht in the fleet today which can compare to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a> when it comes to environmental-friendliness. This yacht has been built to the highest environmental standards and is an example of how we will continue to build yachts. This is a showcase for us of what we are able to do and what we will continue to do from an environmental standpoint.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attention to detail: Inside the 80m Artefact (2021-03-04 14:45:00 +0100)">Attention to detail: Inside the 80m Artefact</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53303" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug superyacht Artefact in Camogli (2021-07-06 08:00:00 +0200)">Nobiskrug superyacht Artefact in Camogli</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53303" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug superyacht Artefact in Camogli (2021-07-06 08:00:00 +0200)">Nobiskrug superyacht Artefact in Camogli</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lars Windhorst completes Nobiskrug takeover (2021-08-20 08:45:00 +0200)">Lars Windhorst completes Nobiskrug takeover</a></li></ul>Do you see&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;as a long term investment for you?I certainly do. The good thing is that it is not the only business we have, overall it makes up five, maybe 10 percent of what we do, meaning that it is not such a huge investment with a lot of pressure to make money immediately. It is a business that we want to hold onto for the long term, to invest in and grow.&nbsp;It also has more than just monetary value to us, it is a great asset to own, a fantastic brand but also a nice topic to talk about within our network. I will be able to help friends obtain the right yacht and I aim to hold the company for the very long term, grow it and ultimately position it at the top of the market.And in that sense is your investment partly passion driven as well? Because shipyards aren’t the easiest industry to make money out of…There is a passion there for sure, but it is really something which we want to build in a commercially viable way. Business can only be sustainable if it makes money and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> will make money. If you don’t have the commitment and aspiration to make money, it doesn’t make sense and it would become an unhealthy asset.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204250/image/large-cf43b3380f723fc4a1641b6e3bbce0f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204250">Are you also looking at other investments in the yachting industry? From suppliers or marinas or brokerage firms? Are there any other fields you would be interested in?We always have our eyes open, we are optimistic in that sense, but no there is nothing in particular that we are looking for.And finally, are you going to be building your own yachts at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>?Of course! There is no other way and nowhere else I would build them!&nbsp;

Lars Windhorst interviewed on the purchase of Nobiskrug

Lars Windhorst, owner of Nobiskrug interviewed by Merijn de Waard about his plans for the legendary shipyard.

SYT exclusive with Lars Windhorst: Nobiskrug will be "bigger, more sustainable and profitable. We will do it!"

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186085/image/large-fb8dd3157a772f64ec52d5ed44e390a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186085" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The 59.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Bennetti</a>-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andiamo59.3m (194'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Andiamo</a> superyacht (ex Lady Luck), is pictured here in the Bahamas. Launched in 2009, the 996 GT yacht can accommodate up to 14 guests across seven staterooms. She features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design S.r.l.</a>. When cruising, she can reach up the 15 knots with top speeds of 16 knots. Behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andiamo59.3m (194'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Andiamo</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, a 98.4-metre yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking and Rasmussen</a> in 2017, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/828" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vibrance49.3m (161'9&quot;)Amels2004">Vibrance</a>,&nbsp;a 49.3-metre yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> in 2004.

59m superyacht Andiamo pictured with Aviva in the Bahamas

Superyacht Andiamo, built by Bennetti, was pictured recently in the Bahamas with Aviva. Take a look here.

59m Andiamo at anchor in the Bahamas

Having just left the Norwegian Fjords and en route to the Caribbean, a long and exciting superyacht voyage is well underway. The talk among the superyacht fleet having transited up from the Mediterranean is where to make good fuel stops and the latest hotspot: <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a>, a service stop conveniently situated in the English Channel on the island of Guernsey, just west of Cherbourg.&nbsp;Guernsey is full of natural beauty and offers a choice of bespoke activities such as dining at world-class seafood restaurants, exploring the spectacular coastline and historic port, playing golf at one of the private estates and taking flying lessons at the Guernsey Aero Club.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/63872/image/large-2785b26419180d704c9fd80e071f8bee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63872">Thanks to the island’s prime location on the yacht transit routes to and from the northern European shipyards and a global network of suppliers, <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> is the largest fuel importer in the Channel Islands and welcomed a superyacht on average every two weeks during 2018. The French-based energy group Rubis has continued to grow since being founded in 1990 and now have tank terminals and fuel distribution companies in Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/63875/image/large-fc8dd5a7ad85c7cb41ffa6cf08aefd64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63875">Visitors to the <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> in 2018 included <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a>, the 98.4m superyacht from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>, the 81-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Air81.0m (265'9&quot;)Feadship2011">Air</a>,&nbsp;the 70.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skat70.7m (231'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Skat</a>, the 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossi Navi (Company)">Rossi Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)Rossi Navi2011">High Power III,</a> the 67.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Archimedes67.75m (222'3&quot;)Feadship2008">Archimedes</a> and the 62.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon</a> built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1642" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baton Rouge62.5m (205'1&quot;)ICON Yachts2010">Baton Rouge</a>.&nbsp;Many visitors make return visits - particularly vessels in the 20 to 60 metre range - but with the facilities to accommodate up to 135 metres, larger superyachts are also making frequent stops. Recent statistics show that the number of superyacht visits to Guernsey has tripled over the last two years. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/42264/image/large-64c2f40ff26a687274164b388e019b66.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42264">The growth in popularity is due to the benefits of the Island’s own tax regimes, which offer some of the lowest prices on certain fuel grades and arrangements such as port services and agents. As the location is outside of the EU fiscal area, visitors can also benefit from the exclusion of VAT on supplied products and purchases or imported items for collection. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/66035/image/large-a855758001388b76ce0449646ccbe68c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66035">Superyachts are bunkered with Premium Marine fuel, which is MARPOL compliant, bio and FAME free, ultra-low sulphur diesel and BS EN590 grade. With storage capacity for over 24 million litres of fuel products and a continuous flow delivery, no voyage will be disrupted for too long as a short bunker is almost guaranteed. Shell lubricants and Jet A1 are also supplied directly to vessels tanks if required.&nbsp;The professional teams at <a href="http://www.rubis-ci.co.uk/marine-fuel/superyacht-bunkering-channel-islands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rubis Channel Islands</a> are preparing for a busy future with plans to expand the service and accommodate more superyachts which stop to enjoy the natural delights of Guernsey, the quality fuel bunkering experience, resources and pricing.&nbsp;

Stop drop and fuel with Rubis Channel Islands

The latest hotspot to stop for superyacht fuel bunkering is Rubis Channel Islands - a service stop in the English Channel on the island of Guernsey.

