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A spate of yacht fires last year prompted the industry to reassess its fire prevention regulations, particularly with regard to the smaller vessels in the fleet. SuperYacht Times takes a look back at these regulations and questions whether lithium-ion batteries are really to blame for the flames?In a year of dramatic headlines, the word ‘fire’ seemed to crop up a lot in 2022, although the incidents of fire aboard yachts over 24 metres has been fairly constant in recent years. The proliferation of lithium-ion batteries is often blamed, but in many cases the jury is still out. While classification societies handle structure, machinery, electrical and control engineering, regulations covering fire suppression and prevention lie in the hands of Flag States, and therefore are dictated by the various yacht codes. It is here that an interesting fact emerges:“An initial look at the list of accidents makes it clear that most of the fires last year were on smaller yachts,” says Lorenzo Pollicardo, Technical and Environmental Director at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">Superyacht Builders Association</a> (SYBAss). “This means they fall outside compliance with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">International Maritime Organisation</a> [IMO] requirements in terms of safety, and some of those yachts are built to comply with the Recreational Craft Directive rather than yacht codes.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235163/image/large-0f3c37fccbd31d7b2227e0d748b5ab1c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235163">This has led to industry discussions on how to adapt existing regulations, or implement new ones, that will cover more of the fleet, and where to draw the boundary for regulatory compliance.“We have drafted the REG Yacht Code as an equivalence to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SOLAS (Company)">SOLAS</a>, the Load Line Convention and the Maritime Labour Convention, and we have notified <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> accordingly,” says Julian Smith, Principal Surveyor, Global Safety and Compliance at Cayman Island Registry. “So effectively we have used the underlying conventions that are published by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a>, mindful also of the fact that yachts have their own unique sets of challenges in design and operation that makes them markedly different to merchant shipping.”One of the challenges, Smith points out, is the rate of technological change: “We’ve got a great deal coming through both in terms of electro-mechanical systems on the one hand, and alternative fuels on the other, and then there are electrically driven tenders and toys. And traditionally, maritime regulation hasn’t been known for its agility.”E-toys and tendersFrom Seabobs to electric tenders with power outputs ranging from 1kWh units to 60kWh liquid-cooled battery banks, the proliferation of e-toys and tenders poses a challenge in terms of garage design and fire safety.“We get a lot of enquiries from crew now about advice for battery toys and about fireproof covers,” says Roxane Ducruet, managing director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2854" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Tenders and Toys (Company)">Superyacht Tenders &amp; Toys MC</a>. “Our advice is not always to fully charge products on a fast charger, and to consider fireproof battery cases. We work with companies supplying fireproof cases that match the shape of their batteries, and some Flag States are now requesting these. We are also starting to see big superyachts in build that have dedicated battery rooms.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268569/image/large-5f3f712a39140a4f20331d76360e4a90.avif" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268569">It is advisable not to be on the bleeding edge with new toys that may not been tested extensively, and to be careful of where you source them. “There are a lot of cheap products coming from China or other markets that may not have as stringent safety requirements as we do in Europe,” says Rory Boyle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> project manager. “Things like the CE mark are useful to gauge safety – and that applies not only to toys, but also to other equipment such as interior gadgets and even torches.”Another issue is that toys are often designed to be as light as possible, and that may mean critical structure has been removed to keep a battery safe from damage or water ingress. Seabobs have been around for years, and their heavy battery banks are well-proven. “But when you look at foil-boards or anything designed to go above the water, maybe alarm bells should start ringing if they don’t come from a known brand or source,” warns Boyle.Size mattersFor yachts above 500 gross tons there is a significant difference in regulatory requirements compared to those below 500 gross tons. Above 500GT there are A-class boundaries for the tender garage, mandatory requirements for a fixed extinguishing system and a fully addressable fire detection system.&nbsp;This goes some way to explaining why there is an apparent weighting of fires and smoke-related damage at the smaller end of the fleet (notwithstanding the greater statistical likelihood of fire aboard the much higher number of smaller yachts). The question then becomes, what do shipyards, designers and project managers need to be aware of with regard to new potential regulations, and what else can be done to mitigate risk on smaller yachts? “I think the sub-500GT market is one area we need to look at improving on and we are currently consulting with the industry on how best to do that,” confirms Smith. