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Flying Dagger III

Sitting down over Zoom with Nicola Nicolai and Serena Bartoloni S.Omer, the duo behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicola Nicolai s.r.l. (Company)">Nicolai Yacht Consulting and Project Management</a>, it quickly became clear that I was talking to people who truly know their business. Founding the company in 2017, the pair set out to create a consultancy and project management firm that stood head and shoulders above the rest, utilising over 20 years of Nicola’s experience, gained at some of the most prestigious companies in the industry, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and more, combined with Serena’s experience in business and marketing, gained working for leading companies in the luxury fashion industry, such as Salvatore Ferragamo and Bally. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295598/image/large-ab38295cf1279202b4704badbf8f30d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295598">For Nicolai, the years of experience account for more than simply checks on his resumé. Every superyacht project he has been involved with, now totalling more than 120 new-builds from 30 up to 90+ meters, has been an opportunity to learn, develop, improve and importantly, expand his knowledge of every aspect of the project’s designing and construction process, working with leading professionals of the industry and building with them a strong professional network base. Today <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicola Nicolai s.r.l. (Company)">Nicolai</a> works with more of the top design studios and shipyards than many of its competitors, based on tried and tested experience with all of them.The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicola Nicolai s.r.l. (Company)">Nicolai Yacht Consulting &amp; Project Management</a> pride themselves on a 360-degree, tailormade consultancy and project management service. This is a service that goes above and beyond to ensure that the new-build yacht is not only delivered on time, on budget and to the correct specifications, but also that it is the best possible superyacht for your needs. We took a look at what this experience looks like from a clients perspective, approaching the team with the dream of building a superyacht: <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253008/image/large-a4c128affcc6081a788d2312a9fe6f39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253008">Pre-purchase advisory and assessment of requirements and needsWhen you approach Nicola Nicolai, the first and most important step is to assess your motivations and expectations, what are you looking to build and why?&nbsp;Though owners are more and more informed about their options, the technical understanding is often limited, which in turn can limit the vision for the project. Nicolai is able to build upon your scope, opening doors which you may not be aware of and eliminating those which are not compatible with your expectations and desires. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295604/image/large-a5106c266e4d0eaf091c809d023cda27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295604">Putting the team in place&nbsp;It is during these initial consultations that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicola Nicolai s.r.l. (Company)">Nicolai</a> begins to form an image of the yacht in his mind. Utilising his extensive experience, he is able to match brokers, designers and naval architects to your desires and personality, and is already able to construct the beginnings of a team in his mind. Now it is time to create proposals, matching the specific requirements of the project to the most appropriate professionals from the industry.&nbsp;The team will introduce you to a panel of exterior and interior designers and naval architects. Once you have excluded those who do not meet your vision, those who are selected can then produce a tailored design concept for your evaluation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/202572/image/large-4162d110fb05f828f98bde62e3285dfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/202572">Design concept development&nbsp;Now that your initial designs are in production, it is time to create the General Arrangement (GA) of your yacht, determining exactly what you want to include. Details, such as the number of staterooms, toys you wish your yacht to carry and how many crew will live aboard to assist you, all need to be determined within the GA, but now you have a crack team around you to take you through the myriad of options out there.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/202541/image/large-7641cd68c5824750f395e97d6f9c0485.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/202541">Shipyards proposal and selectionWith the GA finalised, the team will analyse your specifications, from the design focus, the budget, delivery time and quality expectations, all decisions which streamline the decision of which shipyard will build your yacht. Every shipyard in the world has its own strengths and with Nicolai having worked at many of them, on the ground and for the client, he knows precisely which yard should complete your build to ensure it ticks all boxes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295607/image/large-5a6e47adae929f8b72737e42dc3a4ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295607">This is one of the most important decisions to be made in the entire process and one of the company’s greatest strengths.Contract negotiation and signatureThe negotiation and closing of the contract can be one of the most complicated stages of the entire process. The team expertly manages the entire process, recommending you with the best legal advisor and working directly with you, your broker and team to ensure that the most value is added without sacrificing on your demands and expectations, be that price, quality or delivery time.&nbsp;Nicola and Serena will help you to make the safest and most accurate decisions for the most valuable investment, while also ensuring that the experience of buying your superyacht is rewarding, rather than taxing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275995/image/large-b000fff546dd0fd6961d06a8cc4e5830.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275995">Superyacht build project management &nbsp;and design and engineering developmentNow that your dream yacht is finally in progress and the build is ready to begin, Nicolai will act as your representative, protecting your investment and overseeing every step of the construction process. This allows you to relax and enjoy the exciting progress taking place on the ground.While the project is moving forward, it is important to have someone on the ground that truly understands, from both a design and technical perspective, what is going on and how the developments will impact the final product. That is why it is so important to have someone like Nicolai onboard, because he will be there together with his team to ensure your vision becomes a reality. He can lend an expert's opinion, both to the shipyard and yourself, making his advice a huge asset to your build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255938/image/large-9eccac9ce08055684aa092c5ed83fbea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255938">Test, sea trials, commissioning and deliveryNow your yacht is nearing completion and the shipyard is ready for the technical launch, finalisation of the interior design and finally the exciting delivery to you, Nicolai will be there to ensure that everything, down to the fine print, has been completed to the standard agreed. This can be one of the most important and challenging stages, but having someone with Nicolai’s experience means that the process can be streamlined, with the team interacting with the captain and crew during the handover process. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245000/image/large-1b70598185d65fe883ffd3eeed5f3d73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245000">WarrantyUnlike many of their competitors, Nicolai sees your new build long past completion. It is not uncommon for works to arise during the delivery and shortly after. The team will manage the work, ensuring that a tight schedule is maintained and solving any issues as soon as they arise, if not before.With experience managing multiple new-build superyacht projects at the same time, Nicola Nicolai will make sure that your superyacht is exactly as it should be, no matter how small the problem.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295608/image/large-cdf13e88d51bb20e5b729a6e1933aa75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295608">If this sounds like the perfect process for you and your new-build, get in touch with the team now at;