Planning a transit north of France? Stop and fuel with Rubis Channel Islands

With only a few days remaining until we welcome 2019 in the new year, we celebrate a year jam-packed with superyacht news by looking back at the 10 most-read stories on SuperYachtTimes.com over the past 12 months. New yacht launches, used yacht sales and market analyses all made it to the top of the list of your favourite articles of 2018 as we look back at another diverse and exciting year of superyachting.&nbsp;10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Oceanco launches 109m superyacht Y718 (2018-11-17 10:55:00 +0100)">Oceanco launches 109m superyacht Bravo Eugenia</a>Just making the top 10 list is the recent launch of Oceanco's new 109-metre Project Bravo, now cruising under the name<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">&nbsp;Bravo Eugenia</a>. An early morning start for the SuperYacht Times media team meant we were on scene in Alblasserdam in time to watch one of the largest yachts ever built in the Netherlands emerge under a beautiful sunrise sky just outside Rotterdam. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/54807/image/large-a4fb8bbcc82b6638fc8ae57f999460e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54807">9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="81m Palmer Johnson explorer superyacht project World sold (2018-02-01 10:00:00 +0100)">81m PJ explorer project World sold</a>In an unexpected twist, one of the most forgotten superyacht projects in recent history also managed to gain some of the most attention on our website over the past year when readers first learned about the sale of the 81-metre explorer yacht known as Project World on SuperYacht Times. Sitting uncompleted in Norway for nearly a decade, this elusive project by Palmer Johnson was acquired by a new owner in February who is now looking to complete the yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24128/image/large-2644d68351f1a7cefc31eabd447a8b74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24128">8. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="32m sailing yacht Sila Sibiri stranded in Palma de Mallorca (2018-10-15 16:00:00 +0200)">Sailing yacht Sila Sibiri stranded in Palma de Mallorca</a>Heavy swell and fierce conditions outside Palma de Mallorca caused the 32-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3480" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sila Sibiri32.4m (106'4&quot;)Aganlar Boatyard2012">Sila Sibiri</a> to wash ashore in October. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and local aid managed to free the vessel over the following days and is currently being repaired in Mallorca. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/52019/image/large-c277a0b4bbb52efeb64ba72c5909cfc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52019">7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48978" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: 40m superyacht Kanga on fire near Dubrovnik (2018-09-07 13:00:00 +0200)">40m superyacht Kanga on fire near Dubrovnik</a>Tragedy struck Croatian waters this summer when the newly-delivered 40-metre motor yacht Kanga caught fire near Dubrovnik during the yacht’s maiden season. No persons were harmed and all guests and crew managed to escape the yacht safely. The damaged hull was towed to shore over the following days and it is unsure what the current state of the remnants are and the fate of what remains of Kanga. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/47094/image/large-960c1e0636f3bffd15277f92e8418993.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47094">6.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47991" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship superyacht order book revealed (2018-01-10 10:15:00 +0100)">Feadship superyacht order revealed</a>Revealing one of the world’s top superyacht builders’ order book really seemed to pique the interest of our readers as this story quickly climbed one of our most-read articles in January this year. SuperYacht Times revealed that Feadship at the time had 17 superyachts in their order book with an average length of 77.32 metres. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/56837/image/large-1e83eab8f7bf3824764d868e880ae3de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56837">5.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48066" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside the 98m superyacht Aviva’s crazy Padel Tennis court (2018-01-29 14:00:00 +0100)">Inside 98m Aviva’s crazy padel tennis court</a>The interior of one of the most impressive superyachts launched in 2017 was revealed this year and the impressive padel tennis court inside the 98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2017">Aviva</a> was a hot topic when we gave our readers a closer look inside this German masterpiece in January.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23901/image/large-1262d12e86cacbc2563180cf02ceda03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23901">&nbsp;4.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: Oceanco rolls out 90m project Shark Y717 (2018-02-21 10:00:00 +0100)">Oceanco ready to launch 90m superyacht DAR</a>The unveiling of Oceanco’s 90-metre Project Shark (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DAR90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">DAR</a>) was another highlight of the year as we revealed one of the most talked-about yachts of 2018 for the first time right here on SuperYacht Times. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26178/image/large-10f4cd36faba6436af8991f88c495e7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26178">3.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sold: 110m Jubilee announced as biggest superyacht sale of 2018 (2018-11-29 12:30:00 +0100)">Jubilee changes ownership in largest used superyacht sale of 2018</a>With a price tag of €275,000,000 and one of the of the largest yachts on the market this year, the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jubilee110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Jubilee</a> was a highly anticipated event in the business and one we covered ahead of the pack here on SuperYacht Times.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/56134/image/large-2467cab4ca738bbae2d2876e22e7ec87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56134">2.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First Look: Hakvoort launches 63m flagship motor yacht Scout (2018-12-01 13:00:00 +0100)">Hakvoort launches 63m motor yacht Scout</a>Some launches are more exciting than others and Hakvoort never ceases to deliver. Set in the tranquil town of Monnickendam, the stark contrast of Dutch history and high-tech superyacht technology is a sight to behold. &nbsp;Not only one of the most-read articles of the year, the launch of Scout also quickly became the top post on our Instagram account, as listed here. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/56438/image/large-2bd2e1b3119d4c9a71d4b206b90a0584.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56438">1.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World exclusive: 116m explorer superyacht Ulysses delivered (2018-06-25 11:30:00 +0200)">116m explorer yacht Ulysses delivered</a>On a lighter note, your favourite story of 2018 was also one of the most fun assignments we had this year. After chasing a tiny blip on the map out over open ocean for what seemed like hours, SuperYacht Times, together with photographer Tom van Oossanen, finally caught up with the 116-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> on the North Sea as she made her way south on her maiden voyage. The reputation that comes with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses116.0m (380'7&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2018">Ulysses</a> name is one of brute force and impressive tenders, and this latest iteration doesn't disappoint.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/38906/image/large-f466ef390fb56141b6d9f42c85798b47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38906">

Top 10 Superyacht Photos Instagram

An overview of the 10 most-liked images of our @superyachttimes Instagram account in 2018.