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283077/image/large-8f74986f15f370b4140c1fc68defecdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283077">Discussions include introducing new regulations for yachts between 300GT and 500GT, while the Maritime &amp; Coastguard Agency (MCA) currently has a marine guidance note in draft form that specifically addresses recent fires and the storage of small electrically powered craft on yachts. It cites an estimation of 16 total losses due to fire between August 2021 and August 2022, and proposes guidance for lithium-ion batteries on board.Blame the batteries?While the cause of many fires last year has not been conclusively established, it seems likely some were started by lithium-ion batteries. Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit’s (MSIU) report into the 2021 fire aboard motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siempre35.2m (115'6&quot;)Tansu Yachts2010">Siempre</a> while it was moored in Olbia, Italy, could not exclude that lithium-ion batteries were either the cause of the fire, or a contributing factor in its intensity and spread. The yacht had numerous battery-powered toys on board and the fire broke out on the open aft deck where the majority of them were stored.Battery fires are almost impossible to put out. Li-ion battery chemistry means they produce their own flammable off-gases and the fire becomes self-sustaining in a process known as ‘thermal runaway’. At that point gaseous fire agents and water-based suppression systems are simply ineffective. The advice – and current proposed regulation – is to include fire-retardant boxes that can at least contain a fire, plus ventilation systems that extract off-gases from the top and the bottom of a compartment or battery store. There is also a growing number of commercially available detection systems that monitor battery storage compartments for the off-gases or temperature changes that show early signs of cell failure.Ed Beckett, a naval architect in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>’s New Construction team, suggests that as electric tenders grow in popularity the onus is not just on the shipyard, Flag or Class. “It’s important to engage with the tender builder in the design of their battery system and how it will interact with the yacht, not only to ensure it’s safe when out on the water but also equally about how it is stored and charged,” he says. “It is more involved than for a diesel tender, where an owner might just pick the one he wants that fits in the garage space.”&nbsp;Size comes into play here too. Rory Boyle, naval architect and project manager on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> Technical Services team, says that typically with clients for yachts over 500GT, and for custom projects with custom tenders, it is very easy to have the conversation about safety and suitability. Problems arise at the smaller end of the market where production superyachts are built to tight volumetric tolerances with garages that are designed for specific production tenders, with little room to spare for additional systems or insulation.“There’s a lot of talk about fire safety, and rightly so, but what we’re trying to ensure is we don’t have the fire in the first place,” says Smith. ”That comes down to battery design and construction, battery storage, charging and battery monitoring. Thermal runaway can be initiated by a number of different failure modes including an internal or external short circuit, excessive storage temperature, or poor battery management practices. It is also interesting to note that we’ve had two cases in the last 18 months of thermal runaway with batteries that were neither on charge nor under load. One was for an e-Foil and the other an e-scooter.”Even in cases where such toys are stowed in the open, a yacht still presents a combustible environment. Teak decks contain teak oil, fairing compounds are flammable, composite boats burn quickly, while aluminium will melt if not insulated properly and starts to lose its mechanical properties at just 200 degrees Celsius. Investigators into the case of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siempre35.2m (115'6&quot;)Tansu Yachts2010">Siempre</a> reported that once the fire had taken hold on the open aft deck “it did not take long for the various flammable fittings, fabrics, wood panels, etc, to contribute to the fire spread through most of the yacht and before the fire could be brought under control.”It is important also to recognise that not all fires are caused by batteries, and not all battery fires are caused by defective equipment, but the human factor and crew training play a significant role in both. A fire that broke out aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> when anchored off Croatia in 2018 was caused “in all probability” by the lithium batteries of an electric surfboard. It took less than 25 minutes for the fire to spread from the lower deck to the sun deck, accompanied by explosions. However, crew members were not aware of how dangerous lithium batteries can be, even after some batteries were found to be leaking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/39769/image/large-01a4ca2611c198cca468327d4e2d0abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39769">Early DetectionThe fire risk associated with Li-ion battery-powered tenders and toys on superyachts has raised awareness of how best to monitor their storage on board. The AX8 Thermal Monitoring Camera from Teledyne FLIR, for example, combines thermal imaging with a camera that can alert the crew to the early warning signs of battery failure. Compact and easy to install with a temperature range of -10 to 150 degrees Celsius and a thermal sensitivity of 100mK, temperature variations of as little as 0.1 degrees Celsius can be flagged up on screen. A change in temperature will sound the alarm long before any smoke appears, which means valuable extra minutes to ensure the safety of those on board and possibly extinguish or at least isolate the problem.