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The story of the first Amels 80 superyacht

SYT finds out how the Amels 80 yacht evolved from first concept to final design.

From Concept to Construction: The first Amels 80 superyacht

Art is often regarded as a fundamental need for human enrichment with immeasurable personal and social benefits. Although it is not a fundamental need, the ownership of a superyacht also holds those same values of personal and social enrichment. From the first renderings to the finished product, the design process transports the owner on a journey to select the right materials for their ‘masterpiece.’ For others their enrichment comes from displaying elusive and elaborate works of art onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119985/image/large-104687dd5393ff15a8f3ec6e54c1bfa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119985">An Onboard Art GalleryThere is a clear connection between yacht owners and art, with many owners often being avid collectors of art, and others creating custom superyachts that are artworks themselves. Just like their ownership, the pieces they have onboard are often hidden from the public eye, creating an unknown oasis of treasure. The result is a private and unique gallery for the owner to peruse at their own leisure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248003/image/large-9fe71197f6bac056ac040676d2b5ec8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248003">International art consultants, Artelier specialise in curating artwork for luxury yachts, and work with both designers and owners to source art from leading global artists. They have a database of over 12,000 international artists that they draw upon for bespoke commissions rather than going through dealers and galleries. “Art onboard yachts often has very specific needs – like being resistant to humidity, fitting into niches or curved walls, and being able to be securely fastened. Bespoke artworks can work to these requirements and make any artistic vision a possibility,” said Artelier.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="&quot;She's a work of art&quot;: Gary Ball owner of Snowbird (2021-08-30 10:30:00 +0200)">"She's a work of art": Gary Ball owner of Snowbird</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248013/image/large-c2b73ac0cf9e3602712815cb6eea5d24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248013">This means they are able to supply an enormous variety of mediums and styles for yachts, from paintings and prints, to ceramic and bronze sculptures, as well as ambitious projects like site-specific glass walls, murals and installations. “The client for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>, wanted to incorporate their love of Impressionism through contemporary paintings across the yacht. In our selection and curation, we always try to capture a sense of the yacht's context – forging a connection to life at sea.”Video:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/46558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: first look onboard 74m Amels Plvs Vltra (2016-11-03 11:55:00 +0100)">A&nbsp;first look onboard 74m Amels Plvs Vltra</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248010/image/large-9de9fe60af93287738b2c24819d0285d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248010">But storing art onboard isn’t always as simple as it sounds as yachts are full of movement, both from the sea and from the people onboard! Artelier uses specialist sea fastenings to help secure them as well as niches and plinths. “Location is also a key consideration, as artworks need to be positioned strategically to minimise knocking and damage. Choosing where an artwork is placed is also fundamental due to UV exposure; yachts have an abundance of strong natural light, and UV is one of the most damaging effects on artworks.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248009/image/large-08b7f89f0bf1d893529c3211f636b5be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248009">Yachts are ultimately spaces of leisure and contemplation, so to view them as floating art galleries is not that far of a stretch. However, Artelier does not recommend highly collectible artworks be stored onboard; “the risk of damage is far greater, and there are added complications for insurance as well as taxation, when these pieces are taken beyond national borders.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234878/image/large-2c927dddbb685463717c937122aa87e1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234878">In 2020, the Spanish billionaire Jaime Botin, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and received a €52.4 million fine for ‘smuggling cultural goods’ by removing Pablo Picasso’s painting, 'Head of a Young Woman’, from national territory without a permit. According to Artnet, “Any work of art older than 100 years is considered a national treasure and requires an export permit.” Botin applied for an export permit, but was rejected. The court reports then state that he attempted to dodge this law, and smuggled the painting out of Spain onboard the 67-metre three-masted schooner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1613" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adix64.85m (212'9&quot;)Astilleros de Mallorca S.A.1984">Adix</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248019/image/large-a0b172feb95fc1a9e34b62eb01b50b23.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248019">Yachts in the Art and Design WorldThere has been a large increase in the number of shipyards who have chosen to participate in art related events in recent years. The move into these fields has allowed them to expand their customer base, and draw a deeper connection between yachts and the world of art. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248022/image/large-97d3404a98dc028390f2edd302bd4a0f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248022">In 2019, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti Group</a> placed an 18-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> S6 yacht into the centre of Times Square in New York City to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The installation was part of the company’s innovative strategy to shine a light on the DNA of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> brand. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> stands for daring to amaze and – as it is for art – to spark an emotional reaction involving hearts and minds of those who connect with our creations,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248017/image/large-113b27566ccbc6359f9d6087675286c5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248017">The organisation and production of this incredible initiative was made possible by the partnership with Design Pavilion and NYCxDESIGN, the annual event at which New York celebrates design. The Group said “A 60-foot boat taken out of its natural element of the sea and placed in an iconic city square, densely populated with neon lights changes our perception of the usual and the possible, and this is how it symbolically represents the drive for innovation in design and technology that is a distinctive feature of the Group’s projects.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248050/image/large-9945110133e7af2b990333360cbcf82f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248050">For the first time this year, the Italian shipbuilder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> is the main sponsor of the Italian Pavilion at the Biennale Arte 2022 from 23 April to 27 November in Venice. The event gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> the opportunity to address issues such as sustainability, the environment, technology, nature, the sea and, above all, mankind through art. The event highlights the two cornerstones of design and art that have made <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> a key player in both the art, and yachting industries. "We are living a new renaissance that sees contemporary culture at the centre of society as well as industry, with art increasingly tending to effectively reflect the difficulties and contradictions of our civilisation.” said President and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, Massimo Perotti.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248074/image/large-6b7294ae774d8c4fee38f9da3bac5128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248074">These head-turning events not only draw attention to the brand, but also the products that they produce. They shine a spotlight on these companies, highlighting their unique passion for all things art and design, drawing in a new generation of potential customers and clients.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21684/image/large-9069fffa9a568b1c26c9baf430660b99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21684">Art in ArchitectureIt becomes clear the more you delve into the connection between yachts and the world of art, that the true stars of the show are the yachts themselves. Art is described as ‘the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination’, and the building of a yacht certainly uses both skill and imagination. A custom-built yacht can very easily be described as a work of art, as she is created by a variety of artists and craftsmen who have specially sourced the materials to create her. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229367/image/large-f24481cc734ab56c69e1f7125b118264.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229367">“The design, development and build processes are both technical and artistic, and except for the equipment placed on board that has been factory produced, all parts of a yacht are handmade. When the designers meet the artisans, art is created. Creativity is then put into skill to make it a reality, and we consider this art. Everything from a hand-sketch expressing the first idea, to detailed production drawings and computer generated visuals,” said Laura Pomponi, CEO and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">LP Luxury Projects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242918/image/large-c318c010dda364c0971194c0d43698b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242918">Yachts are created to emulate the passion of the owner. In the modern world of yacht design and mass production, those that stand out the most are the yachts that are unique and individual in design. And it’s no surprise that the designers and builders that pour their heart and soul into the designs and projects, will most certainly agree with this fact.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A swan, a canoe and a super schooner: 10 radical superyacht concepts (2022-04-01 12:00:00 +0200)">A swan, a canoe and a super schooner: 10 radical superyacht concepts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246706/image/large-bea4662fdabe38ec0911f4ec05e7fdd9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246706">“As their size grows, yacht builders are allowing customers to highly influence the build and bring their own ideas to the table. Designers create details and finishes with materials that often are designed by them as well. Therefore the use of materials and finishes for creation can also be seen as art,” added Laura Pomponi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229629/image/large-51148cd040087be9813f41654bf5e2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229629">Just a floating dream?It has become clear that in recent years the relationship between art and yachting is not only embodied by works of art on yachts, but by the shipyard’s attitude to make art part of their brand identity. With the two sectors so closely related to luxury it is understandable how they have become so intertwined. Shipbuilders and designers are continuing to push the boundaries of architecture with yachts, and owners continue to adorn the interiors with precious works.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 42 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