Instagram: Our Top 10 superyacht photos of 2018

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is hosting the world’s largest open-air boat show this week where over 110,000 boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, crew and owners are expected to attend the event which is celebrating its 59th edition this year. Running until Sunday, 4th November at Fort Lauderdale’s Bahia Mar Yachting Centre, FLIBS is a highlight on the annual yachting calendar and for many and&nbsp;signals the end of a busy summer in the Mediterranean and the start of the upcoming Caribbean cruising season as many yachts migrate west across the Atlantic for the winter months.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/53132/image/large-d9cdb616eff0883a158ff8f54cc0edca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53132"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/53133/image/large-8475a45d885b063f5dc9150e3a4f1e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53133">Spread across seven locations this year, the organising committee claims that over 1,500 boats are on display this year lining six miles of floating docks and covering over 3 million square feet of exhibition space. In addition, over 1,200 exhibitors are taking part in the event this year accounting to over 52 countries from around the world being represented at this global event. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/53125/image/large-6ea6ab9801b7234c9f715b119dd5dde6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53125"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/53126/image/large-324fb286a2b19ef5261c735147f58f9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53126">Some of the latest yachts in the fleet are in Fort Lauderdale this week for the show. Abeking &amp; Rasmussen have their two newest additions on display in the forms of the 98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> and the 74.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elandess74.5m (244'5&quot;)">Elandess</a>. The 63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Utopia IV63.0m (206'8&quot;)">Utopia IV&nbsp;</a>is representing Italian builder Rossinavi in Florida this year as the brand keeps breaking further into a growing pool of American clients. Other stand-out yachts include the relatively unknown Heesen 55-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abbracci55.0m (180'5&quot;)">Abbracci</a> and Lürssen’s famous 90-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phoenix 290.02m (295'4&quot;)">Phoenix2</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/53129/image/large-a665ead1d3a3ab0368dc4fa2b44446d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53129"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/53134/image/large-b277bf56b45a868b505a65cd6b5c32c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53134"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79218/image/large-bdc41541335ace10063814f3e56c7dfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79218">The SuperYacht Times team are on site on Fort Lauderdale this week and if you would like to meet up with any of our staff during the show, get in touch at <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/53127/image/large-6f48e2e8a94d11670354902bf7accc10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53127"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/53128/image/large-4d732291a63a9e902449eb587fa3bf28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53128">

Superyachts gather in Fort Lauderdale for 59th FLIBS

We challenged a select few custom superyacht builders from around the world to provide us with a glimpse into their most recognisable projects over the years to give you, our readers, an idea of the sheer amount of man hours, skill and passion that go into the creation of these one-off masterpieces. A picture paints a thousand words and in the case of these projects captured in their various stages of construction, the saying never has been more apt. See which ones you recognise (some easier than others!) before reading the image captions at the bottom of the page.1.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44436/image/large-0a7b0bc22d4fe1e5237816d5dfa2a2fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44436">2. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44435/image/large-31284820a34e401c901319d78435df89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44435"> 3. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44439/image/large-075be2dc84067cb1386e5c60958bad2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44439"> 4. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44450/image/large-9178461d0d3759ca91444eec5fa44694.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44450"> 5. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44438/image/large-7706ce9095a9972eb143af20da0ab4bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44438"> 6. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44445/image/large-8779fb7cd85bbba0f433974391da7740.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44445"> 7. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44448/image/large-343f60f54fb11661a7bdff099d5f7614.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44448"> 8. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44437/image/large-7d21dbad906815d71670bf067b7539f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44437"> 9. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44440/image/large-7c0a9e627e89e89a0e0dde4b7de3778b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44440"> 10. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44447/image/large-54177bcda4163ed716fc2810346cfdef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44447">Answers:1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> A brief moment where the shed doors sealing the 98-metre Aviva from the outside world was opened.2. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)">Alfa Nero</a> Even before she became one of the most iconic superyachts in the world, Alfa Nero was always a sculpted masterpiece.3. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)">Numptia</a> The bow section of Rossinavi’s largest project to date, the 70-metre Numptia (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)">High Power III</a>), taking shape in Viareggio, Italy.4. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Fast77.0m (252'7&quot;)">Silver Fast</a> Built for speed and efficiency, every part of the 77-metre Silver Fast has been optimised for streamlined performance5. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3676" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galactica Star65.0m (213'3&quot;)">Galactica Star</a> Skilled craftsmen get to work on smoothing every inch of the 65-metre custom Heesen superyacht Galactica Star by hand.6. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5967" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dilbar156.0m (511'10&quot;)">Dilbar</a> Final checks on the world’s largest superyacht as Lürssen prepares for the launch of the 156-metre Dilbar7. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)">Sailing Yacht A</a> The world’s largest and most advanced sail-assisted motor yacht slowly being unveiled at Nobiskrug in Kiel, Germany.8. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2029" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chopi Chopi80.0m (262'6&quot;)">Chopi Chopi</a> CRN’s 80-metre flagship superyacht in early stages of construction Savona, Italy.9. Nobiskrug Superyacht Nobiskrug craftsman organising the seemingly endless pieces of a new build motor yacht puzzle10. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Invictus65.5m (214'11&quot;)">Invictus</a> The hull of Delta Marine’s 66-metre Invictus leaves its build shed for a few moments to receive its composite superstructure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

In Pictures: Building the world's most secretive superyachts

Continuing on her Northern European tour is the new 98-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> from Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. The German superyacht moored in downtown Amsterdam earlier this week after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A&R's 98m superyacht Aviva at night in London (2018-07-02 09:15:00 +0200)">spending time in London</a> where she was moored on the River Thames for nearly two weeks. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> departed Amsterdam earlier today and is now heading north to Bordeaux, France.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/43360/image/large-152f9a2cee7ae593d6015229206b47e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43360"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> is one of two yachts built for the same owner by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen, with the smaller 68-metre motor yacht, also named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)">Aviva</a>, launched in 2007. Both were designed by Reymond Langton Design and serve as permanent homes for their owner.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/43359/image/large-fcf0e8b9e1ddedf507557b9db74ffbde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43359">Read more about this cool superyacht in our onboard feature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht of the Week: Abeking’s Awesome Aviva (2018-03-22 09:00:00 +0100)">here</a>.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/43354/image/large-de77b3f2f69b5b0445f2bb679b721408.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43354"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43355/image/large-e7467aa95c86adde9cb8ac6fc4d1556b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43355"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43357/image/large-fa023ba21a6a0871612f9edb14d426ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43357"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43356/image/large-3ec8320111cee2d53863013076cbad99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43356"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43358/image/large-670d7abf35b23d46ca58cd9201d75426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43358"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43363/image/large-fe9391cd4be9dc33984bba5a8a302e02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43363"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43364/image/large-65040f957f951ac8a6158e1b2b734c18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43364"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/43362/image/large-be6d177806582c581bb56d8a31776637.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43362">

In Pictures: the 98m superyacht Aviva in Amsterdam

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/39950/image/large-84c860a7da5a42fdcf78e6ee5a1b0d2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39950">The 98.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> arrived in London yesterday morning. The yacht was pictured in New York off Liberty Island only a month ago. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a> was built by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen in 2017 to a design of Reymond Langton Design. The same team worked together on the 67.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva67.9m (222'9&quot;)">Aviva</a>, which is spending most of her time in the United States following the delivery of the new yacht.&nbsp;Photo by <a href="https://tomvanoossanen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Tom van Oossanen</a>

A&R's 98m superyacht Aviva at night in London

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35453/image/large-fbf7e52b96521f2806b0ff88437f59f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35453">Anchored off New York City’s iconic Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island earlier this week was the new 98-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a>. The impressive German-built vessel is from the sheds of Abeking &amp; Rasmussen and the drawing boards of Reymond Langton; the same build and design team behind the owner’s smaller and older yacht; a 68-metre version with the same name. One of the most notable features on board this high-volume superyacht is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva’s</a> full-sized padel tennis court located deep inside her hull which has been built as a result of the owner’s passion for the sport.