&nbsp;“We know that thermal imaging cannot solve the issue, but it goes a long way to mitigate the risk,” says Hans Groenenboom, Sales Director at FLIR Systems in the Netherlands. “The technology and risks are unlikely to be improved in the very near future, so it’s important for yacht owners to consider as many preventative measures as possible if the opportunity is there.”Not all yachts are built equal&nbsp;The fact remains, however, that not all yachts are built to a commercial code particularly if their intended use is purely private. It can be costly and technically onerous to meet all the requirements of code, particularly for elements that are surplus to the intended operational profile. Furthermore, the smaller the yacht, the more difficult it is to include fire systems and fire-damping materials in the structure of the vessel. In this regard, the advice is four-fold.&nbsp;First, consider building to code equivalence where possible when it comes to fire systems and monitoring, even if the yacht is going to be used privately.&nbsp;“It is not uncommon for commercial compliance to be on the options list for smaller yachts,” says Beckett. “Much of that compliance relates to safety and security, and when you put it to owners I think a lot of them will say that, actually, they want to protect their asset and their family.”Second, establish in advance what sorts of tenders and toys the client might want aboard, and to design with those in mind.&nbsp;“All too often you get to the end of a build and somebody turns up with all sorts of toys that they want to store between the jet skis which are full of petrol,” warns Beckett. “The earlier we have those conversations, the more we can look at dedicated battery charging boxes, or the provision of fire extinguishing equipment.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283076/image/large-48eeb0a371c89af785144b8a0effea70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283076">Third, ensure good technical oversight during the build by a knowledgeable team who will be questioning the cabling, chafe points, electrical anomalies and other factors that can play a critical part in preventing the causes of fire throughout the vessel, not just in the garage area.“Part of that oversight role is ensuring the boat being built matches the way it is going to be operated,” says Beckett. “There’s nothing worse than designing for storing things in one area, then the owner turning up with a bunch of bikes and things that have to be stored somewhere less suitable.”And fourth, liaise with the insurance underwriters in order to understand what they require, and what they will or will not cover. This has become more pertinent over recent months as many of the biggest yacht insurers start to rethink their cover of certain types of toys, or at least impose battery handling and storage requirements. Some, especially those insuring vessels over 300GT, insist on vessels being built and maintained to IACS class, pointing out that classification societies are updating their requirements for charging, storage and emergency response regarding potential incidents with Li-ion batteries.Future regulationsSmith emphasises the importance of taking a measured view of any regulatory changes, which in turn take into account the findings of ongoing investigations into incidents of fire without responding in a knee-jerk fashion.&nbsp;“There’s a lot to think about when we’re introducing new regulations, and that’s where we are at the moment,” he says. “We are getting a great deal of feedback from the industry and it will be interesting to see the final draft – I am confident it will be measured, technically and commercially feasible, and it will set the appropriate level of additional fire safety measures based on what we understand to be the increased risk.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/52653/image/large-1d111037962ebf7a7a0f7fd0278989e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52653">While the details are still being worked on and have yet to be finalised, consultations with the industry on elements such as the installation of fixed extinguishing systems suggest that 300GT would be the lower limit for such requirements in terms of what is technically feasible. Smith further points out that Cayman already has experience of fitting fixed extinguisher systems on yachts between 300GT and 500GT and strongly encourages designers, engineering teams and project managers to factor these systems into designs that fall into that bracket. Furthermore, he emphasises that guidance notes will remain as such rather than becoming a shipping notice, at least for now.“Once it has been published and people have used that guidance for a while, we will be able to establish whether or not it is wholly or partially suitable, at which point we will be able to finalise the technical content and incorporate it within the REG Yacht Code,” he says.&nbsp;This article was originally published in Issue 2 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" target="_blank">download the magazine for free here</a>.