The relationship between art and yachting

Are yachts floating works of art? SYT takes a look at the relationship between art and yachting.

Floating Works of Art: The relationship between art  & yachting

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224330/image/large-67ae2029eee204041e8983219e1511ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224330">Spotted last weekend anchored off the mountainous Caribbean island of Montserrat, is the 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>. Delivered in 2016 by the Dutch shipyard, she is the first hull to be completed in Amels’ Limited Edition 242 range. Built under the supervision of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> features sleek exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> and interiors by the London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> team. Some of the highlights on board the 1,790 GT superyacht include a large swimming pool on her aft, a beach club, a gym, and a spa with a sauna. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the four-deck superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms, taken care by a crew of 23. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> can reach a top speed of 16,5 knots, a cruising speed of 13 knots and has a transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Amels superyacht Plvs Vltra in Montserrat

The 74m superyacht Plvs Vltra, built by Amels, was seen here anchored off the Caribbean island of Montserrat.

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213957/image/large-80246a39a5f1b9f1b4c93d0906bcb5da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213957">Seen here docked in the Seychelles enjoying a sunny winter season are the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tango77.7m (254'11&quot;)Feadship2011">Tango</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> is a 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht, which was delivered in 2016. She is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels Limited Edition 24274.0m (242'9&quot;)">Amels 242</a> superyacht completed by the yard and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> penned &nbsp;the yacht’s custom interior spaces. Behind her elegant silhouette the 77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2449" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tango77.7m (254'11&quot;)Feadship2011">Tango</a> can be seen. Launched at the Dutch shipyard in 2011 and built to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> from London, her strong and defined exterior shape and split-tone paint finish makes her stand out from the surrounding yacht. In the background is the 71.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (Company)">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>. Built under the project name Al Jassasiya, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a> was completed in 2018. The shadow vessel was designed to be a stand-alone luxury vessel for adventurous activities, such as diving and ocean exploration. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, her exterior lines are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>. Inside, her design comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>.