Superyacht Aviva anchored off Liberty Island 

The winners of Boat International Media's World Superyacht Awards 2018 have been revealed. Now in their 13th year, these awards celebrate the ingenuity and innovation which is demanded by the design, engineering and construction of the world’s finest superyachts.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35396/image/large-4c2cc25bd028e6aec6c3cf7b4c53a1d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35396">This year, two new categories were added, Support Vessels and Sail-Assisted Motor Yachts, in order to reflect the ever-changing nature of the superyacht industry. The Awards are judged by a committee of superyacht owners and thus represent the only peer-reviewed yachting awards in the world.&nbsp;There were a total of 68 nominations making up this year’s highly competitive class, with a total of 18 Neptune awards received by the winners. Multi-award-winning superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faith96.55m (316'9&quot;)">Faith</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Gin VI53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Pink Gin</a> each took home two Neptune awards, both winning their individual categories and also being awarded the highest honour of best Sailing and Motor Yachts.&nbsp;Chris Downham, Chief Executive Officer at Boat International Media, said: “The World Superyacht Awards celebrate the extraordinary creations of the superyacht industry. We’re very proud that this platform celebrates truly exceptional yacht owners, shipyards and designers from around the globe. On behalf of the team at Boat International, we’d like to offer heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners. Everyone involved should be immensely proud of their achievements and enjoy their success.”&nbsp; The winners of each category were as follows:&nbsp; Motor Yacht of the Year, Displacement Motor Yachts 2,000GT and Above: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faith96.55m (316'9&quot;)">Faith&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/13936/image/large-25cea07fca93856d7e18bf78e38940b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13936">96.55m, Feadship, RWD, De Voogt Naval Architects&nbsp; Sailing Yacht of the Year, Sailing Yachts 50m and Above:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Gin VI53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Pink Gin&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35438/image/large-c82095cfad7bdd6cc29badcda3e0025d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35438">53.7m, Baltic Yachts, Judel / Vrolijk &amp; co, Design Unlimited Voyager’s Award:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance60.0m (196'10&quot;)">Constance</a>&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35449/image/large-3bf6455b07695982cdc86ddd9188fc17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35449"> 60m, CRN Spa, Zuccon International Project Refitted Yachts:<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broadwater50.28m (164'12&quot;)">&nbsp;Broadwater</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35427/image/large-ae07f85a4c1ed3a5071345ddaff0d44c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35427"> 50.28m, Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects, refit: Lauderdale Marine Center and new interior by Adam Voorhees. Rebuilt Yachts: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5983" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genesia40.3m (132'3&quot;)">Genesia&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35434/image/large-4ab4fbb86d891e0cc3eb999fe8ed0414.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35434">40.3m, Cantieri Navali di Termoli (Ocean King), Andrea Vallicelli, rebuild: Cantieri Navali Chioggia Support Vessels:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer69.15m (226'10&quot;)">Game Changer</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/21529/image/large-44f2e4b61726ad2e266c0082238c554a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21529"> 69.15m, Damen&nbsp; Sailing Yachts 30m to 49.9m:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)">Ribelle&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35436/image/large-099b1fd1102eeaabe2d40515c53f0b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35436">32.64m, Vitters/Green Marine, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, Rémi Tessier Semi-Displacement or Planing Two Deck Motor Yachts 30m to 34.9m: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Letani34.65m (113'8&quot;)">Letani</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35439/image/large-a5cc006b72e676a9af78e44c35bad5e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35439">34.65m, Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects, Christian Liaigre, Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design Semi-Displacement or Planing Two Deck Motor Yachts 35m and Above:&nbsp;MR. OH&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35450/image/large-0a9870a1980cde3abdf2812a1bd19cae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35450">35m, Azimut-Benetti, Stefano Righini, Salvagni Architetti Semi-Displacement or Planing Three Deck Motor Yachts:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6469" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Telli33.0m (108'3&quot;)">Telli&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35443/image/large-2e0f6ed2b050b6744a3204d6cfbd73a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35443">33m, Custom Line, Zuccon International Project Displacement Motor Yachts Below 500GT, 30m to 39.9m: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)">Delta One&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/24411/image/large-fe64b6af0cac2d0d202fa0fc99281f69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24411">36m, Mulder Shipyard, Claydon Reeves, Van Oossanen Naval Architects Displacement Motor Yachts Below 500GT, 40m and Above:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5722" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Sins52.0m (170'7&quot;)">Seven Sins</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/15940/image/large-33079debfb99943caefe4f490d1bb3c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15940">52m, Sanlorenzo, Officina Italiana Design Displacement Motor Yachts Between 500GT and 1,999GT:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hasna73.0m (239'6&quot;)">Hasna&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35445/image/large-3cd5e1f07fd34b16449c913e283bf996.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35445">73m, Feadship, RWD, De Voogt Naval Architects Sail-Assisted Motor Yachts:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35447/image/large-b03834a4c44c1bf10328b2310cff783b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35447">142.81m, Nobiskrug, Philippe Starck, Dykstra Naval Architects Judges’ Special Award:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29918/image/large-336960d237f635560431f895f3f6065b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29918">98.4m, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen, Reymond Langton Design The Legacy Award: Lang Walker&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35422/image/large-3934ce07252f0edf8cfed98a3b8f55d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35422">The Legacy Award went to Lang Walker who was recognised for his contribution to the development and growth of the sailing superyacht world over a lifetime of achievements. A superyacht owner who has spent most of his life living on or near the water, he contributes to and supports both the Australian Olympic sailing team and the Youth Sailing Academy.&nbsp;Over the last decade, Lang has delivered more than 240 successful real estate and yacht projects, including the launch of his successful series of Kokomo sailing yachts. Demonstrating a passion for creating beautiful and innovative yachts, Lang has also developed his first resort, Kokomo Private Island in Fiji.&nbsp;Press material sourced from <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Boat International Media</a>