yacht fire prevention regulations

A spate of yacht fires last year prompted the industry to reassess its fire prevention regulations, particularly regarding smaller vessels.

No Smoke Without Fire: Reassessing fire prevention regulations

Fires are unfortunately a serious issue in yachting. This year alone we’ve lost around 15 motor yachts in the 24-metre and above category, including the brand-new 43.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aria SF43.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2022">Aria SF</a>, which caught fire and then sank within the first month of her delivery.&nbsp;As with any incident, there isn’t a single cause and therefore a single solution to eradicate the risk. But there are a number of precautionary measures that owners can take, to lower the risk of fire. SuperYacht Times&nbsp;caught up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius Yacht Insurance</a> to learn more about these preventive measures, and to learn the best ways to mitigate the risk of fire. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236809/image/large-2e7340970c1e98b4309fac59d19ff747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236809">What is the most common cause of fire onboard a yacht?There is a long list of possible factors but we are regularly witnessing defects of the electrical installations onboard that cause a fire. The reason is often that electrical equipment is installed without sufficient space and the ventilation is not adequate or properly designed, especially in the engine room where this is an obvious problem.Neglected maintenance of all electric installations is a possible problem as well. Owners who want to cut down on costs should never consider saving money at the expense of their own safety. Depending on the size of the yacht, the pantry, galley or kitchen provides a certain potential for fire as well. Gas stoves, for example, need to be checked on a regular basis to prevent defects.In the event of an accumulator fire, a heavy smoke is produced first, which descends downwards. One of the biggest problems we discovered in this context is that alarm systems such as smoke detectors are sometimes very basic, work pretty slowly and are located in the wrong places. This can reduce the crew’s time to react significantly, even if they are onboard. Of course, having enough qualified crew onboard is a major requirement in matters of fire prevention. There are often dozens of yachts lying tightly together in marinas without enough, or any, crew onboard. If one yacht catches fire, it is very likely that two or three other vessels will be damaged as well.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215491/image/large-a02880399c7742c5dd66758b25fec593.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215491">Lithium fires are rife at the moment, how can we mitigate risk?Lithium batteries are not dangerous per se. Yes, they offer a considerable potential danger and in the case of an actual battery fire, it is usually impossible to get it under control with conventional extinguishing agents, such as hand-held fire extinguishers. However, the real problem usually lies in improper use or installation. There are already a number of construction regulations for permanently installed lithium batteries, which would certainly have to be supplemented in one place or another.However, it is the mobile batteries that cause us greater concern, as these are not initially designed for use onboard and many yachts do not have appropriate provisions to enable safe charging onboard. This includes, for example, suitable early warning and extinguishing systems but also safety boxes that have a separate charging management system. Ultimately, crews and captains need to be made aware of the very real and possibly life-threatening risks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178724/image/large-dfe261686fb51fadf9eed11621e4c051.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178724">From your experience, who is predominantly responsible for lithium fires – manufacture, crew, or owner?Technical defects are the most common cause. However, these are usually caused by improper use or improper installation. We therefore see crews and especially captains as having a great responsibility. They can only fulfil this responsibility through appropriate training.Are electric water toys a risk and, if so, how can we ensure the toys we buy are safe?&nbsp;Owners should seek advice on how to equip a yacht to safely load and store toys onboard. However, we also see the manufacturers of toys and not least the shipyards as having a responsibility to deal with the problem in a transparent manner and to react accordingly. This is how panic can be avoided. Because once again: lithium batteries per se are safe. However, they cannot be used and installed as desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245673/image/large-38c0f53fb046dd82915a1649789f8825.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245673">What we are currently seeing are fires related to electrically operated toys and water sportsequipment. These are charged onboard, but often in unsuitable places, without supervision and in the worst case, they are already in a damaged condition. Cases like the 41-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> illustrate the problem quite clearly, but are by no means rare anymore.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts? (2019-12-13 12:00:00 +0100)">Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?</a>A client should look for a CE test seal, charge only with intended accessories, never leave them unattended, and ideally charge them in a safety box specifically designed for charging lithium batteries,with a charge management system and integrated extinguishing agents. They should also refrain from charging damaged batteries. This therefore requires regular checking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241426/image/large-6e91955796fb298c973021da0c54169f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241426">Are there any other solutions, such as hydrogen, which you think are safer?We haven’t insured any hydrogen-powered yachts yet. So there is no evidence yet to rely on. However, we are following the technical development very closely. Currently we’re keeping an eye on hydrogen-powered superyachts being planned at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Meyer Papenburg</a>.Do you offer variable coverage/protection plans for different systems (lithium, hydrogen, etc.)?Integrated electric drive systems are included in the insurance cover as a matter of course. For non- integrated systems, an exclusion of scorching damage is usually agreed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242855/image/large-3a7b61cb5195eb16f256108626a4349b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242855">What advice does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a>&nbsp;offer its clients?We strongly recommend keeping a suitable extinguishing agent at hand, specifically developed for lithium-ion battery fires. There are various products available on the market, such as the encapsulator agent F-500 EA, which is approved worldwide.