Superyacht lineup in the Seychelles

Superyachts Plvs Vltra, Tango and Um Alhoul are seen here docked in the Seychelles.

Presenting at the Design &amp; Innovation hub today at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show 2021</a> was Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts &amp; Aviation at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, who shared insight into the sustainable and ethical heart of the company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206881/image/large-e1d880764ffd6f25c28272c1abb29eda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206881">Jim Dixon and his team have kept the sword to the whetstone this last year and continued to create under the shadow of the pandemic. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> has created a whole line of new concepts and ideas without neglecting their ongoing building projects - a true testament to the agility of the company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206879/image/large-f8b6882efc6bd942159a2dfeda6e837c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206879">The list of forthcoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> projects is extensive and wide-reaching. There is the all-aluminium 80-metre motor yacht Cosmos, which will be showcased in Port Hercule next year; the colossus 222-metre Somnio, which is now deep in its engineering phase; two designs created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>; the fully <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Winch</a> designed 67-metre Sparta; along with the “Range Rover” of the ocean concept: the 57-metre XVenture. They have also worked with Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> on the 77-metre Sea Xplorer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206882/image/large-c143412dde7bf8b8fdbb9d1e5a89e845.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206882">Excitement has been bubbling about these new ventures, but what really won the audience was the passion and commitment that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> has to become a sustainable and ethical brand through and through. Jim Dixon explained how the company has already taken great strides toward this goal by working closely with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundatio</a>n to index and quantify the carbon footprint of not only every material sourced and used but also of every way of operating - which, in fact, is where more effort is being made. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206878/image/large-375fe79f30eb0c303dc5e7cf6f7a3ca9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206878">Sustainability is not just a buzzword of our day, it’s a real commitment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> is very much behind this and is driven to go beyond paying lip service to the issue, and to actualising real quantifiable data where they can continue to lower their carbon footprint. Earlier this year Winch signed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>’s ‘Code of Conduct’, officiating its commitment to the cause, and since then has continued to update its encyclopedic record of sustainable materials and methods. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> even has a dedicated Eco Committee who meet regularly to discuss and implement ideas to improve sustainable practices in-house. These efforts have been recognised, and the company is supported by the Eden Project and has been awarded The Planet Mark. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199977/image/large-1e0f5c2c5341f00aa9c1900ce6ad7f44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199977">As a continuation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch</a>’s ethical drive are two more initiatives: Life Worth Living &amp; the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch</a> Employee Ownership Trust. With 35 years of experience to tap into, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> has been offering salient advice to companies under its umbrella, to help see them through these trying years. This dedication to care feeds into the second initiative, as Dixon proudly announced that the company is now 100 percent owned by its employees. Further testament to the agility of the company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189335/image/large-69d497d04598b31e329605151a3c7d17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189335">Nestled among the lineup at this year’s show are two stunning yachts which feature interiors penned by the company: the 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maori Yacht (Company)">Maori</a> 80, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11370" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mama-G24.2m (79'5&quot;)Maori Yacht2021">Mama-G</a>, and the much larger 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> which has an exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>. These two vessels showcase the craftsmanship and the sustainable heart of the brand for participants of the 2021 <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/205087/image/large-a5e04a180656e33b791dd8e98554c4c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/205087">

Jim Dixon on Winch Design’s sustainability

Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts & Aviation at Winch Design, who shared insight into the sustainable and ethical heart of the company. 

Jim Dixon on the sustainable driving force at Winch Design

In the midst of the current global Coronavirus outbreak, several upcoming superyacht shows have been postponed or cancelled in respect of the health and safety of their visitors.&nbsp;By adhering to the advice of government officials in regards to the current COVID-19 crisis, the organisers of the Palm Beach International Boat Show and Superyacht Show Palm Beach have announced that the events are to be postponed until further notice, whereas The Superyacht Experience, also due to be held in Palm Beach, has been cancelled. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/50444/image/large-eedd590012ee252271a8260e6d013f4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50444"> Raphael Sauleau, President of the Leading Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA) who worked together with the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Rybovich to organise The Superyacht Experience announced: “We regrettably have no option but to cancel the inaugural edition of The Superyacht Experience at Rybovich Marina. We had an incredible line-up of superyachts confirmed for the show, overwhelming industry support and strong interest from buyers but health and safety is, of course, the top priority.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111635/image/large-feca0b93d3d7b832e75a4920d5596499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111635">This week the US Government also reacted to the global health issue and imposed strict travel restrictions to several countries in Europe. As explained by SYBAss secretary general, Theo Hooning: “The current restrictions affecting Italian citizens as well as flights from Europe, unfortunately, means that many of our members are now unable to travel to the US. These limitations, along with our overriding concern for public welfare means that we are left with no option but to cancel the 2020 event.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111634/image/large-224679eaae0555a51ea88c2c2cd333c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111634">By following the recommendations to suspend all mass gatherings over contagion concerns, President of Informa U.S. Boat Shows, Andrew Doole, comments: "We are currently working with the City of West Palm Beach to identify a new date. We wish to thank our city officials and the boating community for their ongoing support."&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108138/image/large-4718f0fcb3adc4e924cfdbabd1ccb8fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108138">With just a matter of days to go until The Superyacht Experience was due to open its doors, the Rybovich Marina has already welcomed many of the exhibiting yachts to their berths in West Palm Beach, including Feadship's 92-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5935" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquarius92.0m (301'10&quot;)Feadship2016">Aquarius</a>, 63.1-metre Estel Marine yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Star63.1m (207'0&quot;)Estel Marine2019">North Star</a> and 74-metre Amels Limited Edition <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>.