Winners of the 2018 World Superyacht Awards revealed 

Unique. The number of times this word appears in the design brief of Aviva cannot be underlined enough. It forms the building blocks for the entire Aviva Mark IV project and set in motion a mentality and train of thought shared by all those involved in the creation of this latest megayacht in her owner’s Aviva fleet. What follows below is a closer look at what could possibly be the coolest yacht you get to see here on SuperYacht Times this year.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23909/image/large-16ea19ed8d709224134487ec8cf2e5dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23909">To fully appreciate Aviva and the reasons behind many of her design features, one first needs to understand that her owner spends most of his life here. Aviva is not simply a bi-annual family getaway in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for him. The conventional superyacht layout and design goes out the window when the client intends to spend 10 months per year on board the yacht you are designing. Nobody understands this lifestyle better than the trusted design duo at Reymond Langton who are also behind his smaller, 2010-built Aviva.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23907/image/large-f6b5d3400b7c946073683d0d8bd61b28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23907">The design team together with Abeking &amp; Rasmussen and the owner created a layout and flow throughout the yacht that would make living on board not only possible for such long periods, but an experience to be savoured each day. After all, having 5000 GT, nearly 100 metres in length and a beam of 17 metres to work with makes creating the perfect layout a breeze, right? Not quite. With just six months to go from a blank paper to final approved design with one, quite literally, giant obstacle along the way, the design and engineering teams were pulling on the short end of the straw right from day 0. Abeking &amp; Rasmussen too were in for a surprise when they found out they only had three years to construct the vessel – a whole 12 months less than what a project of this size normally takes to have ready for launch.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23910/image/large-428ecd28770520f05ba8c83eaff9bacb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23910">“One challenge was to make the yacht look long and sleek and at the same time having her look totally different from the previous Aviva as well as any other yacht out there,”&nbsp;comments Reymond Langton.&nbsp;“She had to be ‘unique’.”&nbsp; Together with designer and owner’s representative, Toby Silverton, Reymond Langton created an exterior that will stand the test of time whilst challenging even the most radical of superyachts out on the water today.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23911/image/large-0342d8c023085a2f634880175fac31aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23911">The balance between the curvaceous and feminine hull shape set against an angular and aggressive superstructure is oddly satisfying and comes painted in two complimenting tones of blue and silver which, as Langton explains, helps disguise the sheer size of Aviva. “We have four colours, the blue for the hull contrasting the superstructure helps to visually reduce the height of the yacht and emphasises the length of the hull. The darker colour of hull is less contrasting with the sea and this combined with a bright metallic silver superstructure which reflects the blue of the sky help to reduce the apparent volume.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29900/image/large-057f763257a0e8f98226ac6d9d9e3db1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29900"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29915/image/large-7cda8c223a2368bbe3a499c17f454bc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29915">All above-deck interiors lead out onto the aft decks through seamless glass panels that create a modern look but also offer an undisturbed view from the inside out. The owner wanted to enjoy ‘the luxury of space’ on his new Aviva and nothing quite creates that sensation than an abundance of natural light and ample viewpoints when resting inside the yacht. The upper saloon would become the main interior hang out spot and for this reason, a nine-metre-long glass section on either side of the saloon was installed that leads out onto a fold-down platform for the ultimate open-air lounge experience. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/29911/image/large-9ab7c0d570124a99e0d3bcaadca7d5e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29911">Another unique feature that had many baffled from the moment the first aerial photos of Aviva were released are the strange exterior decks that bare primal markings on them as if from a sci-fi film. These are, in fact, the same patterns found on the carpets of the saloons and guest areas that bleed out onto the exterior synthetic decks. “The owner is not a traditional yachtsman and he did not want to have teak planking as all those stripes of black Sika bothered him after months on board [the smaller Aviva],” comments the designer. “The result is quite different as we have Esthec decking with different patterns on each deck flowing from inside to out.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29927/image/large-bd0e1f0a75bb82f83d11bca23816e18b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29927"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29950/image/large-ca2fb5eac938bea3acbfa0d16db1dcd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29950">The sculpted nature of Aviva’s exterior design is carried right through to the deck furniture. Oversized fixed pieces create an inviting atmosphere with their vibrant-coloured cushions that seem as if Aviva had to be built around these playful relaxation pads.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29940/image/large-1ebbf256f3f9316fadc759a70fd1a3f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29940"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29901/image/large-47e053e2890540915da6ad1b08e65114.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29901">But apart from the unique design, the spacious interior and lavish deck spaces, Aviva holds deep inside her a secret that few will ever lay eyes on. One of the major reasons her owner decided to upgrade the Aviva flagship, and a past time that he thoroughly enjoys, is because of the sport of padel. Building a yacht with the world’s best padel court on board was one of the first requests in the design brief and has become a feature Aviva will forever be known for. But finding a space inside any yacht measuring 20 metres in length, 10 metres across and reaching 6.5 metres in height without severely messing up the guest layout is always going to be difficult.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29934/image/large-5065bc8c71a6a2a9d5d18271d0a9d979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29934"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23900/image/large-cd638c8e88fc8e5bae8e54640162a641.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23900">“Having a padel tennis court on board a yacht, one would expect some sort of compromise to the layout (there isn’t) and to the quality and size of the court, however, the owner is adamant that this is the best Padel tennis court in the world, period!”&nbsp; Without revealing too much detail about the interior, Reymond Langton had the challenge to hide the court so well that guests should only become aware of its location once revealed by the owner or a crew member. “It took quite some figuring out, however, we finally located the padel court at the widest point of the 17-metre-wide hull and as low as possible. It’s on the double bottom 600mm from the keel, shoehorned in between the engine room and crew accommodation.” <img src="/uploads/store/photo/23901/image/large-1262d12e86cacbc2563180cf02ceda03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23901">Now with all his boxes checked, including the addition of a 14-metre day boat/tender that is kept on board, the owner can now look forward again to planning world voyages with his new Aviva which was previously simply not an option with the smaller Aviva. Destinations such as the South Pacific, Australia and America’s coasts are now back on the cards and might soon see Aviva pull into port. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/29896/image/large-08038b28883a9604ab906b2ea808aa51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29896">And cruising far and wide is exactly what she is built for. With a solid range of 6,000 nm at 13 knots, no ocean is too big for her to cross. But it's not only the distance she can cover that is impressive but more the way in which she gets it done. Efficiency was a key aspect of the design and engineering phases and together with Silverton, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen created a new hull shape that significantly reduces drag in a vessel of this size, and is what gives the yacht its distinctive fine entry point and narrow-rounded stern. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/23908/image/large-7308968d0b3d44a509384a9f7a0a88a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23908">Continuing the surprise act, also installed is a high-tech hybrid system that allows Aviva to cruise in complete silence at 11 knots without the use of her main engines. By using electric power alone, this mode is not only comfortable for her guests but also good news for Aviva’s friends with whom she shares the ocean with.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29924/image/large-500a16adcff3cbff9b919330a23b7ec6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29924"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29925/image/large-a1d42d68b5a7144104d5d75d20654ca1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29925">Photos by Guillaume Plisson