Pantaenius on how to mitigate the risk of yacht fires 

SYT caught up with Pantaenius to learn how to mitigate risks from fire when at sea.

Lithium-ion batteries have a long list of advantages over traditional batteries: they are lighter, hold their charge better, can handle more charge/discharge cycles and do not have charge-memory problems. But most of us are aware that in certain circumstances they can present a fire risk, from exploding hoverboards to self-igniting cell phones. Even our humble power banks cannot be stowed in the holds of planes. So how safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?Equipped with built-in protection and fail-safe management systems, the short answer is that the latest generation of Li-ion batteries for marine use are extremely safe. But battery fires have always been a potential hazard on boats and as the science of batteries has evolved, so has the nature of the threat they present. Thankfully, no casualties resulted from the fire that destroyed 40.88-metre motor yacht Kanga while she was at anchor off Dubrovnik on the morning of<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-kanga-fire-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;7 September 2018,&nbsp;</a>but the episode underlined the need for better understanding of Li-ion batteries to keep the hazards in check. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/39769/image/large-01a4ca2611c198cca468327d4e2d0abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39769">The subsequent investigation report released by Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) concluded that “in all probability” the fire was started by Li-ion batteries in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a>’s tender garage, where four electric surfboards with Li-ion battery packs were stored. None of these were being recharged at the time of the incident and the garage extraction fan was running.&nbsp;Although the surfboards had in-built protections to guard against short circuits, over-charging, extreme temperatures and water ingress, the crew had complained about sea water ingress into three of the batteries and brownish-coloured water leaking from them. The safety investigation could not determine whether this was only sea water, sea water mixed with electrolyte, or the product of a reaction.&nbsp;If moisture or water seeps into a Li-ion cell it can react with the Lithium salt in the electrolyte to release Hydrogen Fluoride. As the concentration of HF increases, the colour of the electrolyte could change from colourless to a yellowish-brown to a reddish-brown during storage. Furthermore, sea water can cause a short circuit because of its high conductance and corrosive properties. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46613/image/large-e89eb0840261a6f420ef37e17992ac4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46613">The electrolyte inside a Li-ion battery is highly volatile and intrinsically flammable. One of the most catastrophic failures of a Li-ion battery is a ‘thermal runaway’ event, which happens when an exothermic reaction goes beyond control, driving temperatures even higher. Explosions can occur if the flammable gases produced during thermal runaway either mix with the remaining air within the battery enclosure, or when fresh air enters the battery enclosure from vents or openings.&nbsp;After the first fire alarm aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> was heard at approximately 08:20, it took less than 25 minutes for the fire to spread from the lower deck to the sun deck, accompanied by explosions. Attempts to fight the fire were abandoned and, after shutting off all the fuel valves, the captain gave the order to abandon ship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47151/image/large-8dbe450b7b9c1662aba0166fb05ec2fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47151">The conclusions and recommendations of the MSIU report are reproduced below. Download and read the report in full: <a href="https://www.iims.