Palm Beach International Boat Show postponed and The Superyacht Experience cancelled in light of Coronavirus outbreak

The 2020 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show has been postponed The Superyacht Experience has been cancelled. Read more on SYT.

Palm Beach Boat Show postponed and The Superyacht Experience cancelled in light of Coronavirus outbreak

SuperYacht Times (SYT) has announced that it has acquired the YachtEye and VXcruise infotainment systems from Oculus Technologies. The acquisition is in line with the vision of SYT to become the foremost technology and data-driven superyacht media and information company. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/54175/image/large-820216bd43e92a0bbed007c01efb394e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54175">YachtEye is a unique visual infotainment platform for superyacht owners and their guests. The system intuitively shares valuable insights about the journey, the stay on board and the environment. Clients can interact with YachtEye via TV, touchscreens and iPads to discover more about the route highlights, itinerary, weather conditions, tender positions, the menu of the day and much more.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times founder Merijn de Waard comments on the deal,&nbsp;“I have known the YachtEye system since the start as we shared one office with the founders and have provided yacht-specific data to the system for years. I see a great opportunity for SYT to enrich the system with our content, giving superyacht owners easy access to information on superyacht marinas, travel destinations, the latest superyacht news, market intelligence and much more”.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/54174/image/large-cb43feb7075d754c9d72c3bfd8d15b54.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54174">The acquisition comes simultaneously to the company making a key appointment in Peter Aarts, who will be joining the team as Operational Director. In his new role, Peter will assist Merijn with running the company and integrating the new software solutions into SYT. Peter is no stranger to YachtEye and VXcruise as he was the CEO of Oculus Technologies for three years.&nbsp;Peter comments: “I feel privileged to join SuperYacht Times. Merijn has got a clear vision of where he would like to go with the company and I look forward to helping him to achieve these goals. With YachtEye as the company’s latest product, I feel great security that we will achieve great things!”&nbsp;“Technology and data are playing an increasingly important role in the superyacht industry and SuperYacht Times is at the forefront of these developments. Since the company was established in 2005, we have built an unrivalled superyacht database and a bespoke system that powers all our solutions. We will continue to invest in technology and will make some more key appointments in the near future to join our growing team of 15 people in our Amsterdam office,” Merijn continues.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/54171/image/large-6f230b818374ae7c795b27806620470b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54171">The company’s first priority is to work together with all existing clients and partners of YachtEye and VXcruise to make sure that all systems are running smoothly. The existing SYT API that provides yacht-specific details will remain active and we are already making plans to increase the data from the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> intelligence platform.&nbsp;In addition, plans are being made to integrate the latest SuperYacht Times news and The SuperYacht Times newspaper into YachtEye so it can be offered onboard the 70+ superyachts who already have YachtEye on board. Some of the most well known and largest yachts in the world have YachtEye on board, including 72m <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/Yacht/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloudbreak72.25m (237'0&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2016">Cloudbreak</a>, 110m <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/1969" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Radiant110.0m (360'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Radiant</a>, 54m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4386" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Forever One54.65m (179'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2014">Forever One</a>, 74m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>, and many others. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/26996/image/large-34566f2f0cc776c7ce789660f6196d0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26996">SuperYacht Times will also continue to develop the VXcruise solution which is already on board some of the most prestigious new cruise ships. “The cruise ship market is going through a lot of development and we are seeing smaller and more luxurious cruise ships that come closer to the yacht market. We are convinced that these small luxurious cruise ships will have a positive effect on the superyacht market and with VXcruise we have access to a large audience of future yacht charter clients and buyers", concludes Peter Aarts.&nbsp;For any questions, please contact Peter Aarts (<a href="mailto:peter@superyachttimes.com">peter@superyachttimes.com</a>) or Merijn de Waard (<a href="mailto:merijn@superyachttimes.com">merijn@superyachttimes.com</a>).

SuperYacht Times acquires YachtEye

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105325/image/large-03b7bf47ba26c788031d82b51fec5d14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105325">After a busy summer season in the Mediterranean, and as the icy grip of winter closes in across Europe, many superyachts use this hibernation period to undergo routine maintenance or more intensive refit projects in preparation for summer 2020. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> shipyard in Barcelona has become a major refit hub in Europe and this season is no different, with yachts of all sizes choosing to spend their winter months here. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Raya110.0m (360'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Al Raya</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lara91.0m (298'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Lady Lara</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limitless96.25m (315'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1997">Limitless</a> are undergoing maintenance work at the facility along with newer vessels such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> and the new <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/6300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Syzygy 81877.25m (253'5&quot;)Feadship2019">Syzygy 818</a>.