Superyacht of the Week: Abeking’s Awesome Aviva

One of the most significant yachts to come out of 2017 is undoubtedly the 98-metre motor yacht Aviva by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. With her strong hull lines, defined superstructure and two-tone paint finish she is set to become one of the most recognisable yachts of our time. One unique feature about Aviva, however, that has remained unexplored is her much talked about full-sized Padel Tennis court. Until now, that is.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23913/image/large-417644b61e6ea2f0b72ee10077911242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23913">Unique not only to a superyacht but anything that floats, Aviva’s owner’s passion for the game is proved in the amount of interior space dedicated simply to this special area. With dimensions that read 20 metres x 10 metres x 6.65 metres, the design team could easily have added a handful of luxury guest spaces to the interior.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23901/image/large-1262d12e86cacbc2563180cf02ceda03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23901">Reymond Langton Design explains the benefit such a unique space has for all those living on board: “It is not only a lifestyle change for the owner but also to crew as this is also the largest gym of any yacht. The crew is encouraged to play with the owner and guests and when the court is not in use for padel the net can be removed and the crew plays football and use other exercise equipment in the space, it is after all a sports hall.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23900/image/large-cd638c8e88fc8e5bae8e54640162a641.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23900">The studio continues that some of the challenges of the design were to deliver not only the best possible quality court but also to not have any other interior spaces affected by this one-of-a-kind arrangement. “Having a padel tennis court on board a yacht, one would expect some sort of compromise to the layout (there isn’t) and to the quality and size of the court, however, the owner is adamant that this is the best padel tennis court in the world, period!"<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23898/image/large-2b27f9e3d59d1a0471b18912d96271d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23898"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23899/image/large-ed9bc3422f6fbbff25c85cc0dfa7305d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23899">The huge 5,000 Gross Tonnes interior allowed the team with plenty of space to combine all of the owner’s wishes in a luxurious environment that is unmatched.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23912/image/large-a60b622fe78672513adc634b88545d09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23912">The exterior has its own set of notable features but a special quality about Aviva is her eco-friendly drive system. A unique hull design paired with an electric propulsions system results in significant reduction in fuel usage on board. With her slippery hull lines, Aviva also requires far less power to reach its top speed of 20 knots and has the ability to cruise at 11 knots by relying on electric power alone.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23909/image/large-16ea19ed8d709224134487ec8cf2e5dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23909">Aviva was the recipient of a 2018 BOAT International Design &amp; Innovation Award this weekend for her special paddle tennis lifestyle area on board.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23907/image/large-f6b5d3400b7c946073683d0d8bd61b28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23907">Photos by Guillaume Plisson

Inside the 98m superyacht Aviva’s crazy Padel Tennis court

As another interesting 12 months of superyacht news draws to a close, we take a look at some of the headline news that you, our loyal readers, found most interesting in 2017. Breaking news, in-depth features and even historic archive findings, it all seemed to inspire you this year.&nbsp;10. New owner for SolandgeWith a price tag of €155,000,000, Solandge was one of the most expensive, and prestigious, yachts on the market at the time of her sale in March this year. Now cruising with a new owner under the Maltese flag, the 85-metre Lürssen seems to gather just as much attention than on her launch day.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16045/image/large-ce8da38b04e628135c2d6f0461a2322b.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16045">Read the sale announcement <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/sold-new-owner-for-85m-superyacht-solandge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.&nbsp;9. Launch of the 135-metre Project ThunderAnother Lürssen launch that grabbed our reader’s attention this year was the float-out of the black-hulled Project&nbsp; Thunder. Measuring 135 metres in length and with a dominating Espen Oeino exterior design, it is not difficult to see why.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/7157/image/large-9a9292970bd39b32bb158227ce2dce6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7157">See Thunder on her launch day <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/exclusive-new-100m-luerssen-superyacht-hits-the-water" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.8. 39-metre Feadship If Only on fire in NiceTragedy struck on the French Riviera this summer as the 39-metre Feadship superyacht&nbsp;If Only caught fire outside the town of Nice. SuperYacht Times received material of the event from eye-witness reporters surrounding the vessel. Fortunately, all persons on board were rescued. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/19125/image/large-0368468abd6a2d068ea42f9ee5b3433a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19125">See fire crew attempting to save the yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/39m-superyacht-if-only-on-fire-in-nice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.7. The 98-metre Aviva ready to launch2017 kicked off on a high when Abeking &amp; Rasmussen launched its flagship superyacht, the 98-metre Aviva, in January. We were on scene to bring you a first look as this exciting project saw daylight for the first time in Lemwerder.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89/image/large-8cbe859777d75a89e5ed2914bef1a6c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89">Relive the launch procedure <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/abeking-rasmussen-preparing-to-launch-98m-flagship-superyacht-aviva" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.6. The story behind Black PearlThe stories behind some of the world’s largest and most advanced superyachts will for many remain a mystery forever. SuperYacht Times had the opportunity to share the tale behind the conceptualisation of the impressive 106-metre sailing yacht Black Pearl in April this year to much of our readers’ delight. The world’s largest sailing yacht remains in Rotterdam where she is awaiting her imminent delivery. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/14076/image/large-f9d2919081e78cbd505af113b4441d70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14076">Read the story <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/inventing-an-icon-the-story-behind-the-106m-sailing-yacht-black-pearl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.&nbsp;5. Largest Dutch yacht launchedAn Oceanco launch will always pique the interest of yachting enthusiasts and professionals, but when it’s the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands, you know it will be that much more special. The 110-metre Jubilee took to the waters outside Rotterdam in February for the first time this year and SuperYacht Times was there to bring you all the action. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/19129/image/large-605cc82edf049837b990c26d183c129d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19129">See her in detail <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/exclusive-oceanco-launches-largest-yacht-in-the-netherlands" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.4. U116 comes out of hidingWhen we revealed the long-awaited unveiling of the 116-metre explorer yacht U116 for the first time here on SuperYachtTimes.com, the story caught the attention of many of our readers who were interested in seeing what this mega explorer was looking like after a year under cover. We were not disappointed as U116 glistened in the German sun for the first time as she was being unwrapped from her final outfitting phase in Bremerhaven.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16749/image/large-c6bb813e59eed8e89cbd4b2f13644aab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16749">Get a closer look at U116&nbsp; <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/preview-first-glimpse-of-completed-u116-explorer-yacht" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.3. Donald Trump’s 128-metre superyachtShortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 45th president, we shone the spotlight on one of his more ambitious attempted projects – the build of a 128-metre superyacht back in 1991. Not the first notable superyacht commissioned by Trump, this project was said to become the world’s largest and most beautiful yacht in the world. Plans were soon ceased in when, in 1993, Trump ran into financial trouble forcing him to spend time and money on other areas of his business empire.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19126/image/large-cc1d13718626ec1a927cdae4605fe2a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19126">See what Trump had to say about the project <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/trump-princess-donald-trump-s-128m-motor-yacht-that-was-never-built" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.2. Ulysses soldOn a more positive note, and not far behind the most read story online, is the news of the popular 107-metre Ulysses that found a new owner after the 2017 summer season. SuperYacht Times was the first to break the much-awaited news; an announcement which seemed to gather just as much attention on our social media channels.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/15456/image/large-b661c154ca067833a7093457211b92c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15456">Get the news <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/breaking-news-107m-explorer-superyacht-ulysses-sold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.&nbsp;1. Elsa runs agroundOur most-read story this year is also a very sad event that took place on the blissful Caribbean island of Saba when the 48-metre Elsa ran aground here in March. Over the coming weeks, the yacht was declared unsalvageable and authorities delicately removed the wreck from the area to be scrapped.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19127/image/large-0558a73f777154138b52225435745d1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19127">&nbsp;Read the full story <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/48m-superyacht-elsa-runs-aground-in-saba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.