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Transport-Malta-MY-KANGA-Fire.pdf">Transport-Malta-MY-KANGA-Fire</a>&nbsp;Conclusions: • The crew did not seem fully aware of the hazards associated with the Lithium-ion batteries, which resulted in an inadequate assessment of the risks involved with these batteries, even after three of the four batteries were found leaking. • The garage space of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2018">Kanga</a> was not considered a service space, within the meaning defined by the Commercial Yacht Code 2015, and therefore additional measures to prevent the spread of, as well as to extinguish the fire, were not deemed necessary to be provided in the garage. • Unlike SOLAS II-2/5.2.1.1, which requires the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems to be capable of being closed from the outside of the spaces being ventilated, as well as the means of closing to be easily accessible, the Commercial Yacht Code 2015 placed this requirement only for ventilation ducts/fans of the machinery spaces and galleys. • Only Section 4.2.8.1 of the Commercial Yacht Code 2015 required ventilators to be provided with permanently attached means of weathertight closure, which were to be easily accessible. The Code did not address the means of closure from the point of view of control of air supply, which could pose a potential for fire growth. • The only means to detect a fire in the garage were through a photoelectric smoke detector and a fire patrol. • There was no gas detector fitted in the garage, which could have provided an early warning of the situation in the garage; probably even before the activation of the fire alarm triggered by the smoke detector.Recommendations Following the investigation, Transport Malta has recommended:Floating Life International S.A. to: • Review the procedures on the frequency of and intervals between fire patrols onboard; • Where applicable, consider additional means of surveillance of various spaces onboard, to ensure early warning of a fire;The flag State Administration to: • Either revise Information Notice 20 or issue a new Information Notice to address the potential hazards of Li-ion batteries; • Review the Commercial Yacht Code 2015 to address the storage of Li-ion batteries and equipment powered by Li-ion batteries; • Review the Commercial Yacht Code 2015 to address the means of closing ventilation systems onboard yachts for fire protection; • Review the ‘Commercial Yacht Initial Inspection Report’ and the ‘Commercial Yacht Survey Report’ to take into account the equipment stored/intended to be stored in a garage space, and which may necessitate additional safety and fire-protection measures.

Yacht Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?

Following the devastating fire that destroyed the 41m yacht Kanga, SYT examines how safe lithium-ion batteries really are onboard yachts.

Kanga fire report: How safe are Li-ion batteries aboard yachts?

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">

Video: 40m superyacht Kanga on fire near Dubrovnik

Last month we reported that the 41-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a> was launched by CCN and we showed the first photos of the yacht at the Baglietto, part of the same group as the CCN shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. We have just received new photos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a> taken this morning by captain Lorian Smith in Portovenere, Italy.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/39769/image/large-01a4ca2611c198cca468327d4e2d0abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39769">An experienced owner commissioned the project in 2015 with the build of the project starting in January 2016.The yacht was designed by Floating Life and Studio Sculli as a ‘light ice’ class explorer that will enable <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a> to venture into the unknown with confidence. A high-volume yacht for her length,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">&nbsp;Kanga’s&nbsp;</a>internal volume comes in just below the 500 GT threshold.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/39768/image/large-60ec15b7eae36a3f776d105687f4a422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/39768">Until now there has been no official announcement from the shipyard, but we do hope we can bring you more news about this unique yacht in due course.