Winter refit superyachts at MB92 Barcelona

Superyachts undergoing winter maintenance at Barcelona's MB92 refit shipyard.

Superyachts at MB92 in Barcelona

The 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>, the first hull to be completed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>’ Limited Edition 242 range, is now a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Built under the supervision of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2016 and showcases sleek exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> and interiors by the London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> team. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89478/image/large-281b6a323f3b008a815047688dbc93e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89478">Able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six spacious staterooms, the interiors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> have been designed to mirror the elegance and grandeur of a luxury hotel. Some of the highlights on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a> include a large swimming pool, a beach club, gym, and spa with sauna and steam room. Her guests are taken care of by a crew of up to 18.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/9774/image/large-9802c7a07bb506725ec543d3cf5fa11b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9774"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/6963/image/large-a1b4fdd690b6eaa7824a643192eab463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/6963"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/9776/image/large-c57a28cac4bc2f6c12d035e773982198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9776">Equipped with twin diesel 2575 HP <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amels/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yacht for sale</a> reaches a top speed of 16 knots and she cruises at 13 knots. She has a transatlantic range of 5000 miles. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale/name-or-previous-name:plvs+vltra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Plvs Vltra, for sale</a> now, will be on display at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/9773/image/large-a884ccb00bde17ac8b2d00b9c57a05ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9773"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/45815/image/large-9f2f3f3a880ab6a077dfb3b392eb7ee6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45815">

74m Amels yacht Plvs Vltra for sale

New to the market: Motor yacht Plvs Vltra for sale! She is a 74m Amels yacht built in 2016.

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/77535/image/large-f40ab5bf72415c8ffeb7af9daac06a9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77535">Seen here arriving in the bay of Yalikavak outside Bodrum, Turkey over the weekend is the 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra</a>. Delivered in 2016, she is the first Amels 242 superyacht completed by the yard and has since been joined by sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5957" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Secret74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2017">New Secret</a> (2017) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Universe74.0m (242'9&quot;)Amels2018">Universe</a> (2018) in this Limited Editions range of yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)Amels2016">Plvs Vltra’s</a> slender and proportioned exterior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> having designed the yacht’s custom interior spaces. Get a closer look on board in our walkthrough feature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/46987" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht of the Week: Amels’ 74m Plvs Vltra (2017-03-15 09:00:00 +0100)">here</a>.

The Amels superyacht Plvs Vltra in Yalikavak

The 74-metre superyacht Plvs Vltra by Amels arriving in the Turkish coastal town of Yalikavak near Bodrum.

The 74m Amels superyacht Plvs Vltra arriving in Yalikavak

Amels has today announced the sale of a new Amels Limited Editions 242 superyacht. Announced the day before the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 opens its doors, she measures 74-metres and follows the delivery of the third 242, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Universe74.0m (242'9&quot;)">Universe</a>, in July. Featuring a Tim Heywood exterior, Merle Wood &amp; Associates represented the buyer in the deal.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48658/image/large-40460582182497ef812837606b2fcacc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48658">“This yacht will once again show a different character to any of our previous Amels Limited Editions deliveries,” comments Rutger Dolk, part of the Amels commercial team. “The ability to adapt the proven platform to the client’s wishes is why our Limited Editions approach is working so well. The extremely comfortable and quiet platform with a renowned level of quality and combined with a fast delivery creates a very attractive proposition."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48659/image/large-96cd2739e5018981e0e49204de156a52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48659"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48660/image/large-9d7f0267047c958c3cd4e5d7bfe7e563.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48660"> The first of the Limited Editions 242’s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)">Plvs&nbsp;Ultra</a>, hit the water in 2016, after Amels announced the new model in late 2013. The next available Amels 242, the yard states, is ready to be customised and lined up for delivery mid-2020.&nbsp;

Amels sells new Limited Editions 242 superyacht ahead of MYS 2018

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/45417/image/large-a89bc2a3ee79cf167032ea155478a9eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45417">Enjoying her maiden season after being delivered to her owner last month, the new 74-meter Amels motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Universe74.0m (242'9&quot;)">Universe</a> was recently spotted on the Italian Riviera. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Universe74.0m (242'9&quot;)">Universe</a> is the third edition of the Amels 242 superyacht and stands out from her two sister ships, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)">Plvs Vltra</a> and New Secret with a special sand-coloured hull. For this project, Winch Design was selected to develop the yacht’s custom interior while Tim Heywood, well known for designing the entire Amels Limited Editions range of superyachts, is behind the elegant and flowing lines of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Universe74.0m (242'9&quot;)">Universe’s</a> exterior.