98m Aviva to join superyacht fleet at anchor during MYS 2017

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Aviva in Palma de Mallorca

One of the coolest yachts to have been delivered this year is most certainly Abeking &amp; Rasmussen’s 98-metre Aviva. Conceptualised by Reymond Langton Design, Aviva is the latest in a line of motor yachts commissioned by an experienced owner. Just some of the stand-out features on board include an efficient hybrid propulsion system, a full-size paddle tennis court inside and that alluring turquoise hull colour. She was recently captured anchored off El Arenal outside Palma de Mallorca.

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The 98m superyacht Aviva in Palma

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Aviva in Port Everglades, USA

Pictured here cruising into Florida’s busiest cruise port, Port Everglades, is the 67.9-metre motor yacht Aviva built by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen in 2007. Her design by Reymond Langton Studio with its distinctive grey hull, sheer bow and high volume make her instantly recognisable. Since this image was taken in May this year, her experienced owner has taken delivery of his new 98.4-metre-long superyacht by the same name. The same design and build and design teams were entrusted with the project, with the owner’s vision once again pushing the boundaries in yacht building as was the case with the older Aviva.

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The 68m Aviva arriving in Port Everglades

Launched at the very beginning of this year, the 98.4-metre Abeking &amp; Rasmussen built Aviva has left the yard’s facilities in Germany and is now en route to her new owner. Aviva’s design is the work of design studio Reymond Langton, who also designed her owner’s smaller, 68-metre, yacht by the same name that was launched back in 2007. The team worked with Toby Silverton on the exterior of the yacht.

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Taking cues from automotive design, the striking blue hull and taut, chamfered elements of the superstructure in metallic silver create a strong contrast of light and shade and emphasise the proportions.

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Speaking of her design in more detail, Andrew Langton of Reymond Langton Design says: “The biggest yacht from Abeking &amp; Rasmussen, featuring a fresh and dynamic contemporary exterior design, unique, highly personalised layout for the interior and a cutting edge technical platform. Aviva is intended as a home away from home, and as a result the layout moves away from current trends to maximise the spaces that will be used the most, and create a welcome, inviting atmosphere, with a combination of spacious, open social lounges alongside more intimate and discreet areas for dining, working and relaxation. The interior design features a number of avant garde architectural elements and details, and uses a rich combination of fabric and leathers in light, warm tones.”

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Her hull is the result of extensive new research and testing which ensures superior seakeeping abilities combined with a 20% decrease in drag. Less engine output is required, fuel consumption is dramatically reduced and the maximum speed is a full 20 knots. A particularly special feature is the hybrid drive system, allowing Aviva to run at up to 11 knots without the use of the main engines.

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Till von Krause, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen Sales Director, says: “We are very proud to present our latest superyacht, Aviva. This is the result of the highest workmanship and best communication between the owner and his team during the short period of less than three years.”

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The 98m superyacht Aviva delivered

When it comes to eco-friendliness and tree-hugging features, the world of superyachting still has a few tricks to learn from more developed industries such as the automotive field. Although not the greenest machines on the water today, many superyacht owners and their crew are making a conscious effort to cut marine pollution and spread the eco-warrior mentality wherever they go. To help celebrate Earth Day, and marine conservation in general, here we take a quick look at some of our favourite yachts that are making our planet’s oceans a safer place for all.

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Ethereal

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Built by Royal Huisman in 2008, Ethereal is regarded as perhaps the first true hybrid superyacht. Designed for world cruising, Ethereal is equipped with a 400 kWh battery store that can power a tiny village. She operates in stealth mode by using her silent hybrid propulsion system. Perhaps not the most modern-looking sailing yacht, underneath that exterior Ethereal is no ordinary superyacht.

Quinta Essentia

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What sets Quinta Essentia apart from other yachts in her size class is the use of an advanced hybrid propulsion system. This involves the integration of the two conventional diesel engines together with two electric motors which are connected to variable speed generators. Guests can now look forward to a silent experience on board knowing that the energy consumed is far cleaner than the surrounding yachts at anchor.

Savannah

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Feadship’s 83.5-metre Savannah made headlines back in 2015 for her green propulsion credentials. Praised for her hybrid propulsion characteristics, Savannah is fitted with an innovative single Wärtsilä diesel engine that works in tandem with an electric power plant that drives her azimuting thrusters. This allows her captain to choose between diesel, diesel-electric, or full electric power modes to offer a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency.

Silver Wind

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The 43.6-metre motor yacht Silver Wind is fitted with a hybrid propulsion system developed by Siemens and ISA Yachts. Onboard, two diesel generators supply power to the electric units and can work at variable speed, therefore minimising fuel consumption, the noise, the emissions and the maintenance needs. At electric mode, the total fuel consumption is 90 l/h for a range of 2600 nm. Not only fuel efficient, Silver Wind lives up to her name by delivering a top speed of 32 knots.

Home

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Heesen Yachts’ Home’s hybrid credentials come from the two water-cooled DC electric shaft motors that she is fitted with that allows her to cruise at 9 knots using the generators alone. For passages, the captain can opt between two different forms of power: diesel mechanical or diesel electrical. These two systems can also be coupled to and used simultaneously for more flexible power management and increased efficiency.

Aria.S

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Although she is equipped with a conventional propulsion system, no other yacht has embraced the solar panel strategy the way Arcadia Yachts’ Aria.S has. The photovoltaic cells on top of the superstructure have become a recognisable element of the Italian yacht builder’s line-up, and Aria.S is no different. These bad boys provide up to 5 kW of power, enough to guarantee self-sufficient energy for much of the equipment and electrical systems such as refrigerators, water circulation, toilettes, lights, A/V and electronics.

Sailing Yacht A

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Although still covered under a veil of mystery and speculation, German shipyard Nobiskrug unveiled earlier this year that the industry-challenging 142.8-metre sail-assisted monster hides an advanced hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system beneath that crazy exterior of hers. This comes as no surprise as the yacht is considered one of the most forward-thinking afloat today.

Bartali

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This Italian beauty houses an arsenal of clever batteries supplied by EST technologies in the Netherlands and are the latest development in LiPo (lithium polymer) batteries with a total capacity of 544 kWh. This powerful energy source is more than sufficient to supply the entire hotel system on board Bartali (ex Genesi) as well as the propulsion in what is referred to as ZEM, short for Zero Emission Mode.

Aviva

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Abeking &amp; Rasmussen’s new 98-metre Aviva is all about efficiency and she is fitted with power plant to match. Her hull shape is said to deliver a 20% reduction in drag and will offer superior sea keeping capabilities. Aviva is driven by a hybrid propulsion system that allows her to travel at 11 knots without the use of her main engines.