New photos of superyacht Kanga

The 31-metre superyacht Francesca has been launched by CCN.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/38074/image/large-2b46e377f2a35b75ae5154323ea287c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38074">Built in GRP, Francesca’s launch closely follows another, that of the 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga,</a> from Italian yard Cerri Cantieri Navali. Francesca is the sixth 102’ Flyingsport to come off the line at CCN and is headed to an American owner.Francesca features a metallic light-champagne colour both inside and out. Interior designer Tommaso Spadolini included an open style country kitchen on the main deck. Natural light will be allowed to flow into the main salon via large windows which can be shaded by an electrically-driven liquid-crystal film. Furnishings aboard Francesca combine classical and bold styles which make their way into the sycamore, dark wood, glass and metal found inside.&nbsp;With a flybridge of over 23 square metres, an icemaker, a barbecue, a tropical air-conditioning system and a custom-made refrigerator, Francesca is more than well equipped for tropical cruising. Additionally she has a limited draught of only 1.2m which allows her safe and speedy access to shallow shores. &nbsp;Francesca is powered by her two MTU 16V2000 M96L engines which allow her a maximum speed of 38 knots and an average cruising speed of 32 knots with a range of 400 nautical miles.&nbsp;This summer Francesca will be sailing through the Mediterranean and will be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 11 to 16 September

31m superyacht Francesca launched by CCN 

Italian shipyard CCN has launched its first yacht of 2018 this month. After the success of the custom 50-metre high-speed superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elsea49.9m (163'9&quot;)">Elsea</a> which was launched last year comes the first glimpse of a new type of vessel for the shipyard; the high-volume 41-metre Kanga.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/34600/image/large-12b95fe1f7284982c6cd5fde950d21d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34600">Lying outside the shipyard in La Spezia, SuperYacht Times sighted the new yacht on a recent visit to the area where these images were taken. The project was commissioned by an experienced American owner in 2015 with the build of the project starting in January 2016. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/34500/image/large-33275a5c0242345094b1436e1a2d5bfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34500">The yacht is designed by Floating Life and Studio Sculli as a ‘light ice’ class explorer that will enable Kanga to venture into the unknown with confidence. A high-volume yacht for her length, Kanga’s internal volume comes in just below the 500 GT threshold.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/34499/image/large-5d45f65e9cb66faca33d7b7e20a2e845.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34499">More details about the project will be revealed following an official statement from the builder.

CCN launches 41-metre superyacht Kanga in La Spezia

The Italian shipyard, CCN (Cerri Cantieri Navali) has signed an order to build the fourth superyacht in their Fuoriserie&nbsp;line for a European owner.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21063/image/large-5072f2bbbdfc6ba50368932b0ae3ea55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21063"> The 31-metre displacement aluminium yacht is part of the shipyard's ‘Fuoriserie’ line of unique superyachts designed to fit each owner's requirements. She features interior and exterior design from Guido de Groot, while Ginton was in charge of the naval architecture.As evident from the renderings, the yacht is characterized by classical and sober outer lines. Furthermore, she also prioritises environmental sustainability and efficiency. The finished vessel will be fitted with two Schottel twin propeller units controlled by a hybrid system, which will feature both traditional diesel engines and electrical engines energized by gensets or batteries. This results in low fuel consumption and a limited environmental impact from the vessel. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21039/image/large-390a869feb2d623c0498688c845217de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21039">On board, the layout includes a master cabin and two guest cabins on the lower deck, while the main deck hosts a salon dining area, and an open galley, all located behind the helm station. Outdoors, on the same deck, two lounge areas are located forward and aft. A second helm station is located on the flybridge, which is devoted to life in the open air, and is fitted with sun loungers, a bar area, and a dining area. The aft swimming platform also hosts a 5.5-metre tender.Powered by twin CAT C9.3 B engines, the vessel will reach a maximum speed of 12.5 knots, falling to 8 knots when in the eco-friendly electrical mode.This project is the fourth ‘Fuoriserie’ motor yacht sporting a light alloy hull built by CCN, following the 50-metre Elsea, K40 and Freedom.&nbsp;