The 74m Amels superyacht Universe in Santa Margherita

Amels has unveiled the third superyacht in its 242 Limited Editions range this month where the semi-custom project is lying outside the Amels superyacht facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35197/image/large-0a0ea9dcfc3e6171a6bba7543819dd5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35197">With her sand-coloured hull, this third unit in the 242 line up will stand out from her all-white sisters <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)">Plvs Vltra</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5957" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Secret74.0m (242'9&quot;)">New Secret</a>, though all three project share the same Tim Heywood (exterior) and custom Winch (interior) design teams.&nbsp;The project will now complete outfitting at the yard before she is sent out to sea for intensive trials ahead of delivery this summer.

Hatrick: Amels launches third 242 LE superyacht in Vlissingen

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/44749/image/large-c1a2514597a0348ff5a1ce4fd149e073.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44749">New Secret in the NærøfjordenCurrently spending time in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Norway’s famous Nærøfjorden is the brand new 74-metre Amels superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5957" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Secret74.0m (242'9&quot;)">New Secret</a>. Built as project 7402 by the Dutch yard and launched earlier this year, the yacht has cruised north after her delivery to explore the untouched beauty of the Norwegian fjord region and its mystical coastline. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5957" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Secret74.0m (242'9&quot;)">New Secret</a> joins <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plvs Vltra73.5m (241'2&quot;)">Plvs Vltra</a> in the Amels 242 superyacht fleet, and just like her sister, features an exterior design by Tim Heywood with an interior by Winch Design.

The 74m superyacht New Secret in the Nærøfjorden

Amels conducted the first successful sea trials of its recently-launched 74-metre Amels 242 superyacht, project 7402. The yard reports that the project, the second unit in the Amels Limited Editions 242 lineup after Plvs Vltra, is on schedule to set sail with her owner ahead of the upcoming summer season.

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Project 7402 was sold just ahead of the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show by Antoine Larricq of Fraser who is representing the owner. The Limited Editions range is designed by Tim Heywood and the owner selected Winch Design to execute the interior of the yacht.

Amels project 7402 concludes first sea trial

‘The birth of a new line of superyachts,’ is something you may have thought when you first saw Plvs Vltra. Yes, she is indeed the first of four units in the Dutch yacht builder’s new Limited Editions 242 collection so far, but there is certainly nothing generic about this vessel. With a name inspired by the ancient Pillars of Hercules signifying the edge of the known world, Plvs Vltra (translating to ‘farther beyond’) is as much a breakthrough in tradition and a pioneer of a new direction of yacht building and design as the meaning of her name suggests. Together with her experienced owner, the skills that a brand such as Amels hold, and the wealth of knowledge that owner's representatives Moran Yacht &amp; Ship brought to the project, she is setting the path for others to follow as the first of her kind.

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To understand Plvs Vltra and what she all is about, one must first understand the owner. An experienced yachtsman that is passionate about the yacht life, this man leads an active lifestyle together with his young family. Their love for the ocean has not only brought them this far in the yacht ownership cycle, but has directly influenced some of the key features that we see onboard Plvs Vltra today.

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It started with designer Tim Heywood, the man behind the exterior lines of all Amels’ Limited Editions superyachts. “Together with the Owner, we wanted to highlight Plvs Vltra’s profile with the paint scheme – the contrast of Jet Black on the superstructure between decks and the Matterhorn White, the graceful stripe following the form all the way from the bow to the transom.”

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This created a strong and defined profile that makes Plvs Vltra very easily recognisable – “you can spot her instantly when she’s at the marina,” Heywood comments. This resulted in the perfect platform from which to build on the Limited Editions philosophy which combines a timeless design with feature-packed guest areas and a layout that will stand the test of time.

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The 6.5-metre swimming pool on the main aft deck is certainly worth a mention. It is 1.2 metres deep and comes complete with its own current simulator that allows guests to enjoy a few morning warm-up ‘laps’ before breakfast. The remainder of the aft deck covers a staggering 180 square metres that is filled with several loose furniture pieces and a large lounging centrepiece.

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Two levels above, on the bridge deck aft, an outdoor cinema continues the exterior fun but in a more toned-down kind of way. Perfect for those late night escapes after dinner, this area is neatly tucked away from the busier guest areas elsewhere on the yacht.

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For daytime sunbathing and entertaining, few areas on Plvs Vltra are more suited than the sundeck. The circular Jacuzzi overlooks the forward part of the yacht and is surrounded by comfortable seating areas and wrap-around sun should be bathing cushions.

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With the Amels 242 concept, Tim Heywood and the shipyard took the side balcony idea a step further by creating a large folding hatch at water level where guests can relax. Located amidships on the starboard side, this not only allows guests direct access to the spa area inside, but very importantly offers a calmer zone to board the tender from when anchored in choppy waters. The pitching motion often experienced at the stern when the swell picks up is not as evident in this section of the yacht.

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Inside, guests can make use of the sauna and will immediately appreciate the natural light that flows in through large windows on either side along with the 2.2-metre headroom height that makes the beach club feel even bigger. “The large folding beach platform starboard adds yet more space, light and lets the sea breezes in,” comments Amels Design Manager, Hans Konings. “An external stair case provides guests with access to main deck.”