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197774/image/large-659e623223a229a36e6073957e20d301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197774">One of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/rossinavi" target="_blank">Rossinavi’s</a> highest performing superyachts ever built, seen here off Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera last week is the &nbsp;50-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Dagger III49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Flying Dagger</a>. Fitted with three 1,934 kW MTU engines that drive her three Kamewa waterjets, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/flying-dagger-iii" target="_blank">Flying Dagger</a> can reach a top speed of 31 knots and cruise at 24 knots in absolute comfort thanks to the naval architecture developed by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/arrabito-naval-architects" target="_blank">Arrabito Naval Architects</a>. The sub-500 GT yacht was designed by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/team-4" target="_blank">Team for Design’s</a> Enrico Gobbi while <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lazzarini-pickering" target="_blank">Lazzerini Pickering Architetti</a> are behind the interior of the vessel. The yacht's shallow draft and waterjet propulsion allow her to reach anchorages only accessible by smaller yachts.

Rossinavi superyacht Flying Dagger in South of France

The Italian-built 50m superyacht Flying Dagger underway off Beaulieu-sur-Mer in the South of France last week. 

Rossinavi's 50m superyacht Flying Dagger on the French Riviera

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/94379/image/large-e21b4fdf55a10141053daf24f77b8f40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94379">Launched in 2018, the 49-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Dagger II49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Flying Dagger</a> is one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi’s</a> highest performing superyachts ever built. Fitted with three 1,934 kW MTU engines that drive her three Kamewa waterjets, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Dagger II49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Flying Dagger</a> can reach a top speed of 31 knots and cruise at 24 knots in absolute comfort thanks to the naval architecture developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrabito Naval Architects (Company)">Arrabito Naval Architects</a>. The sub-500 GT yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design (Company)">Team for Design’s</a> Enrico Gobbi while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/103" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazzarini & Pickering (Company)">Lazzerini Pickering Architetti</a> are behind the interior of the vessel. Seen here anchored off Cala di Volpe this week, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Dagger II49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2018">Flying Dagger’s</a> shallow draft and waterjet propulsion allow her to reach quiet anchorages only accessible by smaller yachts.

Rossinavi's 49m motor yacht Flying Dagger in Cala di Volpe

The 49-metre motor yacht Flying Dagger built by Rossinavi in 2018 anchored in Cala di Volpe this week. 

Rossinavi’s 49m performance motor yacht Flying Dagger in Cala di Volpe

Following the launch of the 49-metre&nbsp;Flying Dagger in Viareggio last week, the Italian shipyard Rossinavi has unveiled their official video of the all-aluminium superyacht touching water for the first time.&nbsp;<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OEiI0b78i8M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> “This is a sports vessel with a true adventure spirit,” comments Rossinavi COO, Federico Rossi, of the yard’s latest vessel. “With a wide-ranging navigation, an intelligent and fuel-efficient propulsion and fully custom made in our atelier. &nbsp;We worked closely with Team 4 Design to develop an exterior silhouette that is both strong and sleek. This is a truly innovative yacht that can potentially circumnavigate the globe across all types of waters and with a long-range speed.” Federico Rossi, COO of Rossinavi.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/33831/image/large-3dfc71dbdee0a960241f9eee25ff2a5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33831">Coming in below the 500 GT mark, Flying Dagger has a beam of 8.85-metres and a draft of 2.19-metres. Equipped with three MTU 16V 2000 engines, she has a top speed of 27 knots, a cruising speed of 23 knots, and a range of 3,300 nm at 12 knots.&nbsp;

Video: Rossinavi’s latest 49m superyacht launch 

Italian shipyard Rossinavi launched their latest 49-metre all-aluminium superyacht in Viareggio this past weekend. Designed by Enrico Gobbi at Team 4 Design, she is named Flying Dagger and was sold in May 2016.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/33281/image/large-ed7addcf34d8355e7611522e1d992c1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33281">Guest accommodation is spread over two decks, with the full beam owner’s suite found on the main deck forward, and four double suites located on the lower deck.&nbsp;Coming in below the 500 GT mark, Flying Dagger has a beam of 8.85-metres and a draft of 2.19-metres. Equipped with three MTU 16V 2000 engines, she has a top speed of 31 knots, a cruising speed of 24 knots, and a range of 3,300 nm at 12 knots.&nbsp;<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hq64kID18Uk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The launch of Flying Dagger comes just over a month after the launch of the 63-metre superyacht Utopia IV at the Rossinavi facilities in Pisa.&nbsp;

Rossinavi launch the 49m superyacht Flying Dagger

Following the recent sale of a 49 metre steel displacement motor yacht, Italian shipyard Rossinavi has sold another 49 metre superyacht, this time a fast aluminium motor yacht known as Project FR036. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/160315/image/large-260b518e4f6ba3eaf678f16b5db4bf7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/160315"> Powered by three 2600hp MTU engines and three KaMeWa waterjets, Project FR036 can reach a top speed of 27 knots. Both the interior and exterior of project FR036 are designed by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design.  <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/160316/image/large-b887aadf58dde8ba20922ca0865ccf31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/160316">  Other than the above information Rossinavi could not release any further details at the present time.