Divine

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Columbus Yachts’ 40-metre Divine is equipped with a revolutionary hybrid propulsion system, offering the option to manoeuvre or spend time at anchor under electric power alone, while working in tandem with the diesel motors while underway to dramatically reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. All of this means that Divine not only manoeuvres noiselessly in marinas and anchorages but when needed, can reach a top speed of 21 knots.

Our 10 favourite hybrid superyachts on Earth Day

Following her launch at the Abeking &amp; Rasmussen shipyard in January this year, the 98-metre superyacht Aviva was put to the test yesterday out on the North Sea. The SYT media team caught her in action for the first time as she sliced through the waters off the German coast during sea trials as captured in these exclusive aerial photos by photographer Tom van Oossanen.

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Aviva’s design is the work of design studio Reymond Langton, who also designed her owner’s smaller, 68-metre, yacht by the same name that was launched back in 2007. The team worked with Toby Silverton on the exterior of the yacht.

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Her gigantic interior spaces are described by the yard as ‘mystical’. The layout was designed to incorporate a full-sized paddle tennis court that measures an impressive 20 metres x 10 metres x 6 metres.

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The effects of her efficient hull shape, said to reduce drag by up to 20%, is clearly visible in these images as she powered through the calm waters off Wilhelmshaven driven by her hybrid propulsion system that allows for a top speed of 11 knots without the use of her main engines.

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With outfitting on board virtually complete, Aviva is expected to be handed over to her owner upon successful completion of her sea trials.

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Exclusive: the 98m Aviva in action for first time

Abeking &amp; Rasmussen has revealed more details about its latest and largest superyacht project, the 98-metre Aviva. Set to be delivered in spring this year, it took the shipyard a mere 33 months to reach this stage since the contract was signed.

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Aviva’s profile and interior areas are the work of design studio Reymond Langton, who worked together with Toby Silverton on the exterior. Her interior is described by the shipyard as ‘mystical’ and is equipped with a full-sized paddle tennis (a mix of tennis and squash) court that measures an impressive 20 metres x 10 metres x 6 metres.

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Her hull shape is said to deliver a 20% reduction in drag and will offer superior sea keeping capabilities. Aviva is driven by a hybrid propulsion system that allows her to travel at 11 knots without the use of her main engines.

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Thanks to efficient planning systems and pre-launch outfitting, Aviva will be ready to be handed over to her owner as soon as sea trials and final outfitting has been carried out.

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Abeking & Rasmussen comments on 98m Aviva launch

Abeking &amp; Rasmussen spent the day yesterday floating its largest yacht for the first time on the river Weser in Bremen. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCug-CMwBZiEx7asdsIRDHOQ" target="_blank">Dr Duu</a> was on sight to capture the operation as it unfolded.

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Aviva is built for an experienced yachtsman and designed by the studio of Reymond Langton.

Video: the launch of 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Aviva

A new dawn of the Aviva age is about to begin as German shipyard Abeking &amp; Rasmussen prepares for the launch of its new flagship. The 98-metre Aviva, as displayed by her active AIS signal, is waiting patiently on the banks of the river Weser outside Bremen where she is expected to be launched soon. SYT photographer Tom van Oossanen is at the shipyard where he took these sunrise photos with superyacht spotter Christian Eckardt having sent us these photo updates.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163605/image/large-2bfdfab0780a4f157149b11092ea7672.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163605">The yacht was commissioned by experienced yacht owner, Mr. Joe Lewis, who currently owns the 2007-built Abeking &amp; Rasmussen yacht by the same name. Lewis uses his vessel as a near permanent residence throughout most of the year. In a recent <a href="https://www.bondtm.com/industryvoices/mr-joe-lewis-reveals-avit-wishlist-his-yacht-office" target="_blank">interview</a> with Bond Technology management, Lewis said: “Aviva is more than an office; it is also my home for much of the year. So for me, it is relaxing working from home, wherever Aviva may be in the world.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163606/image/large-f86017a8770ef2f3c28f294d777e1ae9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163606">The Reymond Langton-designed yacht is the largest completed project to date for both the British design studio and Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest developments from Bremen about this exciting project.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163607/image/large-59cb93f54c521cf0fe77cfdc51b8f6da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163607"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163608/image/large-06ee3de6682894afa6e67c06e0b4349e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163608"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163609/image/large-df86c3b14f218be70b9a69efdfedd33d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163609"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163610/image/large-cb098a0b7cce4ffdfef8f8545a2d74f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163610">Photos by Tom van Oossanen and Christian Eckardt<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163611/image/large-d3c28a289488c2dfe56044128a66181d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163611"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163612/image/large-1c150790ad53c07f9805e381f55d7e55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163612"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163613/image/large-006b43bed91e62420cbc60810b3d644f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163613"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163614/image/large-57038b39d610f3987838ec4504684771.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163614">

Abeking & Rasmussen preparing to launch 98m flagship superyacht Aviva

Having arrived at the Abeking &amp; Rasmussen shipyard in July this year, the 67-metre Amels superyacht Maria (ex Aquarius) has been spotted conducting sea trials over the past week following a major rebuild project at the German shipyard. Maria now features a new enclosed observatory lounge on the sundeck where there once was no structure apart from the mast.

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Maria was built by Amels and launched in 2007 as My Shanti, whose interior and exterior areas were created by Terence Disdale Design. The yacht first changed hands in 2009 and was subsequently rechristened Aquarius – a name under which she cruised until last year when she was passed on to a new owner once again. Her previous owner recently took delivery of his new yacht, a 92-metre Feadship by the same name.

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Visible for the first time in the background of these images is Abeking &amp; Rasmussen’s 74-metre hull 6502. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2018, one year after the launch of the 98.5-metre project that is due for launch soon. Yachtspotter, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDuu" target="_blank">DrDuu</a>, was on site to capture the action.

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Fleet update: Superyacht Maria completes refit as new build project arrives at Abeking & Rasmussen

On Thursday 30th April 2015 the FSG Shipyard in Flensburg, Germany launched the hull of the latest 98.50 metre superyacht which will be built by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen. Only known by her hull number 6501, she will be the largest Abeking &amp; Rasmussen superyacht ever built.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153937/image/large-db5164fb4e4d6abbcd8389a7ab66d792.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153937">In the recent issue of The SuperYacht Times, we look at the expansion of the Abeking &amp; Rasmussen facilities in Lemwerder which is scheduled for completion towards the end of this summer. The facility development comes after the 98.5 metre project was signed over a year ago, Sales Director Till Von Krause tells SYT. Von Krause continues in the article to talk about the project in more depth, revealing that they will complete the vessel in a unique time-saving method of construction in which the yacht will be outfitted in two completely separate sections.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153938/image/large-3efb13f516bff6fe52f19b71227a9063.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153938">By Gemma Fottles, photos by Andreas Schlatterer