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For Plvs Vltra’s interior, the owner selected Winch Design with whom he and his wife worked very closely with. “We discussed an eclectic mix of influences from classic French Riviera, art deco and contemporary style,” explains Interior Designer, Jim Dixon. “The Owner was inspired by the style of Versace as well as the Hotel Georges V in Paris”

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The fully custom interior is truly a representation of the owner’s style and can clearly be picked up while walking through the yacht and taking in all the different colour schemes, materials, and surface elements. To make this particular style - with its delicate touches and finishings - yacht-friendly, Winch Design worked with Amels on designing ways to secure these priceless pieces of art such as the crystal chandeliers in the main saloon. Tiny metal pins keep these flamboyant pieces from flying across the room when the elements outside take a turn for the worse.

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The added deck allowed the layout to house a forward-facing owner’s suite with spectacular views. The suite leads out onto its own foredeck to meet with friends in privacy and comfort.

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No tour of the master suite is complete without a look inside the master bathroom. This forest of marble is finished with light rippled sycamore paneling to achieve that even-tone that makes the pastel greens and blues stand out.

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A grand central staircase leads down to the lower deck and to the guest cabins. The same soothing yet highly detailed style of decoration is continued here with an even greater emphasis on bright colours. In Dixon’s words: “It’s a calm and cool interior with Côte d'Azur soft blues and yellows – soft tones reflected in the pastels and patterns on soft furnishings.”

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All the way aft on the lower deck is the where Plvs Vltra’s tender garage is. It is here where her two 9.5-metre tenders are stowed along with an array of other watersports toys including a quadski and Seadoos and Seabobs.

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Despite her slender and sleek exterior profile, Plvs Vltra consists of an internal volume of 1,790 Gross Tonnes. Her tested platform allows for a smooth experience at sea and the intensive engineering that went into the project by Amels' in-house team of engineers and naval architects is a testament to the lack of vibration and noise when cruising onboard the yacht. As Tim Heywood describes her: “She looks strong, she’s built to travel the oceans, and you can see that.” Her captain, Simon Truelove, agrees: "She is a very quiet boat, and something that we found on Plvs Vltra especially is that when we are at anhor we hardly ever have to use the stabilisers."

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Superyacht of the Week: Amels’ 74m Plvs Vltra

Amels launched its second 74-metre 242 Limited Editions superyacht at its shipyard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands last week. Final outfitting and sea trials will take place over the next few weeks with delivery on schedule for a pre-summer handover. Amels launched its first 242 LE superyacht, Plvs Vltra, just over 12 months ago.

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Project 7402 was sold just ahead of the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show by Antoine Larricq of Fraser who is representing the owner. The Limited Editions range is designed by Tim Heywood and the owner selected Winch Design to execute the interior of the yacht.

Second 74m Amels 242 superyacht launched

Delivered by Amels earlier this summer, the 74-metre superyacht Plvs Vltra has spent the past two months cruising the Mediterranean Sea with her owner. Here we get a sneak peek of her onboard amenities and the style of her Winch Design interior as she was the star of a recent photo shoot in the Greek islands.

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Launched in December last year, Plvs Vltra is the first in Amels’ Limited Editions 242 range and was built under the project name Freefall. As with all of Amels’ Limited Editions superyachts, renowned designer Tim Heywood is behind the Plvs Vltra’s sleek and well-proportioned exterior.

Video: first look onboard 74m Amels Plvs Vltra

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74m superyacht Plvs Vltra in Monaco

The brand new Amels superyacht Plvs Vltra is currently moored in Monaco where she was captured this morning at sunrise. Delivered to her owner earlier this month, Plvs Vltra is one of the largest yachts ever built by the Dutch shipyard. As the first hull in the shipyard’s Limited Editions 242 design, Plvs Vltra’s slender and proportioned exterior is the work of Tim Heywood with Andrew Winch having designed the yacht’s interior spaces. Plvs Vltra will be joined by a fleet of sisterships over the coming years, as Amels is already busy constructing hulls two and three of the same Limited Editions design.

 

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74m superyacht Plvs Vltra in Monaco

One of the largest yachts ever built by Dutch shipyard Amels, the 74 metre Plvs Vltra, arrived in the Mediterranean this week following her departure from the Dutch town of Vlissingen over the weekend. Plvs Vltra made a stop in Ibiza as her first superyacht destination.

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Launched in December last year, Plvs Vltra is the first in Amels’ Limited Editions 242 range. Built under project name Freefall, designer Tim Heywood is the man behind her sleek exterior profile, with Andrew Winch having created her interior spaces.

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The build of the 74-metre project was overseen by Moran Yacht &amp; Ship. Amels is also currently working on the second hull of the series, project 7402, which was recently sold to her owner, and is expected to be delivered sometime in 2017.  

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Amels superyacht Plvs Vltra delivered

Launched in December 2015 already, the very first hull of Dutch shipyard Amels’ Limited Editions 242 range, named Freefall, has been put through her paces recently when she set off on her first sea trials out on the North Sea. Designers Tim Heywood and Andrew Winch worked together on the design of the exterior and interior spaces respectively.