CCN to build fourth superyacht in Fuoriserie series

A year and a half into the project, Floating Life and Italian shipyard Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) have announced the most recent construction update on their Series K Flagship superyacht, the K40 also known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a>. Measuring 40.8-metres, she is reportedly on schedule for completion later this year.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166203/image/large-fba4b48c1a3b5c5a73b88cb3b3cbce57.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166203">Speaking of the details of the vessel that allow her to stand out in the expedition yacht market, Floating Life explain: “Differing from most expedition yachts, the K40 will have a very different exterior finish. The layers to be applied will have a total thickness of only 4mm, compared to the usual 10 to 20mm. This will give the K40 a much more beautiful appearance and a perfectly smooth hull without the usual imperfections of steel plate construction. This will be even more noticeable with completely faired welding ridges, a technique approved by the classification body.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166204/image/large-7e1b17673749b694b5bbc9434a34c358.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166204"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166205/image/large-0e5b21ff83eb19fa2855e84076f254f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166205">The garage door has now been installed, Floating Life reports and all elements for her interior furnishings have been cut to shape and assembly has begun. The underlying deck grill is fully completed and most of the electrical cabling is near completion with the main electrical panels to be installed soon. Hull and exterior passageway priming have begun, with preparation treatments for the fuel, fresh water, and holding tanks are in their final stages.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166206/image/large-8a9faf1e80734fef5780444a234a6d51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166206"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166207/image/large-45a56c4babac4884a4c67821125ce649.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166207">The K40 has been designed for a female American owner who is heavily involved in the project. The expedition vessel is designed for cruising in polar latitudes in mind.

CCN’s flagship K40 superyacht on schedule

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The 41-metre M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a> project currently in build at Cerri Cantieri Navali is taking shape as the hull has received its main deck level of the superstructure this month. Her American owner commissioned Floating Life in October 2015 with the build of the project, and construction commenced in January 2016.
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The ‘light ice’ class explorer is designed by Studio Sculli to take on long-range voyages, even in the polar regions. Her 9.4-metre beam means the internal volume could be maximised but does not exceed the 500 GT mark, however.
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The shaft alignment has been carried out and interior deck supports are now being installed. The owner and Studio Sculli have been meeting on regular occasion to discuss Kanga’s custom interior, which is now vastly different than when the project was initially signed.
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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kanga40.8m (133'10&quot;)">Kanga</a> will be ready for delivery in 2018.
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In build: the 41m Kanga taking shape at CCN

Floating Life Charter &amp; Brokerage has selected Italian yachtbuilder CCN to construct a new 40-metre expedition superyacht. Construction on the first K40 in the Fuoriserie yacht line is to commence sometime this month, and will ultimately be delivered to an American owner.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157824/image/large-5ec564e03e8f49c56fe02fb4390447f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157824"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157825/image/large-c0633555b99bc73889b9df5766c89ef3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157825">The design brief was for a yacht under 500 gross tons, reliable and easy to manage, with a limited number of crew and simple maintenance procedures. Designed with long-range cruises across the Mediterranean and beyond in mind, the yacht will be constructed with a reinforced ‘Light Ice’ class steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and will have a three-deck layout.Designed by Studio Sculli and developed by the naval architects at Vannini-Oleggini, the yacht will feature a bright and functional interior to match her long-range capabilities. Some of the onboard amenities include an owners-only deck, large galley and food storage spaces, beach club with movie theatre, and a fully-equipped bar area on the sundeck.CCN’s CEO Diego Michele Deprati: "I am delighted with Floating Life Charter &amp; Brokerage’s decision to choose us among many international boat builders. This new challenge will allow us to prove once more our expertise in the construction of megayachts as well as our shipyard’s flexibility and unmatched quality: this is indeed a fully-custom project implying painstaking studies and a high level of know-how”.