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The 74 metre project is overseen by Moran Yacht &amp; Ship, and was moved from the main production shed to the yard’s Drydock 2, to allow for other projects, of which 10 is currently undergoing, to be continued.

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	The yard is also currently working on the second hull of the series, project 7402, which was recently sold to her owner, and is expected to be delivered some time in 2017.

Update: Amels 242 superyacht Freefall sets sail

Ahead of the New Year, Dutch shipyard Amels found themselves busy with the launch of their second largest superyacht ever built, the very first hull in the yard’s Limited Editions 242 range designed by Tim Heywood with interiors created by Winch Design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157777/image/large-86d62e1b67838e0f906df1febbe184a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157777">The 74 metre project is overseen by Moran Yacht &amp; Ship, and was moved from the main production shed to the yard’s Drydock 2, to allow for other projects, of which 10 is currently undergoing, to be continued.The yard is also currently working on the second hull of the series, project 7402, which was recently sold to her owner, and is expected to be delivered some time in 2017.By Charl van Rooy

First 74 metre Amels 242 superyacht launched

Amels have today reported on the sale of their second hull in the Limited Editions 242 range. Currently under construction in the Netherlands, the yacht is set to be delivered some time in 2017.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156262/image/large-51231b265e41d21dd5c0c82230198bea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156262">The second project keeps to the line’s elegant and sleek Tim Heywood design, with the owner having selected fellow British designer Andrew Winch to create his customised interior. It is this level of customisation, paired with an expedited delivery time, that Rob Luijendijk, Amels Managing Director, contributes the LE series’ success to. “This yacht will have a very different character to the first AMELS 242. This is precisely why our Limited Editions concept has worked so well. The customisation, the very high level of quality and the proven platform, combined with faster delivery, creates a very attractive proposition.”Construction of the first 74 metre yacht is well underway with a delivery date set for early 2016. The yard is also currently working on the first Amels 272 project, the largest Amels in the Limited Editions range, at 83 metres.By Charl van Rooy

Amels sells second 74 metre Amels 242 superyacht

The hull and superstructure of the first Limited Editions Amels 242, project Freefall, was recently launched, and has been moved to the Amels yard in Vlissingen in the Netherlands, where she will be completed. The yacht is due for delivery in 2016.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150958/image/large-d877e46050d6d3dabcd17810a73b7bc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146284">The 74-metre yacht is designed by Tim Heywood design and Andrew Winch has been commissioned to style the interior. Moran Yacht &amp; Ship sold the project, and are managing her construction. There are several projects well underway at the Dutch yard. The yard will soon launch the second Limited Editions Amels 199, and there are two 180's under construction at the Vlissingen facility.Amels is also working on a refit the 96 metre Vava II.By Maarten Janssen

First Limited Editions Amels 242 arrives at the yard

Amels, who recently sold its first Limited Editions Amels 242, has released more information about this project. Due for delivery in 2016, construction of the 74-metre Tim Heywood design is already underway. Andrew Winch has been commissioned to style the interior, which will include two generously sized VIP cabins situated on main deck. Each is equipped with a bedroom, office, guest suite and dressing room.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146284/image/large-a80cee90af9dd070ef1e9d3384f109ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146284">Part of Heywood’s secret in creating such a streamlined and elegant profile for the Amels 242 is her very long aft deck, which features a large swimming pool, 6.5m by 3.5m. The yacht will be fitted with a dedicated owner’s deck with 240 square metres of luxury space. Features include a forward-looking owner’s suite, ‘his and hers’ bathrooms, and an owner’s office. Aft is the owner’s lounge, with large sliding windows facing aft, capable of making the lounge an inside or outside area.Situated centrally on lower deck is a large, full-beam spa, with sauna, steam room, gym and fold-down beach platform, ideal for taking a dive into the sea from the side of the yacht. The watersports garage is large enough to hold two 9.5m tenders, jet skis and assorted other water toys.Amels chief executive Rob Luijendijk commented: “We are really pleased to have sold the first Amels 242, and it is great to be working once again with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship on this exciting project. We have created the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom construction, proven by the fact that we now have all five models in the Limited Editions range in build, from the Amels 180 up to the Amels 272. Tim Heywood’s avant-garde design for the Amels 199 really turned heads at the Monaco Yacht Show, and this model is now widely acknowledged to be setting a new benchmark for the 60-metre luxury sector.”Amels is now recognised as one of the most successful superyacht builders in Holland. Currently there are nine Limited Editions projects under construction in Vlissingen, and two large refit projects. With an average growth in annual turnover of 10% since 2005, Amels has seen the Limited Editions concept go from strength to strength, with the range now spanning five elegant Tim Heywood designs from 55 to 83 metres. All have been delivered on or ahead of contract.Amels Holland B.V. + 31 118 485 002 <a href="mailto:info@amels-holland.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@amels-holland.com</a> <a href="http://www.amels-holland.com" target="_blank">www.amels-holland.com</a>